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Michael L Rich

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Practice Areas
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  • 70% Child Abuse
    32 years
  • 20% Education
    29 years
  • 4% Guardianship
    19 years
  • 3% Juvenile
    32 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($180-$330/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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I concentrate my practice in Children's and Family Law, especially child abuse and neglect defense, DSS, DCF, 51As, care and protections, termination of... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 7 reviews
5 star rating

“The Best In the Businesss”

Posted by: Beverly, 2010-05-23 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: After going throug 2 other attorney's, I found Mr. Rich. He has the tenacity of a bull and the integrity to match, yet the cool, brilliance,... more
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“Excellence in results, experience, sensitivity & jurisprudence”

Posted by: a Family client, 2009-02-28 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: My wife and me had the good fortune of being refered to attorney Rich when we were struggling to find representation for a very complicated,... more
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Peer Endorsements

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Philip W. Mason

Attorney Michael Rich consistently gives good advice in clear, concise and understandable terms. I endorse this attorney with enthusiasm.

Endorsement from lawyer: Philip Mason , Georgetown (MA), 9 months ago
Mary Therese Rogers

Mike Rich is a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled lawyer. As his client endorsements show he is well liked by his clients, who have... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mary Rogers , Salem (MA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since Michael L Rich was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1979 01/29/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Staff Attorney at Northeast Kentucky Legal Services 1979–1982

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Northeastern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
City College of the City University of New York Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1976

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship Howard University 1979

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Chair Restorative Justice Task Team of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ 2000-2009
Member Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 14
Answers: 600 Legal Answers
13 Best Answers
177 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
More on Corporal Punishment Bill Arlington Advocate 2007
Assessing impact at DSS Boston Globe 2007

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