$ 300-500 per hour
Michael S. Gove received his J.D. from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst in 2001. From 2004 until 2006, Michael served as the law clerk for the Western Division of the Housing Court and has been in private practice since then, including as the sole owner of Gove Law Office from 2013 through 2021.
Michael has developed a diverse legal practice including estate planning and administration, general business and corporate law, and residential and commercial real estate matters. Michael is committed to assisting business owners and families in looking forward and planning for the future, and to finding creative and collaborative solutions to legal obstacles.
Michael is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Hampden County Bar Association, the Hampshire County Bar Association, and the Connecticut Bar Association. In 2007, he was honored by BusinessWest as a member of the inaugural “40 Under Forty” class, in part for his work with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.
In 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, Michael was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a professional achievement earned by no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Massachusetts.
In 2019, Michael was named Affiliate of the Year by the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley.
Licensed in:
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Florida – Serving Clients Nationwide
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$ 300-500 per hour
State: Florida
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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117 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027
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Posted by R.S. | March 11, 2013 | Business
Professional and practical
Michael has been my attorney for over seven years handling my business and personal legal needs. He takes the time to listen to my questions and provides knowledgable solutions. Solid understanding of my business issues. I highly recommend Michael.
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2007
40 Under Forty, BusinessWest Magazine
2022 - Present
Attorney and Partner, Legacy Counsellors, P.C. / Legacy Title & Escrow
2013 - 2021
Attorney and Principal, Gove Law Office
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Cooley, Shrair P.C.
2006 - 2010
Attorney, Lyon Fitzpatrick
2018 - Present
United Way of Franklin and Hampshire CountiesBoard Member
2014 - Present
UMass Fine Arts CenterBoard Member; Board Chair (2021-present)
2013 - Present
Horace Smith FundMember, Board of Incorporators
2012 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Hampshire County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Hampden County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2019
Ludlow Boys & Girls ClubBoard Member
2007 - 2016
Young Professional Society, Springfield ChapterMember
2007 - 2016
Northampton Area Young ProfessionalsMember
2007 - 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire CountyBoard Member
2007 - 2018
Cooley Dickinson HospitalVolunteer
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Bachelor of Arts
2013
Commercial Lending
2012
Analysis of the Independent Contractor Statute in Massachusetts
2013
2012
2012
English
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Can my tenant denied access to her unit even if i give her 24 hour notice.
31 May 2015
Am I responsible for unpaid rent if roommate breaks lease.
09 Dec 2014
Do I need to hire a constable to serve a 30 day notice to quit?
01 Apr 2014