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Michelle Lynn Cote
also known as Michelle L. Cote
About Michelle
Biography
Attorney Cote is a Partner at Ravosa Law Offices, P.C. and is the Managing Attorney for the firm’s Worcester office. Ravosa Law Offices, P.C. is a full-service law firm representing individuals and small businesses throughout Massachusetts. The firm has offices in Worcester, Boston, Natick, Hyannis, and Springfield. The firm strives to provide clients with close, personal and aggressive representation. In addition to a team of attorneys licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the firm also employs an attorney licensed in Connecticut.
Attorney Cote focuses her practice areas primarily in civil litigation and personal injury law (including slip and fall cases, motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle collisions, catastrophic injuries, amusement park/roller coaster incidents and dog bite/animal attack cases). Attorney Cote oversees the firm's Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Business Law Departments.
Attorney Cote is a 2017 Worcester Business Journal 40 Under Forty award recipient. She was named a Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2019 - 2023, was recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in Massachusetts by the National Trial Lawyers in 2019 - 2023 and Top 100 Lawyer in 2024 and as "10 Best Female Attorneys" for Massachusetts by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2019. Michelle is a member of Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers and, Worcester County Bar Association.
Professionally, Attorney Cote feels it is important to be available to her clients and makes every attempt to communicate directly with them as frequently as possible. Further, Michelle strives to be understanding and compassionate to each client’s individual circumstances and legal matters and prides herself on perfecting her negotiation and litigation skills to enable her to provide the finest and most effective legal representation.
Attorney Cote is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Firm practice areas include:
- Personal Injury Law
- Foreclosure Prevention/Loan Modifications
- Civil Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Bankruptcy for individuals and small businesses, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
- Real Estate Law
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Wills and Trusts
- Will Contests/Fiduciary Litigation
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-450 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.
40 Jackson Street, Suite 1020, Worcester, MA, 01608
Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.
Offices at the Mariner, 300 Commercial Street, Suite 2, Boston, MA, 02109
Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.
One South Avenue, Natick, MA, 01760
Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.
The Foster Building, 76 West Main Street, Ste. 104, Hyannis, MA, 02601
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Michelle Lynn Cote's Reviews
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Posted by Franchesca | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Amazing lawyer
About a year ago, Attorney Cote took over a probate administration matter. I was grieving the loss of my grandmother while being the personal representative of the estate and trying to study for the bar exam. I had a prior attorney handle the matter, but there were a lot of intricacies with my gram’s...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2024
Award winning
Talent and knowledge combine to make a unique strength in her approach to advocate for her clients. She is a super lawyer!
Posted by Courtney | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business
Phenomenal Lawyer!!
Have been working with Michelle for about two years now, and she is my go to!! Anything we need in business or personal ventures, she is right there! Extremely professional, very knowledgeable, punctual with deadlines and accommodations we’ve needed, and beyond personable! She is extremely th...
Posted by Roberto | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent Service!
I cannot stress how lucky I am to have been referred to Michelle Cote for legal support with a motor vehicle accident. Since day one, Michelle’s written and verbal communications have been outstanding, detailed, and easy-to-understand. She effectively explained the entire process, the strategic app...
Posted by Mario Precetaj | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Selling home
Michelle helped my family through selling our home. She was amazing, always answering our questions and filling us in with any new news. We appreciate all you did and how fast and how on top of things she stayed. She made this easy and less stressful.
Michelle Lynn Cote's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Attorney Cote since 2013, when she joined Ravosa Law Offices. Attorney Cote manages our Worcester office, and practices in several areas of the law, including litigation, personal injury, foreclosure prevention, consumer protection, bankruptcy and estate planning. Attorney Cote serves on the board and volunteers her time for the nonprofit I manage, the Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation, which helps the community by providing pro bono bankruptcy representation to low income individuals. In working alongside Attorney Cote, I have witnessed her strong commitment to providing comprehensive and successful representation for each and every person she helps. I believe her work in the community is a strong example of someone who has achieved success for herself, and for those around her, through a strong work ethic and compassion for others."
"I have personally worked with Attorney Cote on complex civil litigation cases, business litigation and personal injury litigation. Her analytical and organizational skills are outstanding and her ability to communicate orally and in writing are two of the most effective tools that she uses to the benefit of her clients. I fully endorse her."
"I endorse this Attorney. Attorney Michelle Cote is one of the most respected, knowledgeable personal injury attorneys. Attorney Cote has been regarded as an exceptionally talented lawyer, who aggressively advocates for her clients. Attorney Cote is highly professional and exceptionally knowledgeable about Massachusetts personal injury law and vehicle accidents. Attorney Cote has mastered the balance necessary to fight zealously for her clients while maintaining courteous relationships with the court and adversaries, which is critical in obtaining excellent results for clients. Attorney Cote works hard for her clients, cares about them, is an effective negotiator and obtains the best possible outcome for her clients."
Cynthia Ravosa
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Ellen Shimer-Brenes
Employment and labor lawyer
Richard Ravosa
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2024
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts
2024
Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Rising Star Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Rising Star Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
2021
Rising Star Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2021
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2021
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
2020
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Rising Star Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
2019
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
2019
Rising Star Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
2017
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
2017
40 Under 40, Worcester Business Journal
2016
Pro Bono Publico Recognition, United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Massachusetts
Associations
2020 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
2019 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
"Driver trying to park plows into restaurant, hits patron"
$600,000 Settlement
Education
2012
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
We want to serve a cross-motion with our opposition. Are we required to confer first under 9C? It does cover a discovery matter.
14 Oct 2020
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I would like to serve an Emergency Motion to Quash a Subpoena, as the Subpoena has already been noticed. How do I serve this?
19 Oct 2020
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How can I Defend Myself? Sued From another state.
09 Jul 2020