At Landman Akashian & Macklow every case matters.We will aggressively pursue your claim to bringing you the result you deserve.We are dedicated to getting you the Social Security benefits you deserve as quickly as possible.We help injured workers secure the benefits that they need to get back on track.
Michael C. Akashian is a founding partner of Landman Akashian, LLP. Since 1995 he has worked in the Boston office. He is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida in 1983 and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1980.
Upon graduation he began his legal career as in house counsel for American Mutual Insurance Company from 1984 - 1986. Thereafter, he was an associate and then partner with Laurence Locke and Associates and Wynn and Wynn, P.C. from 1986 - 1995.
He is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Bench/Bar Practice Group, The Worker's Law, Advocacy Group (WILG), and the One Hundred Club of Massachusetts. He has also been a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Brookline Lodge 886 for over 30 years.
He concentrates his practice in areas of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and Accidental Disability Retirement and has handled thousands of cases since 1983.
He has continuously appeared as a trial attorney at the Department of Industrial Accidents, Social Security Administration, many Retirement Boards, Superior Court, the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.
He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. He is also a licensed real estate broker.
He has been named by Boston Magazine to the Annual List of SUPER LAWYERS since 2011. He has also been named by the ALM Media Properties as one of Boston’s TOP RATED LAWYERS since 2012.
Practice areas
If you have been injured at work, we can help. As experts in this complex field, we will help secure your benefits. We act quickly and aggressively to obtain monetary and medical benefits by proactively filing claims at the Department of Industrial Accidents so that you can have your day in court. Your livelihood means everything to you and your family. It is our goal to insure your financial security and assist you in getting the necessary medical treatment so you can recover.
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If you have been disabled from work for a period of twelve months, you may be intitled to benefits. We can explain your rights in the complicated federal system of Social Security Disability. Our dedicated attorney will file the initial application for you, and represent you at hearing. We are dedicated to getting you the Social Security benefits you deserve as quickly as possible.
38 years
We have secured winning verdicts and collected settlements on behalf of our personal injury clients and will aggressively pursue your claim for injuries from accidents such as motor vehicle, slip and falls, dog bites, or assaults. Our office is confident that we can effectively pursue your claim and put you back in charge of your life.
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Languages spoken
English
Landman Akashian & Macklow, LLP
100 State Street
Suite 900
Boston, MA, 02108
Law office of Michael C. Akashian
30 Green Street
Newburyport, MA, 01950
Landman Akashian and Macklow, LLP
255 Park avenue
11th Floor
Worcester, MA, 01609
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1983 | 05/30/2022 |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Top Rated Lawyer | ALM Media Properties | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Landman Akashian & Macklow, LLP | 1994 - Present |
Partner | Wynn & Wynn, PC | 1986 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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NOSSCR | Member | 2021 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Section Council | 2013 - Present |
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group | Member | 2010 - Present |
The 100 Club of Massachusetts | Member | 2006 - Present |
MASSCOSH | Member | 2004 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
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Steven Kantrovitz, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 4, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an outstanding workers compensation attorney. Always, and without question, works in the best interests of all of his clients. Mike is the gold standard in workers compensation matters
Daniel Kron, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
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Simply said, Michael is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!
Steven Kantrovitz, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 4, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an outstanding workers compensation attorney. Always, and without question, works in the best interests of all of his clients. Mike is the gold standard in workers compensation matters
Daniel Kron, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, Michael is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!
Arinda Brooks, Unknown Attorney on Jul 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christina Schenk-Hargrove, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 6, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
James Brownell, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a highly regarded, competent and honest Workers' Compensation lawyer who is well liked by all members of the WC bar.
Jay Macklow, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Smith, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 2, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gilbert Hoy, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Excellent Worker's Compensation Lawyer.
Bruce Lipsey, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 20, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Akashian is a vital force in the workers' compensation community. He is a fine lawyer, great advocate and honest negotiator.