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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.
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42 years
42 years
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1983
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15 Client Reviews
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Posted by Don | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Mike Was The Right Choice, Unquestionably
The first sign I knew Atty Akashian was the best for me was that within ten seconds of speaking with him, he told me to call him "Mike." Everything Mike did after that - during a very stressful time - was the ideal of what you hope for from a person representing you. He informed me of what was neede...
Posted by Maryse | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Maryse Joseph
Mr. Akashian, Esq. is well versed in the law; knowledgeable in legal matters in worker's compensation, and accidental disability retirement. He has been a great communicator throughout the process. His willingness to listen expressed that he wanted to help me. I am truly grateful for his dedicat...
Posted by Anhhong | July 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer
Mr. Akashian and his staff are professional, hard-working and efficient during the time they worked on my case. Mr. Akashian is nice, friendly and well informed of the laws. I am happy with the result of my case and would recommend Mr. Akashian to people I know.
Posted by Steve M. | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Considerable Experience
Michael Akashian, in my opinion, is one of the best, if not the best attorney in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Michael represented me in two matters, one for Worker’s Compensation, the other for Social Security Disability Insurance. My cases were challenging, but he prevailed on both matters. ...
Posted by John | July 29, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Oustanding, Professional Service
For over a year, on our own, my wife and I unsuccessfully tried to obtain benefits from Social Security for a work related injury that left me permanently disabled. We were referred to Michael Akashian by another attorney. Michael not only took our case but within six months won our case. Michael ...
"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"
Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
Workers compensation lawyer
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1994 - Present
Attorney, Landman Akashian & Macklow, LLP
1986 - 1995
Partner, Wynn & Wynn, PC
2021 - Present
NOSSCRMember
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationSection Council
2010 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupMember
2006 - Present
The 100 Club of MassachusettsMember
2004 - Present
MASSCOSHMember
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
English