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Michael Charles Akashian
About Michael
Biography
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.
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
42 years
42 years
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 42 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Landman Akashian & Macklow, LLP
Fax
100 State Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA, 02108
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Fax
30 Green Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
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255 Park avenue, 11th Floor, Worcester, MA, 01609
landmanakashian.com/meet-our-attorneys/michael-c-akashian/Online Presence
Other places you can find Michael online.
Michael Charles Akashian's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Jay | September 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
You’re Not Going To Find a Better Attorney
Attorney Mike Akashian helped me successfully navigate the difficult challenges of my workers compensation and disability retirement case. He was always responsive, explained things so that I understood the process and knew my options. I am confident my successful resolution is due to his stellar rep...
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 ...
Michael Charles Akashian's Lawyer Endorsements
"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"
"Simply said, Michael is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent Worker's Compensation Lawyer."
"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
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Landman Akashian & Macklow, LLP
1986 - 1995
Partner, Wynn & Wynn, PC
Associations
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
Education
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English