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Michael A. Lesser

Financial markets and services Attorney at Boston, MA

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About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Financial markets and services
    62%
    Representing individual whistleblowers who report fraud against the federal and state governments in banking and finance.

  2. Medicaid and medicare
    33%
    Representing individual whistleblowers who report fraud against the federal government in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  3. Mesothelioma and asbestos
    5%

Mike Lesser represents individuals that report fraud on the Federal and State governments. While practicing in traditional areas of False Claims litigation, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud, Mr. Lesser also handles False Claims Act litigation involving finance and bank fraud.

Licensed for 27 years
State MA
Status Active
Acquired 1995
Updated 03/17/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Thornton Law Firm, LLP
1 Lincoln St
Boston, MA, 02111

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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-33%

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Thornton Law Firm LLP
  • 2005 - 2016
  • Associate
  • Thornton Law Firm LLP
  • 1996 - 2005

Education

  • Boston University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1995
  • Brandeis University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1992

Legal Cases

  • Spirito v. Hyster New Eng., Inc., et al.
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Philip Morris, Inc. et al.
  • The Commonwealth settled for $8 billion dollars.

Associations

  • American Association for Justice
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • N/A
  • Taxpayers Against Fraud
  • N/A
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Up-and-Coming Lawyer
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
  • 2002
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Boston Financial markets and services Lawyer Michael A. Lesser
Michael A. Lesser
Financial markets and services Attorney
Boston, MA
Licensed for 27 years
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