I concentrate my practice in Children's and Family Law, especially child abuse and neglect defense, DSS, DCF, 51As, care and protections, termination of parental rights, guardianships, students' rights, special education, school discipline, expulsion, foster care, guardianship, adoption. Consultant and staff trainer in child abuse and neglect reporting practices and liability prevention. Also delinquency and criminal defense and CHINS cases. More at www.MichaelRichLaw.blogspot.com.
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Law Office of Michael L. Rich
32 Middlesex Circle
Unit 5
Waltham, MA, 02452
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1979 | 12/02/2020 |
Legal answers | 2592 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship | Howard University | 1980 |
Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship | Howard University | 1979 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Mentor | Children and Family Law Program, MA Committee for Public Counsel Services | 1995 - Present |
Attorney | Law Office of Michael L. Rich | 1982 - Present |
Staff Attorney | Northeast Kentucky Legal Services | 1979 - 1982 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Restorative Justice Task Team of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ | Chair | 2000 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Arlington Advocate | More on Corporal Punishment Bill | 2007 |
Boston Globe | Assessing impact at DSS | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northeastern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
City College of the City University of New York | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Experience a Restorative Justice Circle | Restorative Justice | 2013 |
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Michael is an extremely competent, reasonably-priced lawyer of high ability. You would do well to avail yourself of his services.
Kevin Seaver, Child abuse Attorney on Dec 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with an have known Attorney Rich for many years. Attorney Rich is an outstanding advocate for all his clients.
Nancy Dowling, Child abuse Attorney on Aug 5, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a gentleman and a scholar...
Wayne Morrow, Child abuse Attorney on May 26, 2017
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Mr. Rich practices at the standard of excellence and caring that exemplifies the best of the legal profession. As a CA certified specialist in the area of child abuse and neglect law, I endorse him as an outstanding choice. This is the lawyer you want when you have these types of legal nightmares to deal with. WM
Michael Doland, Education Attorney on Aug 4, 2016
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I endorse one particular aspect of Mr. Rich - his professional courtesy. In the day to day life practice of law, it is not the nasty aggressive attorneys like those on television that normally prevail. It is those attorneys Like Mr. Rich who are well prepared and know how to communicate politely and reasonably with their colleagues who normally prevail. Mr. Rich demonstrates this in answer after answer and should be on any client's "short list" to interview.
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Gregory Casale, Child abuse Attorney on Apr 20, 2015
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Very thorough and always prepared. I endorse this lawyer.
Robert von Dohlen, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Great source of help with your Family Law concerns!
No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one.
Sean Cleary, Child abuse Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Hovanes Margarian, Adoption Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Seth Gaskins, Family Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
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John O'Brien, Adoption Attorney on May 14, 2014
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A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Mary Gurganus, Child abuse Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and his legal advice is excellent.
Dorothea Laster, Child abuse Attorney on Apr 25, 2014
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Attorney Rich is sensitive, compassionate and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.
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Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Rich are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos.
Kevin Burke, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Estela Matta, Child abuse Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
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Child abuse is a particularly difficult practice area, so there is much to be lauded in a lawyer that dedicates his practice to it. Experienced and knowledgeable--I endorse this lawyer.
E. Golden, Child abuse Attorney on Aug 15, 2013
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Mike knows his stuff. He's been dealing with child welfare cases for a long time, and has the expertise which comes with experience.
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