Michael L Rich

Michael L Rich

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 46 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Waltham, MA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Education, Guardianship ... +3 more

32 Middlesex Circle, Unit 5, Waltham, MA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 70%

46 years

70%
Education 20%

43 years

20%
Guardianship 4%

33 years

4%
Juvenile Law 3%

46 years

3%
Adoption 2%

38 years

2%
Family 1%

46 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 180-330 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 46 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1979

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Location

Law Office of Michael L. Rich

32 Middlesex Circle, Unit 5, Waltham, MA, 02452

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Michael L Rich's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Government

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2009 | Government

Attorney Michael L. Rich, MA DSS Case, Client Review

Michael L. Rich, Esq. is recommended in the highest degree possible. Our family came to Mike Rich by way of recommendation both through research and word of mouth. Attorney Rich represented us in a matter involving The Dept. of Social Services (MA), and our family. Being unfamiliar with, unaccustomed... to "the system" we were very concerned, and had a feeling of of being small and powerless versus a system that was leviathan. Not only did Attny. Michael Rich inform us of and vigorously represent and defend our rights, he did so with greatest degree of professional skill combined with a principiled personal touch that gave us relief and security, and a position of justice. Attorney Rich kept in regular communication with us, kept us entirely informed regarding all matters, including options, costs, and case history in such matters pertinent to our case. And Attny Rich did so in a timely, responsive way. Our case was resolved to our satisfaction, justly, in a reasonable time frame.

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Michael L Rich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an extremely competent, reasonably-priced lawyer of high ability. You would do well to avail yourself of his services."

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Kevin Seaver

Child abuse lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nancy Dowling

Child abuse lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a gentleman and a scholar..."

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Wayne Morrow

Child abuse lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Michael Doland

Education lawyer | Aug 04

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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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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Casale

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very thorough and always prepared. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Jan 26

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"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Great source of help with your Family Law concerns!"

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Sean Cleary

Child abuse lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Adoption lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Gaskins

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Adoption lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mary Gurganus

Child abuse lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and his legal advice is excellent."

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Dorothea Laster

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Rich is sensitive, compassionate and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Stinson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Rich. His contributions are insightful and accurate."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kevin Burke

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Estela Matta

Child abuse lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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E. Golden

Child abuse lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

1980

Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship, Howard University

1979

Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship, Howard University

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Mentor, Children and Family Law Program, MA Committee for Public Counsel Services

1982 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michael L. Rich

1979 - 1982

Staff Attorney, Northeast Kentucky Legal Services

Associations

2000 - 2013

Restorative Justice Task Team of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

Chair

Education

1979

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

City College of the City University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Experience a Restorative Justice Circle

Restorative Justice

Publications

2007

2007

Activity

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