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Michael Rabieh
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Biography
Attorney Michael Rabieh worked at two of Boston's largest law firms before opening his own practice in 2013. In addition to a law degree from Harvard Law School, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago. He has represented clients at every level of the Massachusetts court system, including the Supreme Judicial Court, and in federal courts in Massachusetts, at both the district and appellate levels.
Attorney Rabieh handles general civil litigation on behalf of individuals and businesses, with a focus on employment litigation, real estate disputes and appeals. He currently serves as the Chair of the Real Estate Law Section Council of the Massachusetts Bar Association.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2002
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Location
The Law Office of Michael S. Rabieh
26 Brighton St Ste 204, Belmont, MA, 02478-4043
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Successfully resolved wrongful termination suit
Michael is a very approachable attorney that worked with me to successfully resolve a wrongful termination suit. He guided me through the process in a clear and understandable way. I would recommend him for any employment matters.
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Michael S. Rabieh
2011 - 2013
Litigation Associate, Lichten & Liss Riordan
2006 - 2011
Litigation Associate, Goulston & Storrs
2002 - 2006
Litigation Associate, Palmer & Dodge
Associations
2018 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationChair, Real Estate Law Section Council
2016 - 2018
Massachusetts Bar AssociationVice Chair, Real Estate Law Section Council
Sample of Legal Cases
Taylor v. Bd. of Appeals, 451 Mass. 270 (2008)
Obtained reversal of trial court decision in abutters' appeal of comprehensive permit issued to developer client
Taylor v. Housing Appeals Committee, 451 Mass. 149 (2008)
Obtained affirmation of trial court decision in favor of developer client's comprehensive permit
Faisal v. Historic Boston, Inc., 91 Mass. App. Ct. 1127 (2017)
Obtained reversal of a trial court decision that had invalidated a historic preservation agreement
Boston Police Dep’t v. Kavaleski, 463 Mass. 680 (2012)
Prevailed on behalf of applicant to Boston Police Academy who had wrongfully been denied admission
Education
2002
Harvard Law School
J.D.
1996
University of Toronto
Ph.D.,
1986
The University of Chicago
A.B.,
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I get fired in Massachusetts can I still collect unemployment ?
26 Dec 2020
Q&A
Can my landlord force me to sign a lease that would change our existing verbal "tenancy at will" agreement?
08 Jul 2020
Q&A
What is the best course of action in receiving unpaid wages?
06 Nov 2019