Atty. Kaela M. Athay
Kaela M. Athay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Health Care Law.
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About Kaela M. Athay at a glance
Kaela M. Athay is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kaela M. Athay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Health Care Law
- Kaela M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kaela M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Kaela M. Athay's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kaela M. Athay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Kaela M. Athay is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kaela M. Athay is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Kaela M. Athay is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kaela M. Athay is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Kaela M. Athay is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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