Atty. Michael B Keating
Michael B Keating is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, real estate, business & commercial disputes and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Williams College, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Business & Commercial Disputes & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 61+ Years Experience
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About Michael B Keating at a Glance
Michael B Keating is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on patent, business, real estate, white collar, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals First Circ (1965). Educated at Harvard University Law School LL.B - Bachelor of Laws (—) and Williams College B.A. cum laude Phi Beta Kappa Williams College B.A. Harvard Law School (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairperson, Task Force on Sentencing Policy, 1991 Administration of Justice Section, Co-Chair, 1997 President, 2001-2002, Boston Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael B Keating
- Michael B Keating is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, real estate, business & commercial disputes and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Williams College, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Michael practices in Boston, MA
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Michael B Keating's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B Keating handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Patent Law in Boston
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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White Collar Crimes in Boston
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Product Liability in Boston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Michael B Keating
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael B Keating's practice in the field of patent, business, real estate, white collar, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael B Keating brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and real estate, Michael B Keating can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Michael B Keating attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael B Keating Handles in Boston
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