Atty. Michael E. Edward Kiernan

Atty. Michael E. Edward Kiernan

Attorney Michael E. Kiernan is a Partner at RKM Law with extensive experience representing the interests of workers' compensation parties before administrative judges at various statewide offices of the Department of Industrial Accidents.

Wareham Wareham 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael E. Edward Kiernan at a glance

Michael E. Edward Kiernan is a Partner based in Wareham, Massachusetts, practicing at Ready, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997), District of Columbia (1999), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachsuetts (2000). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Western New England College (B.S.B.A., 1992). Active member of Plymouth County, Bristol County and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wareham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Michael E. Kiernan is a Partner at RKM Law with extensive experience representing the interests of workers' compensation parties before administrative judges at various statewide offices of the Department of Industrial Accidents
  • Attorney Kiernan represents clients in civil and criminal defense cases in District, Superior and Federal Court
  • Attorney Kiernan served as an appointed member to the Bristol County Board of Bar Overseers' Disciplinary Hearing Committee from 2011 to 2013
  • He also served on the Norwell Board of Appeals from 2004 - 2014
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors and was president of the Plymouth County Bar Association in 2016
  • Attorney Kiernan is also on the board and serves as a corporator at Eastern Bank
  • As a former Plymouth County District Assistant, Attorney Kiernan represented the Commonwealth in District Court and the Appeals Court
  • He also represented the Commonwealth in mental health recommitment hearings at Bridgewater and Taunton State Hospitals
  • Attorney Kiernan tried numerous jury and bench trials during his tenure as Assistant District Attorney
  • Attorney Kiernan's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Western New England College and a Juris Doctorate degree from New England School of Law
  • Attorney Kiernan is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Bristol County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Edward Kiernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Edward Kiernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael E. Edward Kiernan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Massachusetts →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michael E. Edward Kiernan is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Wareham 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael E. Edward Kiernan

Where is Michael E. Edward Kiernan's law office located?
Michael E. Edward Kiernan's law practice is located in Wareham, Massachusetts. The firm is Ready, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Edward Kiernan handle?
Michael E. Edward Kiernan focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael E. Edward Kiernan practiced law?
Michael E. Edward Kiernan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael E. Edward Kiernan go to law school?
Michael E. Edward Kiernan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S.B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Michael E. Edward Kiernan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1997
B.S.B.A.
Western New England College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Massachsuetts
Admitted: 2000

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