Atty. Michael Holden

Atty. Michael Holden

Michael Holden has been representing people in complex personal injury matters for thirty years. He has represented children, seniors, homemakers, men and women working outside the home, people with disabilities and individuals coping with addiction, incarceration, and pre-existing medical issues throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Holden at a glance

Michael Holden is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Sheff & Cook. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990) and Rhode Island (2010). Educated at University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Salve Regina College (B.A. Philosophy, 1987). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Michael Holden has been representing people in complex personal injury matters for thirty years
  • He has represented children, seniors, homemakers, men and women working outside the home, people with disabilities and individuals coping with addiction, incarceration, and pre-existing medical issues throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island
  • His decades of litigation experience encompass wrongful death and personal injury cases involving medical malpractice, auto injuries, liquor liability, premises liability, construction site injuries, workplace injuries, and general liability
  • Professional Organizations • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (former executive committee member, former Governor) • Massachusetts Bar Association (former member, Civil Litigation Section Council) • Real Estate Bar Association • Rhode Island Association for Justice • Rhode Island Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Holden's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, 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

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Holden

Where is Michael Holden's law office located?
Michael Holden's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Sheff & Cook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Holden handle?
Michael Holden focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael Holden practiced law?
Michael Holden has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael Holden go to law school?
Michael Holden earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Philosophy, 1987).
How can I contact Michael Holden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
- 1990
B.A. Philosophy
Salve Regina College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2010

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