Atty. Michael John Robbat
Michael John Robbat is a lawyer practicing international law, entrepreneurial services, venture capital and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Entrepreneurial Services & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 25+ Years Experience
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About Michael John Robbat at a Glance
Michael John Robbat is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley Hoag LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and Massachusetts (2002). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.S., 1996). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael John Robbat
- Michael John Robbat is a lawyer practicing international law, entrepreneurial services, venture capital and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Michael practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA
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Michael John Robbat's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Robbat handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
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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Mergers & Acquisitions in Boston
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International Law in Boston
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 John Robbat
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 John Robbat's practice in the field of business, m&a, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael John Robbat brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Massachusetts, Michael John Robbat can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and international, Michael John Robbat 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 John Robbat 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 John Robbat Handles in Boston
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