Atty. Michael R. Byrne

Atty. Michael R. Byrne

Michael R. Byrne is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, insurance coverage, lawsuits & disputes.

Boston Boston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Byrne at a glance

Michael R. Byrne is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Melick & Porter, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and Amherst College (B.A., 1988). Active member of Professional Activities •Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael R. Byrne is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, insurance coverage, lawsuits & disputes
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Melick & Porter, LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Byrne's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael R. Byrne is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R. Byrne

Where is Michael R. Byrne's law office located?
Michael R. Byrne's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Melick & Porter, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Byrne handle?
Michael R. Byrne focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael R. Byrne practiced law?
Michael R. Byrne has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael R. Byrne go to law school?
Michael R. Byrne earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Michael R. Byrne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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