Atty. Michael R. Pontrelli

Atty. Michael R. Pontrelli

Michael R. Pontrelli is a lawyer practicing commercial, insurance & reinsurance, life sciences and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Pontrelli at a glance

Michael R. Pontrelli is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Ma (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School J.D. with honors (—) and Harvard College A.B. with honors Harvard College A.B. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael R. Pontrelli is a lawyer practicing commercial, insurance & reinsurance, life sciences and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Pontrelli's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Insurance Law

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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 R. Pontrelli

Where is Michael R. Pontrelli's law office located?
Michael R. Pontrelli's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Pontrelli handle?
Michael R. Pontrelli focuses on business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael R. Pontrelli practiced law?
Michael R. Pontrelli has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael R. Pontrelli go to law school?
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Education

Harvard Law School J.D. with honors
- In Progress
Harvard College A.B. with honors Harvard College A.B. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Ma
Admitted: 1986

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