Atty. Michael Ready

Atty. Michael Ready

Attorney Michael Ready is a Partner of RKM Law with experience representing parties in civil jury trials since 1987 in the Superior and District Courts of the Commonwealth. Attorney Ready is the Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section with over 20 years' experience successfully handling hundreds of cases before the Department of Industrial Accidents including prevailing on appeals to the Reviewing Board and Appeals Court.

Wareham Wareham 39 Years Experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Ready at a glance

Michael Ready is a Partner based in Wareham, Massachusetts, practicing at Ready, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1987). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Assumption College (B.A., 1982). Active member of Plymouth County (Treasurer Secretary), Bristol (Member, Board of Directors), Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Wareham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Attorney Michael Ready is a Partner of RKM Law with experience representing parties in civil jury trials since 1987 in the Superior and District Courts of the Commonwealth
  • Attorney Ready is the Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section with over 20 years' experience successfully handling hundreds of cases before the Department of Industrial Accidents including prevailing on appeals to the Reviewing Board and Appeals Court
  • He has also served as one of the architects of regulatory changes to 452 C.M.R. 1.00, the adjudicatory rules of the Department of Industrial Accidents
  • Attorney Ready has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® as a noted practitioner in Workers' Compensation Law every year since 2007
  • Attorney Ready was selected by Best Lawyers as Boston's Workers' Compensation Lawyer of the Year in 2015
  • He is a frequent lecturer for legal and industry groups on workers' compensation and employment law including the American Disabilities Act, Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Statute and the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • He is also a speaker on ethical issues including privacy rights for case managers and occupational health experts
  • Attorney Ready's educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree Summa Cum Laude in Economics from Assumption College and a Juris Doctorate degree Cum Laude from the New England Law - Boston
  • Attorney Ready's professional career further includes memberships in the Massachusetts Bar Association, Norfolk County Bar Association, Plymouth County Bar Association, Bristol County Bar Association
  • He is a past President of the Plymouth County Bar Association where he has also served as Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors
  • He is a member of the Board of Directors of South Coastal Counties Legal Services Corporation
  • He has also been a faculty member of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and Lorman Education Services on a variety of workers' compensation issues
  • Attorney Ready has been appointed to the Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments
  • He is also serving as the Region II Delegate to the Massachusetts Bar Association House of Delegates
  • Attorney Ready recently Co-Authored the LexisNexis Practice Guide: Massachusetts Workers' Compensation, 2017 Edition
  • In 2018 he has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his high caliber of work in Workers' Compensation Law representing claimants and employers

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ready's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Ready is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Ready

Where is Michael Ready's law office located?
Michael Ready'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 Ready handle?
Michael Ready focuses on employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael Ready practiced law?
Michael Ready has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Ready go to law school?
Michael Ready earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Ready for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Assumption College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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