Atty. Michael Reilly
Michael Reilly is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Michael Reilly at a Glance
Michael Reilly is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Tommasino & Tommasino. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1981). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1979) and Boston College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and American Bar Associations Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Reilly
- Michael Reilly is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Michael practices at Tommasino & Tommasino in Boston, MA
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Criminal Defense in Boston
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Civil Litigation in Boston
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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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Why Clients in Boston Choose Michael Reilly
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 Reilly's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Reilly brings 47+ 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 Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, Michael Reilly can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Michael Reilly 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 Reilly 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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