Atty. Michael S. Appel
Michael S. Appel is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice & pharmaceutical liability (co-chair), product liability.
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Michael S. Appel is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Cir (1985). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1984) and Columbia University (M.A. Syracuse, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships: •Boston Bar Association (former Chair, Tort Committee) •American Association for Justice (formerly known as Association of Trial Lawyers of America) •Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael S. Appel is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice & pharmaceutical liability (co-chair), product liability
- Michael received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1970, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C. in Boston, MA
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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