Atty. Michael S. Crafts
Michael Crafts focuses his practice on complex litigation and investigations. He has represented major financial, pharmaceutical, and technology companies in civil litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations.
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Michael S. Crafts is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Crafts focuses his practice on complex litigation and investigations
- He has represented major financial, pharmaceutical, and technology companies in civil litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations
- His experience spans all phases of litigation, including pretrial proceedings, trial, and appeal
- He has drafted dispositive motions and appellate briefs in state court and federal court, including at the merits stage of the US Supreme Court
- prepared fact and expert witnesses for trial
- taken depositions
- and presented on behalf of clients to the DOJ and SEC
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Michael S. Crafts's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Crafts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael S. Crafts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael S. Crafts is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael S. Crafts 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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