Atty. Michael Scott Gove
Michael S. Gove received his J.D. from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst in 2001.
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Michael Scott Gove is a Partner based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, practicing at Legacy Counsellors, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2004), Connecticut (2012), and Florida (2025). Educated at Boston College School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.A., 2001). Active member of Hampden County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Easthampton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael S. Gove received his J.D. from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst in 2001
- From 2004 until 2006, Michael served as the law clerk for the Western Division of the Housing Court and has been in private practice since then, including as the sole owner of Gove Law Office from 2013 through 2021
- Michael has developed a diverse legal practice including estate planning and administration, general business and corporate law, and residential and commercial real estate matters
- Michael is committed to assisting business owners and families in looking forward and planning for the future, and to finding creative and collaborative solutions to legal obstacles
- Michael is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Hampden County Bar Association, the Hampshire County Bar Association, and the Connecticut Bar Association
- In 2007, he was honored by BusinessWest as a member of the inaugural “40 Under Forty” class, in part for his work with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
- In 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, Michael was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a professional achievement earned by no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Massachusetts
- In 2019, Michael was named Affiliate of the Year by the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley
- Licensed in: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Florida – Serving Clients Nationwide
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Scott Gove is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Scott Gove is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Scott Gove is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Easthampton 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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