Atty. Michele A. Whitham

Atty. Michele A. Whitham

Michele A. Whitham is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, employment compliance counseling & training, employment discrimination & harassment and 9 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Michele A. Whitham at a glance

Michele A. Whitham is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley Hoag LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit U.S. District (1988). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1988) and Cornell University B.A. cum laude Cornell University B.A. 1970 Phi Beta Kappa Cornell University B.A. College Scholar Cornell University B.A. Cornell University Cornell University B.A. M.S. i (cum laude Cornell University Class of 1987 1970 Phi Beta Kappa Cornell University Class of 1987 Coll, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston Bar Association (Member, Society of Fellows) Massachusetts Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michele A. Whitham is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, employment compliance counseling & training, employment discrimination & harassment and 9 other areas of law
  • Michele received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michele practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michele A. Whitham's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

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

Michele A. Whitham is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Michele A. Whitham is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trade Secrets

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Securities Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michele A. Whitham

Where is Michele A. Whitham's law office located?
Michele A. Whitham's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Foley Hoag LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michele A. Whitham handle?
Michele A. Whitham focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michele A. Whitham practiced law?
Michele A. Whitham has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michele A. Whitham go to law school?
Michele A. Whitham earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (cum laude Cornell University Class of 1987 1970 Phi Beta Kappa Cornell University Class of 1987 Coll, 1987).
How can I contact Michele A. Whitham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michele A. Whitham received?
Michele A. Whitham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1988
cum laude Cornell University Class of 1987 1970 Phi Beta Kappa Cornell University Class of 1987 Coll
Cornell University B.A. cum laude Cornell University B.A. 1970 Phi Beta Kappa Cornell University B.A. College Scholar Cornell University B.A. Cornell University Cornell University B.A. M.S. i
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1988

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