Atty. Stephen M. Kane

Atty. Stephen M. Kane

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Boston Boston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Stephen M. Kane at a glance

Stephen M. Kane is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Rich May, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1983) and Columbia University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

Client Reviewed This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by a past client. AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Stephen M. Kane got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Kane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Kane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen M. Kane is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen M. Kane is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stephen M. Kane is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

Stephen M. Kane is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen M. Kane

Where is Stephen M. Kane's law office located?
Stephen M. Kane's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Rich May, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Kane handle?
Stephen M. Kane focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Stephen M. Kane practiced law?
Stephen M. Kane has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Stephen M. Kane go to law school?
Stephen M. Kane earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Stephen M. Kane for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen M. Kane directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen M. Kane received?
Stephen M. Kane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1983
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983

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