Michael Paris

Currently serving as managing partner at Nystrom Beckman & Paris LLP in Boston, Massachusetts, Michael Paris is a reliable attorney assisting clients in matters of business litigation and general litigation. With over three decades of experience in the legal field, he has effectively handled matters involving complex commercial disputes, financial fraud recovery, investment banking and private equity, employment cases and white collar crimes, among others. He extends his services to individuals and businesses across the Boston metropolitan area.

A graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, Mr. Paris received his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from American University before pursuing his law degree. In 1990, he earned his license to practice law in California. He is further admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Before founding his current firm, he was a partner at an international law firm, practicing civil and criminal litigation.

Throughout his practice, Mr. Paris has represented clients at all levels of the judiciary and before dispute resolution forums, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the American Arbitration Association. Notably, he served as lead counsel to a group of 60 victims in a case against one of the largest Ponzi schemes in the country. After several litigations and settlement negotiations, he recovered $40 million in losses for the victims.

Dedicated to protecting his client’s interests, Mr. Paris provides personalized representation tailored specifically to distinct commercial goals, risk tolerance and industry dynamics. Recognizing that no two disputes are identical, he bypasses generic solutions in favor of sharp, customized legal strategies. Through direct communication and focused advocacy, he personally guides every case to safeguard each client's business and financial future. This commitment of his garnered him an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

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