Michael Paris

Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Nystrom Beckman & Paris LLP
Michael Paris
Nystrom Beckman & Paris LLP

Practice areas: Business Litigation, General Litigation

Licensed in Massachusetts since: 1990

Education: Northeastern University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2009, 2011 - 2023, 2025 - 2026

Nystrom Beckman & Paris LLP

One Marina Park Drive
15th Floor
Boston, MA 02210 Visit website
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Mike is a seasoned trial lawyer who represents businesses and individuals in complex litigation throughout the country.  Mike handles sophisticated commercial disputes involving contract, real estate development and leasing issues, employment and discrimination cases, partnership disputes, financial fraud litigation,  white collar criminal and internal investigations and complex tort and product liability matters.  Mike's litigation experience includes numerous cases where unique issues, complex statutes, and claims of first impression are involved.  Many of Mike's cases have been prominently reported in the local and national media.  Mike has argued successfully before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the United States Court of Appeals, and the Delaware Supreme Court. 

Practice areas

Business Litigation, General Litigation
  • 70% Business Litigation
  • 30% General Litigation

First Admitted: 1990, Massachusetts

Professional Webpage: http://nbparis.com/mike-paris/

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • After two week jury trial, secured a $2.1 judgment for Plaintiff in connection with a real estate land transaction involving hundreds of acres of property in North Carolina., 2012
  • As co-lead counsel for plaintiffs in a shareholder derivative action, secured a $20.5 stipulated Judgment against defendants for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with a private equity investment in the alternative energy space. , 2011
  • As lead counsel for a group of 60 victims in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in US history, recovered nearly  $40 million in losses for the victim group through several litigations and settlements. Recovery to date represents nearly 95% of the total losses sustained. , 2013
  • Recovered more than 100% of principal amount owed to boutique investment banking firm in litigation surrounding investment banking fee dispute.  , 2013

Honors

  • Adams Pro Bono Publico Award - recognizes career achievements in pro bono activities.  Awarded by state's highest court, Supreme Judicial Court, 2003

Awards

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating badge for Michael Paris

AV Preeminent®: 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.

Office location for Michael Paris

One Marina Park Drive
15th Floor
Boston, MA 02210

Phone: 617-778-9128

Selections

17 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2009, 2011 - 2023, 2025 - 2026

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