Michael J. Lambert - Boston, MA
Attorney at Sheehan Phinney
Business Litigation Lawyers in Boston, MA
28 State Street 22nd Floor Boston, MA 02109
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Boston Business Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Litigation
- Labor & Employment
- Cannabis
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael serves as the firm’s President and Managing Director. He prides himself in providing practical and timely advice to his clients and using his over 20 years of experience to find creative solutions to their often complex problems. Michael’s practice includes providing legal counsel and advocacy for businesses and individuals and includes the areas of: employment law; entity formation and governance; disputes between co-owners of businesses; insurance coverage and defense; and contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement.
Michael appears regularly in state and federal courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and has resolved hundreds of complex cases through trial, arbitration and mediation. Michael has tried and resolved cases involving issues of corporate governance, partnership disputes, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, closely held business disputes, corporate mergers and dissolution, successor liability, construction disputes, land use issues, tax abatement, intellectual property disputes, insurance coverage disputes, and a wide variety of contract disputes.
Michael represents a diverse client base that includes professionals and institutions, closely-held businesses, Fortune 500 companies, insurance companies, real estate developers, medical device manufacturers, health care providers, security companies, distributors and other business organizations and individuals.
Michael’s clients speak highly of his responsiveness, judgment and advocacy skills. One client notes that Michael has “a natural aptitude toward resolving disputes while at the same time, being totally an advocate for his client. This strength is apparent in his character and serves him well, both in the boardroom or the courtroom.” Another client reported that Michael “was excellent from start to finish. He was very thorough, knowledgeable and prepared. I would absolutely use him again and have already communicated to others in my office to utilize him.”
Awards and Honors
Honors
- New Hampshire’s “Rising Stars” in the area of Insurance Law, 2004 - Present
- USA Rugby as a Collegiate All-American, 1990
- Best Lawyers in America®, Insurance Law
- Boston Magazine 2021 Top Lawyer, Civil Litigation/Defense
- Boston Magazine 2022 Top Lawyer, Civil Law Litigation
- 1990 USA Rugby Collegiate All-American
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael J. Lambert
Included on the 2026Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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New England Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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New England Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts
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Non Legal Education
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College of the Holy Cross
B.A.
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College of the Holy Cross
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors for Concord Carlisle Youth Lacrosse
- Advocacy Lawyer, Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Program
- Ethics Committee of The Boston Home, a long-term health care facility for physically disabled adults
- Board of Directors, Concord, MA Chamber of Commerce
- Rotary Club of Concord, MA
Published Works
Articles
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For Massachusetts Corporations (and Business Trusts), The Business Judgment “Rules”
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How far is “Too Far” when advertising the quality of products or services?
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Understanding Fiduciary Obligations Can Avoid Litigation in the Closely Held Corporation
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How can I protect myself financially from claims made against me as a director or officer of my company?
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$18M Chapter 93A award vacated in noncompete case (Quoted)
- Mentoring in Business Litigation Cases (pg 34)
- EEOC proposes new guidance on harassment in the workplace
- Tips for litigating civil matters against self-represented parties
- Don’t Forget About Cybersecurity with Increased Telecommuting and the Holiday Season
- Will Your Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy Cover COVID-19 Claims?
- Beware of the Courts Bearing Gifts: Is the Supreme Judicial Court’s Order Tolling Statutory Deadlines Constitutional?
- Do You Know Where Your Sublicenses Are? First Circuit Validates Implied Copyright Sublicense
- Delaware Giveth…But will other States Take it Away: Using Federal Forum Provisions for Shareholder Claims
- What Constitutes “Essential Services” and Does My Business and Workforce Qualify?
- Don’t Be Discouraged by “Your Insurance Does Not Cover This”
- Government’s Ability to Sway Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Losses is Limited
- Insurance Coverage Issues Abound
- Automobile Holdings, LLC v. McGovern
- Blood from a Stone? Making Sure Your Judgment Is Worth More Than the Paper It Is Printed On
- The Chosen One: Can Massachusetts Insurance Companies Seek Equitable Contribution When Insured Fails to Provide Notice of Claim
- The Best Intentions – When Letters of Intent can be Considered Enforceable Contracts
- The Massachusetts SJC Addresses the Attorney-Client Privilege in Closely Held Corporate Disputes
Bar Admissions
- New Hampshire, 1995
- Massachusetts, 1996
Other Affiliations
- New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Manchester Bar Association, Executive Committee
- New Hampshire Bar Association (Member)
- Massachusetts Bar Association
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Contact
28 State Street
22nd Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 603-945-9922
Fax: 617-439-9363
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.sheehan.com
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