Michael A. Rivkin

Michael A. Rivkin

Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP
  • Employment Law, Arbitration & Mediation
  • Massachusetts, New York
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Biography

Michael focuses his practice predominantly on litigation. He litigates and arbitrates all aspects of employment and corporate matters on behalf of individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. When representing individuals, Michael has obtained substantial funds for his clients, including settlements in amounts far exceeding $1,000,000. When representing corporate clients, Michael has obtained favorable outcomes, including successfully dismissing claims where his client’s exposure exceeded $3,500,000.

Since 2020, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Michael the highest honor possible for client satisfaction, the Client Champion Premium rating. Clients know they can rely on Michael to be available and responsive. They also know he is an advocate that will truly represent his client’s best interest in a cost-effective manner. Michael is a trusted advisor to many businesses on matters related to employment practices, workplace policies, corporate formation, and corporate governance. He takes great pride in being able to provide guidance to a number of animal rescue organizations—a cause dear to his heart.

Michael is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. He was formerly a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Arthur D. Spatt in the United States Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He is a member of Berkshire Young Professionals. Michael holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain’s License.

Education
Boston College Law School
Honors: National Environmental Moot Court Semifinalist
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Union College
Honors: Honors in Philosophy
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Professional Experience
Associate
Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP
- Current
Associate
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
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Judicial Intern
United States Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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Honorable Arthur D. Spatt
Awards
Client Champion Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell's highest honor possible for client satisfaction.
Client Champion Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell's highest honor possible for client satisfaction.
Client Champion Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell's highest honor possible for client satisfaction.
Client Champion Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell's highest honor possible for client satisfaction.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 697737
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5480843
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Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation
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Website
Contact & Map
Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP
28 North St
3RD FLOOR
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Telephone: (413) 553-0324