Michael A. Rivkin
Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP
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.
- Boston College Law School
- Honors: National Environmental Moot Court Semifinalist
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- Union College
- Honors: Honors in Philosophy
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- Associate
- Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP
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- 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
- 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.
- 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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- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation