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Michael A. Contant

26 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Juvenile Law...
Massachusetts

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Legal Knowledge

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Legal Analysis

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Nate Amendola August 25, 2023

Rating: 10

When I have a complex case or difficult legal question that I need to run by a colleague, Mike is always my first call. He always has an answer and it's usually right! View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Mike and I both practice criminal law and we routinely strategize on complex cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Mike and I only represent those accused of crimes

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I've been collaborating with Mike since 2019. I talk with him weekly.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mike is peerless and one of the best there is in Massachusetts. He is razor-sharp and experienced. When Mike's at the wheel there is no getting lost. He knows what he's doing and can be counted on.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mike's a "law nerd" and has been "around the block" more than a few times. He knows the law and the judges and DA's even better. This is who you want in your corner.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mike's legal briefs and memos and well-written, articulate, and persuasive. I run my own legal arguments by him for peer review.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Just talk to Mike once and you'll be confident that nothing is ever "lost in translation." He writes in plain English and makes difficult concepts easy to understand.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mike is the consummate professional. He's morally upright and practices with the utmost integrity.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Alexandra Campbell August 24, 2023

Rating: 10

Attorney Contant is very professional, he has a great courtroom presence. He really cares about his clients and does great work on their cases. He has extensive legal knowledge and is able to apply this case to case. He is the attorney to go to for your criminal case, personal injury case or Title IX case. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work at the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We both work at the same firm and work on the same cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2020 - Present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I see the day to day interactions with his clients. He cares about the cases he has and works diligently on them. He takes the time to speak with all of his clients, and does great work on each case.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He has been in the legal field for a long time and has an almost photographic memory on laws, cases, etc.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He does a very good job of applying the law to the cases he is dealing with.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He explains well to clients what things mean in court and the legal implications of the case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He has a great courtroom presence and is able to talk to clients with empathy.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Kathryn Wickenheiser August 24, 2023

Rating: 10

Highly recommended - the feedback received from fellow colleagues, referrals between our firms, and those who practice in our court system, all have only positive feedback for Attorney Contant. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Friend

We have a professional relationship / working relationship and exchange clients throughout the years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

He is currently representing an estate for a medical malpractice litigation.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Currently have a case

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He is promt, responsive, and very knowledgeable on the law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He is a very seasoned attorney with extensive knowledge of the law and experience.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

His knowledge of the law and its application to the rule of Court / case/ theory / court style is outstanding. He is constantly up on the law, changes, and new rulings.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He always responds to clients, referrals or myself within 8 hours and no longer than 24 hours.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He is always professional. Of many lawyers I know personally and professionally, Attorney Contant spends a significant amount of time with his clients, both new and returning, always answering questions, spending time listening and showing compassion. I personally have had several referrals thank me for introducing such a caring experienced attorney.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Tort, Personal Injury, Criminal.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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