Berkshire County Lawyers

Chris practices in all areas of litigation and he has appeared in various state courts and federal district court in Massachusetts. He also has experience with appellate and federal courts in New York. Chris has represented businesses with Internet and technology issues as well as trademark litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright infringement matters. He has been involved in a number of employment law matters, representing individuals and businesses with claims brought in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Prior to joining Cohen Kinne, Chris served as a law clerk to the Honorable C. Ian McLachlan of the Connecticut Appellate Court....

I started out studying biochemistry but after a year on the morgue collecting tissue samples and doing autopsies I decided to go in a different direction which, was computer programmer/analyst. Then I finally bit the bullet and went to law school. After working in firms and for the NYS Attorney General, I opened up my own practice in 2006 in the Berkshires. This has been the biggest and most rewarding challenge of my life. Most notably, I once appeared in front of Judge Judy Scheindlin in Manhattan Family Court. What a long strange trip...

I help people attain restraining orders and harassment order who need them. I also represent people who have been wrongfully served with a Harassment Order /Restraining Order and need the Order removed. I represent people at probable cause hearings. These are crucial hearings. This is when your case can still be dismissed before criminal charges are filed against you. I represent victims of violence and sexual assault. I help victims of sexual assault and or domestic violence navigate the legal system. I represent both landlords and tenants. If you are a Landlord or a Tenant that...

Former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General and Essex County (NJ) Assistant Prosecutor,

Cannabis Regulatory expertise.

Practicing before the MA Cannabis Control Commission representing clients at Suitability Hearings and with Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Issues and as Senior Counsel and Ethics Liaison to the NJ Office of the Child Advocate, drafting legislation and regulations.

I am a trial attorney practicing in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and Columbia County, New York. I was an assistant district attorney for six years and in private practice for 17 years. I handle criminal defense cases, wills, family law and some immigration matters. I have tried more than 300 cases.

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...