Michael Rivkin Email and Phone Number

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, When representing corporate clients, Michael has obtained favorable outcomes, including a nearly $2,000,000 jury verdict in his client’s favor and successfully dismissing claims where his client’s exposure exceeded $3,500,000.Michael serves as national coordinating counsel in matters related to employment practices for multiple employers in the Commonwealth. Clients come to Michael for sound guidance on employment practices, workplace policies, corporate formation, and corporate governance. Michael draws upon his substantial trial, arbitration, and mediation experience in advising his employer clients.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 admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. He is a weekly volunteer at the Berkshire Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and provides a safe haven for abandoned, abused, and neglected companion and farm animals. Michael 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 and holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain’s License.