Michael Robertson Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma

Donovan Hatem was acquired by MG+M The Law Firm in August 2024.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Provide claims management and monitoring counsel services for insurers of design professionals, primarily on construction matters. Represent design professionals in disputes regarding alleged errors or omissions in design practices. Review and analyze extensive project documentation to assess and defend against claims. Review, edit, and negotiate contracts. Communicate with clients to elicit required factual background. Prepare detailed memoranda analyzing claims and exposure evaluations for insurer clients. Retain and manage expert consultants to assist in defense of claims. Collaborate with local counsel for claims in litigation. Develop negotiation strategies and attend mediations.

Boston, Ma

Develop and design ADR processes with clients in high-stakes, complex litigation. Mediate disputes between commercial litigants in all practice areas. Assist in mediating disputes. Consult with parties prior to and post-mediations on all issues relating to settlement, including developing custom protocols for each mediation. Assist in administration and development of support materials, including claim forms, for Special Master, Special Monitor, and Trust funds. Review and analyze individual cases in these funds. Liaise with trust administrators and outside counsel.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Review and analyze mediation statements and exhibits submitted by parties prior to mediation in a variety of complex, high-stakes cases such as antitrust, securities, financial, patent, construction, class-action and insurance coverage disputes. Oversee breakout sessions in mediation. Administer arbitrations and assist in the drafting of arbitration decisions and expert reports. Attend and observe mediations and assist in analysis of mediation session developments.

Boston, Ma

Responsible for all phases of litigating construction cases, including breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, and delay claims. Drafted complaints, discovery, motions, pre-trial memoranda and mediation briefs, among other documents. Argued motions in both District and Superior Court. Represented clients in a number of different trades including paving, roofing, and HVAC. Negotiated settlements. Regular communication with clients. Legal research on various issues including mechanic’s lien rights, bid protests, and procedural issues.

Responded to all discovery propounded on client in litigation throughout the country. Reviewed and summarized incoming complaints. Reviewed and summarized depositions transcripts. Prepared motions for non-suit.

Provided full representation for indigent clients, including a tenant in an eviction proceeding and an unemployment benefits appeal. Drafted and argued motions. Successfully negotiated a favorable outcome through mediation.

Drafted briefs for Second Circuit Court of Appeals on asylum appeals. Researched and prepared memoranda on immigration and administrative law. Reviewed asylum hearing records and state department reports.

Prepared legal memoranda on various legal issues including conflicts of interest, the attorney-client privilege, and appropriate sanctions. Drafted petitions for discipline and supporting motions.

J.D

Stone Moot Court, Career Development Office: Peer Advisor, Public Interest Project – Vice President, Finalist in BU Negotiation.

Bachelor Of Arts, International Relations

Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society, Chamber Singers, Study abroad in Paris, France, Peer Advisor in Career Services Office