Michael Leard
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Litigation: General Commercial
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About
Provided by Michael Leard
Practice Areas
Michael J. Leard is a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department. For over a decade, Mike has represented individuals and companies of all sizes from across the country in the areas of commercial litigation, product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, toxic tort, and regulatory compliance.
Mike has represented clients in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, construction, consumer products, including talc, heavy equipment, pharmaceutical and medical device, restaurant, supermarket, and telecommunications. He regularly practices in the Massachusetts state and federal courts and has substantial experience in multi-district litigation.
Mike has also counseled clients in the areas of environmental and occupational safety and health issues. In this role, he often works with in-house counsel and corporate safety professionals to coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts.
Personal
J.D., magna cum laude, Tulane University Law School; B.A., College of the Holy Cross.
Chambers Review
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Michael Leard has broad litigation experience, spanning commercial disputes, trade secrets and class actions. He is well equipped to advise on product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mike is a tremendous trial lawyer who works hard and is attentive to detail and overall strategy."
"Michael is extremely engaged and has been able to advise on a depth of questions while navigating with the opposing counsel."
"Mike is a trusted advisor. In addition to having all the tools a litigator needs in his toolbox he provides pragmatic advice, from both a litigation and business perspective."
"Mike is a tremendous trial lawyer who works hard and is attentive to detail and overall strategy."
"Michael is extremely engaged and has been able to advise on a depth of questions while navigating with the opposing counsel."
"Mike is a trusted advisor. In addition to having all the tools a litigator needs in his toolbox he provides pragmatic advice, from both a litigation and business perspective."