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Michael S. Ratner

413.781.0560 • Of Counsel

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"My objective is to provide efficient and effective legal advice while attaining my client's objectives. I am honored to currently represent some third generation clients, and knowing that they respect me enough to continue referring new generations of their families is truly satisfying."

Michael's practice is concentrated in the areas of both residential and commercial real estate and financing. He also represents numerous developers in regard to all aspects of land use planning and development.

His additional specialties include: Banking, Higher Education, Estate Planning and Municipal Law

Education

Boston University, J.D., 1966, Phi Alpha Delta

University of Massachusetts, B.B.A., 1963

Bar & Court Admission

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

U.S. Supreme Court

Awards, Achievements & Appointments

Listed in Best Lawyers in America

Designated as "SuperLawyer" 2004 in Boston Magazine

20 Yr. Service Certificate of Appreciation, Local Board of the Selective Service System

Listed in "Best Lawyers in America"

Professional & Community Activities

National Conference for Community and Justice, Board Member, Past Chairman

Hampden County Public Administrator, 1983-1990

Town of Longmeadow, MA, past Park Commissioner and Chairman

Professional Associations & Memberships

Massachusetts Bar Association, Chairman, Property Law Section; Member, 21st Century Club

Hampden County Bar Association, past Member, Executive Committee, President Elect, and President New England Land Title Association

Massachusetts Conveyancers Association, past Member, Executive Committee

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Land Court Title Examiner, 1971-Present

National Association of College and University Attorneys

 

Lecturer: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education

Adjunct Professor: Western New England College School of Law, Property and Real Property, Property II, Landlord/Tenant and Conveyancing