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Overview

Michael McVinney is a highly skilled litigator with significant experience defending clients in complex litigation, including toxic tort, general and products liability, and construction litigation. He represents clients across a variety of industries, providing comprehensive legal strategies that combine rigorous defense with cost-effective approaches. Michael is deeply involved at every stage of litigation, from pre-suit investigations to discovery, trial preparation, and resolution, whether through settlement or trial. His meticulous attention to detail and proactive case management ensure that his clients are well-positioned for successful outcomes.

Before becoming an attorney at MG+M, including during his time as a night student at Suffolk University Law School, Michael spent six years as a paralegal with the firm, gaining an in-depth understanding of its values, processes and client-focused approach. This hands-on experience equipped him with valuable insights into case management, client needs and MG+M’s trial-ready strategy—skills he now leverages in his legal practice to deliver exceptional results.

Michael received his J.D. cum laude from Suffolk University in 2015. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice in 2008 from Northeastern University. He is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the Boston Bar Association.

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation—Defendants, 2021–2025
  • Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019–2024

Involvement

  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Rhode Island Bar Association
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Connecticut Bar Association

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, JD, cum laude, 2015
  • Northeastern University, BA, cum laude, 2008

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, District of Rhode Island
  • US District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • US District Court, District of Connecticut