Michael Ready, Employment Attorney in Wareham, Massachusetts
Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Workers Comp
PartneratReady, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP
Wareham, MA
Practicing employment in Wareham since 1987.
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Michael Ready is a partner based in Wareham, MA. The practice focuses on Employment and Workers Comp. Michael has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ready, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP.
- Based in
- Wareham, MA
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Employment · Workers Comp
- Handles Employment and Workers Comp matters from Wareham, MA.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Ready: Michael Ready is a partner based in Wareham, MA. The practice focuses on Employment and Workers Comp. Michael has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ready, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michael Ready
Michael concentrates on employment and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Wareham, Massachusetts
Michael takes employment matters in Wareham, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Wareham, Massachusetts
Michael takes workers comp matters in Wareham, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michael Ready — Over 39 years of Massachusetts employment experience
Michael Ready is a partner based in Wareham, MA. The practice focuses on Employment and Workers Comp. Michael has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ready, Kiernan & Mcnally, LLP.
Attorney Michael Ready is a Partner of RKM Law with experience representing parties in civil jury trials since 1987 in the Superior and District Courts of the Commonwealth.
Attorney Ready is the Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section with over 20 years' experience successfully handling hundreds of cases before the Department of Industrial Accidents including prevailing on appeals to the Reviewing Board and Appeals Court. He has also served as one of the architects of regulatory changes to 452 C.M.R. 1.00, the adjudicatory rules of the Department of Industrial Accidents.
Attorney Ready has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® as a noted practitioner in Workers' Compensation Law every year since 2007. Attorney Ready was selected by Best Lawyers as Boston's Workers' Compensation Lawyer of the Year in 2015. He is a frequent lecturer for legal and industry groups on workers' compensation and employment law including the American Disabilities Act, Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Statute and the Family and Medical Leave Act. He is also a speaker on ethical issues including privacy rights for case managers and occupational health experts. Attorney Ready's educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree Summa Cum Laude in Economics from Assumption College and a Juris Doctorate degree Cum Laude from the New England Law - Boston.
Attorney Ready's professional career further includes memberships in the Massachusetts Bar Association, Norfolk County Bar Association, Plymouth County Bar Association, Bristol County Bar Association. He is a past President of the Plymouth County Bar Association where he has also served as Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors. He is a member of the Board of Directors of South Coastal Counties Legal Services Corporation. He has also been a faculty member of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and Lorman Education Services on a variety of workers' compensation issues.
Attorney Ready has been appointed to the Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments. He is also serving as the Region II Delegate to the Massachusetts Bar Association House of Delegates.
Attorney Ready recently Co-Authored the LexisNexis Practice Guide: Massachusetts Workers' Compensation, 2017 Edition.
In 2018 he has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his high caliber of work in Workers' Compensation Law representing claimants and employers.
How Michael handles employment matters
Attorney Michael Ready is a Partner of RKM Law with experience representing parties in civil jury trials since 1987 in the Superior and District Courts of the Commonwealth. Attorney Ready is the Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section with over 20 years' experience successfully handling hundreds of cases before the Department of Industrial Accidents including…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and workers comp matters in Wareham and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Michael Ready's legal education and bar admissions
New England School of Law
J.D. · 1987
Assumption College
B.A. · 1982
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1987 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in New England School of Law and B.A. in Assumption College.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in New England School of Law and B.A. in Assumption College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Plymouth County (Treasurer Secretary), Bristol (Member, Board of Directors), Massachusetts and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Michael Ready's office in Wareham
Michael's primary office is at 267 Main Street, Wareham, MA, 02571. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael Ready — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Wareham, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Ready
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Wareham?
Michael is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new employment clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Wareham, Boston and Cambridge in Massachusetts
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