After Landmark Industry Verdict, Massachusetts Asbestos Law Firm Shepard Law Announces Elevation of Michael McCann to Partner
Asbestos personal injury law firm Shepard Law announces that Attorney Michael McCann has been named Partner with the firm.
BOSTON, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asbestos personal injury law firm Shepard Law announces that Attorney Michael McCann has been named Partner with the firm. McCann's elevation is preceded by his recent involvement in representing the plaintiff of a landmark case involving co-defendants from both the tobacco industry and the asbestos products industry. The five-week trial ended with the jury awarding a multi-million-dollar verdict to the plaintiff.
"Michael has been working at the firm for ten years, and has very quickly acquired the experience and skills of a top-notch litigator. His preparation, thoroughness, and hard work have won the praise of colleagues from the defense bar. Michael has done an excellent job on behalf of Shepard Law's clients, and we are proud to elevate him to the partnership level. We look forward to many years of success with him helping to lead the way for our firm." – Michael Shepard
Michael McCann's legal career began when he joined Shepard Law as a paralegal in 2008. He became further involved with the firm's practice after receiving his law degree from New England Law-Boston. His ten-year tenure at Shepard Law has allowed McCann to consistently add to the depth of his litigation experience involving asbestos and other toxic chemicals. As a Partner in the firm, Attorney McCann intends to continue to focus his practice on helping individual and families affected by exposure to asbestos and other harmful products.
"I am very excited and honored to become a partner at Shepard Law. I've been quite fortunate to work with a great team of lawyers and staff over these last ten years who work tirelessly and care deeply about the causes we pursue. It has also been a great privilege to represent many wonderful, hardworking people who have been forced to battle devastating diseases and injuries. I look forward to continuing the fight for those who have been impacted by asbestos-related diseases and other injuries caused by harmful products." – Michael McCann
Attorney McCann's other recent work includes cases involving individuals who were exposed to asbestos from military aircraft and the construction of commercial buildings, hospitals, and schools. Attorney McCann also recently argued in front of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the Stearns v. Metropolitan Life Insurance (SJC-12544, Mass.) matter, the decision on which could create an exemption to the Massachusetts State of Repose for asbestos victims. Attorney McCann is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the American Association for justice, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.
About Shepard Law
Shepard Law made headline news in 2018 for their victory in the Summerlin v. Philip Morris USA, et al. case (No. 1581CV05255, Mass. Super., Suffolk Co.)—a notable case that brought co-defendants from an asbestos product company and a cigarette manufacturer to trial before a jury. After a five-week trial before the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston, Shepard Law secured a $43 million verdict on behalf of their plaintiff.
The firm has litigated mesothelioma lawsuits in both state and federal courts for over 20 years and represents victims of asbestos exposure throughout New England and across the United States.
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