Michael B. Barkley
401-234-1648
Mr. Barkley is an experienced trial lawyer concentrating his practice on the defense of hospitals, physicians, dentists, nurses, and other medical professionals in litigation and in matters before state licensing boards. Mr. Barkley has successfully defended clients in Courts throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has obtained favorable jury verdicts in litigation involving claims of medical malpractice, breach of confidentiality, negligent hiring and supervision, premises liability, and general negligence. In addition, Mr. Barkley's practice includes defending individuals and corporate entities in claims involving product liability, commercial litigation, and breach of contract.
Mr. Barkley is a frequent lecturer on behalf of hospitals, physician groups, and medical liability insurers on legal and risk management topics. Mr. Barkley also serves as counsel for a legal hotline available to members of a nationwide organization of health and fitness clubs.
Mr. Barkley was selected, based on a vote of all licensed attorneys in our state and a review by an independent blue ribbon panel, as a "Rising Star," as published annually in Boston Magazine and New England Super Lawyers, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Civil Litigation Defense
- Product Liability Defense
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Education
- Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. (cum laude) - 2003
- Honors: Paul J. Liacos Distinguished Scholar Award, 2002
- Honors: Edward F. Hennessey Scholar Award, 2003
- Honors: Stone Moot Court Competition Best Oralist, 2001
- Honors: Albers Honors Moot Court Competition, Finalist, 2002
- Honors: Albers Honors Moot Court Competition, Director, 2002-2003
- Tufts University
- B.A. - 2000
Classes/Seminars
- Frequent Lecturer, Legal and Risk Management
Honors and Awards
- "Rising Star," as Published Annually in Boston Magazine
- New England Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2011
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
