Michael J. Akerson named a “Lawyer of the Year”
Attorney Michael J. Akerson has been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, the leading legal periodical in the state, as a “Lawyer of the Year” for 2011. The prestigious award follows Attorney Akerson’s successful defense of a Lynn police officer who was terminated by the City based upon allegations of excessive force and improper conduct. Appealing the termination through arbitration, Attorney Akerson secured an award that