Attorney Michael Shivick, Esq.

Shivick Law is a Leicester-based civil litigation firm led by Attorney Michael J. Shivick, who brings 12+ years of experience in landlord-tenant disputes, consumer law, contracts, and appeals across Massachusetts. With a 4.3-star Google rating and a proven track record in housing law and tenant rights, the firm handles residential and commercial disputes, evictions, and consumer protection matters statewide.

About

Attorney Michael J. Shivick, Esq., based in Leicester, Massachusetts, offers over 12 years of experience in civil litigation, consumer law, landlord-tenant disputes, contracts, insurance matters, and appeals. With a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, Shivick Law serves clients across Massachusetts with a particular focus on housing, tenant rights, and small-business legal issues.

Shivick earned his Juris Doctor from Western New England University in 2012 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar on his first attempt that same year, immediately establishing his practice. He holds a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, graduating cum laude in 2006. In February 2021, he gained admission to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, expanding his capacity to represent clients in federal matters.

His career reflects both legal advocacy and public service. Before founding his firm, Shivick served as a law clerk in Juvenile Court and volunteered with Legal Services of Worcester and Western Massachusetts, participating in the Lawyer for the Day program in Housing and Small Claims. He has achieved notable success in the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, where he has litigated cases with lasting consequences for tenant rights. Throughout his career, Shivick has collected judgments in every county in Massachusetts, with cumulative recoveries totaling millions of dollars.

The firm's practice areas encompass civil litigation, landlord-tenant disputes (both residential and commercial), residential and commercial evictions, consumer protection matters, zoning and government appeals, contracts, premises liability, personal injury claims, and insurance disputes. Shivick frequently addresses legal issues including security deposit compliance, quiet enjoyment rights, anti-retaliation statutes, constructive eviction, abuse prevention orders under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 209A, and consumer protection claims under Chapter 93A. He also handles disputes involving new construction defects, home contractor problems, and used vehicle sales issues.

Beyond his legal practice, Shivick has been active in local governance, elected as Selectman for the Town of Leicester in 2016 with 72% of the vote on his first attempt. He previously worked as a Legislative Aide in the Massachusetts Senate, bringing familiarity with state law and regulatory processes to his practice.

For consultation, Attorney Shivick can be reached at (774) 262-7281 or through his website.

Overview compiled from the firm's website