Mike has argued before the United States Courts of Appeals, the Delaware Supreme Court, and various appellate courts.  In addition to his trial work, Mike provides sage counsel to C-Suite executives, governmental leaders, non-profits, and high-profile individuals on litigation avoidance, conducts the most sensitive internal investigations, and is adept and managing crises and problems that appear insurmountable. 

Performance

• Lead counsel to group of 20+ investors in multiple cases across the country arising out of one of the largest financial frauds in the lending industry, recovering millions of dollars for victims.
• Lead counsel to one of Massachusetts’ largest municipalities in connection with a year-long investigation into cost overruns.
• Conducted independent investigation for quasi-state agency regarding irregularities in public bidding process.
• Lead counsel for private equity firm in connection with post-merger earn out dispute.
• Counsel to institutional investor in FTX crypto failure, crafting a recovery plan and helping to navigate the largest financial fraud in US history.
• Lead counsel to the largest group of victims in one of the nation’s largest ever Ponzi schemes, recovering nearly $50 million for clients.
• Represented numerous investor groups in a variety of complex financial frauds, involving collapsed hedge funds, the direct lending industry, a pre-IPO scam involving Facebook, leading to recoveries in excess of hundreds of millions of dollars. 
• After a two-week trial, successfully defended investment bank executives against all twelve counts of Complaint alleging breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets and usurpation of corporate opportunity.
• After six-day trial in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, secured a $25,000,000 non-discharge order in connection with a real estate development loan.
• Litigated an eight-figure insurance coverage dispute against one of the nation’s largest insurance carriers.
• Lead counsel for a New England based defense contractor in a multi-year Department of Justice investigation relating to violations of the Arms Export Control Act, resulting in no criminal charges against the Company.
• Won a “bet the company” commercial dispute for a financial services company after a five-day arbitration.
• Successfully represented boutique investment banks in several litigations concerning breach of investment banking agreements and recovering millions of dollars for clients.
• Co-lead counsel in a shareholder derivative suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty against fund manager, resulting in a stipulated judgment in excess of $20 million.
• Successfully defended a Massachusetts state agency against claims of violating the U.S. base closure laws.
• Persuaded the Delaware Supreme Court to reinstate a $500,000,000 claim that had been dismissed prior to NBP’s retention.
• Won seven-figure settlements on behalf of a major vendor in the retail industry in connection with breach of supply agreements by two national retailers.
• Successfully defended major cell-tower company in a widely publicized real estate dispute.
• Lead trial counsel for enterprise software company in theft of trade secret case resulting in permanent injunction against former employee, after federal court trial, from working for competition or using proprietary information
• Trial counsel for the world’s former number two ranked tennis player, in a high-profile jury trial of first impression involving allegations that a contaminated multivitamin caused a positive steroid test.
• Successfully defended the MBTA, the commuter rail, and Amtrak in numerous catastrophic accident cases.

Mike’s white collar defense experience also includes defending companies in connection with two of New England’s largest health care investigations, the nation’s first investigation of “asset search companies,” and advising companies on issues relating to the Transportation Security Administration, Homeland Security, and the Trading with the Enemy Act.  Mike has represented individuals and corporations in grand jury investigations involving issues as diverse as Medicare fraud, academic research improprieties, the Big Dig, tax evasion and fraud.  Mike has also successfully defended executives and corporations in criminal prosecutions, qui tam and False Claims matters. 

Mike has served as lead trial counsel in several high-profile cases including an action brought against the American Automobile Association in a case of first impression regarding the duty of AAA to provide emergency road services and AAA’s advertising practices.  Mike also represented the family of the victim of one of Boston’s most notorious murders in a case against the owner of the gun that the assailant took and used as the murder weapon.  It was one of numerous instances when Mike counselled families who have lost loved ones to violence.

Mike’s approach to his clients reflects his extensive experience in the courtroom, in the C-Suite, with government and with individuals in some of their worst moments.  He listens as carefully as he does compassionately.  He is both wise and creative in his counsel, sharp and strategic in his thinking, and equally adept at being a fierce advocate when circumstances demand, as he is at being diplomatic when finesse is called for.  Mike’s clients describe him as a steady and reassuring presence, able to distill complex issues into clear, actionable strategies, and deeply committed to helping them navigate even the most daunting challenges to achieve the best possible outcome.

Credentials

Mike has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for business litigation, has received numerous accolades and professional recognitions and has been “AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell for decades.  Mike is a past recipient of the prestigious Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s “Adams Pro Bono Publico Award,” recognizing his pro bono contributions throughout his career. 

Mike is graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and received his B.S., magna cum laude, from American University.  Prior to founding Nystrom Beckman & Paris, LLP, Mike was a partner at the international law firm of Brown Rudnick LLP, where he practiced civil and criminal litigation.

Professional Activities/Affiliations

Mike is a member of the Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations. He is also admitted to the courts of Massachusetts, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. And Mike has been admitted pro hac vice in more than a dozen different states.  He has appeared in FINRA and the American Arbitration Association proceedings in major cities throughout the United States.