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Sloane and Walsh, LLPSenior Partner
Myles W. McDonough
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Myles W. McDonough

5.0
1 review

201 Washington Street, Suite 1600, Boston, MA 02108

Insurance Dispute Law, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Property Insurance Law, Professional Liability Defense and 4 more

About Myles W. McDonough

Mr. McDonough is a graduate of Harvard College and Suffolk University Law School. He is a senior partner at Sloane and Walsh, having joined the firm in 1988.

Mr. McDonough is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association.

Mr. McDonough concentrates his practice in the defense of clients engaged in litigation before state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. The focus of his practice is the defense of complex litigation matters including insurance coverage and fair claims handling act litigation, class actions, professional malpractice, construction, product liability disputes, and argument of appellate cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

Mr. McDonough has participated as a speaker, panelist, and faculty member for various continuing legal education programs for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, and has presented seminars concerning fair claims handling practices and other insurance-related matters for various insurers.

AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL

AWARDS & HONORS
Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
Best Lawyers in America
New England Super Lawyer

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Speaker, Panelist, and Faculty Member for various continuing legal education programs for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education

Faculty in Continuing Legal Education Courses, Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA)

Co-Author with John P. Ryan, “Civil Practice and Evidence,” in Recent Developments in Personal Injury Law, MCLE, 1994 - 1998

Presenter & Co-author with John P. Ryan, Esq., “Chapter 93A and the Plausibility Defense - Thaler and Beyond,” in Charting the Changes: Recent Developments in Defense Practice, MDLA, 1993

Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, Chair and Instructor, Associates Division Seminar (2004-2006)

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Myles W. McDonough got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 6
    • Insurance Dispute Law, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
    • Property Insurance Law
    • Professional Liability Defense
    • Product Liability Defense
    • Class Action Defense
    • Complex Civil & Business Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Partner
    Firm Name
    Sloane and Walsh, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Cases: Parr v. Rosenthal, 475 Mass. 368, 57 N.E. 3d 947 (2016)
    Namundi v. Rocky's Ace Hardware, LLC, 81 Mass. App. Ct. 665, 966 N.E. 2d 846 (2012)
    Hatch v. Trail King Industries, Inc., 699 F.3d 38 (1st Cir. 2012)
    Hatch v. Trail King Industries, Inc., 656 F. 3d 59 (1st Cir. 2011)
    Golchin v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., 460 Mass. 222, 950 N.E. 2d 853 (2011)
    Kelly v. Foxboro Realty Associates, LLC et al., 454 Mass. 306, 909 N.E. 2d 523 (2009)
    Saab, et al. v. Massachusetts CVS Pharmacy, LLC, 452 Mass. 564, 896 N.E. 2d 615 (2008)
    Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Massachusetts, et al., 451 Mass. 389, 885 N.E. 2d 825 (amicus) (2008)
    Boone v. Commerce Ins. Co., 451 Mass 192, 884 N.E. 2d 483 (amicus) (2008)
    Crivello, et al. v. All-Pak Machinery Systems, Inc., et al., 446 Mass. 729, 847 N.E. 2d 307 (2006)
    David J. Spellman, Sr., et al. v. Shawmut Woodworking Supply, Inc. a/k/a Shawmut Design & Construction v. East Coast Fireproofing Inc., 445 Mass. 675, 840 N.E. 2d 47 (amicus) (2006)
    Fleming v. National Union Fire Insurance Company
    AIG Claim Services, Inc., 445 Mass. 381, 837 N.E. 2d 1113 (2005)
    Donna M. Harris-Lewis, Executrix v. Gilbert H. Mudge, M.D., 60 Mass. App. Ct. 480, 803 N.E. 2d 735 (2004)
    Peerless Insurance Company v. Hartford Insurance Company, 48 Mass. App. Ct. 551, 723 N.E. 2d 996 (2000)
  • Additional Links
    http://https//sloaneandwalsh.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Massachusetts
    1988, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
    1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional Activities

    •Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
    •Defense Research Institute, Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Class of 1980
    A.B.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    Boston, Massachusetts, August 3, 1958

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Senior Partner at Sloane and Walsh, LLP
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1 review

One Boston Place, 201 Washington Street, Suite 1600Boston, MA 02108U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Myles W. McDonough was admitted in 1985 to the State of Massachusetts.
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  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Myles W. McDonough attended Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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    Myles W. McDonough is listed in the Civil Trial Practice, Insurance Defense, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Product Liability Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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