About Michael Scott Gove

Michael S. Gove received his J.D. from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst in 2001. From 2004 until 2006, Michael served as the law clerk for the Western Division of the Housing Court and has been in private practice since then, including as the sole owner of Gove Law Office from 2013 through 2021.

Michael has developed a diverse legal practice including estate planning and administration, general business and corporate law, and residential and commercial real estate matters. Michael is committed to assisting business owners and families in looking forward and planning for the future, and to finding creative and collaborative solutions to legal obstacles.

Michael is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Hampden County Bar Association, the Hampshire County Bar Association, and the Connecticut Bar Association. In 2007, he was honored by BusinessWest as a member of the inaugural “40 Under Forty” class, in part for his work with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.

In 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, Michael was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a professional achievement earned by no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Massachusetts.

In 2019, Michael was named Affiliate of the Year by the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley.

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Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Florida – Serving Clients Nationwide

 

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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Real Estate
  • Housing Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 3
    • Employment Law
    • Business
    • Commercial

Practice Details

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    Fixed hourly rates: $225/hr
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    Legacy Counsellors, P.C.
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, Massachusetts
    2012, Connecticut
    2025, Florida
    Memberships
    Hampden County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston College School of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    Holyoke, Massachusetts, November 29, 1978
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michael Scott Gove was admitted in 2004 to the State of Massachusetts.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Michael Scott Gove is admitted to practice in Connecticut, Florida and Massachusetts.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Michael Scott Gove attended Boston College School of Law.