Michelle H. Blauner

Michelle H. Blauner is a partner at Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP, whose practice focuses primarily on class actions, derivative actions, and other complex litigation. She joined the firm in 1988 and became a partner in 1993. Her work includes securities litigation, shareholder derivative litigation, ERISA litigation, and consumer law protection matters. She represents shareholders, investors, retirement plan participants, creditors, and individuals in disputes involving significant financial and fiduciary issues.

Ms. Blauner earned her J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School. She earned her B.A., with highest distinction, from Cornell University. Her strong academic background provided a foundation for a litigation career involving securities, fiduciary duties, retirement plans, consumer protection, and complex class actions.

Ms. Blauner directs the firm’s ERISA litigation practice and has handled significant disputes involving retirement plan investments and alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Her securities work includes claims under federal securities and investment company laws. She has represented shareholders in derivative litigation involving stock option backdating and corporate governance concerns. Her consumer practice addresses violations of state consumer protection laws, including Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A.

Michelle H. Blauner brings extensive experience to complex litigation involving shareholders, investors, consumers, retirement plans, and individual claimants. She is admitted in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the First Circuit. Her professional affiliations include the Massachusetts Bar Association and Boston Bar Association. She has written and presented on securities litigation, class actions, and ERISA matters throughout her career.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Cornell University
  Bachelor of Arts

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