Michael N. Sheetz
About Michael N. Sheetz
Michael N. Sheetz is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Michael N. Sheetz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Boston, MA
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