Michael C. Wilcox

Partner | Trial Attorney

An Air Force veteran and seasoned trial attorney, Michael C. Wilcox has spent decades representing individuals in serious personal injury, criminal defense, and civil matters throughout Massachusetts.

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Biography

Michael C. “Mike” Wilcox is an Air Force veteran who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts in 1984 following his honorable discharge from the service.  He attended Northeastern University School of Law from 1984 to 1987, when he was admitted to the Massachusetts state and federal bars.  Mike joined the Worcester law firm of Bowditch & Dewey in 1987, where he worked primarily in the area of commercial litigation. In 1991, Mike left Bowditch and joined the highly regarded firm of Shumway, Giguere, Byrne, Fox and Aloise, where he handled personal injury, criminal defense, business and probates cases.  He was named managing partner within three years of joining the firm when the firm became known as Shumway, Giguere, Fox, Aloise & Wilcox, P.C. 

He is a veteran of hundreds of jury and jury waived trials at Aloise & Wilcox, P.C., and was named Massachusetts Lawyer of the Year in 2005 for his representation of a motorcyclist who sustained catastrophic personal injuries when he was struck by an intoxicated motorist.  He has a great deal of criminal experience having handled cases ranging from homicides to misdemeanor offenses. 

Mike proudly represents motorcyclists and motorcycle clubs throughout the state.  He is a widowed father of two, the proud grandfather of a granddaughter and is an avid motorcyclist.  

Mike is well-versed in the rules of evidence, and has developed a diverse civil practice where he has represented individuals injured by drunk drivers, as well as victims of incest, medical malpractice and automobile accidents. 

Mike is an A.V.-Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, he has been named as a “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine and is regularly called upon to lecture in the fields of trial practice and ballistics. 

Practice Focus

Personal Injury

Representation for individuals seriously injured in automobile accidents, drunk-driving crashes, medical malpractice matters, and other cases involving significant injuries.

Criminal Defense

Extensive experience handling criminal matters ranging from misdemeanor offenses to homicide cases.

Motorcycle Cases

Proudly representing injured motorcyclists and motorcycle clubs throughout Massachusetts.

Civil Litigation

Decades of experience handling a diverse range of civil disputes and litigation.

Credentials & Recognition

United States Air Force Veteran

Honorably discharged prior to completing his undergraduate degree.

Massachusetts Lawyer of the Year

Named in 2005 for his representation of a catastrophically injured motorcyclist.

AV-Preeminent® Rated

Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell.

Massachusetts Super Lawyer

Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine.

Legal Lecturer

Regularly called upon to lecture on trial practice and ballistics.

Education & Admissions

University of Massachusetts
Magna Cum Laude, 1984

Northeastern University School of Law
1984–1987

Massachusetts State Bar
Admitted 1987

Federal Bar
Admitted 1987