Litigation cases in Boston typically take 9 to 30 months from filing to resolution, depending on complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Boston Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of pending litigation cases in Boston courts ranges from 800 to 2,500, reflecting both civil and commercial disputes.
Litigation Boston Filing Volume
Boston courts see an estimated 200 to 400 new litigation filings per month, based on recent public court records.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 30% of cases resolve before formal filing, 45% after filing but before trial, and about 10% succeed at trial; outcomes vary by case specifics.
As a member of Gesmer Updegrove's litigation practice, Nancy is ready to step in to assist clients with any disputes that might arise in the course of their business. While Nancy is comfortable in a courtroom, she realizes that some of the most important work she can do for her clients is to keep them out of court. Nancy is also a member of the firm’s Employment Group and is available to counsel clients regarding various employment matters, and has a particular expertise in the litigation of non-competition agreements.. Before joining Gesmer, Nancy was associated with Robinson & Cole LLP in Boston where she was a member of the firm’s business litigation group and employment group where she served a broad array of clients in all aspects of litigation and appellate matters.
Peter Calabrese is the firm's founding member and chair of the Construction, Litigation and Real Estate practices; he also handles Appellate Litigation cases.. Mr. Calabrese's practice covers a broad spectrum of litigation matters related to commercial and residential real estate, condominium association and construction disputes, and he maintains a niche practice that focuses on high stakes appellate litigation, administrative law and regulatory matters.. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Calabrese began his legal career at one of Boston's largest law firms where he represented international investment banks involved in complex securities fraud/contract litigation. While in law school, Mr. Calabrese was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable David D. Livingston and graduated at the top of his class.
Freeman Mathis Gary, , Boston , Massachusetts 02109
Practice Areas: Civil , Personal Injury, Probate , Products Liability, Securities , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Thank you for stopping by.. My work is civil litigation involving all sorts of disputes, from simple to highly complex. I hope to represent anyone faced with important litigation needs. I have sucessfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughour my career.. My goal in all enagagements is to deliver the best result possible in light of your objectives. My main goal is a favorable outcome, but sometimes the facts or the law are not totally favorable and we need to think about what can be acheived. My work has allowed me to serve as lead trial counsel in a number of successful high- stakes jury trials in Massachusetts and nearby states. My litigation work includes trials in all state and federal courts in Massachusetts and in state and federal courts in several nearby states.. I am a a partner in the Boston office of Freeman Mathis Gary, a nationwide litigation firm. If and when needed for your engagement I can o call on the skills and support of FMG staff and attorneys in our Boston office and in 21 other FMG offices nationwide, If you need litigation counsel outside Massachusetts we almost certainly can help you.. If your problem requiries a contingent fee arrangement I will be glad to try to refer you to an appropriate attorney.. I am admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. I am a a graduate of Dartmouth College, summa cum laude, and Columbia Universiity School of Law.. Since 1998 I have been rated "AV preeminent " by the Martindale-Hubbell rating service. That is the highest rating available to practicing lawyers. It signifies preeminence in adherence to professional and ethical standards. In 2022 and numerous prior years I have also been honored to be named a "Super Lawyer" in Massachusetts and in New England by Law and Politics magazine in the practice areas of general litigation, business litigation, and intellectual property litigation.. I look forward to hearing from you. The easiest way to reach me is email, I will follow up by phone as soon as i can.. Best wishes,. Paul
Norman Zalkind, the founding partner of Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes serious personal injury matters and business litigation.. Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense, a recognition he has been awarded for 20 consecutive years. In 2013, Norman was presented with the Balliro Award by the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in recognition of a lifetime of dedication and commitment to the rights of the accused.. Norman has won an impressive number of federal and state jury trials. Norman is a tireless champion for the rights of the accused and is passionate about giving his clients the best defense possible when they have been charged with crimes and their lives and reputations are on the line.. Norman’s criminal cases involve a wide range of offenses, such as murder (including death penalty cases), drug crimes, terrorism, extortion, bank robbery, sex crimes, tax evasion, arson, telemarketing fraud, and Medicaid and securities fraud. He practices in both state and federal courts and handles misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as related matters like federal extradition.. Norman’s record in trying the most serious cases illustrates his history of success. In about sixty-five percent of 32 murder trials Norman’s clients have either been completely acquitted or have received substantially reduced verdicts. In 2010, Norman obtained an acquittal of all charges for a man accused of first-degree murder where the prosecution’s case included an alleged eyewitness to the crime. Norman has gotten not guilty verdicts in two cases in which the defendants asserted insanity defenses, which are notoriously difficult to convince a jury to accept. In appropriate cases Norman has convinced prosecutors to reduce the charge and to allow clients to plead to manslaughter, which avoids the risk of life imprisonment. He has also won appeals in murder cases and is experienced at preserving the issues at trial that allow defendants to successfully appeal if convicted.. Norman has similarly obtained not guilty verdicts in a number of other serious criminal cases, including white collar cases. For instance, he has obtained not guilty verdicts in a case in which a client was charged with telemarketing fraud and in a major federal racketeering case involving the alleged assassin in multiple gang-related shootings. Norman has represented hundreds of defendants charged with drug crimes involving multiple tons of illegal drugs. He has won multiple motions to suppress evidence and has won reduced sentences for clients facing decades in prison.. In addition to obtaining not guilty verdicts, Norman has secured excellent results for clients in plea negotiations, including the lead defendant in a multi-defendant federal drug case, who received a 5 year sentence even though the relevant sentencing guideline called for 22 years in prison. Similarly, for a client facing federal Medicaid fraud charges involving $20 million, Norman obtained an agreement of a probationary sentence, which was presented by the prosecution on the eve of trial. On behalf of a client facing federal immigration fraud charges that would normally lead to incarceration, Norman successfully received probation for his client.. Norman believes strongly in students’ rights and for years he has represented students accused of all types of misconduct on campus, including plagiarism, cheating on tests, sexual assault, and even embezzlement. He brings his wealth of experience with the criminal law to these matters, which intersect with the criminal justice system in particularly serious cases.. As campus sexual assault has received enormous media attention and become an enforcement priority for federal officials, colleges and universities have brought increasing numbers of disciplinary charges against students for alleged sexual assaults, including in cases where the facts do not justify such action. Norman has handled numerous cases for students facing sexual assault charges, both during internal college and university investigations and disciplinary proceedings and in the criminal justice system. Norman crafts an individual strategy for each case that considers the factual allegations, the relationship between the students involved, and the disciplinary policies and procedures of the college or university. His strategic approach to these cases has been extremely successful and he has frequently been able to defeat or mitigate the charges.. Norman has worked on many cases where the student has been cleared of wrongdoing or received reduced sanctions. For example, in one sexual assault case, Norman assisted an undergraduate to prepare for a hearing – including preparing a written statement and teaching the student how to cross-examine witnesses – after which the student was found not responsible for assault. In a student theft case, Norman assisted the student in preparing the case and argued the case to the university’s general counsel, demonstrating that the school did not have proof to support its case. The school came to the same conclusion, finding the student not responsible for theft. In a case where a student was charged with academic dishonesty, Norman worked with the student to craft a memorandum accepting responsibility for the action, but by highlighting mitigating issues they were able to keep the sanction to a minimum.. Norman has an equally broad range of experience litigating civil cases. He has handled many personal injury cases, including a case involving an airplane crash, construction cases, and automobile torts. In a case involving a scaffolding accident on a construction site, Norman obtained an $8 million settlement in the midst of trial on behalf of a bricklayer who was seriously injured in a construction accident. In a case of a pedestrian who was injured as a result of being hit by a hit-and-run driver, he obtained an $850,000 settlement.. Norman has represented plaintiffs and defendants in discrimination, libel, divorce and business litigation cases, including securities litigation. In the case of a client involved in a complicated commercial litigation dispute, Norman won a favorable settlement for the client after taking the case to arbitration. In an employment case, Norman and his partner, Inga Bernstein, won a $7.6 million verdict in a discrimination and retaliation case against the MBTA.. Other Experience. Norman taught criminal trial practice at Northeastern University Law School from 1971 to 1987, and he has lectured at Harvard Law School, Boston University School of Law, and Yale Law School.
Born and raised on the North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts. My practice focuses on civil business litigation, including contract disputes, consumer disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, enployment law, alcoholic beverages licensing, and some personal injury matters.
I am an Associate at Rubin Rudman and a member of the Litigation Department. I have a varied litigation practice encompassing business disputes, employment litigation, and professional malpractice. I routinely represent clients in state and federal courts and at the trial and appellate court levels, as well as before Massachusetts administrative agencies.. I have particular experience in handling employment-related business disputes, such as claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, covenants not to compete, claims under the Massachusetts Wage Act, and claims of employment discrimination.
265 Franklin Street - 7th Fl. , Boston , Massachusetts 02110
Practice Areas: Litigation
Michael S. Batson is a shareholder of Hermes, Netburn, O'Connor & Spearing, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of general, civil and commercial litigation, construction law, insurance coverage and defense, environmental law, complex tort and product liability law. He handles matters in all Massachusetts’ state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session.. Mr. Batson has extensive experience representing clients in connection with claims for coverage on general liability, property, professional liability, directors and officers liability, umbrella and excess policies, and fidelity and surety bonds. He also represents owners, general contractors and subcontractors in construction-related litigation, including breach of contract claims, defective workmanship, personal injury and wrongful death.. In addition to his insurance and construction practice, Mr. Batson has represented clients in defense of class actions. He has also represented clients in connection with a variety of other matters, including defamation claims, non-construction-related breach of contract claims, stockholder disputes, fraud claims, building leaks and violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
6 Liberty Square #330 , Boston , Massachusetts 02109
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Personal Injury, Appeals, Litigation
Mark is an experienced litigator and counselor who has handled a variety of lawsuits, administrative actions, and pre-litigation matters. He began his legal career by clerking for the Massachusetts Superior Court in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex counties. After his clerkship, Mark practiced as a litigator for more than five years in Boston law firms, focusing on professional liability defense, construction law, and employment law.. Since opening the Firm in 2013, he has assisted a wide variety of companies and individuals with their legal needs. For businesses, he regularly serves as outside general counsel, assisting with matters on an as-needed basis, which generally includes compliance with employment law and human resources matters. Mark also assists individuals with their legal needs, including advising professionals on employment agreements and asserting claims on their behalf when necessary.. Mark has secured trial victories for clients in state and federal courts, including a seven-figure employment discrimination verdict in federal court that was the eleventh highest verdict of any kind in Massachusetts that year 1 and was upheld through attempted appeals up to the United State Supreme Court. He also has significant experience before administrative agencies, including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the New York Commission on Human Rights, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. Before going to court, however, Mark aims to come up with creative solutions to avoid legal disputes and litigation, including using alternative dispute resolution. The Firm has assisted many clients in resolving their matters alternatively, whether through mediation, arbitration, or private negotiation.. Mark is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York, as well as federal district and appeals courts. He is a graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School, Boston College, and New England School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor full merit scholarship and was an editor of the New England Law Review.. He has been an adjunct instructor of Legal Research and Writing at New England Law Boston since 2009 and has authored pieces for the New England Law Review and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
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