Firm: Kazarosian Costello LLP
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
For over 30 years, Attorney Marsha V. Kazarosian has represented plaintiffs in the areas of civil rights, discrimination, and personal injury, as well as family law litigation and criminal defense. Attorney Kazarosian is also an experienced mediator, resolving cases involving professional negligence, contracts, personal injury, and business disputes.. Attorney Kazarosian vigorously advocates for her clients to reach the best results. She has a consistent and proven record of success as demonstrated by her 10.0 Superb rating from and her Martindale Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent. Boston magazine again recognized her as a Top Boston Lawyer in 2024,.. She has been listed as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers publication every year since 2006 in areas including Civil Rights, Personal Injury Litigation and Family Law and is recognized by the publication as one of the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in MA and one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts. In 2006, Attorney Kazarosian was featured in Massachusetts Super Lawyers Magazine’s cover story, showcasing her career biography and her climb to national recognition.. In 2024, Attorney Kazarosian was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Attorneys, and currently sits on the state Committee.. Best Lawyers©, the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world, which publishes its attorney listings in partnership with U.S. News & World Report and other media partners, has also recognized Attorney Kazarosian in the fields of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation, Civil Rights, and Employment Law, nad named her Lawyer of the Year in Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Boston in 2023.. Attorney Kazarosian has been involved in ground-breaking legal cases, including a multimillion-dollar verdict in a gender discrimination suit against the Haverhill Golf and Country Club, the first case of its kind to go to trial in the country. As a result of extensive post-trial litigation and appeals, the victory in Borne, et al. v. Haverhill Golf and Country Club, Inc. became a landmark case in the nation for gender discrimination in a country club/membership-based club setting. Attorney Kazarosian continues to fight against gender discrimination and has affirmed her stature as a leading litigator in discrimination cases.. Attorney Kazarosian continues to fight discrimination, police excessive force, and sexual harassment in the workplace. In 2016, she succeeded in the First Circuit Court of Appeals by overturning the dismissal of a case filed by her client in the US District Court in Boston when a Lawrence, MA police officer raped her client while on duty. In 2001, she defeated claims of disability discrimination in a landmark case against the manager of a racquetball club who was sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the case of Kuketz v. Petronelli.. Among Attorney Kazarosian’s high-profile criminal cases is her representation of one of the then-juvenile defendants accused of the murder of Gregory Smart in New Hampshire. The national attention of that murder case inspired tremendous media coverage including two movies: one with Helen Hunt entitled “Murder in New Hampshire, the Pamela Smart Case,” and one with Nicole Kidman entitled “To Die For.” Attorney Kazarosian has twice appeared on the Oxygen Network series Snapped related to the Pamela Smart murder case, which has also been the subject of an episode of American Justice.
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Firm: Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
My priority as an attorney is to listen carefully to my clients, identify their problems with them, and seek the best solution possible. It is always important to remember that it is the client's issue, not the lawyers. What is best for the client is the ultimate driving force of everything that the lawyer does.
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Firm: Brody Hardoon Perkins & Kesten
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
Michael Stefanilo, Jr. is an associate attorney at Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP. To date, Attorney Stefanilo has handled hundreds of cases on behalf of his clients with a distinguished record of success. Impressively, he was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 'Up & Coming' attorneys in the Commonwealth in 2018. He was also named to the National Law Journal's list of Boston's Top 40 Attorneys Under 40, and has been awarded the distinction of being named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers every year since 2014, recognizing him as one of the top young lawyers practicing in New England.. Attorney Stefanilo is also a distinguished legal scholar. Not only is he a contributing author to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), he has also independently penned multiple law review articles that focus on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) legal issues in the law and sexual harassment and discrimination in Massachusetts. His work has been published in well-respected legal journals and has been cited by legal scholars in a variety of other publications.. Attorney Stefanilo is a champion of LGBTQ rights and has represented a number of clients who identify as LGBTQ in lawsuits for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.. Practice Areas & Record of Success. Attorney Stefanilo represents both plaintiffs and defendants. He concentrates primarily in the areas of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) anti-discrimination and harassment, employment law (plaintiff and defendant), civil rights claims (plaintiff and defendant), personal injury (plaintiff and defendant), and insurance defense. Attorney Stefanilo specializes in the representation of victims of unlawful discrimination in the workplace and in public accommodation. He has successfully represented a number of victims of workplace and public accommodation discrimination/harassment, including those adversely impacted by discrimination based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and those subjected to a hostile work environment.. Attorney Stefanilo is particularly sensitive to and aware of the issues presently facing members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community in the workplace and in public accommodation, and is well-versed in handling discrimination and harassment claims based on sexual orientation and sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression.. Additionally, Attorney Stefanilo represents clients, including municipalities, in claims brought pursuant to the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, the Massachusetts and United States Civil Rights Acts, and the Massachusetts and United States Anti-Discrimination Statutes. In 2017, in a highly publicized federal case, he prevailed on a detailed and convincing motion for summary judgment filed on behalf of the City of Somerville and its Mayor. The decision received media coverage by the Boston Globe. Also in 2017, he authored and filed two high profile federal complaints on behalf of state troopers who were given illegal orders to alter and shred official documents. His work received local, national, and international press coverage and resulted in investigations by Ethics and the Attorney General.. Attorney Stefanilo has also successfully represented a number of clients in cases involving the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Statute and laws governing unfair and deceptive business practices. He acted as co-counsel for the plaintiffs in a high-profile federal litigation involving Uber Technologies, Inc., and has represented a number of businesses against consumer-based claims under M.G.L. c. 93A. Attorney Stefanilo has also performed litigation work for high profile estates of professional athletes.. Attorney Stefanilo has an impressive record of settling cases in favor of his clients without subjecting them to the entire litigation process through zealous represenetation. In 2013, after prevailing in a number of decidedly contentious discovery disputes, he obtained a significant settlement on behalf of a female victim of sexual harassment and retaliation in the corporate workplace. In 2015, he negotiated two notable settlements on behalf of a pair of female victims of sex/gender discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, and a hostile work environment. In 2016, Attorney Stefanilo successfully settled a difficult case on behalf of a client who was discriminated against by her corporate employer based on her gender identity, and in 2018, he was also able to achieve a favorable settlement for a client who was discriminated against based on their gender identity and preference.. Attorney Stefanilo's personal injury record is also first-rate for both his plaintiff and defense clients. Recently, he obtained a very favorable settlement for two of his clients who had lost their home and possessions in a devastating Back Bay fire. Additionally, he has achieved dismissal of a number of property damage and personal injury claims against his defense clients based on intricate legal interpretations of governing documents, including convoluted commercial and residential leases and condominium by-laws.. Not only has Attorney Stefanilo been highly successful in achieving the dismissal of complex litigation claims brought against his clients at both the motion to dismiss and summary judgment stages, he also has successfully served as co-counsel in a number of jury trials. In 2016, Attorney Stefanilo served as co-counsel in a four-week long, high-profile federal court trial where he and Attorney Leonard Kesten obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of an off-duty Cambridge police officer who was falsely accused of using racial epithets. Later in 2016, he and Attorney Kesten again obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of a former municipal Chief of Police who was falsely accused of using a racial epithet and, as a result, was alleged to have retaliated against a former employee.. Attorney Stefanilo's pro bono work to date includes the representation of a Massachusetts LGBTQ domestic violence organization in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and, in 2015, he was trained to represent victims of domestic abuse as part of the Middlesex District Attorneys Office 209A Pro Bono Program.. Publications, Awards, and Honors. In 2018, Attorney Stefanilo was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 'Up & Coming' attorneys in the Commonwealth. The National Law Journal distinguished Attorney Stefanilo as one of Boston's Top 40 Attorneys Under 40. Additionally, he has consistently been awarded the designation of "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers since 2014, recognizing him as one of New England's best young attorneys.. In 2018, he authored an article that was published in the Northeastern University Law Review regarding recent developments in the law under M.G.L. Chapter 214, Section 1C (governing sexual harassment of students by teachers/professors in the educational setting/municipal context). His article can be accessed here: .. In 2013, Attorney Stefanilo authored an article, titled If You Can Play . . . You Can Play - An Exploration of the Current Culture Surrounding Gay Athletes in Professional Sports with a Particular Focus on Apilado v. NAGAAA. His article was published in the Sports Lawyers Journal in April of 2013, 20 Sports Law. J. 21. His article has been cited as an authority by scholars in publications focused on LGBT related issues in sports.. In 2012, Attorney Stefanilo was awarded first place in the Annual Michael Greenberg Law Student Writing Competition, a national writing competition focusing specifically on LGBT issues in the law. His award-winning piece, Identity Interrupted: The Parental Notification Requirement of the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law, was published in the spring of 2012 in the Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality, 21 Tul. J. L. & Sexuality 125. His work has been cited by a number of other scholars focusing on anti-bullying legislation and the protection of minors.. Attorney Stefanilo is also a contributing author to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, particularly its School Law text. Within the firm, he manages BHPK's law student internship program.. Areas of Practice. Employment Discrimination and Retaliation (race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression)Civil RightsConsumer Protection (M.G.L. c. 93A & M.G.L. c. 176D)ContractsDiscrimination in Public AccommodationInsurance DefenseLGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) RightsPersonal InjuryProperty DamageWage & Hour
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Firm: Kelsey & Trask, P.C.
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
Matthew P. Trask, Esq. is an attorney admitted to the Massachusetts and New York State bars and is founding member of Kelsey & Trask, P.C., a Massachusetts law firm representing clients in the State and Federal Courts of Massachusetts and New York. With Kelsey & Trask, P.C., Mr. Trask practices in the area of firearms and Second Amendment law, and represents clients in firearms litigation and firearms law compliance matters, including firearms licensing, NFA trusts, firearms licensing denial and suspension appeals. He represnets 07 FFL and 01 FFL in corporate legal matters, as well as BATFE compliance, and state and federal licensing issues. Mr. Trask was nominated by the Massachusetts Bar Association to sit on the Firearm License Review Board, pending appointment by the Governor's office.. Mr. Trask defends individuals accused of firearms and weapon violations, 209A restraining orders, LTC license suspensions and revocations, and other criminal defense matters. Prior to Kelsey & Trask, P.C., Mr. Trask was an associate at the Law Offices of Leslie Elliot Krause, LLP in New York City and practiced plaintiff's personal injury in automobile negligence, products liability, slip and fall and construction accident cases. Matthew is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Gun Owner's Action League (GOAL), serves on the Massachusetts Bar Association's Education Committee, is a Charter Member of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Association, and the New York State Bar Association.Mr. Trask is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New York and to the United States District Court - District of Massachusetts and the Southern District of New York. Prior to becoming an attorney, Matthew P. Trask served in the United States Marine Corps, and now combines his Marine Corps and legal experiences to provide strategic solutions and forceful advocacy to ensure your rights shall not be infringed.
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Firm: Francoeur Law Office
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
Laurel Francoeur graduated from M.I.T. with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. She is a graduate of Suffolk Law School and has been a practicing lawyer since 1996. She is a support group leader for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and served on their board of directors. She was also on the steering committee for the Food Allergy Initiative. She drafted legislation in Massachusetts to allow easy access for epinephrine in classrooms, and has testified at the state and federal level about food allergy issues.. Laurel is co-owner of Greenlaurel Documents, an on-line resource for food allergies, and is the author of the books"How To Advocate for Your Food Allergic Child" and "Flying with Food Allergies: What You Need to Know." She is also co-author of the “Preschool Food Allergy Handbook.” She has presented webinars for Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE),the Kids With Food Allergies Foundation, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. She has spoken at various venues, including the Nationwide Children's 6th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference and the Food Allergy Bloggers’ Conference. She has appeared on NPR, Fox News, ABC News as well as in the Boston Globe, Allergic Living Magazine, and Boston Parents Paper. She is the proud creator of the blog “Allergy Law Project.”
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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Firm: Cooley, Shrair , P.C.
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
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