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Firm: Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP

One Exeter Plaza , Boston , Massachusetts 02116

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.

Firm: Altman Riley Esher LLP

100 Franklin Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, PC

45 Braintree Hill Office Park , Braintree , Massachusetts 02184

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Labor , Municipal , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Seth is a partner of the firm and represents clients in a robust range of civil litigation andregulatory matters, including in the areas of construction, land use and zoning,condominium law, employment law, contract matters, and disputes involving state andlocal governmental entities, among others. He has practiced before state and federalcourts and state agencies in Massachusetts, and has successfully represented clients attrials and in appeals. For almost two decades, he has advised private clients andgovernmental entities alike regarding myriad and diverse issues, including with respectto construction, zoning, land use, civil rights and employment law, education-relatedissues, licensing, public records, meeting procedures, internal investigations, conflict ofinterest, and many others.. Seth has successfully counseled numerous clients in a wide range of complex real estateand zoning issues including obtaining a favorable jury verdict in the only case in theCommonwealth challenging the operation and impact of wind turbines in residentialareas to reach trial. Additionally, Seth has obtained favorable results in both state andfederal courts in disputes concerning the impact of a residential development on adrinking water supply, the efforts to prevent the nearby construction a private powerplant, the scope of Native American fishing rights in the Commonwealth, and numerousconcerning wetlands regulations, municipal construction, sewer and water projects,regulatory takings, permitting decisions, and nuisance and trespass disputes.Seth regularly appears before federal and state courts and administrative agencies withrespect to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge cases,unfair labor practices, wage and hour matters, and employment related litigation. Healso counsels clients regarding matters including hiring and firing decisions, severanceagreements, employee handbooks, employee discipline, wage and hour laws, andcompliance with state and local statutes, regulations, and case law.. Prior to joining the firm, Seth spent more than 15 years at a well-known Boston civillitigation firm defending municipalities, school districts, employees and officials acrossthe Commonwealth in civil rights and constitutional matters of public significancestemming from First Amendment free speech claims, Title IX, bullying and peer-on-peerharassment claims, due process, equal protection and employment retaliation claims.Since 2019, Seth has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by New England Super Lawyersmagazine for his civil rights defense work.

Firm: Law Offices of Sean A. Doherty

709 Main Street , Millis , Massachusetts 02054

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Mediation, Litigation

I have represented thousands of clients in my decades as a trial attorney. I am here to zealously advocate for you whatever your legal need might be.

Firm: Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff

31 Trumbull Rd Ste B , Northampton , Massachusetts 01060

Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Felonies, Sexual Abuse, Appeals, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Ryan's practice is focused on appellate litigation and criminal and juvenile defense. He has briefed and argued a wide range of cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He also regularly appears in trial courts across Massachusetts, representing clients in all types of criminal and juvenile cases.

Firm: Paster Rice & Castleman

16 Short St , Cohasset , Massachusetts 02025

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Trusts, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Firm: Denner Associates, P.C.

Four Longfellow Place 3Fifth Floor   , Boston , Massachusetts 02114

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Civil Rights,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Personal Injury,Real Estate

Firm: Fierst Bloomberg Ohm, LLP

64 Gothic Street , Northampton , Massachusetts 01060

Practice Areas: Litigation, Landlord & Tenant, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Landlord & Tenant

Firm: OneLaw

55 Chapel Street , Newton , Massachusetts 02458

Practice Areas: Education, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse

Firm: Law Office of Patrick M Culhane PC

100 Grandview Rd Ste 304 , Braintree , Massachusetts 02184

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Elder , Health Care & Hospitalization, Nursing Home Negligence, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

At the Law Office of Patrick Culhane, we are committed to helping individuals protect, preserve, acquire, and transfer their real and personal property. Whether you want to pass down your assets to the new generation or avoid losing them to creditors or taxing authorities, Attorney Patrick Culhane has the knowledge and experience to help.

Firm: Stern, Shapiro, Weissberg and Garin, LLP

90 Canal Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02114

Practice Areas: Civil Rights,Employment & Labor

Firm: Brody Hardoon Perkins & Kesten

699 Boylston St , Boston , Massachusetts 02116

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

Firm: Kelsey & Trask, P.C.

160 Speen Street , Framingham , Massachusetts 01701

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

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.

340 Union Avenue , Framingham , Massachusetts 01701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury

Mr. Koes has been practicing law since 2007 and has maintained his own law office since 2011. Mr. Koes focuses his practice in personal injury matters.

Firm: Curley & Curley, P.C.

35 Braintree Hill Park Ste 103 , Braintree , Massachusetts 02184

Practice Areas: Civil , Defamation, Libel and Slander, Municipal , Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights

A senior shareholder in a firm emphasizing the defense of complex civil litigation cases and the representation of governmental entities.  Responsible for the planning and completion of all discovery; case evaluation and strategy; negotiation of settlements; the trial of both jury and non-jury matters in all courts and agencies; and appeals.  Personal caseload concentrates in the areas of governmental entity defense litigation, premises liability (including premises security matters), civil rights and employment litigation, products liability, First Amendment, consumer protection and auto cases, and housing discrimination.  Also responsible for advising various governmental entities on the full range of issues typically faced including employment, open meeting issues/public records issues, contracting and regulatory compliance.   Regularly handle construction cases and insurance coverage matters, as well as toxic tort litigation.  Individual cases handled have ranged in size from major civil rights - class action suits and catastrophic personal injury cases and wrongful death claims to generic premises liability or routine auto matters.  Supervise associates in all aspects of their training.  Tried approximately 70+ cases, including matters in federal courts and state courts throughout New England, and before various administrative agencies, and have handled 25 appellate matters.

Firm: Law Ofc of Martin R. Rosenthal

65A Atlantic Avenue , Brookline , Massachusetts 02446

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Civil Rights, Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Felonies, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Personal Injury, Appeals

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Firm: Kazarosian Costello LLP

546 Main Street. , Haverhill , Massachusetts 01830

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.

Firm: Mark F. Itzkowitz Attorney at Law

33 Harrison Avenue , Boston , Massachusetts 02111

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Child Abuse, Brain Injury, Wrongful Death

Mark F. Itzkowitz, Esq. is a highly experienced and well respected trial attorney who protects the legal and Constitutional rights of Massachusetts residents in civil litigation, particularly in cases involving victims’ rights, sexual assault/rape, wrongful death, discrimination, and civil rights violations.. He was admitted to practice in Massachusetts in 1983 and in New York in 1984. Mark has a reputation for providing practical and compassionate legal advice in highly complex cases and has argued and/or participated in many cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and state and federal trial and appellate courts.. Mark is a tenacious and competent trial litigator who has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® for his high ethical standards and professional ability. He has been selected as one of Massachusetts Super Lawyers in 2007 and 2010-2021, a recognition given to only the top 5% of Massachusetts attorneys, and he has been named a Top Lawyer by Boston Magazine in 2021. He has written and lectured for attorneys, professional audiences, and non-professionals throughout the country.. Mark has successfully litigated and/or resolved complex cases for decades, often through trial, appeal, mediation, and/or negotiation with insurance carriers.. Traumatized and severely injured people rarely can afford to pay a lawyer. Understanding that, consultations are free and Mark accepts almost all of his cases on contingent fee–meaning that Mark only takes his fee if he is successful helping his client recover compensation.

Firm: Grimaldi & Pesiridis, LLC

12 Gill Street , Woburn , Massachusetts 01801

Practice Areas: Family, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Employment & Labor, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

Grimaldi & Pesiridis, LLC is a law office which prides itself on honesty, hard work and care in every aspect of your case. When we accept an engagement, it is with a full commitment to protecting our clients’ best interests and achieving their goals.. We are a firm of domestic relations practitioners. We provide representation in all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, divorce, paternity cases, child custody and child support matters, guardianship actions, and grandparent visitation rights. Moreover, we provide zealous advocacy in proceedings involving state agencies, such as FAIR Hearings involving the Department of Children and Families.. Our experienced team of Attorneys and staff will work with you in order to determine a strategy that suits your particular situation. We understand that each case presents its’ own unique set of facts which, in turn, generate the need for thoughtful and considered coordination between Counsel and client. At Grimaldi & Pesiridis, we are experts at maximizing results while mitigating risk and liability. Whether you are actively engaged, or poised to engage, in contested litigation, or seeking a more cooperate approach to resolving your legal matters, we will work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure the best possible outcome.

Firm: Xanthakos & Malkovich Attorneys At Law

43 Center St Ste 101 , Northampton , Massachusetts 01060

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice