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Firm: Frieze Cramer Cygelman Rosen & Huber LLP
60 Walnut Street , Wellesley , Massachusetts 02481
Practice Areas: Corporate , Probate , Real Estate , Securities , Sexual Harassment, Trusts, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Employment & Labor, Arbitration
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Firm: Healey, Deshaies, Gagliardi & Woelfel, PC
24 Market Street , Amesbury , Massachusetts 01913
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Employment & Labor, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Landlord & Tenant
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Firm: James B. Winston
142 Main St Ste 1 , Northampton , Massachusetts 01060
Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, Social Security
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160 Gould Street , Needham , Massachusetts 02494
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Litigation
Jack Merrill specializes his practice in employment law and civil litigation. Mr. Merrill counsels individuals and small businesses on employment and other matters; handles discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful discharge cases; drafts, negotiates, defends against, and litigates employment contracts; provides sexual harassment training and other educational services; drafts employment manuals; and handles a variety of civil matters (including business and real estate related matters). Mr. Merrill’s legal practice includes private consultations, and he is experienced in all Massachusetts state and federal courts, in arbitration and mediation, at the MCAD and EEOC, and in other administrative venues. He also uses his 20-plus years of experience to serve as a mediator in employment disputes. He is author of a quarterly employment law newsletter, maintains an informational employment law blog, and provides educational seminars and presentations. Mr. Merrill’s non-legal experience includes work as a newspaper reporter, researcher, and workers’ compensation administrator for the federal government. He is president of Metrowest Legal Services and has served numerous other charitable organizations during his career. Mr. Merrill graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1984 and from Northeastern University School of Law in 1993.
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Firm: Kenney & Sams, P.C.
Reservoir Corporate Center , Boston , Massachusetts 02114
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Insurance, Employment & Labor, Litigation
Bio:. I am a trial attorney and seasoned litigator with offices in Boston and MetroWest, focused on construction disputes, commercial lease issues, construction defects (both commercial and residential), delay claims, Prompt Pay Act claims, cumulative impact claims, business litigation, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, mechanic’s liens, employment disputes, shareholder conflicts, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury cases.. With deep experience as both a negotiator and courtroom advocate, I represent plaintiffs and defendants in litigation, contract negotiations, partnership disputes, and claims against insurance brokers. My practice centers on employment, contract, and construction-related matters.. Client service is my top priority. I am known for being responsive and accessible—promptly returning calls and emails—and for treating every case with the focus and respect it deserves. Whether securing courtroom victories or negotiating favorable contract terms, I am committed to achieving practical, high-value outcomes.. Notable Results:. December 2024 – Convinced the Superior Court to vacate an arbitrator’s award under the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act, overturning an unfavorable decision. This rare win highlights my ability to challenge arbitration outcomes in complex construction disputes.. January 2024 – Achieved a major arbitration victory for a subcontractor in a construction dispute featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Defeated a general contractor’s effort to withhold over $700,000, prevailing on Prompt Pay Act and change order claims after multi-day proceedings.. March 2022 – Won summary judgment in U.S. District Court in a $15 million dispute over a liquidated damages clause. Successfully argued the clause was unenforceable, allowing counterclaims for unpaid work. Cover story in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (March 25, 2022).. June 2018 – Dissolved a mechanic’s lien in Massachusetts Superior Court based on improper recording under G.L. c. 254. This win for the homeowner was the cover story in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (June 25, 2018).. Recent Jury Trial – Successfully defended a snowplow company in a Middlesex Superior Court slip-and-fall case during a blizzard. The jury returned a defense verdict in under an hour.. Contract Negotiation – Negotiated a promotional partnership for Polkadog Bakery with a celebrity foundation, securing monthly social media exposure to millions of followers in exchange for pet treat donations.. Injury & Construction Settlements – Recovered millions in settlements for construction workers and others injured in workplace accidents, car crashes, and catastrophic personal injury cases.. Approach:. Whether drafting contracts or trying cases, I leverage my litigation background to anticipate risks and deliver proactive legal solutions. I am a tenacious, prepared, and results-driven advocate in and out of the courtroom.. Awards & Recognition:. Best Lawyers in America, 2020–2024 (Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Personal Injury). Top Lawyers for Construction Law, Boston Magazine, 2022 & 2024. BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star, 2022-2023. Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2013–2024 (Boston Magazine). AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Perfect 10.0 Rating, Avvo. Leadership & Speaking Engagements:. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association and chair its Construction Law Committee. I am the incoming Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Real Estate Development and Construction Law Committee for the 2025–2026 term. I am also the past Chair of the International Association of Defense Counsel's Construction Law and Litigation Committee (2022-2024).. A frequent lecturer, I’ve presented on a range of topics, including construction delay claims, out-of-state discovery, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, trial tactics, and the use of expert witnesses in civil litigation. I’ve spoken at law schools, MCLE, the International Association of Defense Counsel's Annual and Midyear Meetings, and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.
Firm: GRIFFIN & GOULKA LLC
Main Street , Stoneham , Massachusetts 02180
Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Assault & Battery,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Civil Rights,Construction ,Consumer Protection,Contracts,Drugs & Medical Devices,Employment & Labor ,Housing & Construction Defects,Insurance ,Landlord & Tenant,Legal Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Motor Vehicle Defects,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate ,Sexual Harassment,Toxic Substances,Wrongful Death
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Firm: Kavaja Law, P.C.
92 State Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
I am an experienced Attorney who handles primarily, Employment Law, and some Criminal Defense and Family Immigration Law cases. I fight hard for my clients and get results!. Call me to schedule a consultation and evaluation of your case. I promise to be straightforward and honest in my assesment of your case. I will not sugarcoat anything in order to gain your business. Honesty and trust come first in the way I do business.
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Firm: Fair Work, P.C.
192 South St Ste 450 , Boston , Massachusetts 02111
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Labor , Class Action, Class Action
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
149 Cambridge St , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02141
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Libel & Slander
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Firm: Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C.
729 Boylston St Ste 2000 , Boston , Massachusetts 02116
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor , Labor , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Employment & Labor
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Firm: Halstrom Law Offices, P.C.
132 Boylston St , Boston , Massachusetts 02116
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice
A Boston native, Frederic N. Halström is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in America. He is listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" and Personal Injury Litigation, an independent study by Harvard University law professors, and as a "Super Lawyer" ofMassachusetts and New England. Mr. Halström's law firm represents personalinjury clients throughout the USA who have been victims of automobileaccidents, medical malpractice, products liability, sexual abuse, medical birth trauma, cystic fibrosis, products liability,automobiles, industrial machinery, consumer products, drugs, medical devicesand other forms of negligence. Additionally, Mr. Halström represents clients in insurance law, aviation, and admiralty law. Halström Lawworks for the people - not for corporations. Our clients are families - workingmen and women who have been wronged by others. With an excellent record oflarge settlements and judgments, Mr. Halström is ready to litigate your caseaggressively and successfully.. Mr. Halström haspersonally argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals in the First Circuit (Boston, Massachusetts), Eleventh Circuit (Atlanta, Georgia). Mr.Halström has argued before the United States District Courts in Massachusetts,Michigan, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Furthermore, he has personally argued cases in theMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts andthe Supreme Court of Georgia. He has tried cases in the Massachusetts Superior Court, the New HampshireSuperior Court, the United States District Courts in Massachusetts, Georgia andRhode Island. He represents clients from intake, discovery, trial preparation,the actual trials, and personally argues the appeals if needed.. Mr. Halström waseducated at some of the most prestigious higher educational institutions inAmerica. Raised in South Boston and West Roxbury, he attended Boston CollegeHigh School and graduated from Mt. St. Charles academy of Woonsocket, R. I. He did his undergraduate work at Northeastern University, the United States Air Force Academy, andGeorgetown University, where he earned his A.B. degree. Attorney Halström then attendedBoston College's prestigious law school and he earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.). Heis 25+ yearsAV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts,the Federal District Courts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the US Court ofAppeals 1st and 11th Circuits, and the US Tax Court. Becausehe is committed to higher education, Mr. Halstrom provides financial andprofessional support to students at The United States Air Force Academy,Georgetown University, and Boston College Law. He has established the Halstrom FamilyScholarship at Georgetown, at graduation the law school awards a grad adistinction of the Frederic N. Halström Oral Advocacy Excellence for the top oral advocat. The award includes financialstanton from the scholars at the law school funded by Mr. Halström. He yearlysponsors the Frederic N. Halström National Moot Court Team at Boston CollegeLaw School. An award in his name is awarded annually at Law School Graduation to a graduating law student for outstandingoral advocacy. He also has endowed a scholarship at Georgetown, D.C. He is a member of theSabre Society for the Association of Graduates of the US Air Force Academy. He has written manyarticles in national legal publications and has presented many papers and lectures bothnationally and internationally. He has appeared Pro Hac Vice in Federal District courts inGeorgia and New Hampshire, the Georgia Supreme Court, and New HampshireSuperior Court. He also appeared by deposition internationally in the United Kingdom,Germany, Italy, and Greece. He is frequently interviewed by pressand electronic media.. Mr. Halström is alsoa member of many professional organizations. He is currently a member of the American Association for Justice (Leaders Forum), a diplomat toPan-European Organization of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL), Massachusetts Bar Association, UnitedKingdom Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the IowaTrial Lawyers Association, the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas TrialLawyers Association, the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, the Arizona TrialLawyers Association, Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association, and is an associatemember of both the American College of Legal Medicine and of the Association ofGraduates of the USAF Academy. Mr. Halström is the past president of the Massachusetts Academy ofTrial Attorneys (1996-1997), and he serves on the National boardof the American Association for Justice where the firm is a LeaderForum member. He is alsolisted in Who’s Who in America, Who's Who in American andInternational Law, and Best Lawyers in America,Massachusetts and Boston. Hehas authored numerous articles, served as a radio talk show host- "TheLegal Scale"- and presented papers and spoken at legal meetings in Louisiana, Texas, NorthDakota, Canada, St. Kitts, Aruba, St. Lucia, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Mexico,Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, etc. He receives the award for outstandingwork in Oral Advocacy every year from the Boston College Law School. He wasCaptain of the Carlisle Minutemen (1997) and is a frequent donor of fine wines,cash and sports tickets to schools and charities. Residing in Carlisle, Ma.,he is married to Dr. Elena Strelnikova, DPT and has three children, Ingrid, Reggieand Mikhail.
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Firm: Barton Gilman LLP
160 Federal St , Boston , Massachusetts 02114
Practice Areas: Education, Employment & Labor, Education, Construction & Development
Greg Vanden-Eykel has successfully represented Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses, charter schools, and individuals before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Massachusetts Committee Against Discrimination, the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors, and the Rhode Island Department of Education. He focuses his practice on employment law, education law, medical malpractice, environmental, insurance coverage, general civil litigation matters, and toxic tort cases.. Greg previously worked as a consultant to government agencies and corporations on policy analysis, program management, and project evaluation related to emergency management, including natural disasters and terrorism.. Representative Accomplishments
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Firm: Eden Rafferty
238 Shrewsbury St , Worcester , Massachusetts 01604
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor, Domestic Violence, Car Accidents
Attorney Benoit Joined the Worcester County District Attorney's office upon passing the Bar in 2007, where he worked in the Worcester District Court, Dudley District Court and the Worcester Superior Court. During Attorney Benoit's 5 years with the District Attorney's office, he was a member of the General Felony Unit, the Electronic Surveillance Unit, the Sexually Dangerous Persons Unit and the Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit. Attorney Benoit prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to Murder.. In 2012 Attorney Benoit left the District Attorney's office to join Eden Rafferty, bringing his years of prosecutorial and trial experience to the firm. He now concentrates in Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense.
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Firm: Coogan Smith, LLP
144 Bank Street , Attleboro , Massachusetts 02703
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Intellectual Property, Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Application, Real Estate, Commercial, Landlord & Tenant, Lawsuits & Disputes, Appeals, Litigation
Attorney Lorincz concentrates his practice in the following areas: Civil litigation/appeals, business, employment, intellectual property, and landlord tenant.. He is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Nebraska College of Law, is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Massachusetts and Nebraska, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He is certified in Limited Assistance Representation ("LAR") in Massachusetts and as a Collaborative Attorney by MCLC.. Attorney Lorincz formerly served as the President of the Attleboro Area Bar Association, sat on the Board of Directors for the Bristol County Bar Association, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.. In addition, he has been a member of the Human Rights Committees for Beta Community Partnerships and Community VNA’s Norfolk Adult Day Health Center, acts as a mock trial judge for the Annual Yale Mock Trial Invitational Tournament, and is a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals Organization.. Attorney Lorincz has been listed in Legal Leaders 2015 - Boston’s Top Rated Lawyers in the practice areas of Business & Commercial Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Litigation. He has also been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a status that is bestowed on less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years of age.. He is peer review rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. This peer review rating indicates that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence and that the rated lawyer has demonstrated the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, a status that is bestowed on less than 5% of all attorneys.
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Firm: Keches & Mallen, P.C.
122 Dean St 714 , Bridgewater , Massachusetts 02324
Practice Areas: Construction , Employment & Labor , Government Agencies, Health Care & Hospitalization, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Workers Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury
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Firm: The Law Firm of Jose A. Baez, Esq. P.A.
66 N 2nd St , New Bedford , Massachusetts 02740
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Litigation
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Firm: Law Office of George C. Malonis, P.C.
14 Loon Hill Rd 015 , Dracut , Massachusetts 01826
Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Sexual Harassment, Wills, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business, Employment & Labor, Family, Real Estate
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20 Melrose Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02116
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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84 State Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109
Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Business & Commercial, Employment & Labor , Family , Probate , Family
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Firm: Credentials Title & Escrow
148A Massachusetts Avenue , Arlington , Massachusetts 02129
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning