Boston Lawyers

Managing partner Steven A. Schwartz has been assisting injured victims in Boston and throughout Massachusetts for many years. Focusing on auto accidents, general liability, workers' comp, and litigation, attorney Steven A. Schwartz has forged a reputation for being a tough negotiator and an even tougher litigator. Whether you were hit by a car while walking or riding your bike, injured in a slip and fall accident, or hurt on the job, Steven A. Schwartz will work diligently to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation. Steven A. Schwartz has a laundry list of...

In addition to being a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law LLP in Boston, I have over 12 years of experience from the bench as a retired First Justice in the Orange District Court.

I have been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1984, and have devoted my career to helping people who have been injured as a result of negligence. My practice includes all types of personal injury matters. I also handle cases against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices; I represent lawyers in disputes with their firms; and I handle business litigation, including claims by businesses against insurance brokers. It is my goal to serve the needs of my clients, and to solve their problems as best I can. I have successfully handled personal injury cases of all types, including...

Kas R. DeCarvalho is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC and a member of the firm's Corporate & Business Team. He has more than 15 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business leader. His practice focuses on corporate and transactional law, financing and mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, intellectual property, international transactions, business ethics and compliance, arts and entertainment law and education law. His clients include individuals, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Attorney DeCarvalho is a co-founder of Original Innovative Concepts LLC, a product development and licensing venture, and Rhode Island Martial Arts, Inc.Mr....

Successfully defending people against criminal charges in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.

Marc Breakstone has established a reputation as one of the top personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in Massachusetts and New England. He has practiced law in Massachusetts since 1986 and is a partner at Breakstone, White & Gluck. Mr. Breakstone works tirelessly to ensure his clients receive full and fair compensation as well as achieve the most favorable medical result. He has been recognized as a Top 100 New England Super Lawyer, a Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyer and a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice. Mr. Breakstone has also been recognized with a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating...

I represent businesses throughout New England in matters related to business litigation, construction disputes, mechanic’s lien and bond claims, insurance related disputes, E&O claims, contract drafting and negotiation, and a wide range of general litigation, employment, and personal injury cases.

I have extensive trial experience representing construction companies, homeowners, insurance agents, small business owners, and individuals. I bring a particular strategic insight to construction disputes, construction contract reviews, employment disputes, professional liability claims, coverage remedies and all claims brought by and against general contractors, subcontractors, building owners, property managers, and individuals.

I enjoy working with clients in all aspects of risk...

At DiBella Law, located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, our founding partner Attorney Christopher DiBella brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the practice of personal injury and wrongful death cases. With a storied history stretching nearly two decades, DiBella Law has become synonymous with trust and efficacy in handling complex legal battles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our firm's commitment to utilizing the latest technology enhances our capabilities to manage cases efficiently while maximizing outcomes for our clients. Under the esteemed leadership of Attorney DiBella, our firm is decorated with numerous accolades, such as the "Top 100 Civil Plaintiff"...

I am a trial lawyer with extensive experience representing clients in civil cases in both state and federal courts in many jurisdictions. I have specialized in First Amendment matters over the years but consider myself a trial lawyer with experience litigating a large variety of matters. I frequently serve as a mediator and as an arbitrator and have been a member of the Commercial Arbitration panel of the American Arbitration Association for more than 30 years. I have testified as an expert witness in cases involving alleged legal malpractice...

Warner represents brave whistleblowers who expose the misuse of federal dollars in local government grant programs, military contracting, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and at for-profit proprietary or career schools. These actions, brought under the Federal False Claims Act, empower citizens to act on behalf of the Federal Government to recover misspent and wasted funds. To date, Warner’s clients have helped return almost $20,000,000.00 to the United States Treasury.

Recognized as one of the top employment lawyers in America by Best Lawyers, and as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in New England” by Super Lawyers, Philip is an experienced and well-regarded employment attorney in Boston and beyond. Philip’s practice focuses on the employee, representing individuals in every aspect of the employment relationship, with a particular concentration on class action litigation for discrimination, minimum wages, pay equity and wrongful termination. As a class action employment attorney, Philip has represented thousands of employees in actions against Wal-Mart, Federal Express, BJs, Ryder and other large employers. Philip also represents senior executives at companies...

Bradley M. Henry is a trial lawyer now at Sweeney Merrigan specializing in wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury and commercial property loss cases. In 2016, the US Supreme Court let stand a $63 million trial verdict and $148.5 million judgment that Henry won with a former law partner, against a global pharmaceutical giant for devastating, life-long adverse drug reactions suffered by a child. See Reuters, http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-johnson-johnson-idUSKCN0UX1VW; Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson, 471 Mass. 272 (2015),(http://masscases.com/cases/sjc/471/471mass272.html; http://lawyersusaonline.com/reprints). From 2018 through 2022, he served as Co-Liaison and Class Counsel for the plaintiffs in a record-breaking $143 million dollar settlement of the Merrimack...

Attorney Kaplan works with clients to create estate plans tailored to their needs. She also helps clients probate estates as well as with guardianships and conservatorships for both minors and adults. The estate planning work includes wills, trusts, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. She runs a solo law firm in Boston which she started in 2011, and she is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Ohio. Attorney Kaplan enjoys helping clients and finding creative solutions to difficult issues.

J. Tucker Merrigan is co-managing partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. He started Sweeney Merrigan Law with his brother and fellow co-managing partner, Peter M. Merrigan, in 2010. Since, Sweeney Merrigan Law has become a Massachusetts and National powerhouse in the practice of plaintiff’s litigation. It has been many years since the firm began with its first settlement of $9,500.00 and has evolved to recovering over $30 Million in its most recent litigation. Much of the success attributable to Sweeney Merrigan is a direct product of Attorney Merrigan’s commitment the firm’s reputation as practicing with the highest...

Prior to being an attorney, Matthew J. Kidd has been an employer, executive, salesperson, investor, and consultant. Attorney Kidd's extensive business background, combined with his trial advocacy skills make him a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom. Kidd is a graduate of Xaverian Brother’s High School, holds a BSc. Degree from Babson College in Finance, and a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Kidd has also completed the Supreme Judicial Court mandated 40 hour Mediation Course. Mr. Kidd hold a Notary Public and Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Kidd's exceptional dedication to his clients...

Having recovered millions of dollars worth of compensation for his clients, John M. Vlassakis is a personal injury lawyer at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., who has the knowledge and experience necessary to get results. Mr. Vlassakis graduated from Suffolk University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He got his start with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., a few years before that, in 1986. Since then, Mr. Vlassakis has developed a staunch reputation as a relentless litigator - a fitting skill since he is the head of the litigation department at the law firm. From car accidents to workers' comp, John...

Mr. Strang has represented parties at all tiers of the construction industry, including material suppliers, equipment lessors, subcontractors, general contractors, developers, owners and home improvement contractors. Outside of the construction field he has represented manufacturers, distributors, restaurant owners, condominium associations, financial services providers, commercial landlords and tenants, wedding vendors and venues, software developers, and a variety of small business owners.

Mr. Strang practices in courts across the Commonwealth, including state District and Superior Courts, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Federal District Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He has successfully argued voluminous motions, including motions to dismiss and for...

Alec Pine is a seasoned trial attorney who practices in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.

Alec began his legal career as a public defender with the New York City Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice in Bronx County. While there, he earned the respect and admiration of clients, peers and judges for his devoted client advocacy and polished trial skills. During this time, he fought for over 1000 clients facing criminal charges and attained numerous not guilty verdicts, dismissals and suppression of evidence as lead counsel in both jury and bench trials.

Following his time at the Legal...

I am a patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I also worked as a patent examiner at the USPTO. I hold an M.S. degree in Chemical engineering with specialization in the Semiconductor technology, and I have significant industry experience. My practice covers a wide spectrum of intellectual property services including, preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, opinion services regarding the scope and strength of patents, counseling regarding the protection, enforcement, and licensing of intellectual property rights, and due diligence regarding business transactions involving intellectual property. I have experience in preparing,...

Matthieu J. Parenteau is a trial attorney who has focused his career on helping people injured by the negligence of others. He has represented individuals and families for catastrophic injury, motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, premises liability, negligent security, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death. Attorney Parenteau has recovered resolutions for his clients of $10 million, $5.5 million, $5 million, $1.75 million, $1.675 million, and $1.125 million dollars, among others.

Attorney Parenteau is admitted to practice in both the Federal and State courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Maine. When he is not...

David Dwork has been successfully advocating for TBI survivors for over 30 years. Mr. Dwork has dedicated his career to helping traumatic brain injury survivors and their families. As a former president of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, frequent lecturer on legal issues and brain injury, and published author on the subject, he has in-depth experience in brain injury litigation.

Jeffrey Newman is an experienced whistleblower lawyer representing individuals in False Claims Act (Qui Tam) cases, SEC whistleblower cases and IRS whistleblower cases. He is a former prosecutor and before that a journalist, photographer and writer. He is also a video game creator and is presently working on a world-wide team player contest video game for children who like to solve puzzles. His daily blog can be found at www.whistleblowerlawyernews.com

Ismail Mohammed is a highly experienced criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 18 years of experience, he has established a reputation for providing top-notch legal services to clients facing serious legal challenges. In 2004, Ismail founded The Law Office of Ismail Mohammed, LLC, with the aim of providing expert legal representation to individuals and families in the Boston area. Since then, he has helped countless clients navigate the complex legal landscape of criminal defense and immigration law, always striving to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. Ismail is a dedicated and passionate attorney who takes...

Scott A. Spencer is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of John J. Bonistalli where his practice is primarily focused on litigation of business, bodily injury and real estate matters. His clients include individuals, corporations, condominium associations, developers and public agencies. Prior to joining the firm in 2015 he spent 7 years in the in-house Law Department of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), five of those as trial counsel. In those five years he handled multiple civil litigation matters from responsive pleading, through discovery, dispositive motions, and served as first chair in jury trials and...

Michael is an experienced criminal defense attorney, concentrating in state and federal CRIMINAL APPELLATE, HABEAS CORPUS, AND POSTCONVICTION LITIGATION. Michael has defended homicide, serious felony, and misdemeanor cases and has handled complex federal sentencing and parole matters. Michael devotes a significant part of his practice to the representation of professors, physicians, postdocs, and other scientists accused of SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH MISCONDUCT and also of students accused of plagiarism, ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT, & sexual misconduct at area law schools, medical schools, hospitals, and colleges in Boston and in other parts of the country, including at Babson, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Brown, Cal...

Michael M. Marques is the founder and principal attorney of The Marques Law Firm, PLLC. The firm focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, tax audit, business formation as well as internet, eCommerce and personal injury. Michael was previously with the Law Offices of Kiepura & Associates, a sophisticated boutique law firm focused on personal and corporate tax and finance law. Michael has represented numerous clients on a wide range of issues from comprehensive estate plans to large Internal Revenue Service and state audits.

As the founder of the firm the Law Office of Steven R. Whitman, LLC, Boston lawyer Steven R. Whitman represents those whose lives have been affected because of the negligence of others. Since 1982, Attorney Whitman has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Mr. Whitman’s peers have recognized him with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his J.D. from the Suffolk University Law School. Contact his firm today for a free consult.