Civil Rights law in Massachusetts covers discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Massachusetts has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to civil rights cases, and attorneys who practice in Superior Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Massachusetts is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Massachusetts's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Massachusetts Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Massachusetts bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The civil rights attorneys listed here practice throughout Massachusetts and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Massachusetts to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Massachusetts.

Marissa Elkins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elkins, Auer, Rudof, & Schiff, LLC
 31 Trumbull Rd. Suite B Northampton MA 01060
(413) 341-2131
University of Connecticut School of Law (2002)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Daniel I. Lampke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LampkeLaw LLC
 115 North Street Suite 3 Hingham MA 02043
(617) 412-4099
New England Law | Boston (2015)
English, Hebrew
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Lauren G Klein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lauren G. Klein
 PO Box 2042 Nantucket MA 02584
(508) 257-7999
New York University School of Law (1980)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Maxwell Kraynak - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Koufman Law Group, LLC
 145 Tremont St 4th Floor Boston MA 02111
(617) 423-2212
Boston College Law School (2023)
English
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Employment Law
Kevin M. Carroll - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kevin M. Carroll Lawyer at Law
 656 Foster Street NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845
(978) 975-3172
New England Law | Boston (1983)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Elijah Bresley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Joseph L. Sulman, Esq.
 391 Totten Pond Rd #402 Waltham MA 02451
(617) 521-8600
Seton Hall University School of Law (2014)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Employment Law
Todd D. Beauregard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office Of Todd D. Beauregard, PC
 800 Turnpike St #300 North Andover MA 01845
(978) 275-1919
University of Maine - University of Southern Maine
English, Spanish
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Divorce
Ryan Schiff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff
 31 Trumbull Rd. Suite B Northampton MA 01060
Northeastern University School of Law (2000)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Andrea Haas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Joseph L. Sulman, Esq.
 391 Totten Pond Rd #402 Waltham MA 02451
(617) 521-8600
Suffolk University Law School (2008)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Employment Law
Kevin M. Dwyer Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kevin Dwyer Law
 707 Main St Waltham MA 02451
(781) 760-9662
Suffolk University (2003)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Family Law
Patrick Banfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Conforto Law Group
 20 Park Plaza #402 Boston MA 02116
(617) 721-9139
Northeastern University School of Law
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law
Warner Mendenhall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mendenhall Law Group
 20 Park Plaza Suite 400-4 Boston MA 02116
(617) 297-2227
University of Akron
English, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Gov & Administrative Law
Rebecca L. Long - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Koufman Law Group, LLC
 145 Tremont St 4th Floor Boston MA 02111
(617) 423-2212
Suffolk University Law School (2015)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Insurance Defense
Michael E. Aleo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lesser Newman Aleo & Nasser
 39 Main Street Northampton MA 01060
(413) 584-7331
American University Washington College of Law (2003)
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Personal Injury
Justin A. Harriman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Altman & Altman LLP
 675 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge MA 02139
(617) 492-3000
Boston College Law School
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Alex MacDonald - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The MacDonald Law Group
 24 Coolidge Hill Rd Cambridge MA 02138
(617) 747-7594
Harvard Law School (1976)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Andrew Fischer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jason & Fischer; Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers
 60 Court St Taunton MA 02780
(617) 777-7777
Suffolk University Law School
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Consumer Law
Sean Alexander Doherty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 The Schrafft s Center Power House 529 Main Street, Suite200 Charlestown MA 02129-1125
Spanish
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Criminal Law
Simon B Mann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mann Law Office, P.C.
 1071 Worcester Rd., Ste 42 Framingham MA 01701
(508) 270-0500
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Matthew J. Dunn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Dunn Law Group
 One International Place 10th Floor Suite 1400 Boston MA 02110
Suffolk University Law School (2002)
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Edward F. Whitesell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP
 1 City Hall Square Room 615 Boston MA 02201
Boston College Law School (1999)
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
Joseph Sulman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Joseph L. Sulman, Esq.
 391 Totten Pond Rd #402 Waltham MA 02451
(617) 521-8600
Georgetown University Law Center (2005)
English
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Personal Injury
Christian Uehlein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thornton Law Office LLP
 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Beverly Hills CA 90212
(617) 720-1333
New England Law | Boston (2006)
English
Wyoming Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Civil Rights Environmental Law
Victor J. Koufman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Koufman Law Group, LLC
 145 Tremont St., 4th Floor Boston MA 02111
(617) 423-2212
Northeastern University School of Law
English, Spanish
Vermont Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Defense
Carlin J Phillips - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Phillips Garcia
 13 Ventura Drive Dartmouth MA 02747
(508) 998-0800
Gerry Spence s Trial Lawyer s College (2000)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Consumer Law Employment Law
Jeremy Y. Weltman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein LLP
 60 Walnut Street Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 997-1600
Northeastern University (2002)
English, German
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
Thomas Evans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Conforto Law Group
 20 Park Plaza #402 Boston MA 02116
(617) 721-9139
Harvard University
English
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law
Maria Mancini Scott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Keches Law Group, P.C.
 122 Dean St Taunton MA 02780
(508) 500-1188
Tufts University (1990)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Employment Law
Robert R. Berluti - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP
 44 School Street Boston MA 02108
(617) 557-3030
Boston University Graduate School of Management (1994)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Heidi Nadel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cross Nadel LLC
 1266 Furnace Brook Parkway Suite 100 Quincy MA 02169
(617) 716-4303
Boston University School of Law (1995)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Native American Law
Austin Joyce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Worcester Lawyers at Law
 4 Lancaster Terrace Worcester MA 01609
(508) 754-7285
Suffolk University Law School (1979)
English
D.C. Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Bonnie Allen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Bonnie G. Allen, Esq.
 39 Main Street Suite 8 Northampton MA 01060
(413) 584-3515
Western New England University School of Law (1990)
Commonwealth of Mass - Superior Court Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
Lillian E Wong - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wong & Boscarine LLC
 15 Morningside Dr Topsfield MA 01983
(617) 334-7306
UCLA School of Law (2005)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law
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