If you need legal help with legal malpractice matters in Massachusetts, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Massachusetts attorneys handle cases involving attorney negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, missed deadlines, conflict of interest, and fee disputes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

One of the most important things to know about legal malpractice law in Massachusetts is the statute of limitations. You generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a claim. Massachusetts follows modified comparative fault with 51% bar (M.G.L. c. 231 § 85) for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Superior Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

When selecting a legal malpractice attorney in Massachusetts, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Massachusetts and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how legal malpractice law works in Massachusetts — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to legal malpractice law in Massachusetts. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

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
John Brooks Harkavy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of John B. Harkavy
 89 Woodside Avenue Wellesley MA 02482
(617) 510-2121
Boston University
New York Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Edward Foye - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arrowood Peters LLP
 10 Post Office Square 7th Floor South Boston MA 02109
(617) 849-6216
Boston University School of Law (1992)
English
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Legal Malpractice
Reza Breakstone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Breakstone, White & Gluck
 2 Center Plaza #530 Boston MA 02108
(617) 723-7676
Northeastern University School of Law (2008)
English, Farsi, Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Insurance Claims
Christopher J. Fein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fein Law Office, P.C.
 50 Braintree Hill Office Park Suite 302 Braintree MA 02184
(781) 356-5555
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Estate Planning
Eric J. Parker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
PARKER SCHEER LLP
 One Center Plaza Suite 420 Boston MA 02108
(617) 886-0500
Suffolk University Law School (1983)
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Neil Burns - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Neil Burns
 Six Beacon Street Suite 600 Boston MA 02108
(617) 227-7423
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (1985)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Legal Malpractice Personal Injury
Lisa G. Arrowood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arrowood LLP
 10 Post Office Square 7th Floor South Boston MA 02109
(617) 849-6210
Harvard Law School (1982)
English
United States District Court, Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Business Law Employment Law Legal Malpractice
Bruce Watson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bruce Watson & Associates
 21 Franklin Street Quincy MA 02169
(617) 773-4111
Boston University School of Law (1978)
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Legal Malpractice
Marc L. Breakstone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Breakstone, White & Gluck
 2 Center Plaza #530 Boston MA 02108
(617) 723-7676
Northeastern University School of Law (1986)
English
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Scott M Heidorn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bergstresser & Pollock PC
 52 Temple Place Boston MA 01867
(617) 682-9089
Northeastern University School of Law (2001)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Kevin T. Peters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arrowood Peters LLP
 40 Broad Street 7th Floor South Boston MA 02109
(617) 531-8366
Suffolk University (1987)
English
United States District Court, Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Legal Malpractice
Timothy Wilton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
KJC Law Office, LLC
 10 Tremont St 5th Floor Boston MA 02108
(617) 720-8447
Harvard Law School (1977)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Consumer Law
Steven H. Schafer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Sixth Floor 141 Tremont Street Boston MA 02111
(617) 423-2447
Boston College Law School (1976)
English
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Ronald Eric Gluck - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Breakstone, White & Gluck
 2 Center Plaza #530 Boston MA 02108
(617) 723-7676
Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1980)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Paul L Tetzel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tetzel Law LLC
 Two Center Plaza, #610 Boston MA 02108
6-179-333-8582
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
David W. White Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Breakstone, White & Gluck
 2 Center Plaza #530 Boston MA 02108
(617) 723-7676
Northeastern University School of Law (1981)
English
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
James Re - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 56 Pine Street Providence RI 02903
(617) 542-5542
Suffolk University Law School (1978)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Legal Malpractice
Kevin Cain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 50 Cabot Street Suite 204 Needham MA 02494
(781) 320-5441
Boston College Law School (1984)
California Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Deborah M. Henson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 83 Pomeroy Terrace Northampton MA 01060
(504) 232-8884
University Of California: Ber (1993)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Family Law Gov & Administrative Law
John Lang - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 220 Broadway Lynnfield MA 01940
(781) 595-3500
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice
Andrew Fay - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 60 William St Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 237-0877
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Maritime Law
Richard Kerr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 345 Washington St Braintree MA 02184
(781) 848-3314
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Consumer Law Environmental Law
Catherine Njeri Karuga - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Seaport World Trade Center West Boston MA 02210
(617) 832-3063
Harvard Law School (2003)
Kiswahili, Kikuyu
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Legal Malpractice
James Huggard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 446 Main St Worcester MA 01608
(508) 756-6288
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
CharCretia Di Bartolo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One International Place Boston Massachusetts 02110
(617) 213-7000
Washington University School of Law (1991)
Massachusetts 1991 Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Christopher Flanagan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 260 Franklin Street Boston Massachusetts 02110
(617) 422-5300
New England School of Law (1994)
New Hampshire State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Russell Pollock - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 52 Temple Place Boston MA 02111
(617) 682-9061
Brooklyn Law School (1986)
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Arnold Rosenfeld - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 19 Lincoln Street Boston MA 02111
(617) 951-9125
Boston College Law School (1967)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Robert Michael Elmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 75 Federal St 9th floor Boston MA 02110
(617) 654-8200
University of Notre Dame Law School
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Health Care Law Legal Malpractice
Maura McKelvey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One International Place Boston Massachusetts 02110
(617) 213-7006
Boston College International and Comparative Law Review (1995)
Massachusetts 1996 Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Securities Law
Samuel Bodurtha - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One International Place Boston Massachusetts 02110
(617) 213-7039
Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2004)
Massachusetts 2006 Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
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