Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

Boston Personal Injury Lawyers-Over 45 Years Experience

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and has no record of discipline from the Massachusetts bar association.*

Firm Overview

The firm was founded in 1965, over 40 years ago. Our established and experienced attorneys have handled thousands of claims over that time, and have 175 years of combined litigation experience.

We focus on helping injured victims of negligence put their lives back together. We look to get the maximum compensation for the injuries and damages sustained. We pride ourselves in the extraordinary client service we provide, as we treat every client as if he or she is the only client in our office.

Example cases

$5,250,000 - College student fell from second floor porch suffering permanent brain damage. $1,000,000 - 36 year-old woman struck by vehicle in crosswalk injuring leg.

$17,000 - 25 year-old woman rear-ended by another car. Suffered neck and back sprain.
$450,000 - 2 year-old burned in bathtub under babysitter's care.
$375,000 - 44 year-old woman bitten by dog. Received permanent abdominal scarring.
These are just a few examples of the thousands of claims our office has handled. Please see our website for hundreds of more examples of our previous successes and accomplishments.

Main Office

Main
One Washington Mall 16th floor
Boston MA 02108

Phone

(617) 742-1170
(508) 588-9490
(508) 872-7500

Fax

(617) 250-2072

Websites

http://joelhschwartz.com/

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Our initial consultation is always free, and we can meet for as long as it takes. We always want a client to make an informed decision about hiring an attorney and knowing what his or her options are. We don't want a client unless they are convinced we are the right firm for the case.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

We work solely on a contingent fee basis, which means we only get paid IF we get a settlement for you. We only get paid from insurance proceeds at the end of the case, so no client ever has to reach into his or her pocket to pay us.

Hourly Rates

None.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We have attorneys on-call Monday through Friday until 9:00 p.m. and all weekend.

Office Manager

Kim Lau-Dailey

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

We speak Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Other Offices

Secondary
450 Pleasant Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Tertiary
945 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01701

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I grew up watching my father practice in this same area of law. I am proud of my father and his accomplishments and wish to do the same.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I am all for clients learning more about their situation, but I always caution what you learn online or from other sources. There is no substitute for a true legal expert in a particular field of law who is completely up to date on the current laws and successful strategies. One can't learn everything from a book!

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

As a matter of course, we would always review any materials provided by a client.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I am always cautious about doing this. If I feel a client has a small claim and can do it on his/her own I would be honest and tell them that. Typically, in my field of law, an insurance company will take advantage of a client who is not represented and who does not know the best way to approach a negotiation. Again, there is no substitute for experience.

Steven A. Schwartz

When I was in law school I worked for Northeastern University in the General Counsel's office in Boston, MA. I also worked with the Volunteer Lawyers Project, and for Parker and Cohen in Boston, MA.

The vast years of experience our eight attorneys and staff of thirty focused professionals have is probably our best resource. We all work together as a team, bouncing ideas off of one another. When you come to our firm, you are not just getting one lawyer, but our entire team. In addition, my 8 year old son was in a very severe car accident a short time ago, and I was able to experience, from a personal perspective, what a client goes through and how a severe injury can affect a whole family. To this day, I have a bad back from carrying him up and down the stairs because he could not walk. I always considered myself someone very sympathetic to my clients, but now I appreciate things even more so.

Our experience is our strength. We know every insurance company, their adjusters, and the defense counsel they use. We use whatever style is necessary to obtain the greatest possible settlement for our clients.

Personal interests:

My personal interests are spending time with my family and two children, computers, tennis, and golf.

License

Bar Number: 560066
Massachusetts , 1991

Education

Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctorate , 1991
Boston, MA
Torts.
University of Rochester
Bachelor's Degree , 1988
Rochester, NY
Double major - Political Science and Psychology.
Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctorate , 1991
Boston, MA
Torts.
University of Rochester
Bachelor's Degree , 1988
Rochester, NY
Double major - Political Science and Psychology.

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