Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

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Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

Well-established Boston law firm concentrating in personal injury and social security disability only. In business over 55 years with over 185 years of combined experience and over $500,000,000 million dollars recovered for its clients.

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls

Well-established Boston law firm concentrating in personal injury and social security disability only. In business over 55 years with over 185 years of combined experience and over $500,000,000 million dollars recovered for its clients.

Firm Overview

Boston personal injury lawyer, Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. is one of the most widely known and respected names in personal injury and social security disability law today. There are a number of reasons for this. Foremost among them is the firm's long and enviable record of performance. The firm has been helping accident victims for over 50 years and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for its clients over that time. Today, Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. is comprised of more than thirty focused professionals who are committed to providing clients and referring attorneys alike with a level of service that invites comparison. With our knowledge and unwavering commitment to our clients, our firm produces consistent and impressive results. With an enviable record of precedent-setting wins, our firm is recognized not just for leadership, but for visionary groundbreaking as well. We handle auto accidents, slip and falls, workers compensation, wrongful death, dog bites, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, defective products, social security disability claims (SSI and SSDI), construction site accidents, sexual harassment in the workplace, brain damage cases, and all other personal injuries.

Please contact us if you need an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer who understands the issues accident victims face. As always. the consultation is free. Call now.

Joel H. Schwartz started as a solo practitioner in 1965. Over the years, he prided himself in giving the best client service possible and helping injured victims of accidents in any way he could. As our firm grows, we continue to hire only the best and the brightest. Our 30 professionals all specialize in personal injury law and social security disability. It is all that we do. We continue to provide the best service and achieve the highest results for our clients. Through the years, Joel Schwartz has seen many changes in personal injury law, but one thing has remained unchanged. His ideology.
"We will treat each client as if their case is the most important one in our office."
Joel H. Schwartz is one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 55 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law. Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV and radio as an expert commentator. Joel Schwartz is on the list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. In addition, the firm was honored in the Boston Globes 2019 edition of Bostons Top Rated Lawyers (compiled by Martindale-Hubbell). Attorney Schwartz is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements/verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members.
Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.
Our main office is in Boston with additional offices in Brockton and Framingham.
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Main Office

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
1 Washington Mall
#16
Boston, MA 02108

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One Washington Mall
#16
Boston, MA 02108

Phone

(617) 742-1170

(617) 742-1170

Fax

(617) 742-3237

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

Yes

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Our office works on a contingency fee which means we only get paid if we receive a recovery for you. There is no risk if you hire us. Our fees come out at the end of your case from any insurance monies received.

Office Information
Other Offices
  • Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

    450 Pleasant Street
    Brockton, MA 02301

  • Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

    945 Concord Street
    Framingham, MA 01701

Auto Accident

Well established Boston law firm concentrating in personal injury only.

Over 20,000 auto accident claims successfully handled over our history.

Personal Injury

Well-established Boston law firm concentrating in personal injury only.

Our law firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.

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

For nearly 50 years, our office has concentrated in personal injury. It is all we do and we receive great satisfaction helping people put their lives back together after tragic accidents.

What experience or education distinguishes your lawyers from others?

We are amongst the best in our field with over 185 years of combined experience.

Nearly 50 years concentrating in personal injury law.

Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for our clients.

We treat every client as if they are the only one in the office. The process is just as important as the results!

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Superlawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers per the National Trial Lawyers
Boston's Top Rated Lawyers by the Boston Globe
AV rated "Preeminent" per Lawyers.com and Martindale-Hubbell
AVVO rated "Superb"

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Joel Schwartz

Joel H. Schwartz is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. , and one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 50 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law.
Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. Since 2009, Joel Schwartz has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements for their clients. Fewer than one percent of U.S. attorneys are members.
Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

License

Bar Number: 448100
Massachusetts, 1964

Education

Suffolk University Law School
L.L.B., 1964

University of Massachusetts at Amherst
B.A., 1960

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Joel Schwartz

Joel H. Schwartz is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. , and one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 50 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law.
Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. Since 2009, Joel Schwartz has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements for their clients. Fewer than one percent of U.S. attorneys are members.
Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

License

Bar Number: 448100
Massachusetts, 1964

Education

Suffolk University Law School L.L.B., 1964


University of Massachusetts at Amherst B.A., 1960


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Thomas DiBiase


Thomas DiBiase is a Senior Partner and the Department Head for Worker's Compensation claims at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.. He has been with the firm for over 30 years.


Mr. DiBiase attended Providence College, then obtained a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, cum laude. He continued to Boston University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1973. He was admitted to both the MA State Bar and District Court of Massachusetts in 1977. His Areas of Practice include Automobile Accidents, General Liability, and Worker's Compensation litigation.


Mr. DiBiase is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and Massachusetts Bar Association, and has been the Chair for the statewide Commission for Rights of Auto Accident Victims. For over 30 years, Mr. DiBiase has been successfully representing victims of terrible tragedies and has been involved with some of the highest recoveries in Massachusetts. In 2012, he was named to Boston's Top Rated Lawyers List which was published in the Boston Globe and the National Law Journal. His commitment naturally flows into his community where he is involved with the National Heart Association as well as the Peter Clark Foundation. As for personal interests, Tom is an avid walker and enjoys trying to figure out the game of golf.


License

Bar Number: 123260
Massachusetts, 1973

Education

University of Rhode Island
B.A., 1969

Providence College
, 0

Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctorate , 1973

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Thomas DiBiase


Thomas DiBiase is a Senior Partner and the Department Head for Worker's Compensation claims at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.. He has been with the firm for over 30 years.


Mr. DiBiase attended Providence College, then obtained a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, cum laude. He continued to Boston University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1973. He was admitted to both the MA State Bar and District Court of Massachusetts in 1977. His Areas of Practice include Automobile Accidents, General Liability, and Worker's Compensation litigation.


Mr. DiBiase is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and Massachusetts Bar Association, and has been the Chair for the statewide Commission for Rights of Auto Accident Victims. For over 30 years, Mr. DiBiase has been successfully representing victims of terrible tragedies and has been involved with some of the highest recoveries in Massachusetts. In 2012, he was named to Boston's Top Rated Lawyers List which was published in the Boston Globe and the National Law Journal. His commitment naturally flows into his community where he is involved with the National Heart Association as well as the Peter Clark Foundation. As for personal interests, Tom is an avid walker and enjoys trying to figure out the game of golf.


License

Bar Number: 123260
Massachusetts, 1973

Education

University of Rhode Island B.A., 1969


Providence College , 0


Boston University School of Law Juris Doctorate , 1973


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Steven Schwartz

Steven Schwartz is the Managing Partner of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and oversees its general operations. He is responsible for holding the firm to the highest standard and for maintaining its smooth and seamless performance. He ensures that every case has been properly assigned and that each and every client is cared for in the best possible manner.

Mr. Schwartz attended Harvard University in 1983 before receiving his B.A., magna cum laude, in political science and psychology from the University of Rochester in 1988. He went on to Northeastern University School of Law and received his J.D. in 1991.

He has an AVVO Rating of Superb "10" for his outstanding legal work. In addition, he has been named a Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts from 2014 to the present by the American Society of Advocates. Since 2011, he is 1 of 150 attorneys selected across the country to answer legal questions on lawyers.com and is also a frequent legal contributo to LAWQA.com. He has presented as a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars including the Massachusetts Bar Association and many others. In 2014, he was asked to speak in front of a large group of upper-level management employees, lawyers, and consultants from Japan as part of Funai Soken's STUDY Tour. His 2 hour presentation detailed the inner workings of personal injury law in the United States.

License

Bar Number: 560066
Massachusetts, 1991

Education

Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctorate , 1991

University of Rochester
B.A., 1988

Harvard University
0,

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Steven Schwartz

Steven Schwartz is the Managing Partner of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and oversees its general operations. He is responsible for holding the firm to the highest standard and for maintaining its smooth and seamless performance. He ensures that every case has been properly assigned and that each and every client is cared for in the best possible manner.

Mr. Schwartz attended Harvard University in 1983 before receiving his B.A., magna cum laude, in political science and psychology from the University of Rochester in 1988. He went on to Northeastern University School of Law and received his J.D. in 1991.

He has an AVVO Rating of Superb "10" for his outstanding legal work. In addition, he has been named a Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts from 2014 to the present by the American Society of Advocates. Since 2011, he is 1 of 150 attorneys selected across the country to answer legal questions on lawyers.com and is also a frequent legal contributo to LAWQA.com. He has presented as a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars including the Massachusetts Bar Association and many others. In 2014, he was asked to speak in front of a large group of upper-level management employees, lawyers, and consultants from Japan as part of Funai Soken's STUDY Tour. His 2 hour presentation detailed the inner workings of personal injury law in the United States.

License

Bar Number: 560066
Massachusetts, 1991

Education

Northeastern University School of Law Juris Doctorate , 1991


University of Rochester B.A., 1988


Harvard University 0,


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
John Vlassakis

John M. Vlassakis is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and is the head of its litigation department.  John's areas of expertise include automobile and trucking accidents, worker's compensation, general liability claims, and defective products.  John has been with the firm for over 23 years, and prior to joining, worked for several years in the insurance claims industry as a supervisor.  This past experience has been invaluable for negotiating personal injury cases.  Because of his background, Attorney Vlassakis knows how the insurance industry thinks, and is able to use this knowledge to his advantage.  As a result, John usually has his hand in the firm's most serious and complex cases, many resulting in six and seven figure settlements and verdicts.


 


Mr. Vlassakis attended the University of Massachusetts and received his bachelor's degree in Management and Economics.  He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1988.


 


Mr. Vlassakis is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice.  He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.


 


A frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Greater Boston Legal Services, and other forums, Attorney Vlassakis is concerned about educating not only attorneys, but also consumers who need the law to protect them.  Outside the office, John enjoys tennis, fitness training, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

License

Bar Number: 551621
Massachusetts, 1988

Education

University of Massachusetts
B.A., 1977

Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor , 1988

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
John Vlassakis

John M. Vlassakis is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and is the head of its litigation department.  John's areas of expertise include automobile and trucking accidents, worker's compensation, general liability claims, and defective products.  John has been with the firm for over 23 years, and prior to joining, worked for several years in the insurance claims industry as a supervisor.  This past experience has been invaluable for negotiating personal injury cases.  Because of his background, Attorney Vlassakis knows how the insurance industry thinks, and is able to use this knowledge to his advantage.  As a result, John usually has his hand in the firm's most serious and complex cases, many resulting in six and seven figure settlements and verdicts.


 


Mr. Vlassakis attended the University of Massachusetts and received his bachelor's degree in Management and Economics.  He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1988.


 


Mr. Vlassakis is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice.  He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.


 


A frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Greater Boston Legal Services, and other forums, Attorney Vlassakis is concerned about educating not only attorneys, but also consumers who need the law to protect them.  Outside the office, John enjoys tennis, fitness training, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

License

Bar Number: 551621
Massachusetts, 1988

Education

University of Massachusetts B.A., 1977


Suffolk University Law School Juris Doctor , 1988


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Constance Toomey

Constance M. Toomey is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz P.C. and practices personal injury law, specifically in the areas of automobile accidents, general liability, worker's compensation and personal injury litigation.


Ms. Toomey attended Regis College and received a bachelor's degree in Spanish. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1999.


Ms. Toomey is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.


Previously employed by Boston Legal Services and the Suffolk University Housing Clinic, Ms. Toomey is also involved in Catholic charities. She enjoys travel, reading and tennis.

License

Bar Number: 644602
Massachusetts, 1999

Education

Regis College
B.A., 1996

Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1999

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Constance Toomey

Constance M. Toomey is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz P.C. and practices personal injury law, specifically in the areas of automobile accidents, general liability, worker's compensation and personal injury litigation.


Ms. Toomey attended Regis College and received a bachelor's degree in Spanish. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1999.


Ms. Toomey is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.


Previously employed by Boston Legal Services and the Suffolk University Housing Clinic, Ms. Toomey is also involved in Catholic charities. She enjoys travel, reading and tennis.

License

Bar Number: 644602
Massachusetts, 1999

Education

Regis College B.A., 1996


Suffolk University Law School Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1999


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Megan Burak

Megan Burak is an associate attorney with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. Megan primarily handles personal injury matters including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall incidents, as well as other claims of negligence. She has experience handling all stages of personal injury claims and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the firm, Megan was an associate attorney at a highly regarded firm in Woburn, MA, where she concentrated her practice in its personal injury department. Megan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in General Education. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida in 2009. While a student at Florida Coastal School of Law, Megan received multiple Dean's Scholars distinctions and worked as a certified legal intern at the City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel. Megan and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2010.

Megan is an avid skier and enjoys spending time with her family and Jack Russell Terrier.

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Megan Burak

Megan Burak is an associate attorney with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. Megan primarily handles personal injury matters including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall incidents, as well as other claims of negligence. She has experience handling all stages of personal injury claims and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the firm, Megan was an associate attorney at a highly regarded firm in Woburn, MA, where she concentrated her practice in its personal injury department. Megan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in General Education. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida in 2009. While a student at Florida Coastal School of Law, Megan received multiple Dean's Scholars distinctions and worked as a certified legal intern at the City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel. Megan and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2010.

Megan is an avid skier and enjoys spending time with her family and Jack Russell Terrier.

Firm Overview

Boston personal injury lawyer, Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. is one of the most widely known and respected names in personal injury and social security disability law today. There are a number of reasons for this. Foremost among them is the firm's long and enviable record of performance. The firm has been helping accident victims for over 50 years and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for its clients over that time. Today, Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. is comprised of more than thirty focused professionals who are committed to providing clients and referring attorneys alike with a level of service that invites comparison. With our knowledge and unwavering commitment to our clients, our firm produces consistent and impressive results. With an enviable record of precedent-setting wins, our firm is recognized not just for leadership, but for visionary groundbreaking as well. We handle auto accidents, slip and falls, workers compensation, wrongful death, dog bites, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, defective products, social security disability claims (SSI and SSDI), construction site accidents, sexual harassment in the workplace, brain damage cases, and all other personal injuries.

Please contact us if you need an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer who understands the issues accident victims face. As always. the consultation is free. Call now.

Joel H. Schwartz started as a solo practitioner in 1965. Over the years, he prided himself in giving the best client service possible and helping injured victims of accidents in any way he could. As our firm grows, we continue to hire only the best and the brightest. Our 30 professionals all specialize in personal injury law and social security disability. It is all that we do. We continue to provide the best service and achieve the highest results for our clients. Through the years, Joel Schwartz has seen many changes in personal injury law, but one thing has remained unchanged. His ideology.
"We will treat each client as if their case is the most important one in our office."
Joel H. Schwartz is one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 55 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law. Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV and radio as an expert commentator. Joel Schwartz is on the list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. In addition, the firm was honored in the Boston Globes 2019 edition of Bostons Top Rated Lawyers (compiled by Martindale-Hubbell). Attorney Schwartz is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements/verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members.
Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.
Our main office is in Boston with additional offices in Brockton and Framingham.
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Main Office

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
1 Washington Mall
#16
Boston, MA 02108

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One Washington Mall
#16
Boston, MA 02108

Phone

(617) 742-1170

(617) 742-1170

Fax

(617) 742-3237

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

Yes

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Our office works on a contingency fee which means we only get paid if we receive a recovery for you. There is no risk if you hire us. Our fees come out at the end of your case from any insurance monies received.

Office Information
Other Offices
  • Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

    450 Pleasant Street
    Brockton, MA 02301

  • Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.

    945 Concord Street
    Framingham, MA 01701

Auto Accident

Well established Boston law firm concentrating in personal injury only.

Over 20,000 auto accident claims successfully handled over our history.

Personal Injury

Well-established Boston law firm concentrating in personal injury only.

Our law firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.

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

For nearly 50 years, our office has concentrated in personal injury. It is all we do and we receive great satisfaction helping people put their lives back together after tragic accidents.

What experience or education distinguishes your lawyers from others?

We are amongst the best in our field with over 185 years of combined experience.

Nearly 50 years concentrating in personal injury law.

Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for our clients.

We treat every client as if they are the only one in the office. The process is just as important as the results!

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Superlawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers per the National Trial Lawyers
Boston's Top Rated Lawyers by the Boston Globe
AV rated "Preeminent" per Lawyers.com and Martindale-Hubbell
AVVO rated "Superb"

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Joel Schwartz

Joel H. Schwartz is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. , and one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 50 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law.
Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. Since 2009, Joel Schwartz has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements for their clients. Fewer than one percent of U.S. attorneys are members.
Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

License

Bar Number: 448100
Massachusetts, 1964

Education

Suffolk University Law School
L.L.B., 1964

University of Massachusetts at Amherst
B.A., 1960

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Joel Schwartz

Joel H. Schwartz is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. , and one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 50 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law.
Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. Since 2009, Joel Schwartz has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements for their clients. Fewer than one percent of U.S. attorneys are members.
Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

License

Bar Number: 448100
Massachusetts, 1964

Education

Suffolk University Law School L.L.B., 1964


University of Massachusetts at Amherst B.A., 1960


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Thomas DiBiase


Thomas DiBiase is a Senior Partner and the Department Head for Worker's Compensation claims at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.. He has been with the firm for over 30 years.


Mr. DiBiase attended Providence College, then obtained a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, cum laude. He continued to Boston University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1973. He was admitted to both the MA State Bar and District Court of Massachusetts in 1977. His Areas of Practice include Automobile Accidents, General Liability, and Worker's Compensation litigation.


Mr. DiBiase is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and Massachusetts Bar Association, and has been the Chair for the statewide Commission for Rights of Auto Accident Victims. For over 30 years, Mr. DiBiase has been successfully representing victims of terrible tragedies and has been involved with some of the highest recoveries in Massachusetts. In 2012, he was named to Boston's Top Rated Lawyers List which was published in the Boston Globe and the National Law Journal. His commitment naturally flows into his community where he is involved with the National Heart Association as well as the Peter Clark Foundation. As for personal interests, Tom is an avid walker and enjoys trying to figure out the game of golf.


License

Bar Number: 123260
Massachusetts, 1973

Education

University of Rhode Island
B.A., 1969

Providence College
, 0

Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctorate , 1973

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Thomas DiBiase


Thomas DiBiase is a Senior Partner and the Department Head for Worker's Compensation claims at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.. He has been with the firm for over 30 years.


Mr. DiBiase attended Providence College, then obtained a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, cum laude. He continued to Boston University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1973. He was admitted to both the MA State Bar and District Court of Massachusetts in 1977. His Areas of Practice include Automobile Accidents, General Liability, and Worker's Compensation litigation.


Mr. DiBiase is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and Massachusetts Bar Association, and has been the Chair for the statewide Commission for Rights of Auto Accident Victims. For over 30 years, Mr. DiBiase has been successfully representing victims of terrible tragedies and has been involved with some of the highest recoveries in Massachusetts. In 2012, he was named to Boston's Top Rated Lawyers List which was published in the Boston Globe and the National Law Journal. His commitment naturally flows into his community where he is involved with the National Heart Association as well as the Peter Clark Foundation. As for personal interests, Tom is an avid walker and enjoys trying to figure out the game of golf.


License

Bar Number: 123260
Massachusetts, 1973

Education

University of Rhode Island B.A., 1969


Providence College , 0


Boston University School of Law Juris Doctorate , 1973


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Steven Schwartz

Steven Schwartz is the Managing Partner of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and oversees its general operations. He is responsible for holding the firm to the highest standard and for maintaining its smooth and seamless performance. He ensures that every case has been properly assigned and that each and every client is cared for in the best possible manner.

Mr. Schwartz attended Harvard University in 1983 before receiving his B.A., magna cum laude, in political science and psychology from the University of Rochester in 1988. He went on to Northeastern University School of Law and received his J.D. in 1991.

He has an AVVO Rating of Superb "10" for his outstanding legal work. In addition, he has been named a Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts from 2014 to the present by the American Society of Advocates. Since 2011, he is 1 of 150 attorneys selected across the country to answer legal questions on lawyers.com and is also a frequent legal contributo to LAWQA.com. He has presented as a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars including the Massachusetts Bar Association and many others. In 2014, he was asked to speak in front of a large group of upper-level management employees, lawyers, and consultants from Japan as part of Funai Soken's STUDY Tour. His 2 hour presentation detailed the inner workings of personal injury law in the United States.

License

Bar Number: 560066
Massachusetts, 1991

Education

Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctorate , 1991

University of Rochester
B.A., 1988

Harvard University
0,

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Steven Schwartz

Steven Schwartz is the Managing Partner of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and oversees its general operations. He is responsible for holding the firm to the highest standard and for maintaining its smooth and seamless performance. He ensures that every case has been properly assigned and that each and every client is cared for in the best possible manner.

Mr. Schwartz attended Harvard University in 1983 before receiving his B.A., magna cum laude, in political science and psychology from the University of Rochester in 1988. He went on to Northeastern University School of Law and received his J.D. in 1991.

He has an AVVO Rating of Superb "10" for his outstanding legal work. In addition, he has been named a Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts from 2014 to the present by the American Society of Advocates. Since 2011, he is 1 of 150 attorneys selected across the country to answer legal questions on lawyers.com and is also a frequent legal contributo to LAWQA.com. He has presented as a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars including the Massachusetts Bar Association and many others. In 2014, he was asked to speak in front of a large group of upper-level management employees, lawyers, and consultants from Japan as part of Funai Soken's STUDY Tour. His 2 hour presentation detailed the inner workings of personal injury law in the United States.

License

Bar Number: 560066
Massachusetts, 1991

Education

Northeastern University School of Law Juris Doctorate , 1991


University of Rochester B.A., 1988


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Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
John Vlassakis

John M. Vlassakis is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and is the head of its litigation department.  John's areas of expertise include automobile and trucking accidents, worker's compensation, general liability claims, and defective products.  John has been with the firm for over 23 years, and prior to joining, worked for several years in the insurance claims industry as a supervisor.  This past experience has been invaluable for negotiating personal injury cases.  Because of his background, Attorney Vlassakis knows how the insurance industry thinks, and is able to use this knowledge to his advantage.  As a result, John usually has his hand in the firm's most serious and complex cases, many resulting in six and seven figure settlements and verdicts.


 


Mr. Vlassakis attended the University of Massachusetts and received his bachelor's degree in Management and Economics.  He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1988.


 


Mr. Vlassakis is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice.  He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.


 


A frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Greater Boston Legal Services, and other forums, Attorney Vlassakis is concerned about educating not only attorneys, but also consumers who need the law to protect them.  Outside the office, John enjoys tennis, fitness training, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

License

Bar Number: 551621
Massachusetts, 1988

Education

University of Massachusetts
B.A., 1977

Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor , 1988

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
John Vlassakis

John M. Vlassakis is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. and is the head of its litigation department.  John's areas of expertise include automobile and trucking accidents, worker's compensation, general liability claims, and defective products.  John has been with the firm for over 23 years, and prior to joining, worked for several years in the insurance claims industry as a supervisor.  This past experience has been invaluable for negotiating personal injury cases.  Because of his background, Attorney Vlassakis knows how the insurance industry thinks, and is able to use this knowledge to his advantage.  As a result, John usually has his hand in the firm's most serious and complex cases, many resulting in six and seven figure settlements and verdicts.


 


Mr. Vlassakis attended the University of Massachusetts and received his bachelor's degree in Management and Economics.  He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1988.


 


Mr. Vlassakis is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice.  He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.


 


A frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Greater Boston Legal Services, and other forums, Attorney Vlassakis is concerned about educating not only attorneys, but also consumers who need the law to protect them.  Outside the office, John enjoys tennis, fitness training, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

License

Bar Number: 551621
Massachusetts, 1988

Education

University of Massachusetts B.A., 1977


Suffolk University Law School Juris Doctor , 1988


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Constance Toomey

Constance M. Toomey is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz P.C. and practices personal injury law, specifically in the areas of automobile accidents, general liability, worker's compensation and personal injury litigation.


Ms. Toomey attended Regis College and received a bachelor's degree in Spanish. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1999.


Ms. Toomey is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.


Previously employed by Boston Legal Services and the Suffolk University Housing Clinic, Ms. Toomey is also involved in Catholic charities. She enjoys travel, reading and tennis.

License

Bar Number: 644602
Massachusetts, 1999

Education

Regis College
B.A., 1996

Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1999

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Constance Toomey

Constance M. Toomey is a senior associate at Joel H. Schwartz P.C. and practices personal injury law, specifically in the areas of automobile accidents, general liability, worker's compensation and personal injury litigation.


Ms. Toomey attended Regis College and received a bachelor's degree in Spanish. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School in 1999.


Ms. Toomey is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.


Previously employed by Boston Legal Services and the Suffolk University Housing Clinic, Ms. Toomey is also involved in Catholic charities. She enjoys travel, reading and tennis.

License

Bar Number: 644602
Massachusetts, 1999

Education

Regis College B.A., 1996


Suffolk University Law School Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1999


Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Megan Burak

Megan Burak is an associate attorney with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. Megan primarily handles personal injury matters including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall incidents, as well as other claims of negligence. She has experience handling all stages of personal injury claims and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the firm, Megan was an associate attorney at a highly regarded firm in Woburn, MA, where she concentrated her practice in its personal injury department. Megan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in General Education. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida in 2009. While a student at Florida Coastal School of Law, Megan received multiple Dean's Scholars distinctions and worked as a certified legal intern at the City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel. Megan and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2010.

Megan is an avid skier and enjoys spending time with her family and Jack Russell Terrier.

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Megan Burak

Megan Burak is an associate attorney with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. Megan primarily handles personal injury matters including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall incidents, as well as other claims of negligence. She has experience handling all stages of personal injury claims and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the firm, Megan was an associate attorney at a highly regarded firm in Woburn, MA, where she concentrated her practice in its personal injury department. Megan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in General Education. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida in 2009. While a student at Florida Coastal School of Law, Megan received multiple Dean's Scholars distinctions and worked as a certified legal intern at the City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel. Megan and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2010.

Megan is an avid skier and enjoys spending time with her family and Jack Russell Terrier.

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