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Best Employment Lawyers in Boston
Attorney Murphy is pleased to be selected by Expertise.com as one of the 2022 “Best Employment Lawyers in Boston. Selection criteria consisted of 25 variables across five categories: availability, qualifications, reputation, experience and professionalism.
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Boston Magazine recognizes Attorney Murphy in its inaugural “Top Lawyers” list
Attorney Murphy is pleased to be included in Boston Magazine‘s first-ever “Top Lawyers” list, which recognizes the top law professionals in the Greater Boston area. Boston Magazine’s editorial team researched and selected lawyers based on peer nominations and externally available … Continue reading
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Tagged boston employment attorney, Boston lawyer, discrimination lawyer, top lawyer
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You Missed Your Unemployment Hearing
In Massachusetts, when a claimant (person) fails to attend their unemployment hearing there can be harsh consequences. A claimant would be well-advised to consult with Attorney Murphy or any other unemployment lawyer BEFORE submitting the reasons for why he/she failed … Continue reading
Pro Bono Matters
Attorney Murphy has stepped up his pro bono efforts to help combat the impact of Covid-19 on people’s lives. If you are unemployed and experiencing issues with your employer or landlord, please contact Attorney Murphy immediately-he is here to help. … Continue reading
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“Probable Cause” at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
If you received a probable cause finding at the the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), it is important to understand what this means. First and foremost, the regulations on the rules of procedure at MCAD are contained in 804 CMR … Continue reading
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Tagged boston discrimination lawyer, discrimination, discrimination attorney, discrimination lawyer, legal consultation, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, MCAD, probable cause, probable cause finding, wrongful termination, wrongful termination attorney
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Trial Success: Employer Liable for Racial Discrimination/Wrongful Termination
After nearly 6.5 years of litigation at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”), Attorney Murphy’s client prevailed against his former employer, Rte. 2 Hyundai in Leominster, MA. During the 2 day trial, Attorney Murphy successfully proved that the employer’s basis … Continue reading
Litigation Success: Landlord Ordered to Pay $66,600.70
Attorney Murphy is pleased to have secured a $66,600.70 judgment in favor of his clients, two tenants in Medford, MA. Attorney Murphy filed a complaint in Boston Housing Court (Eastern Housing Court) alleging breach of the implied warranty of habitability, … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney Murphy, Boston lawyer, breach of warranty of habitability, constructive eviction, discrimination lawyer, housing lawyer, intentional infliction of emotional distress, landlord lawyer, security deposit law, tenant lawyer, violation of Massachusetts security deposit law, violation of quiet enjoyment, wrongful eviction
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Security Deposit Illegally Withheld / Illegal to Charge Constable Fees
Recently, Attorney Murphy settled a security deposit matter on behalf of his two clients, student roommates who rented an apartment in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. When the tenants vacated, the landlord withheld the tenants’ security deposit based on: damage … Continue reading
Trial Success: Employer Liable for Wrongful Termination
After over three years of litigation at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”), Attorney Murphy’s client prevailed against her former employer, a nursing and rehabilitation center. During the 3 day trial, Attorney Murphy successfully proved that the employer’s basis for … Continue reading
Exposing Employer Abuses
Two of Attorney Murphy’s clients recently won at their unemployment hearings after being initially denied benefits. The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) denied benefits to these clients because the employers lied about the circumstances that lead to the separation from … Continue reading