Insurance

Avery Dooley Post & Avery attorneys represent several major insurance carriers and their insureds in personal lines and commercial lines claims, tort claims, bad faith litigation, coverage disputes, professional liability and employer's liability.  We are often called upon to handle complex, multi-party litigation because of our proven record of success in providing insurance carriers and their insureds with the most competent and vigorous representation available. 

Federal Employment Law

Avery Dooley Post & Avery has built a national reputation for outstanding advocacy on behalf of federal employees.  Our attorneys are experienced at managing the entire spectrum of federal employment-related litigation, including discipline cases, administrative inquiries, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints, Merit Systems Protection Board appeals, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs applications and Federal Circuit actions.  We have represented employees of every federal agency and our attorneys have worked to successfully resolve hundreds of federal employment disputes, including discrimination claims, retaliation claims, disability accommodations, hostile work environment actions, worker's compensation claims, occupational licensing issues, and disciplinary actions ranging from suspension to removal.  Avery Dooley Post & Avery provides federal employees with the level of confidence they need to protect themselves and their livelihoods.

Commercial Litigation

We are proud to handle all manner of commercial litigation for regional and national corporations in state and federal courts, as well as various alternative dispute resolution forums.  Whether our clients are nationally recognized companies or small, closely-held corporations, we provide them with same attentive and professional service that has been a cornerstone of our success for more than 80 years.  

Professional Liability

Avery Dooley Post & Avery attorneys represent a broad spectrum of professional clients, including lawyers, doctors, engineers, architects, corporate officials and law enforcement officers.  We offer vigorous representation to protect their licenses, reputations, careers and livelihoods. 

Real Estate

Avery Dooley Post & Avery provides its clients with a wide range of services in the area of real estate law.  We have successfully litigated cases involving land use disputes, boundary disputes, mortgage fraud, commercial and residential foreclosures, adverse possession, partition actions, lien priority actions, public and private nuisance claims, and many other real estate-related matters.  We also conduct transactional work for Sellers, Buyers and Lenders.

Appellate Practice

Our attorneys have appealed initial decisions in Massachusetts Superior Court, the state's Supreme Judicial Court, various Federal District Courts, as well as administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board.  We have the knowledge and experience to evaluate the viability of an appellate claim and the written and oral advocacy skills to maximize its chances of success. 

Workers Compensation

We have successfully defended employers and procured workers compensation benefits for numerous ill or injured clients.  Our familiarity with the intricacies of workers compensation laws and regulations uniquely position us to maximize our clients' workers compensation awards.

Personal Injury

Avery Dooley Post & Avery has established an impressive record of success litigating personal injury actions.  Our attorneys have tried significant personal injury cases to a successful jury verdict, while in other cases they have brokered lucrative settlements.  Our clients know that we have the resources, the knowledge, and the experience to maximize their recovery for personal injury. 

Trusts and Estates

Avery Dooley Post & Avery offers both individual and small business clients a wide range of services in the areas of trust administration and estate planning.