Steven Schwartz

Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
1 Washington Mall Ste 16
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-1170
www.joelhschwartz.com


Education
       
  • Harvard University 1983
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  • University of Rochester | B.A. Psychology 1988
    magna cum laude
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  • Northeastern University School of Law | J.D. 1991

Areas of Practice
       
  • Automobile Accidents
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  • General Liability
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  • Worker’s Compensation
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  • Litigation

Bar Admission
       
  • Massachusetts 1991
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  • S. District Court of Massachusetts 1992
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  • S. Appeals Court of Massachusetts 1992

Professional Associations
       
  • Massachusetts Bar Association, member
    – Law Practice Management Section Council, current member
    – Nominated Web Liaison for LPM 2006-2007
    – Nominated Legislative Liaison for LPM 2007-2010
    – Nominated Worker’s Compensation Group Liaison 2009-2010
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  • Boston Bar Association, member
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  • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, member

Honors, Awards & Recognition
       
  • AVVO rating 10.0 Superb (Independent Rating)
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  • 1 of 150 attorneys selected across the country to answer legal questions on LAWYERS.COM – 2011 to present
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  • Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts – 2014 to present – recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates
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  • Extraordinary Partner Certificate – 2013-2014 – honored by the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers
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  • Man of The Year in Law 2009 – recognized by the American Biographical Institute
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  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who Leadership and Achievement Award 2006-2007
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  • Patriot Ledger

Past Positions
       
  • Northeastern University, Boston, MA
    General Counsel’s Office
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  • Volunteer Lawyers Project, Boston, MA
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  • Parker & Cohen, Boston, MA

Classes – Seminars Taught
       
  • Head Speaker at Japanese Consulting Firm Funai Soken STUDY Tour – 10/9/2014
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  • Frequent legal contributor to LAWQA.com – 2011 to present
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  • Massachusetts Bar Association – Dial-A-Lawyer Program – 9/7/2011
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  • Bar Association Seminar – Featured Speaker – Turbocharge Your Practice: A Primer for Going Paperless – 8/12/08
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  • Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Conference – Featured Speaker – Legal Technology and Practice Management Tips – 4/28/08
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  • MBA’s Practically Speaking Newsletter – Article – It’s Time to Jott! – 4/10/2008
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  • Bar Association Annual Conference for Lawyers – Featured Speaker – Practicing in an Electronic World – 3/2/07
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  • Lead Paint Liability – Brockton Housing Authority
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  • 06/01/92 – Program Chair

Interests & Hobbies
       
  • Piano
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  • Tennis
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  • Golf
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  • Computers

Community Involvement
       
  • Amigos de la Americas
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  • Easter Seals
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  • Muscular Dystrophy Association
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  • Walk for Hunger
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  • Massachusetts Leukemia Society