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Steven A. Schwartz

Steven A. Schwartz

Massachusetts Bar Association
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Biography

Managing partner Steven A. Schwartz has been assisting injured victims in Boston and throughout Massachusetts for many years. Focusing on auto accidents, general liability, workers' comp, and litigation, attorney Steven A. Schwartz has forged a reputation for being a tough negotiator and an even tougher litigator.

Whether you were hit by a car while walking or riding your bike, injured in a slip and fall accident, or hurt on the job, Steven A. Schwartz will work diligently to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Steven A. Schwartz has a laundry list of honors and awards, including a rating of 10 from AVVO and winning Man of the Year in Law 2009. His experience at other firms and working as counsel for other organizations has allowed him to gain valuable knowledge and insight that he uses to get his clients the best possible results.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Social Security Disability
Workers' Compensation
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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1st Circuit
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Languages
  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
Professional Experience
Law Practice Management Council
Massachusetts Bar Association
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Education
Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctor (1991) | Torts.
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University of Rochester
B.A. (1988) | Double major Political Science and Psychology
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Awards
Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts
The American Society of Legal Advocates
10.0 Rating Superb
Avvo
Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts
The American Society of Legal Advocates
10.0 Rating Superb
Avvo
Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts
The American Society of Legal Advocates
Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts
The American Society of Legal Advocates
Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts
The American Society of Legal Advocates
Top Litigation Lawyer in Massachusetts
The American Society of Legal Advocates
Professional Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Law Practice Management Council
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Activities: 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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Speaking Engagements
Practicing in an Electronic World, Annual Conference For Lawyers, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Bar Association
Featured Speaker
Legal Technology and Practice Management Tips, Continuing Legal Education Conference, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Bar Association
Featured Speaker
Turbocharge Your Practice: A Primer for Going Paperless, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Bar Association
Featured Speaker
Head Speaker Study Tour, Boston, MA
Japanese Consulting Firm Funai Soken
Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.'s Managing Partner Steven Schwartz met with the Japanese B2B consulting firm Funai Soken at the Prudential Center in Boston in order to share some insight into American personal injury law. Schwartz spoke for two hours to approximately 20 upper-level management employees, lawyers and consultants as a part of Funai Soken's STUDY Tour, which visited great companies to work for throughout the East Coast. Schwartz's presentation detailed the inner workings of a personal injury law firm, how a personal injury claim process works and how Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. specifically became so successful in the Boston area. He also advised the Japanese firm how to keep customers happy and how to attract new customers to their firm. The firm was very thankful for the advice, and after the meeting, Funai Soken's Kyohei Deguchi sent Schwartz a letter of appreciation and extended a reciprocal invitation to visit the firm's office in Japan.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. Website
Blog
Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
Legal Answers
21 Questions Answered
Q. in MVA 11/5/19. other driver at fault. I have life changing injuries in excess of $10k. My atty never updates me.
A: Lawyers are no different from plumbers or electricians. If you are not happy with the services you are getting, you can always switch. It is important to have confidence in your attorney and that he or she is working in your best interests and satisfying your concerns. Communication is probably the biggest complaint I hear when it comes to someone's attorney. I suggest you insist on a meeting to address your frustrations. If you don't get satisfactory answers, you may think about making a switch. Remember, you only have one shot at this, so you want to make sure it is being handled by the appropriate law firm. Certainly you want to be compensated properly for your pain and suffering, but at the same time you need to be taken care of from day one to the end of the process. That is just as important. ... Read More
Q. My daughter was clipped by a plow on Saturday night and is traumatized by the incident. Do I have a case?
A: So sorry to hear about your daughter. My gut tells me that this may not be worth pursuing, especially if your daughter's injuries are minor. It sounds like the police report is not helping the situation, noting your daughter's dark clothing. The other issue not mentioned is that you stated your daughter was walking WITH traffic which is not what she should be doing. In MA, as a pedestrian, the law says you are to walk against traffic. My guess is the insurance company will deny the claim, and then you are faced with the decision of filing a lawsuit which will be a 2 year process and expensive. I would see how the insurance company responds, and speak to an experienced personal injury attorney in your area. An attorney will need to ask many more questions to properly assess the claim. In the meantime, make sure your daughter gets whatever treatment she needs, that is, for the physical injuries and for the mental health injuries. Best of luck. ... Read More
Q. A car two in front of me stopped suddenly and then turned -- the car behind me hit me -- who is at fault here?
A: You did what you were supposed to do. You were able to stop in an emergency situation and you are supposed to be ready for emergencies like this that lie in front of you. The car behind you did not. He or she was arguably driving too close to you and unable to stop. The car behind would be responsible for this accident.
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Contact & Map
Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
1 Washington Mall #16
Boston, MA 02108
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Toll-Free: (800) 660-2270
Telephone: (617) 742-1170
Fax: (617) 742-3237
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Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
450 Pleasant Street
Brockton, MA 02301
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Telephone: (508) 588-9490
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Joel H. Schwartz, P.C.
945 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01701
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Telephone: (508) 872-7500
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