Leonard Henry Kesten

Leonard Henry Kesten

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Civil Rights
    30 years
  • 30% Employment / Labor
  • 20% Discrimination
  • 10% Insurance

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (40%-65%), Hourly ($250-$500/hour)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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My priority as an attorney is to listen carefully to my clients, identify their problems with them, and seek the best solution possible. It is always important... more

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Client Reviews

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“Superb Lawyer!”

Posted by: Michael, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kesten represented in a discrimination case. He conducts his work in a very professional fashion. He's terrific in court...very charismatic.... more
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“average lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kesten handled my criminal case. I was arrested for hitting a tree with my car while I was roaring drunk. Mr. Kesten told me he could win the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Jefferson W. Boone

I endorse this lawyer. I've never met Mr. Kesten, but know him because he hired away my best clerk to be his associate (I have also endorsed the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jefferson Boone , Brighton (MA), 9 months ago
Vikas S. Dhar

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Vikas Dhar , Boston (MA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

29 years since Leonard Henry Kesten was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1983 06/06/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP 1995–present
Partner at Morrison Mahoney & Miller 1990–1995
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northeastern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Harvard University Education Masters 1975
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Massachusetts Most influential lawyers Lawyers Weekly 2009
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Trial Lawyers Association 2006–present
Board of Directors Federal Bar Association 2004–present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Unhappy with your Avvo rating, no problem Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Trial Practice Continuing Legal Education 2010
Duty to Protect Family Law Seminar 2009
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