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Leonard Henry Kesten

Overview

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

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Contact Information

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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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5 star rating

“Superb Lawyer!”

Posted by: Michael, 2010-04-01 almost 2 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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5 star rating

“average lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2009-08-11 over 2 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

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Myong J. Joun

I endorse this lawyer. I did not know that his middle name was Henry but I can vouch that he is a formidable opponent and an excellent lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Myong Joun , Arlington (MA), 5 months ago
Michael L. Tumposky

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Tumposky , Boston (MA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1983 01/29/2012
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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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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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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