Keith A. Minoff

Keith A. Minoff

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Northampton, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Mediation

One Roundhouse Plaza, Suite 304, Northampton, MA

About Keith

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

Advising employers and employees in all aspects of employment law; negotiating employment contracts; litigating sexual harassment and discrimination claims; negotiating separation agreements

40%
Litigation 40%

Representing individuals and businesses in state and federal court in various types of civil disputes including employment discrimination, personal injury, probate litigation, real estate, construction and business litigation.

40%
Mediation 20%

Serving as a mediator in various types of civil disputes including employment, personal injury, probate litigation, real estate, construction and business litigation.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 40 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Keith A. Minoff

One Roundhouse Plaza, Suite 304, Northampton, MA, 01060

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Keith A. Minoff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Refuse to Pay

It had been close to a year emailing back and forth with a general contractor who owed me a large sum of money on a public works contract. I retained attorney Minoff and immediately saw some progress. He wasted no time going after the bonding company and within a short period of time, I was paid in... full. He was quick to gather the facts of the case, make our demands, and keep it out of the courts. I would highly recommend attorney Minoff and would not hesitate to use him again in the future.

Posted by Theodore | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

President SCS, Inc.

Keith provided invaluable knowledge and support to have our issue resolved through mediation. He guided us concerning the law, strengths and weaknesses of our case and what would be involved potentially going to court. His support helped with making a knowledgable determination based on facts and not... emotions.

Posted by Steve | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

Keith Minoff is both a first class Attorney and Gentlemen. He did an outstanding job for me and my situation. A victory , exceeding expectations. I have had very unique perspective to observe Keith as Juror and a client. When I hired Keith I had no idea, he was the Attorney I was so impressed with a...s Juror nearly 5 years earlier. After a couple of meetings with Keith , his calm manner, intellect and warm presence , felt familiar. Yes, my attorney was the same amazing winning man, who did a fantastic job for his client at the time and won over the entire Jury. Keith is that Lawyer and much more, he earnestly cares about you. He immerses himself in your struggle to effectively and sincerely convey what you are feeling to the other side. He communicate with you immediately and never leaves waiting. Keith Minoff's clients, their concerns, well being and goals are a priority to him. Match this with his intellect , outstanding communication skills, work ethic and successful track record, I can not imagine anyone hiring anyone but Keith. I would recommend Keith Minoff, without any hesitation or reservation. He was a life saver in my case. Putting it plainly, he got my dignity back !!!!!

Posted by Lisa | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thorough, Steadfast Counsel

I hired Keith Minoff to represent me in a family related litigation. His first effort was to have the case thrown out of court, as the plaintiff did not appear to have standing to bring the suit. He made a motion to have the case dismissed and when we went to court I was impressed by the depth and ...breadth of his argument, which effectively refuted each of the points put forth by the opposition. The judge asked few clarifying questions of Keith, which confirms the clarity and efficacy of his argument. The motion was granted. He is also impressively responsive to questions and concerns regarding the case, as opposed to the many attorneys these days who take weeks to respond to the slightest query.

Posted by Willie | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Local Government; Political Landmines Vs. Executed Contractual Terms

Mr. Minoff’s services were retained at a critical point during my most recent tenure when my employer was seeking separation arbitrarily and unfairly. Mr. Minoff’s services were recommended to me by a major local government association. Mr. Minoff quickly demonstrated understanding of the unique aren...a and context with which the matter took place. Mr. Minoff carefully considered my strategic analysis and approach regarding the matter and provided secure legal grounds to honestly evaluate my position. Mr. Minoff was calm and focused even during intensely public hearings. Mr. Minoff took care to prepare me as a client; my expectations were tempered with his sound legal advice and he was sincere in his understanding of the pressure that I was under. Mr. Minoff was excellent at not allowing my former employer to control the narrative. Mr. Minoff was particularly adept at preventing my employer or their representation from using political ammunition to deter from the consideration of objective public policy, legal statutes, and executed contracts all of which ultimately governed/ruled the matter that I hired Mr. Minoff to represent me in. Mr. Minoff was sensitive to the nuances of the situation and made recommendations that protected my aggregate interests while recommending practical and incremental steps towards getting my employer to understand that they were in fact involved in a legal matter with me and not immersed within the political arena. Mr. Minoff was careful to ensure that my severance package provided me with symmetrical protection as a minimum. Beyond just the minimum, Mr. Minoff fought hard and successfully to capture compensation for my losses both monetary and those which I viewed as incommensurable. It would behoove any individual seeking representation for matters concerning Human Resources, Contractual Negotiations, and Especially Government/Agency separations to consider the services of Mr. Keith A. Minoff if they want substantive representation and successful outcomes!

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Keith A. Minoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Wolf

Unknown lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John DiBartolo

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to be on trial with Keith. I can say that his preparation is meticulous; he is well versed in the law and prepared for any contingencies that may arise in court. He is a tough advocate and a worthy adversary. Although my personal experience with him is in the personal injury field, I am equally confident in his abilities in the areas of business and employment law. I have referred employment cases to him on a number of occasions. I gladly endorse Keith Minoff."

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Katherine Lamondia-Wrinkle

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Keith is well versed in the law. He available to his clients and committed to getting the best results possible for them."

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Raymond Zenkert

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mikal Weiss

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Keith for a number of years, and his dedication to his clients, his knowledge of the law, and his litigation experience are exceptional. I highly recommend his professional services."

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Timothy Murphy

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Ostrander

Litigation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Keith on a few matters and have always found his work exemplary."

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Bruce Devlin

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Keith is a very smart and thorough litigation attorney. He is very knowledgable about business litigation, non-compete litigation and related areas of law."

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Lawrence Farber

Business lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Rintoul

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keith is my go-to attorney for labor and employment referrals in Springfield"

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Robert Astor

Arbitration lawyer

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John DiBartolo

Personal injury lawyer

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David Rintoul

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV rated- Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Keith A. Minoff, P.C.

1988 - 2009

Partner, Robinson Donovan, PC

1985 - 1987

Attorney, Paley, Rothman & Cooper

1983 - 1984

Law Clerk, Honorable George H. Revercomb

Associations

1988 - Present

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Hampshire County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cook v. Patient Edu, LLC

Supreme Judicial Court Of Massachusetts rules that persons having financial control of an an LLC can be held personally liable under the Mass. Wage Act

Harper v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Total award- $480,000

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Education

1983

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor With Honors

1979

University of Michigan

BA - With High Distinction

Speaking Engagements

2015

Fundamentals of Federal Court Practice

Federal court practice and procedure

2015

Employment Law Basics

Severance agreements, wage and hour law

2014

Bankruptcy - Annual Conference

Fundamentals of Evidence

2011

Massachusetts Bar Association

Fundamentals of Civil Motion Practice

2010

Hampden County Bar Association

Wage and Hour Laws: An Overview for the General Practitioner

2009

Massac County Bar Association

Demystifying the Federal Court: Western Style Justice

Languages

English

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