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Kathleen A. Jackson

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  • Great Barrington, MA
  • Licensed for 15 years
  • Free consultation
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About Kathleen

I practice Landlord / Tenant Law, Title IX Representation, Employment Law and select Criminal Cases.

 

Call me if you are a Landlord or a Tenant that does not know what to do.  I have the answers you need.

 

If you are victim of Domestic Violence and need a Harassment Order, I can represent you in court get you the protection you need.  I help victims of sexual assault navigate the legal process.  

 

Finally, I represent people who have been wrongfully served with a Harassment Order /Restraining Order and need the Order removed.

 

I also advise families struggling with severe mental illness and addiction.  Massachusetts has legal remedies when loved ones become a danger to themselves or others.  Call me if you need help navigating this terrain.  Rodger Orders, Section 35 and more. 

Practice areas

Employment and laborCriminal defenseCivil rightsLandlord or tenant
  1. Landlord or tenant: 40%

    Being evicted? Call immediately. Evicting a tenant? Evicting a tenant in Massachusetts requires precision and forethought. Save yourself time and money. Call today.

  2. Civil rights: 20%

    Representing and guiding students accused of sexual assault throughout a Title IX investigation. Also provide representation to students who wish to bring forward a Title IX complaint. Conduct Title IX Investigations.

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

    I practiced criminal law exclusively for four years . I now prioritize representing victims of crime/domestice violence. I also prioritize crimes out Great Barrington, Pittsfield and Springfield District Court.

  4. Employment and labor: 20%

    Representing employees for wrongful termination and victims of toxic work environments. Call for a free consultation today.

Languages spoken

English, French

Contact

38 Mahaiwe Street
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Solo Practice

38 Mahaiwe Street
Great Barrington, MA, 01230-1331

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MAActive200409/15/2019
NYCurrently registered 200412/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2018 Volunteer Lawyer of the Day - Housing CourtHampden County Bar Associatin2018
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyJackson Law Offices2007 - Present
Trial AttorneyCommittee For Public Counsel Services2004 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
South County Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
NPRTenants Right to a Lawyer - Proposed Legislation2019
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
McGill University Faculty of LawN/A2003
Hobart and William Smith CollegesN/A1994
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Green DrinksStanding Rock and The Lawyer's Guild2017
Private ClientCultural Competence and Title IX2016
Private ClientCultural Competence and Employment Law2015
Private ClientCultural Competence and Civil Rights2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Tenant's Rights$26,000 Judgement for the Tenant including Attorney Fees

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Excellence

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Kathleen Jackson was consulted when my teenager faced potential sudden and unexpected legal trouble. Kathleen arrived to the police station within 5 minutes of our contacting her and made all the difference in the world to the outcome. She instructed us quickly and precisely in what we should say or not say and communicated with the police officer, drawing the issue to a satisfactory close, literally within a half hour. Additionally, Kathleen Jackson volunteered for two years on the Human Right Committee (HRC) for the non-profit organization which I am the director of. The state requires that an attorney sit on the HRC to review and comment, from a legal perspective, on Human Rights issues which the adults with disabilities served by our organization faces. Attorney Jackson was extremely helpful, professional and dedicated in this role.
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Invaluable help giving with speed and kindness!

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I needed some advice on Masshealth and Kathleen gave it with ease and clarity. The advice was about applying for MassHealth and ways in which to do that and who to talk to. She also counseled me regarding my sister who is mentally ill and might be moving to Berkshire County and ways in which to make that happen. She took great care and thought in answering my questions and was clear when she did not know and pointed me in the right direction on how to proceed. Invaluable help giving with speed and kindness!
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Susan Grossberg, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jul 19, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Kathleen is a brilliant legal tactician. She has a keen insight into the law, a quick mind, and a courageous spirit. She’s a frequent presence at the housing court, and has contributed untold hours assisting low income tenants on a pro bono basis as the lawyer for the day in both the Springfield in Pittsfield court houses. I have referred several clients to her and received only glowing reviews of Kathleen’s representation and tremendous gratitude for the great results she obtained. I give Kathleen my highest recommendation.

Michael Diederich, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Kathleen is an experience trial lawyer and great advocate. She knows Title IX (college discrimination/sexual assault/etc.) as well as employment discrimination law. I recommend her highly.

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs15 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
    • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.10%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card