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Kate Fitzpatrick is the founder of Doorways Employment Law, LLC (). She routinely represents clients in severance agreement matters and in wage, commissions, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and family or medical leave cases, as well as with noncompetition agreements, unemployment, and other matters. She also provides strategic legal counseling to individuals during difficult times at work, including as to performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and planning for leave or separation.
In addition, she provides practical day-to-day advice and counseling to employers on a broad range of employment issues, including with respect to leaves of absence, accommodations, performance management, compensation, and wage issues, and with respect to employment policies, handbooks, and audits.
Fitzpatrick has served as a legal aid attorney, an Assistant Attorney General with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, and a Joshua A. Guberman Teaching Fellow and Lecturer in Legal Studies at Brandeis University. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and Northeastern University School of Law, and a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association.
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Chat withState: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2005
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19 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA, 01609
6 Liberty Square, #288, Boston, MA, 02109
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Brenda | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional, Thorough, and Supportive Representation
I had a positive experience working with this attorney on a separation agreement. Kate was professional, attentive, and thorough throughout the process. She clearly explained my rights, reviewed all details carefully, and ensured I understood every aspect of the agreement. Additionally, she was res...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2025
Unprofessional and Dismissive Behavior During Scheduling Call
I had a free 30-minute consultation with this attorney and later called to schedule a paid consultation, providing background information in advance. Instead of confirming, the attorney called back and immediately accused me of trying to get free legal advice. When I explained this wasn’t my intentio...
Posted by Brian | September 30, 2021 | Employment & Labor
Helpful, thorough and empathetic
I had a consultation with Kate regarding an unemployment claim. She was very helpful in going through my documents, selecting what was relevant and what was irrelevant to my case, and helping me formulate an argument that supported my claims, all while adhering to the law. She was also professional a...
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2019 | Employment & Labor
Caring Attorney That Gets The Job Done
I hired Kate Fitzpatrick for legal consulting on a separation agreement my employer had offered me as well as for guidance on my subsequent filing for unemployment. I'm pleased to say that the outcome was successful. Kate was very professional in our interactions and was always well prepared to d...
Posted by Ann | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Attorney Fitzpatrick was extremely helpful
I needed an attorney for an employment concern I experienced. Attorney Fitzpatrick returned my call immediately. We met shortly after and I found her to be patient, understanding, and gave me information I needed. She kept me informed and guided me through my legal issues, and I was very impressed h...
"I endorse Kate Fitzpatrick. She has in-depth knowledge of the Massachusetts wage laws and is a tireless advocate for workers. I highly recommend anyone facing a difficult work situation to contact her. She will not let you down."
"I heartily endorse Kate! She is an intelligent, compassionate, and tenacious advocate for employees."
Employment and labor lawyer
2012
Women's Leadership Initiative, Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts
2016 - Present
Principal & Founding Attorney, Doorways Employment Law
2012 - 2015
Guberman Fellow and Lecturer in Law, Brandeis University
2007 - 2014
Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Massachusetts Attorney General
2005 - 2007
Staff Attorney, Community Legal Aid
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Employer conviction
Employer payment of owed overtime
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2007
English
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I was recently terminated and was not paid my last paycheck. Do I have a legal claim?
21 Oct 2025
Can my supervisor suspend me for making a report of workplace harassment/bullying?
13 Dec 2024
I never took a lunch break for three years at my job, and HR in April 2024 to let my manager know I was supposed to have one.
18 May 2024