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Steven B Boris
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Biography
Attorney Steve Boris is a founding member of the Firm. He concentrates in many areas of civil law including personal injury, maritime, business, employment law and alternative dispute resolution, practicing both in and out of courtrooms.
Steve is AV® Rated, the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics by the legal publisher Martindale-Hubbell. Steve has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine for the years 2006 – 2014.
Steve has represented parties in 500+ personal injury cases, trying many before state and Federal courts, but resolving most without having to go to court. He sits as an arbitrator or mediator for the Massachusetts state courts, Federal courts, Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Arbitration Association helping other lawyers and their clients resolve their cases, including disputes over legal fees. He has particular interest in maritime and Admiralty law disputes.
Steve is an Adjunct Professor in the Justice Studies and Management/Marketing departments at Lasell College in Newton, MA teaching Tort and Personal Injury Law, Business Law and Comparative Legal Systems. He recently returned from the Russian Federation where he served as a Visiting Professor of Law at Petrozavodsk State University teaching U.S. Constitutional Law and Western style dispute resolution to Russian law students. In 2011, Steve taught American Tort Law at Odessa National Academy of Law, Odessa, Ukraine. He is published in academic peer reviewed journals in the fields of Maritime law and Criminology. Steve was appointed in 2013 by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers as a Hearing Officer on attorney discipline cases.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Krasnow, Keller & Boris, P.C.
665 Franklin St., Framingham, MA, 01702
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Steven B Boris's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mark | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
Steven was professional, understanding and responsive. I had never needed an attorney before and was worried about finding a good one. Steven was great! I would recommend him to family and friends without hesitation.
Posted by Wendy | April 9, 2015
Excellent Lawyer
Steven Boris is an excellent lawyer. He is very hard working and professional but also very personable and supportive. He was easy to work with and his ability to discuss my case in laymans terms was very helpful to me. He kept me informed either by e-mail or phone, so I was up to date with my cas...
Posted by karen | April 8, 2015
everything i could ask for
my experience with attorney steven boris was everything and more than i expected, he went above and beyond to meet my needs and called, emailed and visited me with updates as they came in. always there for any questions i had, always doing what was best for me! not to mention that he is a wonderful p...
Posted by Ashley | September 30, 2014
In Good Hands
Attorney Boris was great from start to finish. I felt I was in good hands throughout the entire process. He was prompt, precise, supportive and trustworthy. He wants what's best for his clients and it shows. I would highly recommend him. I'm very thankful for all his hard work.
Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2014
Importance of strong legal representation
Attorney Boris represented me in a personal injury case where we worked together for 2 1/2 years. During that time, I was treated with respect, kindness while being educated of the legal process. My case settled out if court only a few months before the scheduled trail. The non-binding arbitration...
Steven B Boris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Boris is an excellent attorney who I have had the honor of working with and strongly endorse him."
"Steve Boris is an exceptional lawyer with expertise in many areas of the law. He is a tenacious yet practical litigator who understands what matters in a lawsuit. This approach produces winning results for his clients at a reasonable cost. Lawyers in the community know that when Steve is involved in a case they will be put to the test and that he will be ready, able and willing to do all that is necessary to achieve the best result for his client. I have litigated cases with Steve and and have discussed his performance with other lawyers. The view described above is universally held by those that know Steve's work. Steve has a particular expertise in the area of admiralty and maritime work. He has a unique perspective on these cases as he represents plaintiffs, defendants, and insurance carriers in these matters. For this reason many parties who cannot resolve their disputes call upon Steve to help them achieve resolution. I endorse Steve heartily."
"I've known Steve Boris for almost 3 decades as a fellow lawyer and friend. We practiced together for many years in a large Boston firm with a primary focus on personal injury litigation. When I consulted with Steve about legal issues and strategy, he always had excellent, practical, and well reasoned advice. Since starting our own firms in neighboring towns, Steve has continued to be a source of assistance and sound advice. Steve's continued success is evidence of his outstanding personal service to his clients and his tenacity on behalf of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2006
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2005
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Principal, Krasnow, Keller & Boris, P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Hearing CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
2000 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Massachusetts Bar Association F ee Arbitration Board
Arbitrator
Sample of Legal Cases
Crush Injury was Foreseeable – $1 Million
1,000,000.
Sexual Abuse
Sale of defendants' home
Student Attemps Suicide
The lawsuit was brought against several private school staff members rather than against the non-profit corporation. After extensive pre-trial discovery, the case settled for $300,000.00.
Education
1982
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Boston University
MA - Masters
1974
Wayne State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Adjunct Professor Legal Studies and Management
Lasell Collge, Newton, MA
2015
Adjunct Professor Justice Studies & Management
Lasell College, Newton, MA
2014
Hearing Officer
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
2014
Adjunct Professor Justice Studies & Management
Lasell College, Newton, MA
2013
Adjunct Professor Justice Studies & Management
Lasell College, Newton, MA
2012
Adjunct Professor, Justice Studies & Management
Lasell College, Newrton, MA
2011
Visiting Professor of Law
Odessa National Academy of Law, Odessa, Ukraine
2010
Adjunct Professor, Justice Studies & Management
Lasell College, Newton, MA
2009
Adjunct Professor Justice Studies
Lasell College, Newton, MA
2008
Visiting Professor of Law
Petrozavodsk State University, Russian Federation
Publications
1981
Uniform Commercial Code Law Journal
Secured Transactions and Admiralty Law
1980
Journal of Education & Psychology
Grouping Effect in Rating Scales: The Case of Fac ulty Attitudes
1979
Criminology
Stereotypes and Dispositions for Criminal Homicide
1978
Research in Higher Education
Paradigm Development and Leadership Style of University Department Chairpersons
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers