Murat Erkan

I’ve been thinking for two days on what I would say….I can’t figure it out. There are no words that can express how grateful I am to Erkan and Associates, LLC . Murat and his team stepped up to take my case when they heard about my situation. From day one, Murat was honest with me. He didn’t sugar coat anything. He didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear, he told me the truth. For months, Murat as well as his team have worked relentlessly to bring all the pieces of the puzzle forward I needed to regain my freedom. Even after the charges were dropped, they are still fighting for me to get the justice I DESERVE. Regardless of how the future goes, I just need y’all to know one thing…. ERKAN CLAN AINT NOTHING TO F**K WITH. #ErkanForever #ShimmyFree

I was in some legal trouble that would have destroyed any prospect of a job that required a background check. I asked a person familiar with the courts who the best attorney was and she immediately said Mr. Erkan. I hired him that day and he did not disappoint. I was guilty, but he was able to get the case dismissed allowing me to get the job I so badly wanted. Mr. Erkan will get the best possible result for you regardless of case. He is knowledgeable and friendly as are his staff. I would recommend this attorney to anyone who has an issue in Massachusetts. Simply the best.’

As a documentarian, (and activist or provocateur-- depending on who you ask), I find myself regularly harassed and targeted by law enforcement for what should be constitutionally-protected first amendment activities. Murat and Erkan Law have been there for me on numerous occasions. 1. Erkan Law represented me and several others during the protests of the 2019 Straight Pride Parade. The feckless Boston Police rioted, attacking protesters indiscriminately. While calmly filming, I was tackled from behind by a deranged and possibly intoxicated police officer who was clearly high on power. Lacking any kind of moral scruples, Officer Runningback proceeded to drag me into their Blue Lives clown car while I tried to explain that they had seriously messed up my leg. Finding myself in court, Judge Sinnott, (who shot and unsuccessfully tried to kill a man in 1980), decided he was my moral superior, and proverbially "jumped on the other side of the bench" calling for me to be arrested a second time— this time, for wearing a religious covering. My case went up to the Supreme Judicial Court, leading to an investigation of Sinnott, thanks to Erkan Law’s expertise. 2. After burning an effigy of Donald Trump at a Super Happy Fun America rally last October, I was hauled into court on what were clearly bogus charges. Again— first amendment protected activity. Again, Boston Police seem totally unfamiliar with the law. Needless to say, Murat wrote an amazing motion and had the charges quickly dropped. 3. Murat continues to represent me throughout the ongoing harassment by law enforcement. Having found myself in numerous unmanageable legal situations, Murat is who I call when I need the Bozos to call off their dogs. It's not just that Murat knows the law. He knows the players, he speaks their language and generally waves his hand around like Merlin so that the troglodytes swarming head back to their caves.

Dear Murat, Eric, and Shah, There are times in life when words simply fail to adequately capture the intensity of thought and feeling connected to an event. My experience working with your firm has left me with only words to express my profound gratitude for all of your expertise, understanding, and compassion but know these words pale in comparison to the appreciation I feel for all of you. After working my entire life to establish a career of distinction and merit, I found myself facing its complete obliteration by errant accusations. These claims were presented on my birthday and were certainly not any kind of gift I had ever expected to receive. In an instant my entire world seemed to collapse and nothing remained but terror, shame, panic, and pure unadulterated desperation. The nature of my case was sensitive and required a delicate yet powerful approach if a positive resolution could be achieved. Trying to understand the full scope of what I faced, I turned to the internet and quickly discovered that most information online was almost exclusively centered on the plaintiff. Erkan & Associates webpage was a lifeline of both hope and vital information. The issue I was facing was clearly described as was the important considerations I would need to face moving forward when addressing my issue. The biographies of Murat, Shah, and the other members of the firm spoke to a commitment to helping others in need and an unwavering belief in the power of the legal system to see justice served. My earliest panicked calls to the firm were answered by Shah and she did the most amazing job of putting me at ease by immediately conveying a sense that my call mattered. Even though it took several more days to finally fully connect and establish my first meeting with counsel, Shah maintained daily communication to let me know exactly how everything was progressing and left me assured that I was being cared for by expert professionals. My experiences with both Murat Erkan and Eric Burdette were beyond reassuring. These gentlemen somehow combined brillant legal expertise, active listening, and a deeply moving capacity to allow me to feel the full weight of human dignity. Even more than these qualities, Murat and Eric were simply genuinely good guys. They were witty, insightful, and filled with good humor that allowed the dark shadow I faced to brighten and the ten ton elephant, that had been standing on my chest since my legal issue started, seemed to lift. The hope I received from Erkan & Associates can not be overstated or undervalued. On the day of my hearing, Eric arrived early to the courthouse and Murat zoomed in from the office. They were supremely prepared and as a result, I was too. My case was called and within minutes resolved in my favor. While their obligation to my case ended with its dismissal by the judge, Murat and Eric have continued to provide valuable assistance to me and my workplace counsel … they care. When my life is finally fully returned to me, it will be in very large part because of my decision to work with Erkan & Associates. This letter started by expressing my disappointment that I could never adequately convey my deepest admiration and appreciation for all that Murat, Eric, and Shah have done for me. Now as I close I hope that, while insufficient, my words have conveyed a bit of the enduring esteem I have for the law firm of Erkan & Associates, LLC and for Murat, Eric, and Shah in particular. Please know I will be forever grateful.

We hired Murat Erkan to represent our son in a legal matter. We were very anxious about the process but Murat quickly eased our fears. He said he would fight for us like we were his own family. He definitely delivered on this promise. He and his team worked diligently to help our son win his case. His level of experience was very apparent in the handling of our case. We knew we were in very capable hands. We couldn't have been more pleased with the service we received.