John Davis

John Davis

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 25 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at North Reading, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

350 Park Street, Suite 201, North Reading, MA

About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Davis & Davis, P.C.

350 Park Street, Suite 201, North Reading, MA, 01864

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John Davis's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by kaitlin | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Amazing Lawyers Who Fight For An Amazing Outcome

Davis & Davis, P.C. has gone far beyond my expectations in helping me with a very difficult work situation. John was professional, empathic, took the time to throughly understand my situation and assisted me in the necessary measures we had to take. The office was easy to get to and John even met w...ith me on a Saturday. I can't thank John and his team enough for all their help and providing a space that I felt comfortable to share the details of the situation. By the end, we concluded with a beneficial outcome as well. If you are looking for an attorney who will listen with professionalism and empathy, fight for you and maintain timely communication, then please reach out to Davis & Davis, P.C. You will feel so much better once you do!!!

Posted by Oye | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best Google Search Result for a Lawyer EVER!!!

John Davis may very well be the best Google search result ever. We were dealing with a situation above our heads and we searched for a lawyer and found John via Google. He made room for us on his calendar on short notice, listened attentively and recommended steps that he started executing immediatel...y. He held our hands through the process by providing updates on time, options to explore for best results and the outcome was outstanding. We highly recommend working with John and his tea if you want a consummate professional that knows the letter of the law and can guide you to the best possible outcome.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hiring a great lawyer, John

John was unbelievable ! Two weeks and I had a settlement . Great person I felt very important . Never being in a situation having to hire an Attorney before , John eases my mind made me feel I was doing the right thing . Recommend him to anyone !!

Posted by Jerry | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Stressful time, John helped me through it.

I contacted John Davis for assistance on a settlement/severance from my previous employer. I am fairly young and have no experience in negotiating or dealing with these matters. It was an uncomfortable and unexpected separation from a company I had spent many years at. John was very informative and r...esponsive in guiding me through the entire process. In the end, it was his advice that helped come to a conclusion that helped ease my mind and let go of the stress. I highly recommend John for any employment issues you may have. My experience was so positive that I returned to the same firm the same month for family legal issues and was referred to another attorney at the firm. We are still in the middle of our family case but the attorney we have been working with has been wonderful as well.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer. Great Result.

John Davis and his team did an incredible job with my case. Not only did they provide exceptional service culminating in the successful resolution of my dispute, but they were great to work with, very professional, and made me feel at ease during the stressful process of litigation. I highly recommen...d Attorney Davis.

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John Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Catherine Geary

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Attorney John Davis and can without hesitation praise John's expertise in the field of employment law and his ability to relate to clients with understanding and compassion."

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Rebecca Pontikes

Employment and labor lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Other

"When I met John, I was first impressed by his ability to quickly assess a situation, focus with laser like precision on the issue, and come up with a solution quickly. He takes both the client's circumstances and financial considerations into account in providing the most aggressive and cost effective representation possible. He is a pleasure to work with."

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Tara Swartz

Employment and labor lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is an excellent attorney who is committed to his practice and his clients. He is a no nonsense go-getter who vigorously pursues the rights of those he represents. I am honored to work with him."

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Tara Swartz

Employment and labor lawyer

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Rebecca Pontikes

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Partner, Davis & Davis, P.C.

2016 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, UMASS - Lowell

2008 - 2010

Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Project

2001 - 2002

Associate, Law Offices of Robert Weiner

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk, Massachusetts Superior Court

Associations

Boston Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2011

National Employment Lawyers Association (Massachusetts Chapter), Legislative Committee

Co-chair

2003 - 2005

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2005

Massachusetts Bar Association, Employment Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Workman v Walden Grill Restaurant

Verdict for $212,000.00

Papatsoris v BOA

Won Summary Judgment

Grzych v American Reclamation

$60,000.00 judgment

Plaintiff Carrie Gendreau

We were successful

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Education

2000

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Northeastern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Boston

Mastering Discovery, Deposition and Summary Judgment Strategies in Employment Law Cases

2009

Course Superintendents Association of New England Monthly Meeting

Employment Law Principles

2007

Seminar on Current Trends in Employment Law

Current Employment Law Trends

2007

Employment Law Conference

How to Get Probable Cause or Lack of Probable Cause at the MCAD

2006

NELA Regional Conference

How to Run a Successful Plaintiff's Employment Law Practice

2004

Annual Q & A for New England School of Law students

Open Forum on the Practice of Law in Massachusetts

Publications

Languages

English

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