Mark M. Whitney

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Mark M. Whitney

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Marblehead, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

11 State Street, Marblehead, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Mark

Biography

Big firm experience. Small firm attention and value. Skilled advocacy in employment law.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 20%

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Discrimination 20%

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

32 years

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

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Wrongful Termination 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 29 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 31 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1994

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Whitney Law Group, LLC

11 State Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945

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Whitney Law Group, LLC

155 Fleet Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

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Whitney Law Group, LLC

67 South Bedford Street, Suite 400 West, Burlington, MA, 01803

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Online Presence

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Mark M. Whitney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, knowledgeable, responsive!

Maureen at Whitney Law Group LLC was a pleasure to work with! She was accessible, informed and really took the time to go over my options and keep me in the loop. I needed advice on an employment situation, in terms of what my legal rights were and she guided me every step of the way. I could not... be happier with the firm, the people, the service I received, and the successful outcome. Highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Masterful counsel with an NDA matter

When I needed an attorney to handle a contentious employment matter, Mark came highly recommended (“Reach out to Mark. No question. He’s the best”). After working with Mark and his colleague, Maureen, on a complex matter related to a former employer’s NDA, I wholeheartedly agree. Mark is incredibly k...nowledgeable, strategic, and extremely thorough in every regard. His style is direct yet empathetic, which was displayed when he helped guide me through what was a very trying situation. His colleague Maureen is also great. She was accessible when needed, is super sharp, and thoughtful within every interaction. What was also refreshing to experience, was how both Mark and Maureen always kept things on track, which was appreciated as legal matters can get costly. In the end, the outcome was an extremely positive one and I will forever be thankful to Mark and Maureen for their help and their professionalism. If you ever are in need of a legal team to handle an employment matter, you need to work with Mark and Maureen. No question, they are the best.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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A Confident and Smart Attorney

After understanding my situation, Mark got into several negotiations with my former employer. He's very conscientious and cares about my benefits. It was a difficult negotiation process because my former employer was not cooperative. Mark gave the other side's lawyer our best reasoning and what norma...l companies would do for my situation, but my former employer let their ego get in the way, instead of doing the right thing to investigate, they terminate the good person and wanted to pay a small fee to let me go away quietly. Knowing it has been a retaliation I consulted 4 attorneys in New Hampshire, including some well known ones. They were all unwilling to represent me, but Mark stood up after hearing my story and knew I could get better than what was offered. Through his work in the end I gained a substantial amount extra pay.

Posted by Robert | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Employee Assistance

Mark and his associate, Maureen were extremely helpful to me. They made me feel like I was the only client and helped me obtain a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Mark, Maureen and the firm for any employment matter.

Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Employment non-compete - AMLAW200 caliber expertise,service, and representation

Mark and his team at Whitney Law Group were a fantastic resource in a recent non-compete dispute. Over the years, I have witnessed first-hand how much quality legal representation is often tied to how deep your pockets are. Mark and his team offered me that kind of service, taking the time necessary ...to understand the case and negotiate the best terms for me. From the beginning of my case, it was clear that there were roadblocks that would have been impossible to navigate without Mark's exposure and experience. Leaning on Mark's thoroughness, we were able to act quickly through botched agreements, inept opposing counsel, questionable procedures, and complete disregard for timelines from the opposing party. If you are looking for an attorney in your Labor/Employment issue that will do everything possible to do right given your circumstances, Mark is your guy. Professional, understanding, and laborious.

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Mark M. Whitney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Kraft

Employment and labor lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Mark Whitney for several years. We have worked closely together on several matters affecting our mutual client. He is very skilled and knowledgeable and appropriately aggressive. He is always thinking of new and creative ways to address a problem, and above all else, he provides excellent counseling and recommendations. I recommend Mark without hesitation."

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Michael Kraft

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founder, Whitney Law Group, LLC

2006 - 2016

Partner, Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

2001 - 2005

Associate, Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

1997 - Present

Boston Bar Association

1997 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

1995 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

1994 - 1995

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Education

1993

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Certified Courses for EEO Professionals

Disability Accommodation Module

2015

MetroWest Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management

Annual Employment and Labor Law Update

2015

Human Resource Management Association

MA Earned Sick Time Law

2015

Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resource Association

Developments in the Law of Noncompetes and Other Post-Employment Restriction

2015

Certified Courses for EEO Professionals

Disability Accommodation Module

2015

BNA Bloomberg Seminar

Trade Secrets: The New Frontier in a Changing IP Landscape

2014

MetroWest Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management

Annual Employment and Labor Law Update

2014

Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resource Association

"Employee Use of Social Media and its Impact on Employer Efforts to Protect IP and Business Relationships"

2014

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Litigating Employment Cases; presented on topic of "Ethical Challenges Faced by the Employment Lawyer."

2013

MetroWest Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management

Annual Employment and Labor Law Update

2013

Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resource Association

Annual Employment Law Update

2013

Certified Courses for EEO Professionals

Disability Accommodation Module

2012

Certified Courses for EEO Professionals

Disability Accommodation Module

Languages

English

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