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Alan S. Pierce at Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano has been representing injured workers and their families for over 30 Years.
Alan is Past President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and has been on the editorial board of the Journal of Workers Compensation where his column From The Courts appeared quarterly.
For 9 years he was an appointed member of the Governor's Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation.
He has served on the Board of Governors of the Mass. Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Board of Directors of the Essex County Bar Association and the House of Delegates and the Executive Management Board of the Massachusetts Bar Association He recenly was a member of the Rules Committee of the Department of Industrial Accidents.
He currently is immediate past chair of the ABA TIPS Workers' Compensation Section and board member of WILG, Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.
For the past several years he has been the host of Workers Comp Matters which can be heard at .
In 2007 he was among the first 40 lawyers in the country to be inducted as a Fellow in the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers of the American Bar Association.
He has been listed as a Super Lawyer for Workers' Compensation in Boston Magazine in every year since 2004 through 2012,the only lawyer listed for 9 consecutive years in this category.
He appears in the Best Lawyers in America 2007-2012 editions.
In 2011 he was the chair of the Workers' Compensation Centennial Commemoration held in Boston to mark the 100th anniversary of Workers' Compensation in the United States.
He has authored dozens of articles pertaining to Workers' Compensation practice and is a frequent lecturer in Massachusetts and around the country on compensation and disability legal issues.
Workers' Compensation; Social Security Disabilty Plaintiff Personal Injury. Over 30 years experience
Alan S Pierce has over 30 years representing injured workers and their families.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
60%
51 years
Personal Injury
25%
51 years
Social Security & Disability
15%
51 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 51 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano
Shetland Office Park, 27 Congress Street, Salem, MA, 01970-7309
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Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Workmans comp
I just want to thnk u to alan and his professional team for thier experience and expertise in working on my case if was a little rough road but in the long run it paid off thnk u again highly recommended lawyer for workmans comp the best!!!!!
Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Workman's Compensation Claim With City of Boston
I feel so fortunate to have had Judson Pierce represent me in my workman's compensation claim with the City of Boston. Judson for our initial meeting was kind enough to come to my house and explained to me in clear understandable language what my options were in making a claim. I was injured while at...
Posted by kathleen | October 23, 2013
Fair and ethical represenitive
Alan is ethical and smart, excellent attorney, he handled my workers compensation claim in a very professional manner
Posted by Richard | December 15, 2009
Occupational Asthma
Attorney Pierce represented me, as I now suffer from occupational asthma as a result of a work environment injury. The asthmatic condition is as a result of exposure to auto fumes, especially diesel fumes. The case was settled to my satisfaction. Attorney Pierce exhibited great concern for me and mos...
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2008
Client Review
I found Alan Pierce to be dedicated to his client.He is willing to go above and beyond and is extremely knowledgeable.One could feel very confident that he will give his all for their due justice.
Alan S Pierce's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Alan for many years. He has an established and well-deserved reputation as an expert in the field of Massachusetts workers compensation law. He is diligent, dogged, ethical and effective. I recommend him for all workers compensation matter, without reservation."
"Simply said, Alan is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Alan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is a great lawyer and mentor to those of us in the profession. I have both watched him at legal seminars and before the Accident Board."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is a respected leader among lawyers who represent injured workers. Alan generously shares his knowledge and experience with his fellow lawyers."
"I have known Alan for many years. He is leading workers compensation attorney, highly regarded by members of the Massachusetts Bar."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Alan has attained a fine reputation among MA workers' compensation attorneys. He is knowledgeable, well prepared and a very good lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Alan is a terrific lawyer and mentor to those in the profession. I have both watched him and taught with him at legal seminars and have enjoyed his imput. I highly recommend him."
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Steven Kantrovitz
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John Sheehan
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Leonard Nason
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Daniel Napolitano
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Judson Pierce
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Michael Walsh
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Gary Orlacchio
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Eric Parker
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Bruce Lipsey
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
America's Best Lawyers, Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2014
Dragonslayer's Award, WILG
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, America's Best Lawyers
2011
Recognized, America's Best Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers, Boston Magazine
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Massachusetts, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Boston's Best Lawyers, Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Recognized, America's best lawyers
2009
Recognized, America's Best Lawyers
2009
Boston's Best Lawyers, Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Boston's Best Lawyers, Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers, Boston Magazine
2008
Recognized, America's Best Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Fellow, College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer for Workers' Compensation, Boston Magazine
2007
Recognized, America's Best Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer for Workers' Compensation, Boston Magazine
2006
Recognized, America's Premier Lawyers, Fortune Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Recognized, America's Best Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer for Workers' Compensation, Boston Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer for Workers' Compensation, Boston Magazine
2003
President's Award, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
2003
Distinguished Service Award, Mass Acacdemy of Trial Attorneys
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano
2005 - Present
Host Workers' Comp Matters, Legal Talk Network
1985 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of Alan S. Pierce & Associates
1976 - 1985
Attorney, Murphy & Beane
1974 - 1976
Attorney, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
Associations
2015 - Present
National Academy of Social InsuranceMember
2013 - Present
College of Workers' Compensation LawyersBoard of Governors
2011 - Present
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Mass Bar AssociationWorkplace Safety Task Force
2009 - Present
Workers' Compensation Centennial CommitteeChair
2009 - Present
Temple B'nai AbrahamPresident
2007 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Jewish Historical Society of the North ShorePresident
2004 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy groupMember
1999 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Workers' Compensation SectionBoard of Governors
1992 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
Salem Bar Association
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Workers' Compensation Section
Member
2014 - 2015
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupTreasurer
2013 - 2014
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupSecretary
2010 - 2011
American Bar Association, Workers Compensation CommitteeChair
2008 - 2008
American Bar Associationmember ABA AMA Task Force
2008 - 2011
MassCOSHBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
American Bar Association,Tort and Ins Practice, Workers' Compensation CommitteeMember
2006 - 2007
Mass Bar Associationmember Rules Committee WC
2006 - 2007
Workers' Comp RXBoard of Advisors
2004 - 2005
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysPresident
2004 - 2010
Essex County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2002 - 2009
Journal of Workers' CompensationBoard of Editors
2002 - 2003
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Chairperson Education CommitteeSecretary
1999 - 2002
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Workers' Compensation SectionChair
1995 - 2004
Workers' Compensation Advisory Councilappointed member by Governor
1987 - 1989
Massachusetts Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Morris Phillips' Case
won on appeal at Supreme Judicial Court
Kemp's Case
Won at Appeals Court Reversed by Supreme Judicial Court
Sikorski v City of Peabody
Won at Supreme Judicial Court
Letteney's Case
won on appeal Supreme Judicial Court
Letteney's Case
won on appeal Supreme Judicial Court
Education
1974
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Opioids and the Law
2014
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
National Issues that Affect Massachusetts Workers' Compnsation
2012
ABA Midwinter Conference
Personal Comfort Doctrine
2012
ABA Midwinter Conference
Veteran's Disability Benefits
2011
Risk management WC Conference
Opiate Use and Pain Management
2011
Annual Workers Comp Conference
Traps For the Unwary
2010
ABA
Deposing Orthopedic Surgeon
2009
Workers Compensation Conference
workers compensation
2009
MCLE
ADA/FMLA and Other Employment Issues
2008
Workers' Compensation Conference
Rules and Regulations
2008
Workers' Compensation
6th Ed. AMA Guides
2008
How to Try Your First Workers Comp Case
workers comp
2007
Workers Compensation Law Conference
Point/ Counterpoint Benefits reform
2006
MCLE
workers compensation
2005
Workers Comp Matters podcasts
work injuries
2003
17th Annual Workers Comp Conference
Mock depostion of expert witness
2001
national WC Conference
Exclusive Remedy
2000
Workers Compensation Conference
Workers Compensation
2000
over 20 seminars for PESI
Workers' Compensation
1998
Workers Compensation Conference
workers compensation
1992
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
How to depose an orthopedic sugeon
1992
AAOS
The Independent Medical Exam
1990
NEB
Issue and Answers Workers Compensation
1987
Professional Education System
Workers' Compensation
1986
PESI
WC Reform Act of 1985
Publications
2012
ABA TIPS Section
Personal Comfort Doctrine
2011
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England
Traps For The Unwary
2009
History Press
History of Boston's Jewish North Shore
2005
Journal of Workers' Compensation
Exclusive Remedy Revisited
2003
22 Causes of Action (COA) 2nd
Personal Comfort Doctrine; Recreational Injuries
2003
Arcadia Press
The Jewish Community of the North Shore
2003
Journal of Workers Compensation
From the Courts (published quarterly)
2002
Journal of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Benefit Boosters: How To Increase Your Client's Workers' Compensation Rate
2002
Journal Of Workers' Compensation
Top Ten List as to Why Injured Workers Retain Attorneys (with apologies to David Letterman)
2002
Journal of Workers' Compensation
The Impartial Medical Exam-Ten Years of Experience
2002
Journal of Workers' Compensation
The Exclusive Remedy Doctrine
2000
The Journal of Workers Compensation
The Massachusetts IME-Not Worth Emulating
1998
The Journal of Workers' Compensation
The IME - What's In An Acronym
1994
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Orthopedic Issues In workers Compensation
1990
PESI Publication
Benefit Boosters
1986
PESI Publication
Workers Compensation Reform Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides