Marc Lawrence Breakstone

Thank you Attorney Breakstone. Because of your phenomenal assistance with my father’s wrongful death, my mother who was dependent on my father’s loving care is now receiving and will continue to receive the care she needs. At the start of this journey that began with a car accident that would ultim...ately claim my father’s life, all I wanted to do was be with my father as he lay in the ICU connected to more life supporting machines than I ever hope to see again, and to comfort my poor mother who had depended on my father for so long. I didn’t want to do or think about anything else, certainly not to seek legal counsel as visions of opportunistic ambulance chasers and bad TV ads and posters on buses came to mind - it just felt wrong. But I also knew from the core of my being that if my father and mother were to be reasonably compensated for the pain and suffering and ultimately death that were caused by this accident that we would have to engage an attorney – but finding one who would be dignified, respectful, and competent was the challenge. So I asked a trusted friend, an attorney as well, who referred us to Attorney Breakstone - and I am so grateful. While my father could still talk, I told him we were hiring a lawyer. He smiled and said he’d been thinking about this. This was the last time my father talked to me as he was on a respirator from there on until moments before he died. I like to believe my father died a little more peacefully, knowing that his family was addressing his wrongful death. He was a good dad, devoted to his family. From the start, Attorney Breakstone was understanding and offered us his condolences and his much needed guidance – and I had no idea how much guidance I would need. Even before my father died, there were phone calls from insurance agents – and then after my father died, there were more calls, and bills, some massive, and threats of collection agencies. Attorney Breakstone had us direct all these financial matters and inquiries over to him for him to address directly or to advise us. What a relief! On another front, we were getting nowhere with our effort to place our mother into a quality assisted living facility. Although my parents had sacrificed and saved for their future, their savings were modest at best and inadequate for the exorbitant cost of many such facilities. My mother deteriorated. Her needs exceeded our capacity to care for her – even with the assistance of a home health aide. We asked Attorney Breakstone to try to resolve the matter quickly as we were being rejected by assisted living facilities because of inadequate financial resources. Not only did Attorney Breakstone settle the claim much more quickly than anticipated, but for an amount that was more than six times as much as my highest hopes at the start of this journey. My mother finally met the financial requirements and, no surprise, was accepted by an excellent assisted living facility. So I say again “Thank you, Attorney Breakstone.” Because of you and all your work, my family and I can now relax with the knowledge that my mother is receiving the care that she needs and my father’s wrongful death has been justly compensated.

A friend referred me to Breakstone, White and Gluck shortly after I was hit by a city bus while standing on the sidewalk. Both the MBTA and my insurance company did nothing to help after I had to visit the hospital several times to receive treatment for my arm. After speaking to Marc, I felt like I c...ould get through all the bills and issues stemming from my accident. Marc kept me up to date at all stages of my case and was always quick to respond to any and all questions I had. My case was settled much faster than anticipated and I believe it was done due to Marc's skill and reputation as an attorney. I was completely satisfied with Marc's services and would use them again for any legal need in the future.

I was referred to Breakstone, White & Gluck by a former client, after a car accident in 2007 when I did not think I needed a lawyer, however, was very glad I consulted with Marc Breakstone. Marc and his assistants helped me through piles of bills, and claims from both car insurance and medical insur...ance. They helped sort out what needed to be payed when, and also helped me get the money back that I deserved after going through rehab and surgery for two years. Without Marc's help throughout everything, I would not have been able to do it alone! Marc was very professional, and always kept me up to date on what was happening, and answered everything from the smallest to largest questions. I would highly recommend Marc Breakstone to anyone whose been injured in a car accident!

“Marc represented my wife and me in a failure to diagnose cancer case which eventually went to arbitration and resulted in a substantial award in our favor. I recall bringing my wife’s medical records to Marc because I was concerned that my wife’s gynecologist may have missed the opportunity... to treat her ovarian cancer at a time that it was treatable. Marc explained his careful approach to reviewing the case and to obtaining highly qualified experts to provide their opinions as to whether or not the physician had committed malpractice. I was impressed that Marc retained one of the top ovarian cancer specialists in the country to review the case. That expert supported Marc’s belief that my wife’s doctor had committed malpractice. After that, Marc explained in detail the litigation process. He told us, candidly, that the doctor’s insurance company was not going to even consider settling the case, so that we needed to file a lawsuit. My wife and I agreed. Before filing the lawsuit, Marc laid out the steps in the litigation and we knew exactly what our roles and responsibilities would be. This was important to my wife and me as she was battling metastatic cancer and her time commitment to treatment was major. Like clockwork, Marc kept us informed of all of the important developments in the case. When it came time for us to answer written interrogatories and to appear to give testimony at our depositions, Marc spent the time necessary preparing us so that we were totally comfortable with these important proceedings. More important, he was a caring advocate who sat by our and our children’s sides during our depositions to ensure that we got through the difficult questioning without event. Unfortunately, our case was scheduled and rescheduled several times for trial. With my wife terminally ill, Marc advised us to consider an alternative to trial, namely binding arbitration. Based on his recommendation, we agreed to forego a jury trial and submit the case to binding arbitration. My wife and I watched in amazement as Marc effectively presented our case to the arbitrator. Not only did he masterfully present our evidence, but he surgically took apart each of the three defense expert witnesses. That was something to see. These defense experts were chairmen of their respective departments at major teaching hospitals and were considered national authorities in their fields. Marc took them down with aplomb. We won the arbitration and received an award of damages which we felt fully compensated my family. Marc is a ferocious warrior for his clients. We felt that we got the best possible representation. In addition to his legal ability, Marc is just a nice, regular and unassuming guy. We were fortunate to have him on our side.”

Being involved in a serious automobile accident, especially one in which you are not at fault, is a dreadful experience that is emotionally overwhelming, physically demanding and has lasting consequences on not only your life, but on the lives of your spouse and family. Then to compound these difficu...lties, it is necessary for you to simultaneously retain an attorney to protect your interests and to shield you from the legalities and numerous issues that must be dealt with from the other parties involved in the accident, the police, the doctors, the medical institutions and the insurance companies. It is truly and overwhelming experience to deal with under the most trying circumstances. Fortunately, through a series of inquires with my business associates, I was given Marc Breakstone’s name and telephone number. He came highly recommended and was described as an attorney that was very successful representing his client’s interests. This has all proven to be true, but with the bonus that Marc Breakstone has also demonstrated that he is also compassionate, understanding and has the unique ability of making you feel like you are his only client. My first meeting with Marc occurred shortly after my release from the hospital. My wife and I drove to his office in Boston. This being my first venture out since the accident was also the most difficult and frightening ride in an automobile I had ever made. My nerves and composure were truly on the edge of panic. Marc realized this and was able to make me comfortable. Our initial meeting was thorough and Marc laid out the plan we would follow to bring this legal matter to a successful conclusion. We also talked about family, life in general and his children. He presents himself as a regular person and not as someone that you only want to deal with on a business level. All through the process and every step of the way, Marc kept me informed and completely up to date on the progress of my case. When information was needed from me or a meeting was necessary, Marc would notify me and I would immediately respond. In addition to interacting with Marc, it was also necessary to interact with individuals on his staff. These interactions were always professional and unhurried. Again, you would always feel that this was the only case Marc was working on. In the end, Marc was able to bring my case to a successful conclusion, in record time and with an outcome that was more than satisfactory. I cannot express my gratitude to this attorney who represented and protected my best interest’s, treated both my wife and I with dignity and respect and who presented himself and his firm in the highest traditions of the legal profession. I would recommend Marc Breakstone without hesitation or reservation. He is an excellent attorney and a truly good person.