Marc Lawrence Breakstone

Marc Lawrence Breakstone

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Birth Injury ... +6 more

2 Center Plaza, Suite 530, Boston, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

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Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C.

2 Center Plaza, Suite 530, Boston, MA, 02108-1917

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Marc Lawrence Breakstone's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Mediation

Posted by Sue | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Marc Breakstone - Outstanding Lawyer

Marc Breakstone exceed every expectation I had when choosing the right attorney to represent my dad. I selected him based on a friend’s recommendation. After reading his client reviews, I felt he would be the right lawyer for the case. My family and I are extremely grateful with the outcome of a M...edical Malpractice claim he settled through mediation. It was obvious that Marc did his research and was well prepared, with full knowledge of the inadequate care given to my dad by a local hospital. With his interactive digital presentation at mediation, it took no time to persuade the mediator to advocate for our side. Marc showed full respect and beyond compassion for my family from day one. I felt as though we were his only client. He returned phone calls, emails, or text messages almost immediately, at all hours of the day or night, including weekends. My dad’s case was a difficult case that could have possibly been dragged out for years, however Marc was able to get it done without going to trial. I have the upmost respect for Marc and would highly recommend him without any hesitation.

Posted by Joe | February 03, 2011 | Mediation

Want Your Case Taken Seriously by the Defendents Counsel? We Did!!

As parents of a 12 year old girl, who injured her knee during a basketball game in 2002, we felt extremely confident that the Orthopedic Surgeon we took her to see, and who was highly recommended and a specialist in Sports Medicine that she was in good hands. After many months of office visits, with ...no change in her range of motion, her last office visit and x-ray had shown that she needed emergency hip surgery. She received care at a local children’s hospital, and would spend the next 7 years having corrective surgery. It was during this period that we were informed that she would have had a better outcome, if the Specialist had performed a more thorough examination. We felt betrayed and let down that she didn’t receive the care she deserved, and would have to live with the consequences of the Surgeons in-action. After further soul searching, we decided that this was a case that warranted legal action, and that she needed to be represented by a competent and diligent attorney. We asked around to business colleagues, and the name that always came up, was Marc Breakstone. Marc met our daughter and us, and explained the issues with her case, and that it would take years to bring it to a close. He also explained that because of legal loopholes, that this case was really DOA (Dead On Arrival), but he would take it on for the benefit of our daughter. With his constant diligence and persistence, the case was able to jump over key hurdles, and was now being taken seriously by the defendants counsel. Marc was finally able to get the case settled in Mediation in the Fall of 2010. While it is a bittersweet victory for us, it wasn’t something we would have ever imagined we would need to go through. Marc’s expertise in his field made it a seamless endeavor, and all the while he is very caring and dedicated to the cause of his Client. While we hope that we never have to travel down this road again in the future, we feel extremely confident in re-utilizing Marc Breakstone’s skills and expertise.

Posted by Joshua | June 01, 2010 | Mediation

Great lawyer to have in your corner

Marc Breakstone was a great lawyer to have representing me after I was seriously injured after I was hit by a car on my bicycle. Marc was my attorney while I was still in the hospital and he took out away all of the stress of dealing with bills and insurance companies. He made it very clear that my... top priority was to get better. I never once had to deal with bills or the insurance company, Marc took care of that. Even once I was released from the hospital I had nagging injuries that I thought were minor. Marc followed up with me on multiple occasions to make sure I got them diagnosed and it turned out they were not minor at all! I felt that Marc did an incredible job leading up to my deposition and told me all of the details how my case would play out. He was completely correct in that matter. Lastly, I was incredibly impressed when it came down to the mediation of my case. Marc was extremely prepared with a well put together digital presentation of the scene of the accident and all of the evidence. He did not waver at all for an instance during the process. I felt like he did whatever it took to make sure I got the full entitlement of my settlement. Marc took much of the stress out of a very trying time in my life and I was glad that he was there representing me.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2008 | Mediation

Mrs. Elizabeth McCauley & Robert Mazzetta

Our experience with Marc Breakstone was in regard to a medical malpractice issue for which we felt we had cause to bring suit. Marc was very thorough in his initial review of the circumstances in the case and when he agreed to take on the case for trial he was quite clear about the dangers and ris...ks that he saw as a part of proceeding. As in most cases, the entire process of initial contact to eventual settlement was a very lengthy procedure, almost 6 years. Throughout this time, we were kept informed as to the status of the case and any questions we had were promptly answered. Our telephone calls were always either taken when we called or returned in a very short amount of time and the same would be said for responses to our emails. Office support staff was also professional and responsive to any issues we had that required their involvement. During the process of actual settlement, Marc was at his best, both professionally and personally. He was reassuring and supportive throughout the mediation process and did an excellent job of allaying our anxieties over whether or not the case would settle in our favor. We would highly recommend Marc Breakstone to anyone in need of legal representation for which he has particular experience and expertise.

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Marc Lawrence Breakstone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Sutton

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Kron

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Marc is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Scott Spencer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Marc is a true professional and extraordinary advocate for his clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Joshua Goldstein

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an immigration lawyer, I refer my clients to Marc Breakstone for personal injury and medical malpractice needs. I highly recommend he and his firm"

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Michelle Baratta

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's very well respected in the community."

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Peter Thompson

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Marc. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lakota Denton

Personal injury lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marsha Kazarosian

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Marc Breakstone without reservation. He is extraordinarily talented, dogged in his approach to advocacy for a client, and committed to excellence. He is a true trial lawyer; effectively zealous but respectful, collegial, and ethical throughout."

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Scott Goldberg

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am endorsing Attorney Marc Breakstone on Avvo because he is one of the most tenacious and talented lawyers in Mass. Not only have I referred medical malpractice cases to him, if I needed an attorney for me, a family member or a friend, he would be one of the lawyers whom I would trust."

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Leonard Kesten

Brain injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a handsome man as well."

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Kristina Rost

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Marc by his excellent reputation for ages, and I have personally first met him about 10 years ago, when I was attending one of his seminars for young lawyers starting their practices. Marc is as fierce as he is fearless in achieving results for his clients - and he is known for it by the defense bar, his opposition. His reputation among legal community is unquestioned: it is one of the very best. I, too, told my husband that if I ever get into an accident where I would be unable to articulate my will, I would like Marc to represent him for my injuries. Marc is also a very generous spirit to those who aspire to practice law perfectly: he is a well-known mentor, bar activist and frequent lecturer/ speaker on various issues concerning enhancing one's legal expertise and law practice. I highly recommend Marc's services and feel privileged to know someone of such amazing professional magnitude ."

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Matthew Hiatt

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is our firm's "go-to" attorney when our clients need legal representation in serious injury cases. His professionalism, integrity and caring attention to our mutual clients are exemplary. Marc is a top-flight trial lawyer on whom we know we can rely to get the absolute best results possible for the people we refer to him."

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Howard Friedman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is an excellent attorney. He is smart, thoughtful and thorough. I value his ideas so much that I call him to brainstorm on issues in my cases. I highly recommend Marc Breakstone."

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David Wilson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have told my wife that if I am ever badly injured or killed and the circumstances surrounding my injury or death are questionable that Marc Breakstone is the person she should call. I know that if there is no case there, Marc will tell her so, I also know that if there is a case to be pursued that Marc will be a zealous advocate for my family. Dave Wilson, Partner, Robinson & Cole LLP"

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Charles Murray

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Howard Friedman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Top 100 Lawyers in NEW ENGLAND, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top 100 Lawyers in NEW ENGLAND, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Top 100 Lawyers in NEW ENGLAND, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Top !00 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Top 100 Lawyers in NEW ENGLAND, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Top Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2008

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyer Magazine

2007

SuperLawyer Top Medical Malpractice-Plaintiffs, Super Lawyer Magazine

2007

Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, Super Lawyer Magazine

2006

SuperLawyer Top Medical Malpractice-Plaintiffs, Super Lawyer Magazine

2005

SuperLawyer Top Medical Malpractice-Plaintiffs, Super Lawyer Magazine

2002

Recognized, Lawyers of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Partner, Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C.

Associations

1995 - Present

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Board of Governors

1986 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Traybman v. MBTA and Blake

Verdict of $3,987,011.00, with interest $5.4 mil.

Family of Baby Doe v. Ambulance Company

$10,200,000.00 Recovery

Family of Baby Doe v. Dr. Doe

$7,500,000.00 recovery

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Education

1986

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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