Robert J. Hartigan
About Robert
Biography
I'm an attorney focused on civil litigation and personal injury matters. I am passionate about advocating for people who have suffered harm due to another’s negligence and in protecting the rights of individuals. I make client communication a top priority in each case, continually keeping clients informed throughout the legal process.
I became a lawyer because I wanted to help the people in my community whose lives have been adversely affected by the wrongful actions of others.
Bar and Court Admissions:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United States District Court of Massachusetts
United States Court of Appeals First Circuit
State of New Hampshire
State of Georgia
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 3 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 3 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 9 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Lionhart Injury Law
One Boston Place, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108
Lionhart Injury Law
1100 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Robert J. Hartigan's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Linda | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
Slip & Fall
I worked closely with Robert on a slip & fall case that lasted almost 4 years. Throughout the whole ordeal, Robert was always available to talk and explain how things were progressing with my case. He continually kept me informed. Robert was professional at all times, and took the time to explain any...
Robert J. Hartigan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Hartigan is a extremely diligent and effective attorney with great responsiveness with his clients, and always works to obtain the best results for his clients."
"Robert is great attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients and he strives to get him the best results. He is very passionate about his work, dedicated and responsible. I would highly recommend him."
"I would, without reservation, recommend Attorney Hartigan to any person in need of a skilled personal injury attorney."
"Attorney Hartigan is a personal injury attorney who fights hard for his clients. He is very knowledgeable about the law and is not afraid to take a case to trial when the insurance companies are not being fair."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Hartigan as part of the Lawyer for the Day program at the Northeast Housing Court, and offer my endorsement without reservation. He is always well-prepared in presenting his clients' cases, and represents them to the best of his ability."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Excellence in the Law Award, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
2022
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2021
2021-22 Leadership Academy Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association
2021
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Founding Attorney, Lionhart Injury Law
2018 - Present
Attorney, Mazow | McCullough P.C.
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Law Offices of Alan Hildreth King & Associates
2015 - 2015
Intern, Essex County District Attorneys Office
2011 - 2016
Clerk, Law Offices of Alan Hildreth King & Associates
Associations
2021 - Present
Suffolk University Law School Alumni Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2021 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationCouncil Member- Judicial Administration Council
2021 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember- Publications Committee (New Lawyers Division)
2020 - Present
Suffolk University Law School GOLD CouncilMember
2019 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationBoard of Directors-Young Lawyers Division
2018 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2018 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2017 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement (Confidential Amount)
Settlement ($187,500)
Jury verdict for the plaintiff.
Settlement ($100,000)
Settlement ($185,000)
Settlement ($134,000)
Settlement ($185,000)
Jury verdict for the plaintiffs.
Settlement ($145,000)
Education
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
2021
Career Advancement and Networking
Publications
2025
2022
2020
2019
Languages
English