Joshua William Gardner

Joshua William Gardner

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 22 years

Insurance Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Insurance

1 State Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA

About Joshua

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Insurance 100%

Representing businesses and individuals in disputes over coverage on all types of insurance, including commercial policies, homeowner policies, and life insurance policies.

23 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gardner & Rosenberg PC

1 State Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109

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Joshua William Gardner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consultation Review

Joshua was well versed in industry specifics. He intelligently discussed the matter and was direct about the process of recovery and time and effort involved.

Posted by Shawn | May 17, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I have referred several complicated insurance litigation matters to Josh and he has done an excellent job on every one. He is very experienced in this area and responsive. The clients I have referred to him have been very happy with his representation.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014

Excellent and knowledgeable litigator

I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Gardner many times and found him to always be an extremely knowledgeable and zealous advocate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire lawsuits. Clients will surely benefit from his in-depth understanding of the law and the strategy involved in litigating matter...s of any complexity.

Posted by Emil | August 7, 2014

Highly recommend! Professional, personable and efficient- a smart choice.

Josh took over my complicated Land Court case from another attorney after two years of frustratingly ineffectual and expensive legal action. He was able to file a motion in the Superior Court based on a contract dispute, forcing a very satisfactory settlement and ultimate dismissal of the Land Court ...case. He was extremely conscientious about efficiency and avoided much of the costly tit for tat rhetoric that seemed to slow progress during the first two years. I was extremely pleased with his performance and recommend him without reservation.

Posted by Dave | July 31, 2014

Highly recommended

I reached out to Joshua to represent my father in a dispute with one the companies he represents. I found Joshua through a list-serv I belong to, and I hadn't met him in person when we retained him. Both my father and I were impressed by his responsiveness, willingness to help and legal acumen. He di...d a fantastic job managing our case from start to finish and even when we discovered a potentially damning piece of evidence, he did his best to get us as much as possible. And, this was all on contingency! I would recommend him to anyone looking for an extremely intelligent, creative and personable attorney. He puts all his effort into his representation. I would trust him to represent us again.

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Joshua William Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Knaier

Litigation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Josh Gardner for a very long time--since we were law students together. He is everything a client should want in a lawyer: intelligent, ethical, sensible, and hardworking. He is an outstanding attorney because he is an outstanding person. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Ethan Davis

Insurance lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is an extremely intelligent attorney, a great advocate, and a skilled litigator. It is always easy to work with him due to his superior grasp of the issues. He fights hard for his clients."

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Jennifer Norris

Litigation lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with a lot of lawyers, and Josh is among the cream of the crop in the Boston legal community. Josh is incredibly smart, hardworking, tenacious, and dedicated. He's also a fierce advocate and leaves no stone unturned to get the best possible results for his clients. If I ever need a lawyer for insurance or litigation matters, I would hire Josh in a second. Highly endorse."

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Eliza Minsch

Litigation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have witnessed Attorney Gardner's dedication to his clients and am always impressed by his critical thinking and success in solving complex legal issues. He has helped me strategize tough cases and I often refer clients to him with the knowledge that they are in good hands."

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David Hadas

Litigation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I got to know Josh while we were on opposing sides in a highly contentious partnership dispute. I found Josh to be an excellent lawyer: smart, strategic, a very good writer and a compelling advocate for his client. At the same time, Josh was practical and brought a real focus to negotiations on an out of court settlement. In the end, we were able to hammer out a deal that was satisfactory to all parties. Because I saw firsthand how well Josh served his client, I fully endorse him."

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Frank Bartlett

Litigation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Atty. Gardner is a skilled litigator. His keen memory, quick thinking and legal acumen have earned him the reputation as a well-respected member of the bar, both in and out of the courtroom. It is with the utmost confidence that I have referred, and continue to refer, clients throughout the Boston area who have matters involving litigation to Attorney Gardner."

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Edward Rice

Class action lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Gardner is an exceptional member of the legal community. He has a deep understanding of both complex litigation matters and the practical advice needed to guide his clients. I worked with him on a class action case and his knowledge of the law and the strategies to deal with the opposing party lead his clients to a successful outcome. I recommend Attorney Gardner without reservation."

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Nicholas Rosenberg

Litigation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Josh as a lawyer for over a decade - as a big firm commercial litigator, and as a strategic and nimble problem solver. I see first hand how much thought Josh puts into every step in a case and constanty evaluates the strategy with the client to find the most effective and efficient path to a successful resolution. Josh doesn't just go through the motions, he cares deeply about getting his clients through a dispute and he takes winning for his client personally. In short, Josh is one of the finest lawyers I've had the opportunity to work with."

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Todd Rosenfield

Litigation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I fully-endorse Josh. We were on opposite sides of a significant commercial litigation matter overlapping between state and federal courts. He was a very effective advocate for his client and assisted in bringing the matter to fair and reasonable resolution."

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Megan Freismuth

Litigation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh Gardner is a staunch advocate for his clients. He has significant litigation experience in both federal and state court. He develops smart and innovative legal strategies and will work to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Beyond his legal experience and skills, Josh is down-to-earth, confident, and exhibits the highest degree of professionalism. I have worked with Josh on several matters and have witnessed these traits in his interactions with clients, opposing counsel, his peers, and in the courtroom. I wholeheartedly endorse Josh Gardner."

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Christopher Saccardi

Litigation lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Josh without reservation. He is a tireless advocate for his clients with substantial litigation experience. I have worked with him on several cases, including a class action case in MA Superior Court in which he was lead class counsel. He managed the complex litigation and won a great settlement for his clients. I recommend him for any potential client who needs a smart advocate who holds himself to the highest ethical standards."

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Brian Tobin

Business lawyer

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Robert Knaier

Litigation lawyer

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Ethan Davis

Litigation lawyer

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Jamy Madeja

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

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Jesse Redlener

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Shawn O'Rourke

Personal injury lawyer

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Eliza Minsch

Litigation lawyer

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Jennifer Norris

General practice lawyer

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David Hadas

Litigation lawyer

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Thomas Wintner

Litigation lawyer

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Joseph Rutkowski

Litigation lawyer

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Frank Bartlett

Personal injury lawyer

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Todd Rosenfield

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Nicholas Rosenberg

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Profiled Attorney, Massachusetts Social Law Library

1998

Fulbright Scholar, Fulbright Program

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Gardner & Rosenberg P.C.

2003 - 2013

Senior Associate, Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP (formerly known as Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, and now known as Locke Lorde LLP)

Associations

Boston Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Bennett v. Continental Casualty Company

Settlement.

Premier Source Credit Union v. Berkley Regional Insurance Company

Settlement.

Unifund v. Post

Settlement.

Gozashti v. Cole

Settlement.

Fernandez v. Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc.

Settlement.

Reniere v. Alpha Management Corporation

Settlement for full value of class damages, and successful petition for attorney fees.

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Education

2003

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Carleton College

B.A.

Publications

2014

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Discovery From Out-Of-State And Foreign Non-Party Witnesses

Languages

English

Norwegian

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