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Mark D. Szal
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Biography
Mark is an experienced litigator and counselor who has handled a variety of lawsuits, administrative actions, and pre-litigation matters. He began his legal career by clerking for the Massachusetts Superior Court in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex counties. After his clerkship, Mark practiced as a litigator for more than five years in Boston law firms, focusing on professional liability defense, construction law, and employment law.
Since opening the Firm in 2013, he has assisted a wide variety of companies and individuals with their legal needs. For businesses, he regularly serves as outside general counsel, assisting with matters on an as-needed basis, which generally includes compliance with employment law and human resources matters. Mark also assists individuals with their legal needs, including advising professionals on employment agreements and asserting claims on their behalf when necessary.
Mark has secured trial victories for clients in state and federal courts, including a seven-figure employment discrimination verdict in federal court that was the eleventh highest verdict of any kind in Massachusetts that year 1 and was upheld through attempted appeals up to the United State Supreme Court. He also has significant experience before administrative agencies, including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the New York Commission on Human Rights, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Before going to court, however, Mark aims to come up with creative solutions to avoid legal disputes and litigation, including using alternative dispute resolution. The Firm has assisted many clients in resolving their matters alternatively, whether through mediation, arbitration, or private negotiation.
Mark is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York, as well as federal district and appeals courts. He is a graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School, Boston College, and New England School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor full merit scholarship and was an editor of the New England Law Review.
He has been an adjunct instructor of Legal Research and Writing at New England Law Boston since 2009 and has authored pieces for the New England Law Review and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in New York for 6 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Szal Law Group LLC
6 Liberty Square #330, Boston, MA, 02109
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Mark D. Szal's Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Simply the best. Full stop.
Mark has assisted me and my firms on two occasions. His sound advice and steadfast determination to do what's right is balanced by his search to deeply understand the situation and separate emotion from decision making. His steady hand has resulted in positive outcomes at every turn and I would hire ...
Posted by Jack | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A great business lawyer!
I hired Mark to assist with a business agreement that included talking through my situation, reviewing contracts, and providing redline edits as well as strategic advice. The best decision I made in that negotiation was hiring Mark. Mark was seamless in providing sound advice, making the contents...
Posted by Jim | January 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent experience
Mark was referred to me by a friend after a former employee was seeking a large sum of money in a frivolous lawsuit. Mark thought we could beat the case in court but advised the additional legal costs and with the liberal legal system in Massachusetts it would be best to try to settle. We settled for...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Employment issues
Mark helped me deal with an aggressive former employer, allowing me secure a fair deal as I launched my own business.
Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding
Mark is absolutely the person that you want to represent you for an employment issue. From our initial conversation, I felt immediately at ease with him. He demonstrated sensitivity to my situation and provided me sound guidance throughout the process. His communication was clear, transparent, and ...
Mark D. Szal's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent attorney. I worked with and supervised Mark on a number of very large and complicated litigation matters. His work product was always very good. I enjoyed working with Mark and our clients did as well."
"I worked with Mark for several years and he is one of the most diligent, intelligent and well prepared attorneys that I have been around. He is always willing to work hard for his clients to ensure that they are well represented and cared for. Mark also has an extremely personable demeanor which serves him well both with clients and in the courtroom. Mark is an outside the box thinker and is able to find creative ways to litigate cases successfully. This has allowed him to obtain good results in seemingly difficult cases. I would not hesitate to endorse Mark Szal. He is one of the best people and attorneys that I know."
"Simply said, Mark is an outstanding business attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse Attorney Szal. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of this field of law and is well thought of in the legal community."
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"Mark is a great attorney who goes above and beyond to protect the interests of his clients. He is well versed in multiple legal areas and can provide a superior level of skills and expertise not only in employment/labor law but also in tort actions, professional liability defense, product liability, construction law, class actions, and many others . I would recommend him to anyone who needs quality legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked for a number of years with Mark both as a paralegal and as an attorney, and I am familiar with the reputation he has gained as being a thorough and strong advocate for his clients. He has a great understanding of applying legal principles towards real-world client problems, and is very easy to communicate with. I recommend and endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is an excellent attorney with a grounded personality that allows him to really connect with his clients. I was always impressed with his interactions with clients; he puts them at ease and conveys his strategy in an understandable but not condescending manner. Mark's clients genuinely like him but also really value his insight as a seasoned litigator. Additionally, Mark is a very good and efficient writer that allows the reader to view a logical, well-reasoned argument."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - 2013
Principal, Szal Law Group LLC
2012 - 2013
Associate, Bello, Black & Welsh LLP
2007 - 2012
Associate, Donovan Hatem, LLP
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk to the Justices, Massachusetts Superior Court
Associations
2015 - Present
Union Park Neighborhood AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
South End Business AllianceBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Falmouth Men's Club
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2012 - Present
Boston Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Sarvis v. Tucker
Directed Verdict for Defendant
Rinsky v. Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
$1.275 million jury verdict + fee award of $279,365
Education
2006
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Making a Million Dollar Practice
Large Employment Jury Verdicts 2017-2018
Publications
2013
2013
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Drafting Employment Documents in Massachusetts: Essential Provisions of Family and Medical Leave Policies (Co-author)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do about a contractor who has taken a deposit but hasn't done work, and won't return calls now?
30 May 2015
Q&A
My performance evaluation rating was downgraded by HR after my manager finalized my review. Now I won't get my bonus.
02 Mar 2015
Q&A
Employer threatening on the basis of Non-compete agreement: I think it is an overreach but want expert opinion on remedies?
13 Jan 2015