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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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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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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Employent Attorney
Mark represented my company in an employment dispute and we could not be more pleased with his work. With his assistance, we were able to resolve the matter to satisfaction. He is knowledgeable, professional, practical, and communicative. Highly recommended
Posted by Nicole | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Diligent & Conscientious professional
Mark was referred to me through another attorney friend of mine given his knowledge and experience in employment discrimination law. I met with Mark to review my case and knew he was the right partner for me. He was on top of everything from day 1 and always responded within minutes. The letters w...
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Top-notch employment attorney...
I secured Attorney Szal for an employment claim and he was excellent. I have a fair amount of legal knowledge a d had contacted a number of other attorneys prior to engaging Attorney Szal and frankly, they didn't understand some of the legal issues at hand. But when I talked to attorney Szal I could ...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Excellent service! Great person!
Mark is knowledgeable about employment law, strategizes well, and is extremely attentive to his client's needs. His confidence and toughness, coupled with his down-to-earth friendly demeanor, made him a great fit for me. Mark really came through and delivered. I highly recommend!
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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"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."
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"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."
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"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