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Tara M. Swartz

Employment and labor Attorney at Boston, MA

5.0   14 reviews

also known as Swartz Law, LLC

Virtual consultation available
Virtual consultation available
  • State Years
    Kansas - KS 7 years
    Missouri - MO 7 years
    Massachusetts - MA 21 years
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State KS
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State MO
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Good Standing, Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State MA
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Tara

Learn Tara’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    65%
    Medical leaves (FMLA and MA PFML), disabilities, and reasonable accommodations; discrimination (age, race, gender, sex, national origin, etc.); sexual harassment; unpaid wages; whistle-blowing; retaliation.

    22 years

  2. Contracts and agreements
    20%
    Draft, review, and edit employment contracts (e.g., executive, non-competition agreements, non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDA's)); separation agreements and severance packages; employee handbooks.

    22 years

  3. Corporate and incorporation
    15%
    Attorney and adviser for business structure, formation, and governance needs, business and employment contracts and compliance matters; dispute resolution.

    22 years

TOP-RATED EMPLOYMENT LAWYER. HAVE A WORKPLACE DISPUTE AND NEED HELP? CALL NOW!

Attorney Tara M. Swartz of Swartz Law, LLC has handled claims arising out of the workplace for almost 20 years. She represents employees and small business owners in all phases of workplace disputes. Her practice includes a wide range of cases, including all forms of discrimination and retaliation, sexual harassment, medical leaves and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (MPFML), disabilities and the reasonable accommodation process, unpaid wages and other wage and hour violations, non-competition and non-solicitation matters, and contract and tort claims. Attorney Swartz also drafts and negotiates employment contracts and severance packages. She places an emphasis on avoidance, early detection, and resolution and believes that dedicated, one-on-one servicing of her clients is of utmost importance.

In the business context, Attorney Swartz knows that startups and small businesses have many of the same employment contract and compliance concerns as large corporations but do not always have the internal resources to assign issues when they arise. She assists small businesses in determining what they need to focus on, how to achieve their goals, and importantly how to stay out of trouble.

Swartz Law services clients throughout Massachusetts and in the Kansas City Metro Area through its offices in Boston and Kansas City. Swartz Law is your top-rated Massachusetts employment law firm and Kansas City employment law firm.

 

 

 

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Swartz Law
12022 Blue Valley Parkway
Overland Park, KS, 66213
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Posted by Barret | December 26, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer!
Tara really help me out with my situation. She made me feel comfortable and really explained everything in detail. I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and communication skills as she always kept me in loop and answered questions I was unsure about. I never felt pressured or dumb and that is tough to find with attorneys these days. Tara went out of her way on a couple of occasions with the case at hand to ensure my expectations were exceeded. I appreciate everything Sarah has done which in turn resulted in us getting what we wanted accomplished. Thank you again Tara!
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Posted by Sandra | August 6, 2012
There is no one better than Ms. Swartz when it comes to practicing law.
I have retained Attorney Swartz for two separate greviences. Both times Attorney Swartz clearly laid out my options and the course of action that would give me the results I deserved. She was responsive, knowledgeable , and sensitive to my situation. I can say that Attorney Swartz is the best I have ever worked with. She becomes a steadfast advocate for her clients and works tirelessly to gain a beneficial outcome. She goes above and beyond what I have experienced with other law firms. Her attention to deal leaves little room for error plus forces the opposing side to produce whether they want to or not. I can say that my experiences with Attorney Swartz lead me to give her a stellar recommendation. Her compassion, caring, and kindness combined with her knowledge and fierceness make her an excellent choice for anyone searching for an attorney .
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Posted by Jennifer | April 26, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Fantastic lawyer
I highly recommend Tara Swartz. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes out of her way to help them!
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent and thorough review of a severance agreement
I hired Attorney Swartz to review a severence and release agreement. She provided excellent feedback on the agreement and gave me a solid game plan for negotiation. Getting laid off is never fun, but knowing that Tara was there to look out for my best interest helped tremendously.
Posted by Jen | April 3, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fantastic Lawyer
Atty Swartz got me a fair settlement from my former employer after I was wrongfully terminated. I had no idea what to expect and she thoroughly explained the process and was very knowledgeable. I always assumed lawyers that worked on contingency fees would be quick to settle and move on to the next case just to make quick money, but I was wrong. I never felt pressured to take an offer I didn't want to take. She has realistic expectations and will fight to get you what you deserve. She emailed me copies of all communications with my former employer's attorney and she was very assertive and didn't back down, even when they tried to twist the facts. Aside from being a great lawyer there's other added bonuses to having her as your lawyer. She speaks real English, not legal terms that you need to Google to understand. She talks to you like a real person, it's like having a conversation with a really smart friend. I mention this because I hate having to try to sound professional on the phone, it's uncomfortable. If you call you reach her directly, not an answering service. Even better she emails and texts. I can't say enough good things, but if I keep going on you won't want to read this. Bottom line do yourself a favor and call her if you need a lawyer.
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Posted by Angela | August 17, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Awesome Lawyer
Tara is a fantastic attorney. She was very responsive and understood everything. With the situation I was in I'm glad I had Tara on my side. Thank you again and I will be using you again if needed.
Posted by Dani | June 29, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Attorney Tara is phenomenal!
Tara is a fantastic attorney. I came to her with a complex situation; she gave me thorough advise and constantly followed up. She is one of those rare attorneys who demonstrate great knowledge and expertise of law, yet she still treats her clients with empathy. Hire her and you will immediately know she has your back. In short, Tara is worth every penny. I cannot recommend her enough!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Professional, Passionate, Knowledgeable & Scholarly Attorney
Attorney Swartz is smart, knowledgeable, & passionate about her profession. I have severe hearing loss & had experienced discriminatory acts with my past employer. The events that lead to my discrimination case were emotional challenging for me. She guided me through the legal process & explained strategic options & steps taken to finalize the settlement so that I could move forward with my life. Attorney Swartz was compassionate & empathic about my situation. She was patience & helped guide me towards a resolution. I was able to learn a lot from her & now am prepared to protect myself with future employers. I’m also grateful that she’s considerate of her clients financial circumstances; she did her best to minimize expenses for me. She even provided after settlement advice, which came in handy. Thanks to her, I’ve progressed in all aspects of my life and I’m optimistic of my future. She does have offices in Boston & Kansas, therefore remote communication & meeting are common; Of course she disclosures this up front. This arrangement worked great for me. If you’re looking for an attorney who will educate you, is professional, down to earth, realistic & is not looking to empty your wallet/savings accounts, give Attorney Tara Swartz a try and contact her for consultation.
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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer for anyone new to the legal system
I retained Tara because I knew I was being discriminated against at work due to a mental health issue but didn't know what to do. Not only did Tara clearly explain all my legal options but she was also very clear about the consequences of each option. She was honest but not too harsh and very sensitive to how a long drawn out legal battle against a very large corporation would affect my mental health. I really respected how she considered my health priority over billing hours. It shows how morally upstanding she is in addition to being an incredibly knowledgeable attorney. I would definitely recommend hiring her!
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Posted by Josh | July 28, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney!!!
Tara represented me and found her to be extremely driven and well organized. She is tough on the opposing side while also passionate about serving the client's best interest. We were ultimately able to win. I would highly recommend Tara!
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Employment Lawyer
Tara was great to work with. She is a very knowledgeable and confident lawyer. She's straightforward but you can also tell that she is very caring and understanding. A lot of stress was taken away knowing that I had a dependable and caring lawyer working for me. I would definitely work with Tara again and recommend her as a lawyer.
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Posted by wilfred | September 4, 2014
Saved my reputation
My experience with Tara Swartz was a positive one during a situation that was extremely difficult for me as I was the victim of a vicious politically motivated attack by my employer of thirty five years, the fact that we were victorious is a testament to Tara Swartz’s steadfast determination and refusal to be intimidated by a large well-funded state agency, this speaks volumes to Tara Swartz’s ability as a true legal professional. Fred
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2012
I highly recommend Tara Swartz
Ms. Swartz was instrumental in assisting me enforce a breached employment contract. She was excellent in understanding and communicating the issues to me, and then in formulating and executing an agreed upon strategy. I was extremely pleased with the outcome, which would not have occurred without Ms. Swartz' skillful involvement.
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Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2008
Client Review
Tara was recommended by a friend She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and pleasant to work with and very effective in her field
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Education

  • Northeastern University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • BA, BS
  • 1998

Associations

  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Amicus Chair
  • 2012 - 2014

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2020
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2019
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2018
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2017
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2016
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2015
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • "SuperLawyers®"
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyer
  • 2009
  • Rising Star
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Rising Star
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers
  • 2007
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
  • Chair and Faculty, Top 10 FMLA Situations and Solutions
  • 2015
  • NUSL Annual Labor and Employment Program
  • Panelist, Let Me Leave! Grappling with an Expansion in Multiple Forms of Leave of Absence
  • 2014
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
  • Faculty, Taking a Deposition in an Employment Law Case
  • 2013
  • MCLE Annual Employment Law Conference
  • Faculty, Contract in Employment Law
  • 2013
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
  • Faculty, Mastering Discovery, Deposition & Summary Judgment Strategies in Employment Cases
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

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Employment and labor Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Tara is a great advocate on behalf of her clients. Having litigated against her, I can honestly state that she will fight aggressively for her client while maintaining a good relationship with opposing counsel. This is incredibly important to getting the most out of your case. I highly recommend Tara for anyone who needs employment law advice or representation in a case."
Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tara Swartz is an effective and experienced attorney, and I would recommend her to any client for employment matters."
Employment and labor Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"I was thrilled when the opportunity presented itself to partner with Tara. She is an incredible person and an even better lawyer."
Employment and labor
Employment and labor

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Boston Employment and labor Lawyer Tara M. Swartz
Tara M. Swartz
Employment and labor Attorney
Boston, MA
Licensed for 21 years
Virtual consultation available