Jeremy Y. Weltman is a Shareholder at Hermes, Netburn, O'Oconnor & Spearing in downtown Boston where he brings an assertive and practical, results-oriented approach to resolving clients' legal issues. Jeremy's concentration is civil and commercial litigation with substantive experience handling complex commercial/business litigation, employment litigation, real estate disputes, construction, multi-party product liability, probate litigation, class-action, civil rights, ADA accessibility litigation, municipal disputes, appellate advocacy and other tort based litigation matters.
Jeremy has litigated and negotiated disputes for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized and small businesses, property owners, condo ass'ns, contractors, insurers and disenfranchised individuals. He has successfully tried cases in Massachusetts and New Hampshire (pro hac vice) state courts, briefed and argued matters in the US District and Appeals Courts, and has represented clients in alternative forms of dispute resolution with favorable results.
Jeremy graduated magna cum laude from the University of Denver in 2001 (B.S., Psychology) with minors in Biology, Business and Philosophy. While at DU, he earned the distinguished Hornbeck Scholar award for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average for over 85% of his collegiate curriculum and was invited to join several esteemed honor societies including Phi Beta Kappa. Jeremy earned his J.D. from NEU School of Law in 2004.
Jeremy has earned an AV rating (the highest rating available in consideration of both legal ability and ethical standards) from Martindale-Hubbell, the country’s leading peer review rating system for attorneys. He was also selected to the Super Lawyers® Massachusetts Rising Stars list every year since 2013 and named a Litigation Top 40 Under 40 by ASLA. Jeremy is admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court, D. Mass and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Cir.
Practice areas
As an experienced lawsuits / disputes attorney at Hermes Netburn in Boston, Massachusetts, I seek what is best for my clients in and outside of the courtroom. I seek to efficiently and effectively resolve legal disputes through litigation, negotiation, or alternative dispute resolution methods.
As an experienced litigation attorney at Hermes Netburn in Boston, Massachusetts, I seek what is best for my clients in and outside of the courtroom. I seek to efficiently and effectively resolve legal disputes through litigation, negotiation, or alternative dispute resolution methods.
As an experienced business and commercial litigation attorney at Hermes Netburn in Boston, Massachusetts, I represent organizations of all sizes, from closely held family businesses to large corporations. My goal is to provide clients with timely and cost-effective representation and advocacy that helps them achieve their business goals.
As an experienced appellate lawyer at Hermes Netburn in Boston, Massachusetts, I have handled many appeals and understand the law. I focus on grounds that could lead to a successful appeal.
As an experienced construction attorney at Hermes Netburn in Boston, Massachusetts, I represent and advise contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, developers, real estate brokers and others in matters arising from construction projects large and small. My goal is to resolve a client's problem in a timely and affordable way.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2005 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Hermes, Netburn, O'connor & Spearing, PC | 2018 - Present |
Partner | Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein | 2014 - 2017 |
Senior Associate | Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry | 2007 - 2014 |
Associate | Melick, Porter & Shea, LLP | 2005 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Boston Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | ‘Open and obvious’ rule no longer obvious after ‘Dos Santos’ | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northeastern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of Denver | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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High School Mock Trial Program | Trial Skills Basics | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Genereux v. American Beryllia Corp., 577 F.3d 350 (1st Circuit 2009) | |
Anderson v. Bayview Crematory LLC, U.S. Dist. LEXIS 112432 (D. Mass. 2008) |
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William Hunt, Litigation Attorney on Jun 23, 2011
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Jeremy is a smart, thorough, and tough lawyer who always keeps the best interests of his clients in focus. He is completely dependable.
Serge Georges, Litigation Attorney on Feb 5, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work ethusiastically. He is smart, effective, prepared and manages to be all those things while being a gentleman and courteous to opposing lawyers.
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