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Biography
Mr. Rossi would like to express his appreciation to his clients, and those lawyers throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who have entrusted to him the preparation, negotiation and trial of their clients’ civil causes. Mr. Rossi litigates cases and counsels professionals, executives and business clients in all aspects of employment law, business, domestic relations and tort litigation.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 43 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
John F. Rossi, Attorney At Law
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900, Boston, MA, 02110
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Posted by Joseph | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Outstanding Representation
I was a passenger in a very serious motor vehicle accident. My injuries, which were painful and permanent, left me unable to return to work as a police officer. The accident was not work related and left my family and I with staggering medical expenses and a very uncertain future. Counselor Rossi und...
John F. Rossi's Lawyer Endorsements
"John Rossi is extremely competent. More importantly, he listens to his clients and makes them comfortable in what can sometimes be a very stressful situation. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse John wholeheartedly. He is a personable man who works hard to get the best result for his clients."
George Chimento
Employee benefits lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Five Stars, Avvo
2018
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2018
Five Stars, Avvo
2018
2018 America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2018
New England's Top Rated Lawyers for 2018, Legal Leaders
2017
20th Anniversary Award Honoree, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Five Stars, Avvo
2017
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Five Stars, Avvo
2016
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
Club 50, NuPath, Inc.
2015
Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment, Legal Leaders
2015
Five Stars, Avvo
2014
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2013
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV 5.0 Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2003
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1999
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1998
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1978
Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma
Work Experience
2018 - Present
General Counsel, NuPath, Inc.
1983 - Present
Owner, John F. Rossi, Attorney At Law
2015 - 2017
Board of Directors Member, NuPath, Inc.
1982 - 1983
Associate, Piro & Lilly
1981 - 1982
Associate, Fusaro & Fusaro
1979 - 1981
Law Clerk, Fusaro & Fusaro
1978 - 1978
Summer Inern, Worcester County Probate & Family Court
Associations
2023 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Massachusetts Employment Lawyers AssociationOfficer (Past Treasurer)
1986 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar
1982 - Present
Federal Trial BarLicensed in Mass. Fed. Dist. Court & 1st Cir. Court of Appeals
Sample of Legal Cases
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND UNFAIR CLAIMS PRACTICES
Settled during trial for $600,000.00 of which $100,000.00 was for property damage and the remainder was lost of rental income, punitive damages & legal fees.
WRONGFUL TERMINATION AND RETALIATION
Negotiated a mid-six figure settlement. The terms of the settlement agreement included provisions safeguarding the executive’s ability to maintain a high level government clearance status.
NON-COMPETITION: SALES ASSOCIATE
Negotiated a settlement which enabled the sales associate to keep his employment with his new employer, included a significant reduction in the original non-competition period and no money damages.
SEVERANCE AGREEMENT: MARKETING EXECUTIVE
The severance agreement included significant terms regarding the the payment of salary and employment benefits into the future as well as the employer’s agreeing to provide an employment reference the content of which was drafted by the client.
TORT: INTERFERENCE WITH ADVANTAGEOUS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
The amount of the negotiated settlement payment was equal to approximately one year of her earnings as an outside sales representative.
TORT & UNLAWFUL RETALIATION: PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER
The six figure settlement included significant terms regarding the teacher’s future employment including the timing and basis of future evaluations and observations by her principal.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER
Dismissal of all 14 counts.
FAILURE TO PAY: NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
A six figure settlement.
HANDICAP & SEXUAL PREFERENCE DISCRIMINATION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Negotiating a six figure settlement.
FAILURE TO PAY: CONTRACT CONSULTANT
Settlement during trial including contract damages and legal fees.
Education
1981
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Boston University School of Management
B.S.B.A. Accounting
1974
Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury, MA
High School
Speaking Engagements
2024
MATA Virtual Round Table
Arbitration
2023
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Annual Conference
Employment Law
2018
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2017
Lexington Resident Professionals Meeting
Legal Issues of Interest to Business Startups
2016
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2015
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2014
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2013
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2012
Monthly Meeting
Legal Issues of Interest to Senior Citizens
2012
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2011
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2010
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
2002
M.C.L.E. Seminar
Hanging Your Shingle
2000
Junior Career Night
Law School and the Legal Profession
1995
M.E.L.A. Seminar
Depsitions Strategy
Publications
2002
M.C.L.E. Seminar
Hanging Your Shingle
1995
M.E.L.A. Seminar
Depositions