$ 200-450 per hour
Kenneth J DeMoura
About Kenneth
Biography
Ken DeMoura is a founding partner of DeMoura|Smith LLP, a Boston-based law firm. He is an accomplished trial attorney and counselor to entrepreneurs and businesses. He appears before all state and federal courts in Massachusetts. Ken handles a wide range of matters including commercial disputes, product liability, employment discrimination and wrongful termination, copyright, partnership, banking, construction, professional malpractice, and bankruptcy cases. He has handled over thirty arbitration matters and has tried dozens of cases to verdict. He also serves as an arbitrator on commercial matters.
As a business law counselor, Ken provides legal advice on business formation, acquisitions, joint ventures, intellectual property, banking, and contract drafting and negotiation. He frequently represents developers, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, and condominium associations in real estate transactions and litigation. He is also retained to provide advice and advocacy on employment matters for employers and management.
Ken was an adjunct professor at New England School of Law from 1987 to 2013.
Committed to the community in which he works and lives, Ken has served on the Board of Directors of South Boston Neighborhood House and as general counsel and member of the advisory board for the South Boston Arts Association. He currently sits on the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Technology and Public Policy Committees. He is the past chairperson of the St. Brigid School Board in South Boston and also coached in the South Boston Youth Soccer League and Little League.
Fee information provided in this profile is for attorneys in firm generally and may not be for Ken DeMoura specifically. Fee information is subject to change.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
85%
40 years | 1,000 cases
General Practice
15%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
DeMoura Smith LLP
One International Place, 14th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110
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Posted by Jeff | November 10, 2009 | Patent Infringement
An excellent working experience
I worked with Ken while at my previous company, on a patent case. It was complicated, but bringing Ken up to speed on the issues involved and how the case came about was easily achieved. His command of understanding complex arrangements, combined with his experience, meant that he was just perfect fo...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2009 | Litigation
Rating on Ken DeMoura
Handled a complicated deposition (my first) and he got me prepared very well.
Kenneth J DeMoura's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ken throughout his career. He is bright, professional, hard working and has stayed in one area of practice. The result is he delivers results."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer.He is an excellent attorney, particularly in the area of products liability litigation"
"I have known Ken for a number of years. Our first case together was a difficult litigation case, but was handled extremely professionally by Ken - especially in these days when civility is rare. Not only was Ken pleasant and reasonable to work with, he demonstrated some very sharp litigation skills which resulted in my client, the defendant, settling the case. I recommend Ken without any reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Best Lawyers In America 2014 Edition, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Inducted Fellow 2009-present, Litigation Counsel of America
2013
Massachusetts Super Lawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Media
2013
Best Lawyers In America 2013 Edition, Best Lawyers in America
2013
AV Rating (highest rating)-1994 to present, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Lawyers In America 2012 Edition, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Massachusetts Super Lawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Massachusetts Super Lawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Massachusetts Super Lawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition-Commercial Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Massachusetts Super Lawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition-Commercial Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Massachusetts SuperLawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Massachusetts SuperLawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Massachusetts SuperLawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Massachusetts SuperLawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Massachusetts SuperLawyer-Civil Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, DeMoura|Smith LLP
2008 - 2012
Partner, LeClairRyan
2000 - 2008
Shareholder, Adler Pollock & Sheehan, PC
1994 - 2000
Partner, Burpee & DeMoura
1987 - 2013
Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Professor at New England School of Law
1986 - 1994
Associate, Bingham Dana & Gould
Associations
2012 - Present
Complex Commercial Litigation InstituteTreasurer
2009 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
Defense Research Institute
Member
Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Boston Bar Association
Member
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
First Marblehead v House, 541 F.3d 36
Judgment in favor of client on all claims.
EEOC Employment Discrimination Claim
Dismissal of disability discrimination case.
Showcase Nissan, Inc. (Antony Provost)
Minority shareholder wins reinstatement.
Davis v First Union Long Term Disability Plan, 213 F. Supp. 2d 29
Successful defense of ERISA action.
Mitchell John Coiffures v Jordan & Company, Inc.
Summary judgment for client in trade secrets case.
Education
2005
Mediation Works Incorporated
Mediation Certification
1986
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013 Fall Conference
Storytelling at Trial
2012
Renaissance Symposium
Demonstrative Evidence At Trial
2012
2012 Spring Conference
Obtaining and Using Internet Evidence
2009
Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Program
Trail Advocacy Advisor 1990-2009
2005
Taking Depositions Workshop 2000-2005
Deposition Discovery of Experts
2004
Water Intrusion and Toxic Mold Claims
Insurance Coverage Developments in Mold Claims
2004
Electronic Discovery
Electronic Discovery
Publications
2013
LCA Fall Conference Materials
Freddie Keating's Hockey Stick:Storytelling At Trial
2004
Discovery of Electronic Evidence and Its Use At Trial
An Introduction To Electronic Evidence and Discovery
Languages
Portuguese
Activity
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Q&A
Why are contingency fees so insanely high?
21 May 2016
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I am Pro Se, can my Pastor sit up in front of the bar with me in Probate Court for Trial?
25 Aug 2014
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What does a supeona mean?
09 Aug 2014