Stanley J Spero

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Stanley J Spero

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Personal Injury, General Practice

175 Federal St suite 1425, Boston, MA

About Stanley

Biography

Protecting Victims Of Professional Misconduct And Clergy Abuse. Call 617-616-8639

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 40%

54 years

40%
Medical Malpractice 40%

Specializing in cases involving Therapy Sexual Abuse, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Professional Boundary Crossings, Breach of Fiduciary Duties.

54 years

40%
General Practice 10%

54 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

54 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 52 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1973

Active

No misconduct found

Location

S J Spero & Associates

175 Federal St suite 1425, Boston, MA, 02110

www.sjsperoandassociates.com

S J Spero & Associates

P.O. Box 240, Newton, MA, 02468

www.sjsperoandassociates.com

S J Spero & Associates

30 Monument Sq Suite 145, Concord, MA, 01742

www.sjsperoandassociates.com

S J Spero & Associates

112 Madison Ave. 10th floor, New York, NY, 10016

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Stanley J Spero's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
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Posted by Amy | April 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Stan was the perfect attorney to walk beside me on my journey to find justice. In my case, a therapist took advantage of me in an egregious way, and it was not something that was easy for me to talk about. Stan listened with compassion and understanding, something previous attorneys did not do. He... showed me nothing but professionalism and respect, and I always knew I was not walking alone. Having him beside me, I found the strength to do the impossible, and in the end we were successful. It wasn't about winning. It was about standing up for myself and what was right, and together he helped me to do just that. It was a necessary step in my ability to heal and move forward. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you, Stan!

Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and caring professional.

Today is the first time I have found the courage to publicly speak/ write of the multiple sexual assaults perpetrated against me by my own primary care provider. More importantly I wish to use this platform to publicly extend my lifelong gratitude to Attorney Stanley J. Spero, esquire, for giving me ...my voice, the courage to hold my doctor accountable and for his role in my one goal - the revocation of my doctor/ abusers medical license and in turn the opportiny to use his medical practice to harm another individual. I say Stan returned my voice to me as the abuse had left me feeling numb, unheard and disbelieved and it was that one moment, in a public forum, he spoke everything my whole being wanted to scream- "provider sexual assault and misconduct are crimes and a betrayal of trust like no other". My twenties are long behind me but so is the shame and fear and living on the fringes of not wanting to be the" one that rocked the boat". My hope is for all those who wish to make that first step, know that Stan will man the helm, guide you to port and drop anchor to safely bring you home. Thank you Stan. I've not forgotten you.

Posted by Lisa | August 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stan handled my therapy exploitation case and we settled out of court

I was extremely fortunate that I had found TELL, a website based help organization that provides support and guidance for victims of therapy abuse. They had given me Stan's name when inquiring about my options to handle the damages I sustained during therapy. Stan, took on my case, and guided me thr...ough the process every step of the way. He and his paralegal, Mayra, were always supportive and quick to answer my questions and concerns (of which I had many). Stan truly is an expert in the area of therapy abuse, he knows the system and what to expect! I had told Stan from day one that I would not sign a gag order no matter what the settlement offer. I'm sure there was much back and forth between the lawyers but in the end, Stan came through for me and we settled out of court in 13 months without signing a gag order (other than financial disclosure I am free to talk about my case). I could not ask for more. We also filed a complaint with the Board of psychology and are still waiting for the verdict. What I went through was horrific, but with Stan's help, I hope we have put a stop to another bad therapist from harming innocent victims. Stan and his staff were personal, professional, honest, detail oriented, and sensitive to what I had been through. I highly recommend them if you are in search of a lawyer who can handle therapy exploitation malpractice suits. Lisa

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent

Stan Spero has been of great help to me here in North Carolina in a very complicated situation. He has brought tremendous insight and helped me so much in his consultations. He has deep levels of both empathy as well as a finely tuned awareness of the specific law and how it intersects with the situa...tion. I no longer feels like I am drowning or helpless, as I had felt prior to consulting with Stan Spero. Clearly Stan has a wide scope as well as depth of experience contributing to his ability to understand the best path to take in my situation. I appreciate his ability to think outside the box as well as his sensitivity to thie situation. A combination rare for a lawyer!! It is without hesitation that I would refer anyone to this lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Victim of therapist abuse finally finds hope for justice and restoration

Mr Attorney Spero is by far the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who works with victims of therapist abuse ever. His understanding and insight into what I and family have been experiencing and feeling. Due to the complex nature of this crime, my needs have been more complex and time consumi...ng . However, Mr Spero just knows, he gets it, His compassion is genuine, and he has a work ethic and integrity that I thought did not exist in lawyers. He has worked tirelessly to pursue and gain results for me where others have miserably and ignorantly failed or have said that it was impossible. to even get this far. Mr Stanley Spero stepped in, and with his expert knowledge of law he schooled the attorneys in my state. He has been working hard for me. I know without a doubt he is a man who seeks justice and restoration for the victims of this crime. If I could give him 10 stars or more. I would. Attorney Spero by far the most incredible lawyer I have met, and through my case and search for lawyers. I will forever be grateful that I found him. hundreds of miles away. Yet he was still willing to help me.

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Stanley J Spero's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Stanley is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Peter Degelleke

Litigation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stan is an extremely talented, creative, professional and experienced lawyer. He has my highest endorsement."

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Severlin Singleton

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney with a knack for winning complex legal matters."

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David Levin

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stanley as an attorney for over 40 years and he zealously and successfully advocates for and supports his clients. I have also known him to be ultra ethical and always professional throughout the years."

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Laurence Hardoon

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced."

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Bruce Hillowe

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stan vigorously and successfully advocates for his clients, and is considered a national pioneer and leader in the area of representing clients who have been sexually abused by professionals. He has authored a text in that area that has become the standard reference. He is highly ethical and professional even while agressively prosecuting cases, which is to the advantage of his clients."

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Carmen Durso

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer for the practice area of medical malpractice because he is the foremost practitioner in claims for misconduct by medical professionals in Massachusetts, and he also has extensive experience representing victims of child sexual abuse. We are proud to have him associated with our office in an "Of Counsel" relationship."

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Michael Kowalski

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stanley is an excellent attorney. Hard working, diligent, resourceful, and sincerely cares about his clients."

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Michael Rose

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Betsy Cohen

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Attorney Spero's work. Before having the privilege of working for Attorney Spero, he represented me in a personal matter. Attorney Spero's knowledge, experience and diligence are unsurpassed. Best of all, he is available and returns phone calls, incredibly warm, and cares deeply about all of his clients."

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Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Rated Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Association of Trial Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Certificate of Recognition, Elite American Lawyers

2015

Top Rate Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2011

AV Peer Review Rated for 10 Years, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Certificate for Dedication to Victims of Exploitation, AdvocateWeb

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Senior Partner, S J Spero & Associates

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ESC v AAZ, Md

Confidential Settlement

Meizler v Piper

Judgement for the Plaintiff in the amount of $1,041,384.00

Guardian of Fk v XYZ Inc

Confidential Settlement

John Doe et al vs Kansas City Archdiocese et al

$10million dollar recovery

2 Patients v WK

Settled $1.1million

Cullinane v Gordon

Settled $11.5 million

Riley v Presnell

Modified Discovery Rule in Psychiatric Malpractice

HRB v Archbishop Rigali et al. for the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Plaintiff's Verdict: $1.2million

John and Jane Doe v Fanning

Plaintiff's Verdict: $1.3million

Rugg v Goldberg

Plaintiff's verdict

John Doe v Prudential Insurance and the United States

Judgment for the Plaintiffs $10million

Jane Doe v B

Settlement in excess of 1 Million dollars

Jane Doe v Leighton

Plaintiff's Verdict $1,100,000

500 Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse v Archdiocese of Boston

Settlement in excess of $10,000,000

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Education

1972

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Risk Management Conference Risk Management

1998

Fourth International Conference on Sexual Misconduct by Psychotherapists, Clergy, Other Health Care Professionals

Ethical Violations by Professionals and Clergy

Publications

2015

Psychiatric Malpractice Litigation: Risk Management Issues 2015 Medical Malpractice Risk Management Conference

2008

Psychiatric Times Boundary Violations and Malpractice Litigation

N/A

Sexual Abuse By Professionals, A Legal Guide Sexual Abuse by Professionals

Languages

English

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