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Attorney Joe Markey is an experienced legal professional focusing his practice on complex criminal defense, construction accidents, and workers' compensation matters. He also has significant experience representing clients concerning municipal government matters. Attorney Markey recognizes the stress and costs litigation can impose on individuals and strives to keep the end goal in mind.
Joe is a former union member and comes from a union household where his father worked for the MBTA & his Mother was a legal secretary. When Joe was in middle school, his father had a severe accident at work, breaking every bone in his foot, resulting in surgery and spending almost a year and a half out of work. He understands the burden imposed on working families when one of their loved ones is injured. He understands the stress associated with workplace accidents and implements strategies to seek the most successful outcome possible for his client.
Joe served as Lynnfield's Town Moderator from 2016-2024, running the Annual and Special Town Meetings, where Lynnfield's 65-million-dollar budget is approved. In addition, as Moderator, he appointed citizens on the Finance committee who review the proposed annual Town budget. Before being elected Moderator, Joe was the elected Lynnfield Housing Commissioner from 2014-2019.
Attorney Markey graduated from Merrimack College, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management. He earned his Juris Doctor degree while working full-time. Joe also served on the Boston Italian Home for Children Anniversary Board.
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Posted by Cathy | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We wanted to express our deep gratitude for Attorney Markey's help in getting the wrongful accusations against us dismissed. Attorney Markey responded to our call on a Holiday time without any hesitation. He explained what would happen and guided us through the process of dealing with such incidents...
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Joe is a great attorney. His dedication is unmatched. He has resolved many cases for me in my favor.
Posted by George | March 27, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Joe is a thorough and energetic attorney who will review all aspects of the case in detail and make the best recommendations for the situation. As an attorney myself I appreciate Joe' commitment to his clients on all levels.
Posted by Russell | December 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
An excellent attorney with a wide range of private, defense, prosecutorial and court experiences. Well heeled in local government leading elected State board and elected Town Moderator. Governmental expertise blended with professional cases provides strong background and skill baseline amenable to ma...
Posted by Terrence | December 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
As a fellow attorney and a elected Massachusetts Governor’s Councilor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts I highly recommend attorney Joe Markey. I constantly consult and refer cases to him in multiple practice areas. Although he is a young attorney he has the legal skills and creativity of someon...
"I've know Joe Markey since 2018 and have worked closely with him. Joe and everyone at this office are the utmost professionals. They have true integrity and genuinely care about the people they work with, their families and their community. I would not hesitate recommending Joe if you need an attorney."
"Joe, is an intelligent young attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. I highly recommend him!"
"Attorney Markey is truly a skilled Boston Workers Compensation attorney fighting for just compensation for all of his clients. His legal acumen and creativity serve his clients well when practicing infant of the Boston Industrial Accident Board. I highly recommend him to anyone who is hurt in a work related injury and wants a qualified Boston Workers Compensation Attorney!"
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2023
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40 for Massachusetts, Best Attorneys in America
2023
Rising Star, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2022
Top 40 under 40 Attorney's in America, Best Attorneys of America
2021
Top 40 under 40 Attorney's in America, Best Attorneys of America
2020
Town Influencer of the Year, Essex Media Group
2023 - Present
Principal, Markey Law Partners
2020 - Present
General Counsel, Lynnfield Housing Authority
2020 - 2023
Associate, Bellotti Law Group
2018 - 2018
303 Prosecutor, Middlesex County District Attorney's Office
2017 - 2018
Chairman of Advisory Board, Middlesex Sheriff's Assoc.
2022 - Present
Greater Lynn Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Massachusetts Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Northern Middlesex Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Justinian Law Society of MassachusettsMember
2019 - Present
Massachusetts Moderators AssociationBoard Member, Officer
2019 - Present
Massachusetts Municipal AssociationMember
2014 - 2019
Lynnfield Housing AuthorityChairman
Vacated
Vacated
Settlement of 1.15 Million Dollars
Not guilty
420,000 Workers Compensation Settlement
575,000
1 day continued without finding
375,000
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
2020
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
BS - Bachelor of Science
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