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Leonard Henry Kesten

Civil rights Attorney at Boston, MA

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My priority as an attorney is to listen carefully to my clients, identify their problems with them, and seek the best solution possible. It is always important to remember that it is the client's issue, not the lawyers. What is best for the client is the ultimate driving force of everything that the lawyer does.

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Licensed for 39 years
State MA
Status Active
Acquired 1983
Updated 04/14/2019

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by Michael | April 1, 2010
Superb Lawyer!
Mr. Kesten represented in a discrimination case. He conducts his work in a very professional fashion. He's terrific in court...very charismatic. His respectful manner makes him very easy to work with. He displays great concern for his clients and I strongly recommend his work.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 350-650 per hour
  • Contingency 40%-65%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP
  • 1995 - Present
  • Partner
  • Morrison Mahoney & Miller
  • 1990 - 1995
  • Associate
  • Morrison Mahoney & Miller
  • 1983 - 1990
  • Superintendent
  • Massachusetts Department of Correction
  • 1979 - 1980
  • Deputy Superintendent
  • Massachusetts Department Of Correction
  • 1978 - 1979
  • Director of Classification
  • Massachusetts Department of Correction
  • 1977 - 1978
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Boston Public Schools
  • 1975 - 1976
  • Deputy Superintendent
  • Connecticut Department of Correction
  • 1973 - 1974
  • Corrections counselor/Corrections officer
  • Connecticut Department Of Correction
  • 1971 - 1973
  • Truck driver
  • Superior Sales
  • 1971 - 1971
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Education

  • Northeastern University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1983
  • Harvard University
  • Masters
  • 1975
  • University of Connecticut
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1970

Legal Cases

  • Grossmith v Foxborough Police
  • Defendants' Verdict

Associations

  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2006 - Present
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Board of Directors
  • 2004 - Present
  • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • American Inns of Court
  • 2000 - Present
  • SPAN
  • Board of Directors
  • 1990 - Present
  • Defense Research Institute
  • 1985 - Present
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • 1983 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Massachusetts Most influential lawyers
  • Lawyers Weekly
  • 2009
  • av
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Citizen of the Year
  • Yarmouth Police
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2005
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2004
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
  • 2001
  • Worlds Best Dad
  • My sons
  • 1997
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Publications

  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
  • Unhappy with your Avvo rating, no problem
  • 2009

Speaking Engagements

  • Continuing Legal Education
  • Trial Practice
  • 2010
  • Family Law Seminar
  • Duty to Protect
  • 2009
  • Bridgewater State Ethics
  • Police Ethics
  • 2009
  • MMA Annual Meeting
  • Employment Law
  • 2004
  • Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
  • Civil Rights Litigation
  • 1998
  • DRI Civil Rights Seminar
  • Police Liability
  • 1993
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Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (28)
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Litigation Attorney | Apr 15
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent trial lawyer. Top Gun."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer because with a little luck I will also have a 10.0 rating on this very credible site some day. He is also a great guy (I've actually met him.)"
Civil rights Attorney | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I've never met Mr. Kesten, but know him because he hired away my best clerk to be his associate (I have also endorsed the former clerk, Myong Joun -- Mr. Kesten is an excellent judge of ability and character); and for his untiring and successful efforts on behalf of female detainees's rights."
Civil rights Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Civil rights Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I did not know that his middle name was Henry but I can vouch that he is a formidable opponent and an excellent lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Constitutional Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"He is one of the finest lawyers around, if you have a canine problem, he is truly an expert. He has represented canine victims with unparalleled success."
Civil rights Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Co-worker
"He is a pleasure to work with."
Civil rights Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a raving lunatic."
Brain injury Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is the light of my life."
Adoption Attorney | Aug 13
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an abusive egomaniac."
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