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Jill Havens

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Avvo Rating7.9
  • Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Licensed for 9 years
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About Jill

I represent only Workers - never Employers!

 

I have been fighting for workers’ rights for over 20 years.  I have worked as a union organizer, and employee advocate and an attorney.  I know how workers are treated in this country and I know that it is no simple task to secure basic rights.   Employees have always had to fight for their rights for fair treatment.

 

I formerly worked as a staff attorney at the Massachusetts Unemployment appeals board (the Board of Review).  I reviewed hundreds of cases and know many of the ins and outs and technicalities that make a difference between winning and losing an Unemployment Appeal.

Practice areas

OtherWrongful terminationDiscriminationEmployment and laborEmployee benefits
  1. Employee benefits: 25%

    Unemployment hearings and appeals

    7 years, 55 cases

  2. Employment and labor: 25%

    I practice Employee Justice Law. I do employment and labor law - on the plaintiff's side only. I handle Unemployment cases, Discrimination, MCAD complaints, Wage and Hour claims, Overtime and Minimum Wage issues, employee and union contract negotiations, and wrongful terminations.

    7 years, 35 cases

  3. Discrimination: 20%

    7 years, 33 cases

  4. Wrongful termination: 15%

    7 years, 27 cases

  1. Sexual harassment: 15%

    7 years, 13 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

11 Green Street
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The Law Office of Jill Havens

11 Green Street
Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MAActive200909/15/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super Lawyer - Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Principal AttorneyLaw Office of Jill Havens2012 - Present
Review Examiner/Staff AttorneyMass Department of Unemployment Board of Review2011 - 2012
Business AgentSEIU Local 11992009 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Massachusetts Employment Lawyers AssociationExecutive Board Member2012 - Present
National Lawyers GuildN/A2007 - 2016
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Northeastern University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
Randolph-Macon Woman's CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1989
University of Massachusetts, AmherstMA/Ph.D. course workN/A

Reviews

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Contacted Jill with a last minute request (72 hours notice) to get advice on an unemployment hearing that was multi-layered. Jill’s thorough, inquisitive and patient manner in working through this case was so appreciated. Her guidance was invaluable! The decision was reversed in favor of the client. Thank you Jill!
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I recommend Jill Havens highly. Extremely knowledgeable, honest, compassionate. A true human rights advocate.

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Jill Havens is one of the most extraordinary people I have ever met in my life. Smart, understanding, efficient, of course, super experienced in this field, but also, and most importantly - kind and open minded. Jill is on YOUR side and treats you as a human being. I won my case in court after having consulted Jill Havens. THE BEST! Don't even think twice. If you have any questions concerning labor laws and need help, Jill is who you call if you want to win your case.
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Rachel Benedict, Immigration Attorney on Jun 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. We worked together at the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Board of Review. She is smart, unflappable and a zealous advocate, someone you definitely want on your side.

Matthew Poppel, Business Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Time and again, Jill Havens has provided critical advice regarding the unemployment aspects of resolving a matter. She responds immediately and provides the info one needs to know before closing the deal. Top notch.

Stefanie Fisher, Immigration Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. We have called her for expert advice when our clients encounter employment issues. She has always given thoughtful and helpful advice. I trust that she would be as excellent to her own clients as she has been to ours.

Corine Claxton

I endorse Attorney Havens. Recently I consulted with her regarding an employment law related issue. She was able to provide me with valuable information.

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  • Hourly Rates$275-$300/hour
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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