Jill Havens

Jill Havens

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits

11 Green Street, Boston, MA

About Jill

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

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.

14 years | 85 cases

60%
Employee Benefits 40%

I handle all aspects of Employee Unemployment Insurance matters and hearings

14 years | 300 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Workplace Justice Law Group LLC

11 Green Street, Boston, MA, 02130

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Jill Havens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

114 Client Reviews

Posted by Robert | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence in her field

I can’t thank Jill enough for everything she did for me. She was reassuring, responsive and truly cared about my situation. Her dedication paid off with a win for me and I am beyond grateful. Anyone needing strong support and unwavering dedication for her legal representation should absolutely go to ...her.

Posted by Marcus | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jill Havens is literally the BEST!!

Attorney Jill Havens is unreal at what she does, 10/10. Please don't hesitate, if you are reading this, Jill is your light at the end of the Unemployment tunnel, (although it's somewhat more so like a MAZE at times). To be brief and not too descriptive, I had a full time I was fired from, started col...lecting no issue. At my part time, someone in management had a bullying issue with me, for which I resigned. This caused them to discontinue all my benefits for 18 weeks! Jill was able to appeal my case, prove the employer was lying during the appeal hearing, and win all my back unemployment payments!! She literally saved my life! Please consider her for any and all unemployment needs! She is so knowledgeable, down to earth and genuinely caring about you and your case, I'd recommend her to anyone, always. Super punctual, she coached me for my appeal hearing and I wasn't even nervous when the hearing started, I was fully prepared. I don't even write reviews, but I literally had to take my time to tell others. Thank you Jill!!!!!

Posted by Lisa | July 25, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Highly recommend Jill Havens

Jill Havens was super helpful with some quick, targeted advice on an employment issue, enabling me to better navigate a complicated situation. Jill and her entire team were incredibly responsive on very short notice. I highly recommend Jill for any employment help you may need.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended...

Dealing with governmental agencies can often be complicated and stressful but working with Jill made the process so much easier. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and responds quickly to any questions. I would highly recommend her without any hesitation to anyone who needs expert advice o...r needs assistance dealing with the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Thank you, Jill!

Jill Havens was referred to me when I needed help in reviewing a severance agreement. Informed by just over an hour of Jill’s sage advice, I was able to confidently advocate for myself. I had been hesitant to pay a lawyer anything when I had just lost my source of income, but after working with Jill ...I felt I had made a worthwhile investment. She is friendly, easy to talk to, and very kind.

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Jill Havens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Kramer

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill is my go-to person for unemployment law when clients need referrals or need some help on unemployment law. Recently a client I referred used Jill's services, and the client was thrilled. And always I get accurate, useful information from her. Jill is the best!"

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J.W. Londergan

Discrimination lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Havens! I am an attorney myself, and whenever I have employment law issues and questions - be it for wage and hour, overtime pay, discrimination, sexual harassment, unemployment, severance agreements and the like - Jill is my go to attorney."

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Rachel Benedict

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 16

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."

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Matthew Poppel

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 09

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."

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Stefanie Fisher

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 29

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."

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Corine Claxton

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2024

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Honoree as a COVID-19 Response Leader, The Arts and Business Council

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Workplace Justice Law Group LLC

2021 - 2021

Adjunct Professor, Northeastern University School Of Law

2012 - 2022

Principal Attorney, Law Office of Jill Havens

2011 - 2012

Review Examiner/Staff Attorney, Mass Department of Unemployment Board of Review

2009 - 2011

Business Agent, SEIU Local 1199

Associations

2012 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Executive Board Member

2024 - 2025

National Lawyers Guild

Sample of Legal Cases

Debra Davidowicz v. 4M Fruit Distributors Inc.

$888,036 jury verdict in favor Plaintiff, Debra Davidowicz

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Education

2009

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Randolph-Macon Woman's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

MA/Ph.D. course work

Speaking Engagements

2025

2023

Understanding Unemployment Law and Benefits - workshop presentation Massachusetts Unemployment Law

2020

Advising Employers & Employees on Off-Duty Conduct & Privacy in the Workplace Employment Decisions Based on Employee Use of Social Media, In and Out of the Workplace

2020

"1st Look" at Handling COVID-19–Related Leaves, Layoffs & Unemployment Unemployment Benefits, Regular and Enhanced under the CARES Act

Languages

English

Activity

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