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

115 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 115 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Expert advice on navigating the MA DUA

Jill is a real professional offering excellent advice in matters relating to MA DUA. Her consultations are in-depth, informed by extensive experience in employment law and MA DUA, and replete with practical coaching that gets results. She empowers her clients. Worth every penny.

Posted by Alex | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Jill is the best!

I hired her for an unemployment appeals hearing and Jill is an exceptional attorney. She took the time to understand my case and make me feel comfortable with a process I had never experienced and was very concerned about. Jill was professional and knowledgable. I would hire her again without questio...n.

Posted by Brenda | January 05, 2021 | Employment & Labor

The best business interaction I have had in years!!

I will start by saying that for any issue or questions needing accurate and/or verified answers concerning employment, whether it be Unemployment, benefits, employment discrimination or any labor issue, Jill Havens is a great choice to call first. My issue was related to unemployment. Today especial...ly, the current environment has so many employment related issues and changes taking place. For many of us (myself included), unanswered questions may be causing more stress than needed. When a suggestion by a relative to consult a lawyer specializing in Employment Law, that was exactly what I needed for definitive answers from an expert. Jill was the perfect choice for me. Talking with her relaxed and destressed me, addressed all my questions and then guided me on other things I had not even thought about. The charge for her service was more than fair for the time she spent with me and how relaxed I felt when we ended our conversation. She is very personable, likeable and definitely "knew her stuff"!!! What more could I ask for? In the future, she will be my first and only call if a consult and/or hiring is needed for anything employment related.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Clear, expert and personable

I contacted Atty Havens' office when I had to appeal my unemployment denial. I was really confused and upset at the time, and was so pleasantly surprised (and relieved) when Jill Havens and her assistant were in touch so quickly after my initial contact with her office. Jill was an amazing asset and... advocate. She is that great blend of trustworthy expertise and high-level interpersonal skills. She is also very responsive, thorough and has excellent communication skills. With Jill's help and advice, I won my appeal and, in so doing, got back my weekly income and my belief that there are some amazing professionals out there who truly believe in--and live out--their mission.

Posted by Priscilla Mejia | December 28, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Outstanding Unemployment Attorney

Attorney Havens was very professional and knowledgable. She helped me during a complicated PUA appeal. I felt I received her full attention during my phone consultation and could tell she truly cared about the fate of my case. After following her detailed instructions, the denial was reversed in my P...UA case and my benefits got restored. I sincerely recommend Jill Havens for all your unemployment issues.

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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

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