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

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5.0 /5.0

117 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 58 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Vanessa | August 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Great help with PUA claim!

I was referred to Jill by a friend. She has been helping me on a very complicated unemployment case which has been going on for years. It has been stressful, exhausting and frustrating and I wouldn't have been able to navigate the system without her. She is very kind, professional and knowledgeable. ...She always remembers the details of my case even when I don't, and she always gives me honest advice.

Posted by Saif AL | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Outstanding attorney to work with.

I worked with attorney Jill on an unemployment claim. She was a fantastic person to work with and a very professional lawyer. I had called over 25 different law firms; Jill was the best person and everyone I spoke with. I can’t say enough good things about this amazing person. Highly recommend doing... business and working with this understanding attorney.

Posted by Jesula | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Ms.

After receiving the excellent legal services of Attorney Jill Havens, and her supporting team member, Louise Robinson, I strongly believe that they are the epitome of efficiency and effectiveness. As of Attorney Havens, she was very nice and extremely attentive to my particular needs related to some... Unemployment issues, and delivered great results by solving my problems beyond expectations. Therefore, I highly recommend Attorney Jill Havens. You won’t regret it. Thank you for your attention.

Posted by Shannon | December 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Jill is a lifesaver

Jill was a critical part of getting my complicated MA DUA claim approved. The DUA process was painfully slow, time-consuming, and stressful, but Jill helped me every step of the way. Jill is incredibly knowledgeable about the MA DUA and its process and she was quick to respond to any questions I had.... I highly recommend Jill to any person who needs help with their MA DUA claim. She is a lifesaver.

Posted by Vladimir | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellence and knowledge.

I had been looking for legal counsel or possibility of hiring regarding a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance repayment claim. Every place that I either called or reached out did not want to take it due to complications of my case. Then I had founded Jill office which is not far from me. Jill’s assista...nce heard me clear and reassure me that Jill would get back to me. Virtually meet due to pandemic, Jill great listener to start with, gathering all information that it might help my individual case is a key. Which she did with kindness, compassion. Therefore, walk me thoroughly and gave me some great insights as well advices. I cannot say enough good things about Jill and her expertise, guidance and assistance. I totally and fully agree with all reviews that I have read about Jill, and I would add that there are not enough stars ratings for Jill Havens.  Thanks Jill and I hope that people would not be hesitate to either consult or hire Jill Havens if they need it. 

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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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