$ 400-400 per hour
Jill Havens
About Jill
Biography
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
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
60%
14 years | 85 cases
Employee Benefits
40%
14 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC
11 Green Street, Boston, MA, 02130
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Practice Areas
Employment & Labor (73)
Administrative Law (22)
Appeals (16)
Lawsuits & Disputes (14)
Discrimination (3)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Debt Collection (2)
Employee Benefits (2)
Litigation (2)
Social Security Disability (2)
Debt Settlement (1)
Insurance (1)
Sexual Harassment (1)
Wrongful Termination (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 96 - 100 of 115 reviews
Posted by Heather | March 07, 2018
Great Experience
Jill was very frank and straightforward and really helped me understand my situation and options.
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2018 | Appeals
Ok, but too simplified
Her office manager followed up with me and upon hearing my thoughts on hesitating to follow through with my appeal, tried to dumb down the process and explained in baby terms as if I didn’t already understand how it worked. Gave a good run down on the pricing but I wanted legal services not someone ...
Jill Havens
Replied last February 23, 2018I am very sorry that this person did not find it helpful to talk to my office manager (I, the lawyer, never talked to her as she did not want to pursue her appeal). We try to be helpful and explain the complicated legal process in terms that will make sense to people; most people find this to be very helpful. Unfortunately for this person, my office manager seems to have explained it in too simple of terms for her liking, and for that I apologize.
Posted by Leticia | February 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Jill is an excellent, personable, thorough, and practical lawyer
Without hesitation, I recommend Jill. Jill was referred and recommended to me by another law firm as being a specialist with unemployment cases. I am 100% satisfied with Jill's impressive services. She is personable but also efficient & effective with outlining strategies and explaining the process. ...
Posted by Gia | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Worth every penny!
Attorney Jill Havens is extremely professional and very knowledgeable. She explained the entire process and was able to make a stressful situation look hopeful. She prepped me for the appeal process and went through every ‘what if’ I could come up with. I am a nervous speaker and even I felt comforta...
Posted by Sarah | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
HR Generalist
Jill is an amazing and compassionate person. Jill is an expert in her area of law and treated me as though I was her only client. Jill has a heart of gold but also very fierce and fair in the court room. I highly recommend her services!
Jill Havens's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AssociationExecutive 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
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
MCLE - Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
Advising Employers & Employees on Off-Duty Conduct & Privacy in the Workplace
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do if my employer in MA does not provide me with my meal break?
29 Jun 2018
Q&A
My determination Came back indefinitely ineligible, Because I change my full time job to per diem? I did not put in My une
19 Jun 2018
Q&A
Employee breaks vs stealing company time?
21 Jun 2018