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

116 Client Reviews

Showing 101 - 105 of 116 reviews

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!

Posted by Wayne | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

Private Pension Review

I hired Jill for a review of my private pension and to answer questions regarding options. She was focused, concise and efficient answering all my questions and presenting me with clear options which was the goal of the exercise. I felt satisfied with both the result and the price.

Posted by Nicole | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best in the business!

Jill is amazing. I had contacted several attorneys before finding her online. Jill was the only one willing to listen to my story and provide services based on my needs and current situation. She is more than knowledgeable and professional. She did exactly what she promised she would do and even cont...inued to provide advice after we won my case. I feel truly blessed to have had her in my corner. I will absolutely refer her to anyone seeking legal assistance.

Posted by Nina | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Jill Havens secured disability benefits for CFS; extraordinary!

Jill Havens helped me win a long-term disability case for my chronic illness. This was amazing as I have ME/CFS (this illness is not always recognized) and my chances of winning a favorable decision were slim. I cannot thank Jill enough for her diligence, professionalism and caring.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best decision I ever made!

I was in a hopeless situation at my small firm where there was no real HR department and every horrific scenario you can imagine we're taking place by management: sexual harassment, racial profiling, racial and gender discrimination, cronyism. You name it, it took place there. I was about to quit bef...ore speaking to Jill who worked out a strategy for me. After 2 meetings with her, I ended up receiving an extremely generous severance agreement from my firm and they agreed to pay for my COBRA! The result I was able to get from hiring Jill was a far cry from the $400/hr attorney I had a free 20 minute phone consultation with who informed me that I MIGHT have a case due to gender discrimination (as opposed to that, racial discrimination and harassment). If you are in work situation where you think you don't have a case, let Jill be the one to decide. Forget the fancy, expensive lawyers who don't give a damn about you. Not only is Jill very affordable - she immediately comes across as a friend, not some corporate, cold hearted person out to make a buck. She truly has your best interest at heart and is extremely knowledgeable in employment law. I am so lucky to have found her because hiring her was indeed the best decision I made and I have no qualms about referring her to family and friends.

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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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