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

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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 11 - 15 of 58 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Steve | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Jill Havens

I cannot say enough good things about Jill. I hired her to help me regarding an overpayment with My unemployment claim. Without Jill’s expertise, guidance and assistance I never would have been able to get my decision reversed in my favor. Jill is extremely knowledgeable and professional and I Highly... recommend Jill . I would never have been able to navigate my way through this different and trying process without her. She is The Best !!

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Very difficult if not almost impossible unemployment case won

Two years ago Searched and made many phone calls to other law offices in my area not one did unemployment over payment issue so i googled and Jill's office came up Reach out and they were back to me promptly . Jill explained to me in great detail How to go thru the process of request a hearing on la...te appeal I thought when i appealed one issue that problems were all resolved I learned 6 month latter they were not and i sill owed money. 2 years latter i heard from MA DUA for a Hearing reached back out to Jill send her Many Hearing folders she went thru them explained how difficult may case was and told me frankly my chance of losing was high. but with the amount of money i had on line it was worth it for me to appeal. I Hired Jill to attend the hearing with me she did a great job prepping me for the questions they may ask. All and all said I end up getting * issue with MA DUA reversed in my favor. would highly recommend Jill!! she is very Honest and her rates are fair

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2022 | Employment & Labor

Definitely the right person to work with!

I got a chance to work with Mrs. Havens on my unemployment case. She is definitely the right person to work with. She has a very good knowledge of the law and most importantly proactive Thank you Mrs. Havens!

Posted by Janet | March 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

You won't find anyone better.

I have a legal background, but not in the area of unemployment law, so I did some research to find someone who did. Jill was hands down my first choice because she had first hand experience not only in the area of law I needed, but also directly working with the specific governmental body that deals... with unemployment benefits. Both she, and her assistant, Louise, run an efficient and professional practice. They call you back promptly and answer your questions fully. Jill thoroughly reviewed all my correspondence, and listened to my concerns. She suggested strategies that ultimately won my case. I was extremely happy, not only to have her guidance prior to my hearing, but also during my hearing. I could not be more pleased with Jill, nor the outcome of my case.

Posted by Mike | February 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment/Unemployment Expert

I was caught up in a frustrating PUA benefit dispute for over a year. I needed assistance from a lawyer with specific employment law expertise. I found Attorney Jill Havens through her website online. Jill is an excellent employment and labor attorney who is the reason I was successful in resolving ...my dispute. She is extremely knowledgeable of the state unemployment system, its processes and the governing laws. She clearly spelled out the relevant employment law to me, my potential legal remedies and her recommended best outcome approach for me to take. Jill's direct and concise counsel enabled me to successfully appeal and reverse two separate prior determinations against me. I appreciated her candor and straightforwardness. As important was her positive feedback, confidence and optimism for the likelihood of a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Jill Havens as the only one to go to for employment and labor law matters.

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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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