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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Robert | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellence in her field

I can’t thank Jill enough for everything she did for me. She was reassuring, responsive and truly cared about my situation. Her dedication paid off with a win for me and I am beyond grateful. Anyone needing strong support and unwavering dedication for her legal representation should absolutely go to ...her.

Posted by Helen | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Powerful Employee Advocate

I was referred to Jill from a trusted friend and I am so glad I did. I was in shock and very upset when I first reached out to her and she took the time to listen to me as I described the situation and expressed my concerns. She was compassionate and answered all my questions but most importantly,... guided me through the process effectively. She always answered my questions in a timely manner and her pricing structure was clear and fair. I ended up in the best situation possible and I can’t thank her enough. I will definitely refer her to anyone I know who needs these type of services. Thank you!

Posted by Steven | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

I'd recommend Jill to anybody!

I went to Jill feeling absolutely hopeless about my claim, and terrified with the $22,000 debt the state of MA was claiming I owed them after my determination being overturned. She not only got my determination and overpayment overturned, but I ended up getting another $10,000 that they owed me in pe...nding payments from the year my claim was tied up. I had debt racked up from trying to survive without my payments and had no way of paying that money back if they ended up wanting it. Jill really saved me from a terrible situation and kept me calm throughout with her stern and informed personality. I just knew she had it under control when I first met with her, and I was right. I would recommend Jill to anybody who feels they have been wronged or feels they are owed money by their jobs or the department of unemployment, even if it feels hopeless, because if anybody can find a solution- it's Jill.

Posted by Heather | July 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Massachusetts appeal case unemployment

Jill Havens lawyer what a help ! Kind compassionate knows her stuff about unemployment huge help on my appeal for unemployment that has gone on for five months She coaches you on questions they may ask and truly spends the time to go over my foibles and snags that may come up I can’t recommend her ...enough I was a wreck emotionally and she went over everything very methodically and with care her compassion really came through her assistant Lois was also big help

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

independent contractor

I am a self employed independent contractor and I had a disagreement with the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment over benefits. Many times I could not reach the Department and oftentimes I got different information from different representatives regarding pandemic unemployment and eligibility.... Eventually, I had to request an appeals hearing to resolve my issue. I am so fortunate to have found Jill Havens. Jill has a thorough understanding of how the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment works and what can be expected when dealing with the agency. I initially hired Jill to coach me on how to prepare for my appeals hearing. I ended up hiring her to attend the hearing with me, which was done via telephone during Covid. Jill spoke me me multiple times in advance and was always attentive and caring. She never rushed and always suggested the best way to present my case. I am so thankful that I found her. Her fees are extremely reasonable and well worth it. I would only recommend proceeding with any appeals hearing with the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment if Jill Haven were your hired attorney.

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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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