After working for large corporations (Prudential Insurance, a subsidiary of ITT, and mega-lawfirm Ropes & Gray) for about ten years as an accountant, auditor, programmer and systems analyst, I wanted to work for individuals in a field where I could make a difference for the better.
I started with primarily a tax practice, but when April 15, 1985 came and went I developed a very general practice including criminal defense, personal injuries, consumer protection, landlord tenant and, through the untimely death of my partner, Phillip Henkoff in 1991, Workers Compensation.
Practice areas
All kinds of personal injuries including: * Car/Motorcycle/Bus/Bicycle Crashes Uninsured/Underinsured * Slip/Trip Fall; Premises Liability * Civil Assault/Battery * Defamation/Libel/Slander * Workers' Compensation 3rd Party * Defense for Uninsured
38 years
Suffolk Superior Court Qualified Public Defender 1986-1999 Special Appointments to Middlesex Defenders and Federal Defenders Experience at all levels of criminal defense: Traffic tickets to Homicide, with particular interest in OUI, Arson/ Bomb, White Collar, Counterfeiting and Vindicating the Falsely Accused.
38 years
I only represent virtuous tenants beset by slumlord rackrent landlords and virtuous landlords beset by deadbeat professional tenants.
38 years
Some workers' compensation specialists are uncomfortable with third party personal injury claims (e.g. hurt at work by a defectively designed machine; or a bus driver rear-ended by a truck); some PI lawyers are uncomfortable (or worse) with workers compensation claims. Not so here!
30 years
Federal and state tax preparation since 1975 * MBA in accounting 1976 * Passed CPA exam 1977
45 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1985 | 02/22/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
30 Year Suport Award | Southern Poverty Law Center | 2014 |
TOP CONTRIBUTOR 2013 | AVVO | 2013 |
TOP CONTRIBUTOR | AVVO | 2012 |
Certificate of Appreciation | NAACP Legal Redress Clinic, Boston | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner/owner | Boone & Henkoff | 1989 - Present |
Managing Partner | Boone, Henkoff & Schneider | 1988 - 1989 |
Managing Partner | Boone & Schneider | 1988 - 1988 |
Owner | Law Office of Jefferson W. Boone | 1985 - 1988 |
Systems Analyst | Ropes & Gray | 1983 - 1985 |
Systems Analyst | Cameron & Colby | 1980 - 1982 |
Accountant, Regional Auditor, Programmer | Prudential Insurance Company Of America | 1976 - 1980 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | 2010 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Southern Poverty Law Center | Member | 1981 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New England Journal on Prison Law | Book Review | 1984 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New England School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
Rutgers University, Newark | Master of Business Administration | 1976 |
Hamilton College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1973 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Com. v. R.M. and L.E. | L.E. dismissed, no probable cause; R.M. evidence suppressed and dismissed |
J.W. v. W.W. and Dept. Social Services, MA | Won at trial, won on appeal, settled with DSS |
U.S. v. Thomas Shay | Convicted of lesser offence |
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Jonathen Bullwinkel, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Boone is an outstanding practitioner of law. He is very knowledgeable and has a keen eye for strategy and thinking outside the box. I learned many things from Mr. Boone in my time working for him that I still utilize in my own private practice today, nearly 7 years later.
David Owens, Unknown Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He takes the time to explain nuance and detail relevant to questions posed to him.
Jonathen Bullwinkel, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Boone is an outstanding practitioner of law. He is very knowledgeable and has a keen eye for strategy and thinking outside the box. I learned many things from Mr. Boone in my time working for him that I still utilize in my own private practice today, nearly 7 years later.
David Owens, Unknown Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He takes the time to explain nuance and detail relevant to questions posed to him.
Ghazal Mehrani, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Colin Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have seen his work in the community and as a result referred cases to him for criminal defense but general representation as well.
Esther Horwich, Unknown Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He fights for his clients.
Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert von Dohlen, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great litigator!
Adam Russell, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Boone is a personal injury whiz and expert. Through years of experience in the trenches, he knows the exceptions to the exception and explains how to use them to get what clients want.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Steven Topazio, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jeff. He is an accomplished and skilled advocate whose service to his clients is second to none.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jefferson. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Kevin Landry, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Boone's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that he has the utmost knowledge of criminal law and criminal defense. He is a great asset to the criminal defense bar and I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Valarie McNeice, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is experienced and extremely knowledgeable. You can trust him to protect your interests.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on May 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
John Seed, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working opposite Attorney Boone when I was an Assistant District Attorney in Brighton. Attorney Boone was hired for a drug distribution case that I considered to be a "slam dunk" for the prosecution. However, from the moment he stepped into my office prior to his client's arraignment, Attorney Boone was a tireless advocate for his client. His constant contact with me regarding the case and his client's status ended up being the reason why his client was given a very generous offer to resolve the case. I was impressed with how much Attorney Boone cared for the well being of his client as well as his tireless advocacy. It is a pleasure to endorse Jefferson Boone.
Joshua Krefetz, Litigation Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Boone is a relentless advocate. He sympathizes with his clients and will fight for their cause to the bitter end. His decades of litigation experience are a "boone" to those he represents and a disadvantage to his opponents.
Michael Smith, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Juan Milanes, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Tatiana Kadetskaya, Unknown Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent attorney. Well respected.
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