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Jefferson W. Boone
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About Jefferson
Biography
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.
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
24%
Personal Injury
20%
42 years
Criminal Defense
14%
42 years
Landlord or Tenant
14%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 75-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2020 2015 2014
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2016 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
BOONE & HENKOFF
(617) 782-2582
Fax
60 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway, Brighton, MA, 02135
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Jefferson W. Boone's Reviews
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Posted by Paola | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
An Exceptional Professional — Wonderful to Work With
Mr. Boone was calm, strategic, and incredibly professional. He explained my options clearly and made me feel heard during a very stressful landlord-tenant dispute. His deep knowledge of civil procedure and ability to balance assertiveness with diplomacy helped win a case I thought was impossible. I’m...
Posted by Sedat | September 05, 2021
Consultation
I had no idea what to do in my situation and it was Saturday afternoon. He invited me to his office on the same day for free consultation and went over all the details step by step, patiently and clearly. He was also so friendly and kind. I can’t thank him enough for his help.
Posted by Peng | September 25, 2020 | Landlord & Tenant
Valuable advice
I reached out to Mr. Boone regarding a landlord-tenant issue and got very valuable advice from him. He's kind, patient, and really went out of his way to help me, answered many questions and concerns of mine. Highly recommended.
Posted by Hamed | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Got the job done!
I hired Mr. Boone to help with a criminal case of my brother-in-law and he got him out. Things don’t go super quick when you are waiting for a family member to be released. But the end result was what we expected. He’s a very reasonable person, however better communication could be better. I would hi...
Posted by Kimberly | May 23, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant
Advice on what to do!!!
I called Jefferson Boone to try and get some advice on what to do for a landlord/tenant lawsuit. He was so helpful and made me feel so much better about the situation. He gave me clear instructions on what to do moving forward and even advised me to call him back if I couldn’t find a more local lawye...
Jefferson W. Boone's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He takes the time to explain nuance and detail relevant to questions posed to him."
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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He fights for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Great litigator!"
"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."
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"I endorse Jeff. He is an accomplished and skilled advocate whose service to his clients is second to none."
"I endorse Jefferson. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal 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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is experienced and extremely knowledgeable. You can trust him to protect your interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
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"Excellent attorney. Well respected."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
30 Year Suport Award, Southern Poverty Law Center
2013
TOP CONTRIBUTOR 2013, AVVO
2012
TOP CONTRIBUTOR, AVVO
2010
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Certificate of Appreciation, NAACP Legal Redress Clinic, Boston
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner/owner, Boone & Henkoff
1988 - 1989
Managing Partner, Boone, Henkoff & Schneider
1988 - 1988
Managing Partner, Boone & Schneider
1985 - 1988
Owner, Law Office of Jefferson W. Boone
1983 - 1985
Systems Analyst, Ropes & Gray
1980 - 1982
Systems Analyst, Cameron & Colby
1976 - 1980
Accountant, Regional Auditor, Programmer, Prudential Insurance Company Of America
Associations
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
1985 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Southern Poverty Law CenterMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
1984
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Rutgers University, Newark
Master of Business Administration
1973
Hamilton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1984
New England Journal on Prison Law
Book Review
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Jefferson earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Massachusets, can we be held liable as parents if my 17 year old caused an auto accident that resulted in injury?
30 May 2021
Q&A
What do I do? Where do I start?
30 May 2021
Q&A
In addition to filing US Tax return, does green card holder need to file US State tax return?
29 May 2021