Christopher Saccardi

Christopher Saccardi

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Somerville, MA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Class Action

761 Broadway, Somerville, MA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 90%

I represent landlords and tenants in summary process evictions, civil cases, security deposit recovery cases, and many other landlord/tenant-related matters. I also am available for Limited Assistance Representation (LAR), through which I represent clients at a particular hearing or mediation/negotiation rather than for the duration of an entire case. In situations where you need an attorney for a limited purpose, LAR can be very cost-effective.

16 years | 400 cases

90%
Class Action 10%

I represent tenants in class action cases involving mishandling security deposits, violations of the Consumer Protection Act (Chapter 93A), and other landlord-tenant issues.

12 years | 6 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-550 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Broderick Bancroft & Saccardi

761 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144

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Christopher Saccardi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kehan | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The "too good to be true" type of lawyer you deserve to work with

I have been working for Christ for quite a while in several cases and inquiries about landlord-tenant issues. First of all, I got to say he is 100% expert in his field. He's not just proficient with all the details and nuances of general legal codes but also very familiar and up-to-date with temporar...y and local decrees that are specific to each town. He is scrupulous but will catch opportunities to strike and he is very effective. The most impressive part about him is his responsiveness. It happens frequently that I responds to his email after days but he will respond my emails within an hour, and he's consistently doing that. I have a tenant in Malden that is very aggressive, spiteful and consistently harass me to make me angry and unable to sleep at night, while not paying rent and with me consistently calling for all sorts of services that are not actually needed, yet she's protected by moratorium. She even throw dog feces at her neighbor tenant and threatens to get her neighbor deported. My previous lawyer takes 13 months to communicate patiently with her and tell me to communicate politely and patiently with her no matter how she provoke. While this is safe measure I almost got mental decease out of such torture. Yet no active measures have been taken. We told her to apply for RAFT yet she always tries to miss one or two documents in every application and enjoys getting me tortured and seeing me unable to get any compensation. When I transfer the case to Christ. After reading over all the facts, documents, hundreds of text message exchange, he confirmed with me the plan of action and returned to me with a strong-worded 7-day notice to quit within the same day. Actually after confirming with me, he only takes an hour to send me the notice and immediately ordered constable service to deliver it to the tenant. The tenant receives it the next day and the Metro Housing contacted me the immediately to tell me I can get the $30k+ back rent if I did not pursue eviction. It's something I never expect to get back. I really appreciate Christ's professionalism and efficiency. He is also extremely responsive and cost-efficient. He never overcharge you for simple tasks. If you were told during the moratorium that there's a very pure 5-star landlord-tenant lawyer with 10/10 avvo rating who can responds to you within the same day, or at most within two days, that is also very cost-efficient with your bottom line, who speaks in good manner and pleasant to work with, it's almost like someone's promoting something that only exists in dream. But here he is, the true professional you deserve, whether you're the landlord or the tenant.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST IN BOSTON

I found Chris Saccardi and Ed Rice's information online when I Googled best Tenant Attorney in Boston, and their information came up first. These guys truly are the best, so Google was extremely accurate! Chris and Ed worked extremely hard on a complex detailed case for me for 3 years that resulted w...ith a positive resolution. The subject of the case was traumatic, and I knew I needed a good support system when I realized the situation I was in wasn't getting any better and was actually getting worse. They are extremely patient and professional and knew exactly how to handle dealing with me as a client when my emotions were running high. They both did an unbelievable job and worked extremely hard, I couldn't have asked for any better. Their dedication, determination, professionalism, knowledge and passion for law is top notch. They fight for what's right and won't back down from what they believe in. They fought and defended me until the end, and for that I will forever be grateful. If you are a tenant or a landlord, you definitely want Christopher Saccardi or Edward Rice on your team. They will give it their all and won't let you down. Thanks guys for everything, I'll never forget it.

Posted by Nate | April 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Happy

I found Chris's contact information online after searching for landlord-tenant attornies in the Boston area. My landlord was unjustly withholding our security deposit and I reached out to Chris for help. He has very thorough in his review of our documents and was very clear about what the process wou...ld look like if we secured his services. Chris' clear communication and professionalism was much needed to resolve the security deposit issue. I really appreciated how much time he spent understanding the history and intricacies of our situation. After several months of negotiation with our former landlord, he was able to reach a settlement without going to court. We're very glad we decided to secure his services.

Posted by Jamie | May 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer, Kind Person

I am so grateful Chris was recommended to us to resolve our dispute with property management company. We had been through hell and he was kind, patient, and clear about what to expect each step of the way. We were able to recover our deposits and be released from the lease and that would not have hap...pened without his help. Thank you, Chris!

Posted by Trevor | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

After being harassed by our former landlord and his attorney for months, we brought Mr. Saccardi in to help us. Within 1 month, the landlord and his attorney backed off and we reached an agreement. This was much thanks to Mr. Saccardi's diligence, knowledge and effort in our case. Highly recommend hi...s services.

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Christopher Saccardi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Marques

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A terrific attorney and a great mentor. One of the best and most knowledgeable attorneys that I have had the privilege of speaking with and learning from."

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Stephanie Marzouk

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Chris through the Boston Bar Association. He is thoughtful, smart, and personable. I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to Chris. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Wind

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of both collaborating with Attorney Saccardi on tenant matters with the Volunteer Lawyer's Project as well as litigating against Attorney Saccardi. In both instances he was knowledgeable, professional, and diligent in his efforts."

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Kenneth Vining

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Chris on a professional level for about 5 years. In the interest of full disclosure, I am presently representing his wife. Chris is someone I rely on for advice on all my housing matters. He is an experienced attorney and a consummate professional. You can rely on him to expertly handle any housing situation."

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Meredith Lawrence

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris Saccardi is a brilliant and compassionate landlord/tenant attorney."

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Adam Phipps

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Saccardi is the consummate professional. He knows the law, he is well liked, and is very good to his clients. Without reservation, I recommend this attorney."

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Howard Lewis

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Saccardi is one of the finest attorneys in Ma. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services. If I had a landlord tenant problem or if one of my clients had one, he would be the first and only attorney I would call."

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Clarence Richardson

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have asked attorney Saccardi many questions and his detailed responses and thorough explanations have displayed a vast knowledge of the law. He is hard working and is truly an asset to the legal community."

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Neil Depaul

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Saccardi is a very professional and knowledgeable advocate whose articulate answers make him an asset to the clients he serves and to others in our legal community."

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Edward Rice

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Saccardi for several years though his work at the Boston Housing Court. Having seen him working with clients, his passion and commitment is evident from the first interaction. In front of the judge, during hearings, his depth of knowledge of the law and professional demeanor earn him the respect of his colleagues. I have seen Attorney Saccardi at court almost every week since I first met him a few years ago. He has represented clients in mediation and negotiated favorable settlements in a large number of cases over the years. In addition he has a wide range of court room experience from motions through jury trial. His work earned him recognition from the VLP of the Boston Bar Association and the 2010 Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award for extraordinary service. I have, and will continue to, personally recommend his services to several clients."

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Steven Ballard

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. It is obvious he is a master in the area of housing law and landlord-tenant law in particular. His advice here on avvo is spot-on. Anyone who needs a housing lawyer would be smart to be his client."

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Philip Mason

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Christopher Saccardi is a very knowledgeable and articulate advocate. It is clear that he represents his clients with passion, commitment, and legal competence. I endorse attorney Saccardi with enthusiasim."

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Steven Ayr

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris and I have volunteered together for nearly two years with the Volunteer Lawyer's Project of the Boston Bar Association at their Lawyer For The Day table in Boston Housing Court. There I've observed Chris both in-court and with clients, and I offer my endorsement of his work there without reservation. He is, in a word, fearless. He's never afraid to take a client, to advocate a difficult position, or do what has to be done. What's more, he gets results, in the form of both victory at trial and favorable settlement agreements. Finally, he's just a genuinely good, caring, person who is a pleasure to work with. As such, and again, I offer Chris my highest endorsement and recommend him without reservation."

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Kenneth Vining

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Joshua Gardner

Litigation lawyer

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Clarence Richardson

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Edward Rice

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Philip Mason

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Top Real Estate Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2012

Public Interest Leadership Program, Boston Bar Association

2011

Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award, The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - 2009

Associate, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP

2002 - 2005

Assistant Director, The Trust for Public Land

1999 - 2000

Project Asst, Macroeconomics Dept., Harvard Institute for International Development

Associations

2008 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Summary Process Eviction in BHC

Prevailed at summary judgment (prior to trial) on claims and judge awarded damages and ordered attorney's fees to be paid by the other side.

MCAD Discrimination Case

Settled case on favorable terms for landlord prior to hearing.

Consumer Protection Act Claim

Motion to dismiss was granted.

Landlord v. Tenant

Motion to dismiss granted

Defense of Summary Process Eviction

Judgment for tenant - possession, damages, attorney's fees, and costs

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Education

2008

Northeastern University School of Law

J.D.

1998

Dartmouth College

AB

Speaking Engagements

2022

Housing Advocacy for Landlords: The Basics and How to Get Involved Landlord-Tenant Law

2015

LAR Practical Skills: Ethical Considerations Ethical Issues Re Limited Assistance Representation

2015

Community Reentry Readiness Program Landlord-Tenant Law

2015

BBA Summer Career Series 2015 What is it Really LIke Going Solo

2014

BBA Summer Career Series 2014 What's It REALLY Like to Go Solo?

2014

BBA Solo and Small Firm Section Developing a Niche in Your Practice

Publications

2013

2012

Boston Bar Association Unwavering Dedication

2011

Law Office Management Assistance Program Blog Going Back to Give Back

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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