$ 250-550 per hour
Attorney Saccardi is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Northeastern University School of Law. He focuses on landlord-tenant law in Boston and the surrounding communities. In 2012, Attorney Saccardi was named by the Boston Bar Association as a 2012-2013 Public Interest Leader. An active volunteer with the Volunteer Lawyer Project’s housing court programs, Attorney Saccardi was awarded VLP’s 2011 Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award for exceptional service in accepting and handling pro bono cases. He was named a Rising Star in 2015-2017 and a Super Lawyer in 2018-2021 by Super Lawyers as well as a top real estate lawyer by Boston Magazine in 2021.
Prior to starting his own practice, Attorney Saccardi was a litigation associate at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge in Boston.
Prior to law school, he worked in the Macroeconomics department of the Harvard Institute for International Development and as Assistant Director of the Community Preservation Coalition at the Trust for Public Land. When Attorney Saccardi is not in court or meeting with clients, he enjoys most things outdoors and is always on the lookout for the best pizza in Boston.
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16 years | 400 cases
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$ 250-550 per hour
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Acquired: 2008
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761 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144
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Posted by Kehan | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Nate | April 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Jamie | May 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Trevor | February 28, 2019 | Hired 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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2008 - Present
Boston Bar Association
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.
Settled case on favorable terms for landlord prior to hearing.
Motion to dismiss was granted.
Motion to dismiss granted
Judgment for tenant - possession, damages, attorney's fees, and costs
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