Joanne D'Alcomo

Has extensive experience representing individuals and business clients on a broad range of issues including: insurance coverage disputes with insurers, including  disability claims for professionals with own-occupation disability policies, refusals by insurers to pay litigation defense costs for corporate policyholders;  business disputes, including partnership breakups and disputes in closely held corporations;  Wage Act claims and other claims by employees for compensation, such as unpaid commissions; fraud, misrepresentation and contract-related matters; disputes over enforcement of employee non-competition agreements; claims under Massachusetts' Unfair and Deceptive Practices Act, Chapter 93A;  claims challenging the application of statutes or constitutionality of statutes;  will contests and undue influence claims; serious personal injury.   

Has represented clients both before suit is filed -- exploring tactics and creative strategies to resolve disputes without litigation --  and after suit is filed or an arbitration claim is initiated. Has tried cases in state and federal court and in arbitration proceedings lasting from two days to more than a month. 

Has lectured frequently at professional seminars on litigation-related topics, and written extensively on litigation-related topics. Has held the highest rating, AV, from Martindale-Hubbell for more than two decades.  Has received the "Super Lawyer" designation from SuperLawyers.com.