Bruce S Lipsey

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Bruce S Lipsey

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Hanover, MA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

1165 Washington St., Ste 2 Rte 53, Hanover, MA

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About Bruce

Biography

Exceptional advocacy in the areas of Social Security Disability and Workers' Compensation law!

Representing disability claimants for over 20 years with compassion.

Representing the injured worker for over 20 years at every level of litigation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 50%

Represent claimants in all aspects of Social Security Disability Law including Federal Court practice.

31 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Workers Compensation 50%

Represent injured workers in all aspects of the state administered workers' compensation program including Review Board briefs.

31 years | 1,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-25%

Awards

Gold Client Champion
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 32 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.

1165 Washington St., Ste 2 Rte 53, Hanover, MA, 02339

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Bruce S Lipsey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Posted by Catherine Bombara | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Navigating Workmen’s Compensation

After being injured at my place of employment, I employed Lipsey and Clifford to represent me with Workmen’s Compensation. They made the process manageable and pain-free. I was able to reach a settlement and I know that I couldn’t have done it without Bruce Lipsey’s help. I highly recommend this law ...office to anyone who needs legal advice.

Posted by Nancy | January 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Attorney Lipsey and his team were professional and always available for assistance / questions.

Posted by Kevin | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Correct Choice

A lot of business reviews you see online are from those that had a bad experience. So when I started to do my research into a worker's comp lawyer, I noticed a lot of lawyers with negative reviews, or lawyers with no reviews, positive or negative, at all. So imagine my surprise , that I ca...me across reviews for Bruce that were all positive. (Now, for disclosure, Bruce's name was presented to me months prior, when I still didn't "need" a lawyer. But I still did my homework . . . ) Fast forward, and there I am suddenly "needing" a lawyer because the insurance company had stopped paying me. So I contacted Bruce and he promptly got me in to see him about my case. After talking with him and asking all my questions, I hired him and I'm glad I did. First, Bruce got the insurance company to restore my weekly payments back. Then Bruce and his (awesome) staff became my liaison with the insurance company that had stopped responding to my inquiries. Fast forward again, three operations and four years later and Bruce and his staff are still there giving me updates and answering all my questions. They always had me up to date. Finally, a couple of months later, my case was settled in my favor. Bruce's staff was amazing, always getting back to me within 24hrs (mostly within a couple of hours!). Always professional and pleasant. Bruce, as a lawyer, is a pro with a commanding understanding of how the "system" works and he's not an outsider to the Boston Industrial Court (he knew everyone). Bruce is personable and I genuinely liked him. He was very informative and even calming at times. And he never brushed off any of my phone calls when he was available. If you get hurt on the job and find yourself suddenly "needing" a comp lawyer, look no further. Bruce stood by me and fought for my rights and the proper settlement that ultimately came my way. You can't try and do the "system" on your own, you have to get a lawyer. A lawyer that knows their way around the courts and the system and I'm thankful I chose Bruce. Thank you Bruce, and thank your staff again for me. - Kevin

Posted by Karen | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney Bruce LIpsey

Attorney Lipsey along with his paralegal Mary Campbell helped me acquire SS disability in just a few short months. They were both professional as well as being extremely responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend Bruce to anyone.

Posted by Stephen | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Social Security Claim

After consulting with Mr Lipsey he filled my claim for disability. For the most part everything was done "behind the scenes". I was contacted a couple of time by Social Security and when I was I contacted the office and they guided me through the paperwork. About 9 months later I received a call tell...ing me that my case was won. For me it was really just that easy.

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Bruce S Lipsey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anu Gupta

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Bruce. I contacted Bruce for a brief discussion of SSI benefits for a disabled child. He was extremely courteous, has a great phone manner, and his knowledge of the law is excellent. If I have other questions, I would, without reservations, reach out to him as well as recommend him to others. I wish him the best."

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Arinda Brooks

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Sheehan

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is an experienced, respected attorney who represents injured workers at the Department of Industrial Accidents. He is respected by his colleagues and generously shares his experience with fellow attorneys fighting to secure workers compensation benefits for injured employees."

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Mala Rafik

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Bruce regularly for years on Social Security and Worker's Compensation matters. His skill and compassion for his clients are unparalleled. I wholeheartedly endorse his work."

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Alan Klevan

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Bruce for over 10 years and he is my "go to" attorney for my social security cases. He is professional and diligent. It is a pleasure to work with him."

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Michael Walsh

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bruce has attained a fine reputation among MA workers' compensation attorneys. He is knowledgeable, well prepared and a very good lawyer."

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Vikas Dhar

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bruce is a great guy. I've seen him with clients, and he really handles their needs with the utmost care and skill. One client I referred to him came back to me when his case was over, and thanked me profusely for recommending Bruce. I fully endorse this lawyer's work."

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Alan Pierce

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Bruce for about 15 years and have observed him at the Dept of Industial Accidents. He is an effective advocate for his clients and held in high regard by his peers and the judges before whom he appears. He is always prepared.He has effectively chaired the Workers Compensation Practice Group of the Mass Bar Association and is diligent and thorough in all the tasks that he undertakes"

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J. Chisholm

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have seen Attorney Lispey in action - he's a highly respected and dedicated attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Top Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Contributor, Avvo

2003

Certificate of Appreciation, American Board of Vocational Experts

1997

Certificate of Appreciation-conciliator service, Stoughton District Court

1991

Brief award, Suffolk University Law School

1991

Oral advocacy, Suffolk University Law School

1988

Honor's Thesis, Brown University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner/Partner, Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.

2001 - 2016

Partner, Epstein Lipsey & Clifford, P.C.

1992 - 1993

Clerkship, Middlesex Probate Court

Associations

2008 - Present

National Association of Disability Representatives

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Social Security Representatives

Member

Plymouth County Bar Association

Member

Norfolk County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2019

New England Villages

Human Rights Committee

2001 - 2004

Massachusetts Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of Nik H

$650,000.00

In The Matter of Brenda C

Claimant successfully won her benefits

In the matter of Steven D.

Plaintiff secured settlement-2.1 million dollars

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Education

1993

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Brown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Boston Magazine

Workers' Compensation For Businesses

2021

WBUR Interview

Covid in the workplace

2021

Expert Lawyer Presentation

SSI-Autism issues

2016

Worker's Compensation Seminar

Trial Tactics

2015

Lawyers Weekly

SSI Fee allocation

2014

Monthly Expert Talk

Social Security

2013

Attleboro Parkinsons' Support Group

Social Security Disability

2012

Andover Senior Center

Social Security-Parkinson's Overview

2011

Lawyers' Weekly Interview

Case Review-Commentary on Workers' Compensation Case

2010

Handling a Social Security Disability Case

Social Security Disability-National Business Ins

2010

Boston Globe Interview

Childhood SSI Benefits

2009

Workers' Compensation Tactics

Workers' Compensation tactics

2009

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Rights under the Disability Act-SSA

2008

Traps for the unwary

Workers' Compensation

2008

How to Try your first Workers' Compensation Case

Workers' Compensation

2007

Workers' Compensation Tactics

Practice tips for the practicing lawyer

2006

Workeres' Compensation Experts

Worker's Compensation Law

2005

Workers' Compensation Basics

Work place accidents

2003

Vocational Experts and workplace safety

Workplace safety

1999

Liability for Workplace Injuries-Employer Perspective

How work injuries affect premium assessment

1998

Ask the Lawyer

Workers' compensation issues

Publications

2015

Lawyers Weekly SSI Fee Allocation

2014

Patriot Ledger Obamacare and SSDI

2012

Boston Bar Journal Social Security Tactics

2011

Lawyers Weekly Case Review-Interview

2010

World Press Social Security Basics

2010

World Press Social Security Appeal Process

2009

Ezine Social Security Disability Application Process

1992

Proof Of Cases-editor Proof of Cases-editor

Languages

Creole

Activity

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