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Howard founded Boston Employment Law PC in 2016, continuing his practice in employment law, business litigation and appeals. In the employment area, he represents both employers and employees before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in cases involving: wage payment and overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Massachusetts law; sexual harassment; age, race, disability and sex discrimination; and trade secrets and non-competition agreements. He also counsels clients regarding day-to-day employment law issues involving COBRA; the Family and Medical Leave Act; reasonable accommodation to disabled employees; employment contracts; severance; and employee handbooks. In addition, he has substantial litigation experience in business and corporate law issues including: shareholder and other corporate disputes; real estate disputes, including partition actions; the Uniform Commercial Code; fraudulent conveyance law; debtor-creditor matters; and business torts.
Howard has written on legal topics for the Boston Business Journal, Commercial Lending Review, and National Law Journal. He was previously a member of the Advisory Board of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Hearing Committee of the Board of Bar Overseers.
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Acquired: 2024
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
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202 Washington Street, Suite 128, Brookline, MA, 02445
62 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2025 | Employment & Labor
Workplace Separation & Severance Package Negotiation
I reached out to Howard for an initial consultation regarding my work separation and severance package. I was impressed by his level of care and attention—he requested to review relevant documents in advance and encouraged me to ask the company for any additional materials that might be pertinent to ...
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best employment lawyer in the country
I recently worked with Howard Brown on a complex legal matter and have been very pleased with the outcome. Howard successfully navigated the intricacies of my case to a favorable conclusion. His responsiveness, honesty, and ability to explain the legal process to me throughout the process made me fee...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022 | Employment & Labor
Great lawyer to work with! Highly recommended
Howard is the best to work with. He is approachable, professional and very intelligent. I took his advice in understanding the details of employment related legal documentation. His advice and thorough information about all the rules & regulations, helped me take the right decision. He was always a...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employer who hired Atty. Brown for a difficult termination
Hired Atty. Brown for a difficult employee termination, He was always quick to respond to phone calls or emails. Provided through explanations of next steps and brought matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Would recommend to other employers looking for legal counsel.
Posted by Mathew | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Wage Act Violation Case
I was fortunate to have Howard as my counsel. I had never taken someone to court prior to this case and Howard made it the process very simple. My wage act case was an unusual one, as it didn't fit a boiler plate of previous cases. Howard found cases that weren't my exact situation, but he thought al...
"Howard Brown is an exemplary employment lawyer and litigator. Howard was opposing counsel to me in a challenging employment discrimination matter. Howard is always thorough and well prepared. While I've been a lawyer for many years, I learned a few things watching Howard depose witnesses. While Howard is a tough advocate for his clients, he's also a personable and reasonable person. These qualities give him instant credibility with judges, mediators, and other attorneys. I highly endorse Howard in the areas of employment law counseling and litigation."
"I've known and worked with Howard for over 20 years. He consistently demonstrates the ability to listen to, and understand, his clients concerns, and provide pragmatic, effective guidance to implement policies or procedures, or resolve issues. Highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer, who handled and prevailed in a difficult case involving issues of both federal and state law."
"Howard and I worked on an employment litigation matter for a national trucking transportation company. Howard served as local counsel and provided valuable knowledgeable of local employment laws, rules of procedure and court practices. I highly recommend Howard to handle employment and other litigation matters."
"A creative, thoughtful, and thorough professional. Howard is extremely easy to work with, and provides excellent service efficiently. He has a knack for identifying dispositive issues early and keeping the focus on those issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Worked with Howard for many years. An outstanding lawyer with a great deal of experience and expertise in employment law. Always a zealous and skillful advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer.Howard is an excellent lawyer who is very diligent on behalf of his client but understands one must be reasonable and practical to settle a dispute."
"Howard is a fantastic lawyer that I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. He takes a unique approach which focuses on his clients. He provides a sense of reasonableness over and above billable hours and large legal bills. I appreciate Howard's candor and his expertise in the law. I look forward to working with him again."
"When Howard represented me in a lat frin merger, he was thoughtful, creative, supportive, diligent and highly competent. I felt like he had my back. I strongly endorse Howard."
"I have known Howard for many years. Recently, I consulted him about a novel wage claim issue that emerged in one of my cases. Howard was very knowledgeable in the area and generous with his time. He provided smart, practical advice."
"A couple of years ago, I found myself on the other side of a very complex case from Howard. I was impressed by his professionalism, kindness, careful preparation and ability to navigate a difficult family relationship."
"Howard Brown is a truly extraordinary attorney with whom I have worked with for almost thirty years. I have worked with him both on tough cases and tough clients and have found him to very ably balance the need to aggressively litigate with reaching a practical settlement. When my family needed an employment attorney for a tough situation against a large wealthy corporation, Howard was the only attorney I suggested. It was a protracted matter and we all were pleased with his him and his ability to consider all factors and finally getting a reasonable settlement."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was honorable, intelligent, and allowed a disputed matter to be efficiently resolved."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Brown was opposing counsel in complex litigation arising out of closely held corporate shareholder disputes and minority claims. I found him to be very knowledgeable, competent, hard working on behalf of his clients, professional and aggressive. I have the highest respect for him."
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1997 - 2016
Partner, Hackett Feinberg P.C.
1996 - 1997
Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
1999 - 2005
Massachusetts Board of Bar OverseersBoard Member
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
MA - Masters
1976
BS - Bachelor of Science
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