John Harkavy

John Harkavy

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Litigation Lawyer at Wellesley, MA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

89 Woodside Avenue, Wellesley, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 42 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of John B. Harkavy

89 Woodside Avenue, Wellesley, MA, 02482

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John Harkavy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Real Estate

Posted by Elliot | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

John to the rescue

John was recommended to me by another attorney to handle a very difficult and complicated case. We have a lending company ,our client passed away but prior to his passing he took a very large deposit on this property from one of his employees on a promise that their would be a credit for that amount ...and she could purchase the property , Upon her employers death she decided that the property was hers and she became a squatter unable to buy the property but decided she owned it. The woman then decided our company and myself were responsible for her loss. She sued us for fraud, conversion of the funds, unjust enrichment and anything else she and her attorney made up. Fast forward John Harkevy to the rescue. He analyzed the case and on 5 seperate actions against us won summary judgement in our favor on all 5. He then started an action for possession and back rent which we settled on favorable terms. Thankyou John who I would highly revomend for his knowledge and how well he handled such a difficult and complicated case. Thanks John

Posted by frank | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

three years dealing with the tenant from hell

Hired John to handle my commercial real estate suit. He was very professional, efficient, and kept me apprised at every turn. We worked very well as a team. His negotiation skills resulted in a very fair settlement for me and eliminated the need to go to trial. I would hire John again.

Posted by Susan | November 24, 2014 | Real Estate

Inspires Confidence

Attorney John Harkavy's skillful handling of my adverse possession/prescriptive easement case was the balm that eased my worries. Being sued by an abutting neighbor is never comfortable, yet having John manage the case with diligence, professionalism, and candor was a best-possible scenario in an oth...erwise intolerable situation. Attorney Harkavy inspires confidence, and follows through every step of the way.

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John Harkavy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anton Reinert

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Harkavy is a living legend for personal injury law."

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Peter Montgomery

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Laurence Hardoon

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"A true giant of the law."

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Leonard Kesten

Gaming lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"All talk, mostly trash talk."

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Gregor Pagnini

Animal law lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"He changed my life."

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Deborah Ecker

Banking lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Metza metz"

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Eric Allon

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2013

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers In Massachusetts, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2006

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Law Office of John B. Harkavy

2011 - 2011

Vice President Chief Corporate Counsel, Diningin.com,Inc.

Education

1983

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Brown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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