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John Harkavy
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Biography
John Harkavy is one of the most respected civil trial attorneys in Massachusetts, who has a forty-two year proven track record of success. His office handles civil litigation including business and real estate litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, dog bite cases, products liability, personal injury, general commercial litigation, brokerage disputes, employment, home owner construction disputes, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, insurance defense, and appeals. He has mediated numerous cases resulting in multi-million dollar victories for his clients without the necessity of a trial. His office also represents homeowners who are having disputes with construction contractors. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies, commercial real estate brokerage firms and developers to individuals. The aggressive use of prejudgment remedies, including attachments and injunctions, has resulted in significant legal victories without the need for lengthy and costly litigation.
John has been named a Superlawyer for 15 straight years. He has also been recognized by Boston Magazine as a Top Lawyer since 2022.
John graduated from Brown University and Boston University School of Law.
John enjoys playing tennis semi-competitively and was the captain of the Brown University tennis team. John has coached youth basketball and softball.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 42 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of John B. Harkavy
89 Woodside Avenue, Wellesley, MA, 02482
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Katie | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly reccomend!
I would highly recommend John to anyone in search of a personal injury lawyer. He is responsive, experienced, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and easy to talk.
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...
John Harkavy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Harkavy is a living legend for personal injury law."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"A true giant of the law."
"All talk, mostly trash talk."
"He changed my life."
"Metza metz"
Eric Allon
Real estate lawyer
Experience
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
Legal Answers