John Harkavy is one of the most respected civil trial attorneys in Massachusetts, who has a thirty-six 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, employment, home owner construction disputes, 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 graduated from Brown University and Boston University School of Law.
John is President of the Wellesley Community Center, a non-profit organization.
John enjoys playing tennis semi-competitively and was the captain of the Brown University tennis team. John has coached youth basketball and softball.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1987 | 03/02/2022 |
MA | Active | 1983 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2015 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Massachusetts Super Lawyer | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 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 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers In Massachusetts | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2010 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Massachusetts Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Media | 2009 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Massachusetts Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Media | 2006 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Office of John B. Harkavy | 2011 - Present |
Vice President Chief Corporate Counsel | Diningin.com,Inc. | 2011 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Brown University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
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Anton Reinert, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2013
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Attorney Harkavy is a living legend for personal injury law.
Peter Montgomery, Civil rights Attorney on Oct 8, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Anton Reinert, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2013
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Attorney Harkavy is a living legend for personal injury law.
Peter Montgomery, Civil rights Attorney on Oct 8, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Laurence Hardoon, Administrative law Attorney on Oct 8, 2009
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A true giant of the law.
Leonard Kesten, Gaming Attorney on Oct 8, 2009
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All talk, mostly trash talk.
Gregor Pagnini, Animal law Attorney on Oct 6, 2009
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He changed my life.
Deborah Ecker, Banking Attorney on Oct 6, 2009
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