When I started to practice law 40 years ago, my father, also a lawyer, offered me some thoughtful and exceptionally valuable advice: listen carefully, do your homework, and above all, maintain a sense of humor – because you are going to need it.

I have to admit that Dad was right and his wise words have resonated with me during my entire practice.  Listening attentively to my clients and meticulous preparation are indeed the hallmarks of success.  And, finding a way to put clients at ease establishes approachability, confidence, and most importantly, trust.

Working closely with each client, I make sure that I identify the specific goals and strategies of any legal case or matter.   

I am that lawyer who gets right on the phone with clients even on a Saturday because I understand that sometimes questions just can't wait for regular business hours.  I am that lawyer who may be dressed casually around the office (suits are for the courtroom) but make no mistake, I am always a passionate advocate for my clients, no matter what I am wearing. 

As founder and managing partner of the Katz Law Group, P.C., located in Westborough, Massachusetts, my practice includes but is not limited to complex real estate litigation, employment disputes, premises liability defense, franchise, and business litigation matters. I am a cum laude with honors graduate of Brandeis University and I received my law degree from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts where I graduated cum laude and was a member of the New England School of Law Law Review.

On occasion, plaintiffs and defendants from the opposite side of cases have gone on to hire me when the matters have concluded.  Some have said, “We need a guy like you.” Those words are reinforcement and reward to a lawyer like me.

Areas of Practice

• 40%  Business and Commercial Litigation
• 40%  Small Business Contracts and Agreements
• 20%  Employment Defense and Franchise/Contract Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Massachusetts, 1983
• U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1983
• U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1983

Education

• New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
  • J.D.  Cum Laude, 1982
  • Law Review: New England Law Review, Book Review Editor, 1980 – 1982
• Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
  • A.B. Cum Laude 1979
  • Honors: With Honors in American Studies
  • Honors: Dean's List, 1977-1979
  • Major: American Studies
  • Minor: Art History

Published Works

• The Continuing Separation of Functions Problem Under Section 554(d) of the Administrative Procedure Act, New England Law Review-Symposium on Administrative Law, Volume 16, No.4, 1982
• The Mass Marketing of the JFK Assassination Brandeis University Press, 1979

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding Contributor MetroWest Animal Society, 2009
• Major Contributor to Bay Path Animal Society, Hopkinton, Massachusetts
• A+ Accredited Business Award, Better Business Bureau, January 2018
• Best Insurance Directory, Preferred Outside Counsel, 2016
• Avvo 10.0. Avvo Top Attorney "Client's Choice Award", 2014-2020
• Named a Superlawyer by Thomson Reuters, 2020-2024

Past Employment Positions

• Seegel, Lipshutz & Wilchins, P.C., Of Counsel, 1999 – 2002
• Shane & Paolillo, P.C., Senior Member, 1991 – 1999
• Roberts, Newman, and Katz, P.A., Associate, 1983 – 1991

Pro Bono Activities

• Member of Bay Path Animal Society, 2005 – Present
• Member of MetroWest Animal Society, 2005 – Present
• Providing various pro bono legal services to many animal welfare societies in Metrowest and Worcester areas