Atty. Brian W. Haynes

Atty. Brian W. Haynes

Brian Haynes’ practice encompasses insurance coverage litigation, premises liability, personal injury, and toxic tort matters. He has represented major national and regional companies in state and federal court, including prominent insurance and automotive companies.

Boston Boston 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian W. Haynes at a glance

Brian W. Haynes is a Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Casner And Edwards Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2011), United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2013), and Rhode Island (2019). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2011) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Haynes’ practice encompasses insurance coverage litigation, premises liability, personal injury, and toxic tort matters
  • He has represented major national and regional companies in state and federal court, including prominent insurance and automotive companies
  • In the area of insurance coverage litigation, he has experience with bad faith, defense and indemnity, and other matters relating to auto, marine, homeowners, and commercial general liability policies
  • He has managed discovery, conducted and defended depositions, drafted pleadings and motions at all stages of litigation and participated in mediation and binding arbitration
  • He has also contributed to briefs while appearing before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
  • He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and assists the firm’s clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and in the Boston area.Before joining Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, Brian practiced at a regional litigation firm headquartered in Boston and clerked for the in-house legal department of a multinational company
  • He is a 2005 graduate of the College of William & Mary with a B.A. in history and received his J. D. cum laude from Suffolk University Law School, concentrating with distinction in international law.He served as a law review editor and represented his law school at national and international competitions in trial and appellate advocacy
  • Prior to law school, Brian worked in management positions for two of the nation’s largest insurance companies
  • He joined Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney as an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Practice Group in 2017

Practice Areas Explained

Brian W. Haynes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian W. Haynes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian W. Haynes

Where is Brian W. Haynes's law office located?
Brian W. Haynes's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Casner And Edwards Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian W. Haynes handle?
Brian W. Haynes focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Brian W. Haynes practiced law?
Brian W. Haynes has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Brian W. Haynes go to law school?
Brian W. Haynes earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Brian W. Haynes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 2011
B.A.
College of William and Mary
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2011
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2013
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2019

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