Atty. Joan A. Lukey

Atty. Joan A. Lukey

Joan A. Lukey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Joan A. Lukey at a glance

Joan A. Lukey is a personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Joan A. Lukey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Joan A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 1993
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Joan A. Lukey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan A. Lukey 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.

Joan A. Lukey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joan A. Lukey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joan A. Lukey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Product Liability

Joan A. Lukey is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joan A. Lukey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 Joan A. Lukey

Where is Joan A. Lukey's law office located?
Joan A. Lukey's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan A. Lukey handle?
Joan A. Lukey focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Joan A. Lukey go to law school?
Joan A. Lukey earned their education at (J.D., 1974).
How can I contact Joan A. Lukey for a consultation?
You can contact Joan A. Lukey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joan A. Lukey received?
Joan A. Lukey's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Individuals
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Boston)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Boston)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Boston)
- 2014

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