Atty. John Harkavy

Atty. John Harkavy

John Harkavy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation including business litigation, personal injury, wrongful death and 14 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Wellesley Wellesley 43 Years Experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Harkavy at a glance

John Harkavy is a Principal based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of John B. Harkavy. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1983), and New York (1987). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Brown University (A.B. History, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Wellesley, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Harkavy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation including business litigation, personal injury, wrongful death and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John B. Harkavy in Wellesley, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Harkavy's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Harkavy is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Massachusetts →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Harkavy is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Massachusetts →

Wrongful Death

John Harkavy is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Massachusetts →

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.

John Harkavy is one of 238,048 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.

John Harkavy is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Wellesley 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 venue, 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 John Harkavy

Where is John Harkavy's law office located?
John Harkavy's law practice is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of John B. Harkavy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Harkavy handle?
John Harkavy focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Harkavy practiced law?
John Harkavy has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Harkavy go to law school?
John Harkavy earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B. History, 1979).
How can I contact John Harkavy for a consultation?
You can contact John Harkavy 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 John Harkavy received?
John Harkavy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1983
A.B. History
Brown University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1987

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