Atty. Jon Karon
Jonathan A. ("Jon") Karon is the founder of the Boston firm Karon Law, LLC.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Jon Karon at a Glance
Jon Karon is a personal injury attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Karon Law LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan (1986) and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association (1987). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon Karon
- Jonathan A. ("Jon") Karon is the founder of the Boston firm Karon Law, LLC. He has a national practice representing the catastrophically injured including cases involving traumatic brain injuries, amusement ride accidents, motor vehicle crashes and dangerous products
- He is a past President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and is currently an Officer of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- His noteworthy cases include successfully representing a twelve year old boy who lost his social skills due to a brain injury
- a construction worker who sustained a brain bleed due to slipping on black ice at a construction site
- an eight year old girl who was partially scalped due to a defective motor cover on a Mini-Himalaya amusement ride
- an eighteen year old girl who broke her neck due to a defective go kart seatbelt
- a young, single woman who was completely scalped due to an unguarded go kart axle
- and the surviving family of a wife and mother killed due to an unreasonably dangerous aftermarket snowmobile part
- Mr. Karon has been asked to speak on a range of topics including traumatic brain injury cases, products liability, trial practice and personal injury law issues for professional groups including the AAJ, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
- He is the Moderator of a weekly virtual coffee hour for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Editor-in-Chief of their Journal
- Mr. Karon is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Michigan
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Jon Karon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Karon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Personal Injury in Boston
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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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Jon Karon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jon Karon's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon Karon brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, Jon Karon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Jon Karon's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Jon Karon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jon Karon Handles in Boston
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