Atty. Kenneth Thayer
Ken is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in complex business, employment, real estate, and insurance disputes. Ken provides strategic counsel and advocacy to businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and related matters.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 19+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Kenneth Thayer at a Glance
Kenneth Thayer is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2007), U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2009), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (2020). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Boston University (B.A., 2004). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Kenneth Thayer in Boston
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Kenneth Thayer
- Ken is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in complex business, employment, real estate, and insurance disputes
- Ken provides strategic counsel and advocacy to businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and related matters
- With more than fifteen years of experience litigating cases in state and federal courts across the country at the trial and appellate levels, he understands the unique challenges each client faces and knows how to develop and execute strategies to achieve their legal and business objectives
- With a focus on representing closely-held and emerging companies in the technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and professional services industries, Ken has helped clients prevail in disputes with shareholders, vendors, business partners, suppliers, commercial landlords, employees, and government regulatory agencies
- He routinely litigates claims alleging breach of contract, violations of fiduciary duties, business torts, Chapter 93A, trade secret misappropriation, and violations of wage and hour laws
- Ken also has substantial experience in insurance coverage matters, having represented both insurers and policyholders in complex, multi-party litigations
- This includes matters involving the scope and extent of an insurer’s duty to defend, as well as allegations of bad faith coverage and settlement positions under Chapter 176D
- Ken serves on the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council, including as chairman for 2023-2024
- He is also a co-author of BLS Bench Notes, a guide for practicing before the Massachusetts Superior Court’s Business Litigation Session
- Awards & Recognition: • Massachusetts Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” (Business Litigation), 2016-2017 Speaking Engagements • Moderator, “What You Need to Know Following the SJC’s Latest Decisions,” Massachusetts Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section Webinar, June 5, 2024 • Panelist “Five Things to Know: Recent Business-to-Business Chapter 93A Claims,” Boston Bar Association, 2023: Ticket Selection – BBA Webinar: Five Things to Know: Recent Business-to-Business Chapter 93A Claims (site.com) • Panelist, “Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Business Trials,” Massachusetts Bar Association, 2017 • Conference Chair and Presenter, Complex Commercial Litigation Annual Symposium, Massachusetts Bar Association, 2018-2021 Articles & Publications • Author, “Massachusetts Appeals Court Expands Chapter 93A to Encompass Hotel’s Failure to Warn Guest of Non-Solicitation Policy,” May, 7, 2024 • Author, “Unfair and deceptive trade practices, clarified,” Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, July 21, 2023 • Co-author, BLS Bench Notes, April 2022 • Author, Protecting your contractual rights in the wake of COVID-19, March 2020 • Author, Minority LLC member is entitled to equitable remedies for majority member’s breach of fiduciary duties in freeze-out merger, June 2018 • Author, Component parts manufacturers immune from suit for failure to warn of dangers in finished products, even where risks are deemed foreseeable, November 2017 • Author, Employee fired for medical marijuana use can sue employer for discrimination, July 2017 • Author, SJC rules that liability insurer need not fund litigation of policyholder’s counterclaims, June 2017 Professional Affiliations & Activities • Massachusetts Bar Association, member and chair of Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council • Boston Bar Association, member
Practice Areas Explained
Kenneth Thayer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth Thayer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kenneth Thayer is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Kenneth Thayer is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kenneth Thayer is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Insurance Law in Boston
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kenneth Thayer is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
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.
Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Boston or all attorneys in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Kenneth Thayer
Where is Kenneth Thayer's law office located?
What practice areas does Kenneth Thayer handle?
How long has Kenneth Thayer practiced law?
Where did Kenneth Thayer go to law school?
How can I contact Kenneth Thayer for a consultation?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Kenneth Thayer
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 Kenneth Thayer's practice in the field of business, real estate, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kenneth Thayer brings 19+ 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 Massachusetts, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Kenneth Thayer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and litigation, Kenneth Thayer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Kenneth Thayer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kenneth Thayer Handles in Boston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Kenneth Thayer has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Kenneth Thayer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Search Reference
How People Find Kenneth Thayer Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Boston commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Kenneth Thayer.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Kenneth Thayer directly.
Kenneth Thayer's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Kenneth Thayer
No reviews yet.