Massachusetts District Court hears a huge range of both criminal and civil cases in 62 courthouses across the state. When it comes to criminal law, the District Court has jurisdiction over...
Wrongful Death
This week, we’re looking at some legal terminology that you might encounter when dealing with cases of personal injury and wrongful death.
Sex Crimes
Sexual harassment can be unwelcome verbal sexual advances or requests for sexual favors. It can also be physical harassment and even assault or rape.
Robbery
Prior to joining the KJC Law Firm, Ben worked as a staff attorney for the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Ben has represented hundreds of clients charged with crimes in the trial courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in cases ranging from drug possession to armed robbery to operating under the influence. At trial, Ben has successfully obtained not guilty verdicts on a variety of charges, including reckless operation, firearm possession, and assault with intent to murder. Ben has been equally successful in getting his clients’ cases dismissed prior to trial, prevailing in dozens of motions to dismiss and motions to suppress. And when his clients suffered adverse rulings, Ben has obtained reversals on appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court and the Massachusetts Appeals Court. In one particular case...
Theft
Misdemeanors
Drug Crimes
Assault
Murder
However, there are a few types of cases that will not be heard by the Appeals Court, including appeals relating to convictions of first-degree murder (transferred directly to the Supreme Judicial Court) and certain District Court civil appeals (would be made first to the Appellate Division of the District Court).
KJC Law firm represented myself and another individual in a work related age discrimination case and was successful in obtaining a settlement in our favor. Couldn’t be happier with the results and the representation.
Sexual Harassment
As a female founded law firm, we understand that our society has often blamed the victims rather than the abusers.There are still some people who accept some level of sexual harassment as “normal”. We believe this is wrong and are fighting to end that culture. This is not just about one lawsuit. This is a movement to end the abuse of individuals who suffer because they have less power than their abuser.
Our personal injury lawyers have more than 125 years of experience litigating cases. We pride ourselves in using our creativity and imagination as well as intelligence and skills. We work hard to make sure our clients receive the maximum compensation from every responsible source.
Medical Malpractice
Benjamin Duggan is a litigator and trial lawyer. Ben devotes his practice to representing the “underdog,” plaintiffs up against corporations and insurance companies, and people who have been charged with crimes. Ben’s practice includes a wide array of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, breach of contract, consumer protection, employment discrimination, and criminal defense. Ben has successfully tried numerous cases to a jury, both civil and criminal. He has authored dozens of memoranda of law filed in Massachusetts District and Superior Court and the United States District Court. He has also written several appeals briefs filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.