Joseph P. McKenna, Jr. Profile | Boston, MA Lawyer

Joe McKenna focuses his practice upon the litigation of Worker’s Compensation claims and Social Security Disability claims. The son of a union plumber, Joe predominantly represents workers from the building trades and utility industries who have suffered serious injuries. Such injuries range from electrocution, traumatic brain injuries and heart attacks to muscular/skeletal injuries.

Joe has lectured widely before both union and non-union groups on the worker’s compensation statute. He is the author of a “Handbook for Injured Workers in Massachusetts” and a perennial recipient of Martindale – Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Joe is a graduate of Boston College High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He has focused his practice on industrial accidents for more than 30 years. Prior to starting his own firm, he worked as of council to Segal Roitman, LLP for 25 years. He also worked at Wynn & Wynn, PC for eight years and served a clerkship for the late William Joseph Patrick Cleary, administrative judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents.

Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Social Security

Mailing Address:

83 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02132

University Attended:

College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1985

Law School Attended:

New England School of Law, J.D., 1988

Year of First Admission:

1988

Admission:

1988, Massachusetts

Memberships:

Massachusetts Bar Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

ISLN:

904945902

4.9/5.0 (10 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
4.9/5.0
Communication
4.8/5.0
Legal Experience
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Workers Compensation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Workers Compensation

Advocates aggressively for his clients. Handles his cases with nothing but the clients best interest in mind.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/27/14 in Social Security

Finest Social Security, Workers Compensation and Personal Injury attorney I have known. Attorney McKenna possesses the perfect combination of the highest legal acumen, extensive experience, integrity, and commitment to his Clients' best interests.... Read more
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Finest Social Security, Workers Compensation and Personal Injury attorney I have known. Attorney McKenna possesses the perfect combination of the highest legal acumen, extensive experience, integrity, and commitment to his Clients' best interests. I offer my highest endorsement for Attorney McKenna. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/27/14 in Workers Compensation

Finest Workers Compensation, Social Security, and Personal Injury attorney I have known. Attorney McKenna possesses the perfect combination of the highest legal acumen, extensive experience, integrity, and commitment to his Clients' best interests.... Read more
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Finest Workers Compensation, Social Security, and Personal Injury attorney I have known. Attorney McKenna possesses the perfect combination of the highest legal acumen, extensive experience, integrity, and commitment to his Clients' best interests. I offer my highest endorsement for Attorney McKenna. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Social Security

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Workers Compensation

I have known Joe professionally for over 20 years. He is a very capable lawyer who deserves your highest rating.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 06/27/14 in Workers Compensation

Attorney McKenna is a long-time practitioner, who is well-versed in workers' compensation law, very ethical, and very willing to assist both his clients and other attorneys.

Attorney McKenna is a long-time practitioner, who is well-versed in workers' compensation law, very ethical, and very willing to assist both his clients and other attorneys. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Workers Compensation

Well prepared, complete knowledge and understanding of the law, reasonable to deal with in negotiations.

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4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Workers Compensation

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4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/05/14 in Workers Compensation

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

Joe is simply the best. Very knowledgeable with worker’s compensation law. He came highly recommended. Joe always keeps you informed on what’s going on and explains things so that you can understa...