Denzil D. McKenzie
Top rated Business & Corporate attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
McKenzie & Associates, P.C.
Practice areas: Business & Corporate, Business Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Massachusetts since: 1977
Education: Boston University School of Law
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McKenzie & Associates, P.C.
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Denzil D. McKenzie, the visionary founder and managing director of McKenzie & Associates, P.C., brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. His practice, a beacon for both businesses and individuals, spans a diverse array of legal territories, including business and corporate law, estate planning and probate, and business litigation. His firm also adeptly navigates the complexities of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial finance and lending, and tax appeals, tailoring its proficiency to the unique challenges of its clients.
Educationally, Mr. McKenzie is a product of distinguished institutions. He holds a Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he graduated magna cum laude. His academic journey did not stop there, as he further honed his knowledge in tax law through Boston University’s Graduate Tax Program. This solid academic grounding empowers him to dissect and master even the most intricate legal issues.
Mr. McKenzie is not only a legal adviser but also a pillar of strength for his clients, known for weaving empathy into the fabric of his legal counsel. His career commenced impressively as an assistant attorney general for the commonwealth of Massachusetts, a role that paved the way for his concentration on representing family-owned businesses and nonprofit organizations. His astute legal acumen has led to numerous favorable outcomes, enhancing his stature in the legal community.
His affiliations are as prestigious as they are numerous. Mr. McKenzie is actively involved with the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. His leadership prowess is evident from his tenure as treasurer of the Clients’ Security Board of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts and as president of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. He is also a Fellow of both the Massachusetts Bar Foundation and the American Bar Foundation. His accolades include being named Minority Businessperson of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Beyond the courtroom, Mr. McKenzie's commitment extends to community service. He holds significant roles, such as vice president of the Boston University School of Law Alumni Association and serves as legal counsel and vice chair of the Business and Finance Committees at Peoples Baptist Church of Boston. Moreover, his diplomatic skills are showcased in his ongoing role as the honorary consul for the government of Jamaica in Boston, where he represents and serves the Jamaican community in New England.
Denzil D. McKenzie is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Business/Corporate, Business Litigation, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trade Secret, Trusts, Wills
- 40% Business/Corporate
- 30% Business Litigation
- 30% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1977, Massachusetts
Professional Webpage: https://www.mckenzielawpc.com/denzil-d-mckenzie-managing-dir...
- Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- President of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court
- Member of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Client Protection
- Member and Treasurer of the Clients’ Security Board of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Probate and Family American Inn of Court
- Massachusetts Black Lawyers Associations
- American Bar Association
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court of Massachusetts
- Member of the Advisory Board of the Center for Urban Ministerial Education at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
- Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation
- American Bar Foundation
- Legal Counsel and Vice Chair of the Renovation and the Business and Finance Committees, Peoples Baptist Church
- Active member of Peoples Baptist Church
- Vice President of the Executive Council of the Boston University School of Law Alumni Association
- U.S. Small Business Administration (Region I)
- Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court for June and July, 2009
- Boston Magazine has named Attorney McKenzie to its Massachusetts Super Lawyers List in 2003, 2004, and 2006
- St. John’s Baptist Church’s Plumber Turner Award for his work as an adult Sunday School teacher
- Liberating Vision Award for community service
- Greater Boston Chapter
- National Council of Negro Women
- Runner-up for U.S. Department of Defense Minority Supplier of the Year
- Minority Businessperson of the Year
- B.A., Economics & Political Science, University of Massachusetts-Amherst magna cum laude
- J.D., Boston University School of Law
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2006, 2022 - 2025