Kevin C. Merritt

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Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in Woburn, MA
Woburn, MA 01801
Selected To Rising Stars: 2014 - 2016
- Employment Litigation: Plaintiff (60%),
- Employment & Labor: Employee (20%),
- Civil Litigation: Plaintiff (10%),
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (10%)
Attorney Kevin C. Merritt is the founder and owner of Merritt Law LLC in Woburn, Massachusetts. Serving clients throughout Middlesex County, as well as Essex County and the surrounding areas, Mr. Merritt devotes his practice primarily on employment law, and he provides unmatched legal advocacy and support to plaintiff employee clients who have suffered serious violations of their civil rights as well as their rights as workers.
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Merritt has achieved considerable success fighting for the rights and entitlements of those who have claims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, medical leave and benefits issues, and other grievances against their employers. He also represents whistleblowers and those victimized by employer retaliation, and he routinely counsels and advocates on behalf of his employee clients regarding employment contracts, non-compete agreements, executive compensation and severance agreements, and other similar matters.
Mr. Merritt also counsels small business owners on all aspects of employment law to help them remain compliant with all applicable laws and regulations, and he assists in the creation of employment policies, handbooks and other materials. Regarded as a leader in his field, he has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers, and he has received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients who remark about his outstanding legal abilities and unwavering dedication to helping them obtain the justice they deserve.
A 2001 magna cum laude graduate of Connecticut College, Mr. Merritt obtained his Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in 2006. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, he is also an active member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association, and the Labor & Employment Section Council of the Massachusetts Bar Association.
- 60%Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20%Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10%Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10%Alternative Dispute Resolution
Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Wage & Hour Laws, Mediation
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Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2020 Rising Stars: 2014 - 2016
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About Kevin Merritt
Admitted: 2006, Massachusetts
Professional Webpage: https://www.merritt.law/
Honors/Awards:
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree, 2014-2016
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers honoree, 2017-2019
Bar/Professional Activity:
- First Circuit Court of Appeals
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section Council
- Member, Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association
- U.S. District Court for Massachusetts
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Last Updated: 7/7/2020