Boston Contract Attorneys & Lawyers
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O. Carter
James Cormier
Stanley Kay
Kevin Plante
Philip Mehall
Renate Harrison
E. Jay Wilusz
Frank Maniscalco
Roger Matthews
Michel Bamani
Boston Contract Lawyers
Why Hire a Contract Lawyer?
Contract lawyers are attorneys who work for businesses for set periods of time. Hiring a contract lawyer will give your practice an extra pair of hands and eyes to cope with peak periods of work. This takes the pressure off your employees, allowing them to work less overtime and enjoy the work-life balance they need to be at their most productive. Many contract lawyers in Boston specialize in work for particular types of businesses, including:
- Startup firms
- Small to midsize businesses
- Law firms
- Finance companies
There are contract lawyers in Boston with experience in a wide range of legal topics, including:
- Securing venture capital funding
- Establishing and protecting intellectual property
- Helping businesses with mergers or with acquiring new companies
Contract lawyers can be a more cost-effective choice than permanent employees because you only pay them for the time you require their services. Their hourly rates are usually around a third of the rates of comparable full-time attorneys.
Unlike permanent members of your team, you also don't need to pay contract lawyers 401(k) benefits and health insurance. There are also no Medicare or Social Security taxes associated with hiring contract lawyers.
All those additional fees can easily add $17,000 to the yearly salary of a permanent attorney, which in Boston already costs an average of $109,267.
If the idea of bringing lawyers into your business to learn your company practices, only to have them leave at the end of their terms worries you, consider this: Many contract lawyers create long-lasting relationships with businesses in Boston. These businesses regularly call on the same contract lawyers whenever they have the need for more legal staff.
When Boston businesses and local contract lawyers form ongoing relationships, projects become easier and more effective. That's because the contract lawyer can launch straight into the work with a thorough understanding of the company and how it operates. Unlike local temp agencies, which may have a high turnover, many lawyers in Boston enjoy the flexibility that contract work provides and have many years of experience providing short-term legal solutions.
How to Find the Best Contract Lawyer in Boston
Start your search for a contract attorney in Boston by searching for a lawyer who belongs to the Massachusetts Bar Association. All lawyers offering legal services in Boston must be licensed to work within the state. Most attorneys practicing in Boston must pass the Massachusetts Bar Exam before working for a local law firm or establishing their own practice. Lawyers who are members of bars in other states can also seek admission in Massachusetts, but they must practice law regularly and be of good standing in the community.
In addition, if you have specialty needs, you might look for a lawyer certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification in Wrentham, Massachusetts.
Contract lawyers specialize in a wide range of businesses and have experience with a variety of areas of law. Read carefully through the biographies of Boston contract lawyers posted on UpCounsel to find lawyers who most closely match your requirements.
You should also verify that any contract lawyer you choose is of good standing. You can search for complaints made against any Boston lawyer through the Board of Bar Overseers website. This independent body was established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in 1974 to investigate and assess complaints made against lawyers within the state. You can also phone the Board at 617-728-8750 to inquire about any lawyer.
Top contract lawyers will have past clients who can vouch for their performance. You might find written testimonials online. Alternatively, you could call a prospective contract lawyer and ask him or her to provide references.
During your discussion, the best contract lawyers in Boston will be as interested in your business and the work it does as you are in their work and experience. You can get a great sense of whether someone is passionate about doing a good job if your business and its legal requirements dominate the conversation, rather than fees.
Questions for Contract Lawyer
- What experience do you have working for businesses of my size?
- What experience do you have working in our industry?
- What experience do you have with the tasks or projects we'll need you to do?
- How have you handled difficult clients or situations in the workplace in the past?
- What do you think you would bring to my company?
- Would you extend your contract if the project runs longer than expected?
- What is your hourly rate?
- Will you work overtime if needed? What is your overtime rate?
No matter what your needs, a Boston contract lawyer can provide affordable legal assistance for your business.
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The Boston contract attorneys & lawyers on UpCounsel are dedicated to helping businesses save time, money, and peace of mind with contract drafting and review, negotiations, litigation support, discovery, commercial business transactions, and more.
Our independent contract attorneys are available on-demand to provide contract legal services for businesses or to support your in-house general counsel to help lighten the load for transactional matters or litigation support.
Although the work of the Boston contract attorneys found on UpCounsel often varies they are highly experienced in legal contract activities such as commercial contract negotiations, document review in response to document subpoenas, request for production of documents, legal research, draft legal briefs, along with providing a full range of other contract legal services to businesses of any size.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 133 reviews for Commercial Contracts attorneys in Massachusetts
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Stacy was a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable, professional, and with clear concise communication. I would highly recommend her."
Margaret N
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Boston,
MA,
4 months ago
Review of Proposed Engagement Agreement from Venture Studio
"Alisha was really great. She was super quick to get back our documents and gave a really comprehensive outline of all considerations. Would definitely hire her again for future work."
Callum T
.
Cambridge,
MA,
5 months ago
Review Teck Redlines to MSA
"This is the third project we’ve worked on with Mary, and she continues to exceed our expectations. As a tech startup, we faced a tight deadline to review a highly strategic agreement with a large organization, and Mary stepped in seamlessly to guide us through it. Her expertise, responsiveness, and dedication were invaluable to our team. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!"
Erwann C
.
Mansfield,
MA,
5 months ago
Review of Business Agreement for Massachusetts Event Entertainment Company
"Nathan works quickly and efficiently while being very detailed and easy to work with."
Andrew T
.
Winchester,
MA,
10 months ago
Service Agreement
"Great experience! Will continue to use Brandon for his services!!!"
Jack K
.
Winthrop,
MA,
about 1 year ago
Review Licensing Agreement
"Lauri is knowledgeable, responsive and to the point. Her manner of communication is succinct. Personally, I enjoy and believe it necessary to have a little fluff in my communications. So if you’re looking for a fast, knowledgeable and succinct attorney, Lauri is your person."
Ehsan A
.
Cambridge,
MA,
over 1 year ago
Review Business Consulting Agreement
"I had a contract with my client that Michael helped with. He reviewed each and every line in details, provided valuable advices and made the redline to the document to protect me and my companies interest. He explained all of comments and updates to me over the phone in details. By working with him, I not only received sound advices but also received valuable insights that will be useful for my future contacts. It was such a pleasure working with Michael!"
Rubna M
.
Acton,
MA,
almost 2 years ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Very good job. Responsive, completed job as planned."
Adam L
.
Framingham,
MA,
about 2 years ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Stellar service. I have worked with several attorneys and Dr Lydie is heads and shoulders above them all. She is very personable, easy to talk to, very knowledgable and most importantly won’t nickel and dime clients with her time. What a relief to know such amazing lawyers exist in real life and not only on TV shows."
Kwesi N
.
Dover,
MA,
over 2 years ago
Draft Business Consulting Agreement
"Chelsie is the best! Hired her twice for my legal business document needs (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, & Coaching/ Consulting Agreement)."
Omar R
.
Wellesley Hills,
MA,
about 3 years ago
Review Affiliate Agreement
"Scott did a great job on redrafting our affiliate agreement. Quick, knowledgeable, professional. Would work with Scott again."
Yuriy P
.
Brookline,
MA,
about 3 years ago
Draft Release of Liability
"Attorney Duberman was incredibly quick to respond and extremely clear+concise in his communications!"
Rx S
.
Somerville,
MA,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Bill was fantastic. He is an expert in inter-company transfer agreements. The work was as he outlined in his proposal, completed thoroughly and promptly. I would use Bill again and highly recommend."
Rob B
.
Needham,
MA,
over 3 years ago
Draft Sales Agreement
"Great work!"
Erik J
.
Boston,
MA,
over 3 years ago
Digital Marketing Services
"Another project Steven has completed for me- he's now done my Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, LLC formation and Client Contract. Every one has been excellent and completed in a very timely manner. Thank you again!"
Rebecca N
.
East Longmeadow,
MA,
almost 4 years ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"He responded to my emergency situation really fast"
Ehsan H
.
Palo Alto,
CA,
over 4 years ago
Review Licensing Agreement
"Very thorough and professional. Extremely knowledgeable with contracts and agreements"
Slava H
.
Somerville,
MA,
over 4 years ago
Release of Liability
"This is my third time working with James. James is always a pleasure to work with and very quick!"
Veronica N
.
Reading,
MA,
about 5 years ago
Other Commercial Contract Matter Services
"Attorney Goldman was very knowledgeable and very helpful with a contract review. He was patient, he answered all of our questions, and we never felt rushed through the process. Attorney Goldman knows the theatre industry and I would use him again in the future."
Brandon G
.
Roxbury,
MA,
over 5 years ago
Pre-nuptial agreement for international couple
"Neil is knowledgeable and easy to work with. He is thorough and has been very helpful in explaining things along as well."
Julien P
.
Dorchester,
MA,
over 5 years ago
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