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Directory of employment lawyers in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
16 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
New Bedford, MA
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Showing 16 employment lawyers in New Bedford, MA
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Rob Levine Law–Personal Injury Lawyers
488 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(774) 273-7829 roblevine.com
d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.
930 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 984-8400 good-legal-advice.com
Attorney Ashley McCormack Law
555 Pleasant St Suite 5A-2, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 441-8649 mccormacklawpc.com
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C.
35 Arnold St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-5200 myfamilyestateplanning.com
LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER VELARDE
301 Herman Melville Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0600 jenvelardelaw.co
Colleen Tynan Law Offices
9 S 6th St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-9393
Morgan & Murphy, LLP
342 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(509) 204-1861 morganandmurphy.com
Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke and Franco
333 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-0333 bbflawoffices.com
Lowrie & Andrew
47 Mechanics Ln #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-7980 lowrieandrewlaw.com
Scannell & Lynn: Lynn Mike
32 Hillman St # R, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-9600
Ready Kiernan & McNally LLP: Attorneys At Law
2318 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-9888 rkm-law.com
Lowrie Christopher
47 Mechanics Ln #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-7980 lowrieandrewlaw.com
Feingold Bonnet-Hebert, P.C.
25 Elm St #201, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-1119 fbhlegal.com
Halloran, Lukoff, Smith & Tierney, P.C.
432 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-1332 hlspc.com
MA Employment Lawyers
1213 Purchase St Unit 2, #38, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-1215 maemploymentlawyers.com
Andrew Susan S
47 Mechanics Ln #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-7980
Employment lawyers in New Bedford Massachusetts help workers with issues like wrongful termination wage theft and workplace discrimination. Massachusetts law provides strong protections under the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act and the Wage Act. These attorneys can assist with claims filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or state courts.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in New Bedford Cost?
Employment lawyers in Massachusetts often charge on a contingency fee basis for cases like discrimination or wrongful termination taking 25 to 40 percent of any recovery. For hourly work rates typically range from 250 to 500 dollars per hour. Some lawyers offer free initial consultations. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does an employment lawyer handle in New Bedford?
Employment lawyers handle cases such as wrongful termination discrimination based on race gender or disability wage and hour disputes and retaliation claims. They also assist with non-compete agreements and severance negotiations.
How long do I have to file an employment claim in Massachusetts?
For discrimination claims you must file with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination within 300 days of the incident. For wage claims under the Massachusetts Wage Act you generally have three years from the date of the violation.
What is the Massachusetts Wage Act and how does it protect me?
The Massachusetts Wage Act requires employers to pay workers their full wages on time and in full. It covers overtime pay commissions and final paychecks. Violations can result in triple damages plus attorney fees.
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