Bryant College, B.A., 1984; Southern New England School of Law, J.D., 1992; Admitted to Practice in the Massachusetts Courts, Federal District Court, 1st Circuit Court of Appeals. Current Governor's Council (District 1); Former Law Clerk, Massachusetts Superior Court; Former Chief of Police, Somerset Police Department; Former member and Chairman, Planning Board, Town of Somerset; Adjunct Professor, Roger Williams University, Instructor at police academies, Member, Prince Henry Society, Mass. Bar and ATLA. Joe has been a plaintiff's attorney at Lynch & Lynch for more than 28 years resolving cases he brought to the firm for tens of millions of dollars. In 2021 alone, cases brought in by Joe, and worked on by a team at Lynch & Lynch settled for more than $15,000,000.00. Joe continues to represent clients for personal injuries including catastrophic injuries and death claims. Joe also represents select defendants in criminal matters.
For nearly 50 years the lawyers of Lynch & Lynch have represented hundreds of individuals and companies in a wide variety of trials before judges and juries courts throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our litigation staff has earned a distinguished reputation by successfully representing clients at every level of the judicial system.
Attorneys of the firm have tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and successfully defended through trial dozens of multi-million dollar claims.
Lynch & Lynch has established a long and successful track record of defending personal injury and property damage claims. On a cost-effective basis, we defend a variety of such claims, including motor vehicle torts, homeowner liability, general liability, products liability, and municipal tort liability.
We also have an active policy, coverage analysis and litigation practice. Our attorneys have represented over fifty different insurers over the past twenty years, providing services ranging from coverage analysis to coverage litigation, including Chapter 93A 176D cases.
For decades, Lynch & Lynch has been at the leading edge of developments in the law governing insurers and insurance issues.
Lynch & Lynch has an established track record in the successful representation of professionals in a variety of matters. We provide representation to professionals, particularly attorneys, in the defense of malpractice actions, both at the trial and appellate level, in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts. Our office has represented attorneys in matters in which they have had claims asserted against them in their capacity as fiduciaries, such as trustees and guardians ad litem.
In addition to attorneys, we have also represented insurance agents, real estate agents and brokers, home inspectors, and accountants in professional liability matters, both administratively and in litigation. Our office also represents attorneys in disciplinary proceedings before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.
We represent individuals and companies in many aspects of the employer/employee relationship. We have experience with cases involving:
Discriminatory practices in hiring, firing, promotion and job assignment
Workplace harassment
Employment contracts and non-compete agreements
We have worked on numerous cases filed at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights, and in state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Lynch & Lynch provides experienced counsel for:
Incorporation
Contracts, Leases and Employment Agreements
Employee and Consumer Claims
Business Litigation Issues
Our lawyers can advise you about the advantages of incorporating and will prepare and file all necessary documents. We can also prepare and draft written partnership agreements, purchase agreements, buy-out agreements and employment contracts.
We also handle business litigation. Our attorneys represent companies and individuals in an array of matters including supplier, customer, accounts receivable and other contract-related disputes.
Our firm provides a wide range of residential and commercial real estate services, to support residential real estate lenders, agents, buyers and sellers, commercial and residential landlords, and tenants. A sample of some of the services that we provide includes:
Purchase and Sale Agreements: Advising buyer and sellers on all aspects of Purchase and Sale agreement, including drafting and negotiation of same. .
Residential real estate conveyance: Representing buyer, seller and bank clients in all aspect of residential real estate including closing transaction or refinancing including title exam, settlement preparation and closing work.
Landlord/Tenant Matters: Representing clients through landlord/ tenant disputes, lease violations and evictions.
Residential and Commercial Lease Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating commercial leases on behalf of lessor or lessee clients.
Real estate closings can be a stressful experience for both the first time buyer and the seasoned investor. Our firm's skilled and experienced proactive approach ensures that every aspects of the transaction is successfully completed in a smooth and professional manner.
Our commitment and experience to our clients sets us apart. We offer residential real estate services throughout Massachusetts. We welcome an opportunity to meet with you to discuss your specific needs.
We have decades of experience representing clients in both the federal and state appeals courts. Our courtroom skills, expert legal analysis, scholarly and thorough research and brief preparation, have resulted in numerous successful appellate outcomes.
Our appellate practice ranges from simple cases to more complex issues. If you are dissatisfied with the results from a trial court or administrative agency, we may be able to assist you with an appeal.
There are many common misconceptions that cause people to ignore or avoid drafting a Will and related documents. Many people believe it is too expensive, that they don't have enough assets to need a Will or Trust, because they cannot decide who will take care of their minor children, or because they think they are too young. Many people avoid making a plan because it is an uncomfortable topic to talk about.
The attorneys at our firm understand the reservations that many people feel about this process. Our professional staff is ready to assist you with understanding, compassion, and confidentiality. In our experience, the creation of a Will or Trust and related documents that describes your final wishes will not only put your mind at ease, but is a gift to the loved ones that you leave behind because it makes everything easier for them.
We make the process easy to understand and easy to complete. We will work with your to create Will or Trust and other related documents that reflects your particular family situation, wishes and needs. We take you step by step through the process and work with you until you have a plan that you are comfortable with and one that is beneficial to your family.
Contact us today to discuss how we can create a Will, Trust, Healthcare Proxy, Living Will, and Durable Powers of Attorney.
Lynch & Lynch has represented individuals against various misdemeanors and felonies throughout numerous counties in the Commonwealth. When retained early in the criminal process, our attorneys, including a former prosecutor, have often been able to ensure that criminal charges do not even issue.
If you are facing a criminal investigation, received notice of a clerk’s hearing, or have already been arraigned, we are available to provide an experienced and trustworthy defense and guide you through the complexities of the criminal justice system.
Our firm represents individuals and the families of those who have passed away from simple negligence actions (involving automobile accidents, products liability and premise liability) to complex medical malpractice cases. Too often the medical industry fails to live up the standards of care that patients deserve. Lynch & Lynch represents individuals who have suffered the consequences of errors of doctors or other caregivers, including birth injuries, wrongful death, failure to diagnose, and hospital negligence.