team-member

Howard Brown

Brookline, MA

Licensed for 35 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

Howard founded Boston Employment Law PC in 2016, continuing  his practice in employment law, business litigation and appeals. In the employment area, he represents both employers and employees before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in cases involving: wage payment and overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Massachusetts law; sexual harassment; age, race, disability and sex discrimination; wrongful termination; and trade secrets and non-competition agreements. He also counsels clients regarding day-to-day employment law issues involving COBRA; the Family and Medical Leave Act; reasonable accommodation to disabled employees; employment contracts; severance; and employee handbooks. In addition, he has substantial litigation experience in business and corporate law issues including: shareholder and other corporate disputes; real estate disputes, including partition actions;  the Uniform Commercial Code; fraudulent conveyance law; debtor-creditor matters; and business torts.Howard has written on legal topics for the Boston Business Journal, Commercial Lending Review, and National Law Journal. He was previously a member of the Advisory Board of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Hearing Committee of the Board of Bar Overseers.

Practices Areas

Sexual Harassment

Employment and labor

Wrongful termination

Language

English

Contact

Boston Employment Law PC202 Washington StreetSuite 128Brookline, MA, 02445

Office: (617) 935-0157

Website: N/A

Reviews

Mathew
May 14, 2021

I was fortunate to have Howard as my counsel. I had never taken someone to court prior to this case and Howard made it the process very simple. My wage act case was an unusual one, as it didn't fit a boiler plate of previous cases. Howard found cases that weren't my exact situation, but he thought aligned with my issue, and how those results might be applicable to my own case. I had multiple conversations with Howard throughout the case, and with those conversations, I always felt he was there to make sure I understood all aspects of the case. This included understanding the methodology of the case, various steps and what those step(s) meant, breaking down lawyer lingo into layman terminology and supplementing potential case scenarios as we worked toward a solution. I appreciated his patience explaining items I didn't fully comprehend. I had not done a deposition prior to this case, I was nervous. However, Howard educated me with tutorial videos, documentation and we practiced a Q&A sessions leading up to it. I felt comfortable when the time came for me to give my deposition. Reflecting back on the case, I must mention how easy to communicate and work with Howard through the whole process. He would make time whenever I had questions or concerns. I got a chance to know him a little better as we worked through the case, frankly very happy to have met him and had him represent me. Howard Brown is a great lawyer and solid guy!

anonymous
July 23, 2020

I hired Howard to help me recover a payment from an employer. I was initially very intimidated by the thought of hiring a lawyer and possibly engaging in a lawsuit. Howard was great communicating with us and explaining the process we would follow. He made sure we had all the information regarding the options we had and made me feel he had my best interest in mind. He was knowledgeable and efficient, objective and responsive regarding our concerns, and he was able to get us the results we wanted without going into litigation. I found his fees were reasonable too. Overall, a great experience.

anonymous
July 10, 2020

Howard was introduced to us to help settle a contract dispute. Despite being new to us, he was able to quickly dig into the details of a complex situation and help evaluate the risks and returns of different options to settle the dispute. He then helped us navigate a very contentious negotiation by simplifying the discussions and maintaining a focus on the goal of getting to a reasonable settlement that would be acceptable to both sides. We greatly appreciated his coaching during the negotiation, as well as his honest and thoughtful demeanor. This was an important matter for our little company, and he helped us get it resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner. We absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of representation with employment law matters.

David
June 16, 2020

Howard was hired to represent us on a harassment case. He spent plenty of time with us in the consultation prior to being hired explaining the pros and cons of the case, potential outcomes and provided an in depth explanation of our insurance policy limits. The initial conversation was relaxed and we felt no pressure. We hired Howard and he immediately went to work with the insurance company and plaintiff's attorney. Within just a couple months Howard was able to bring our case to resolution with a settlement that we felt was reasonable given the circumstances. We would use Howard again in a second if needed.

Nikki
March 18, 2020

I was very lucky to find Howard! I hired Howard Brown last year during a very difficult time with my longtime employer (that I loved). I met with several attorneys until I felt comfortable with someone that I felt would fight for what I wanted - I was not looking for a big payout. I was looking to be heard, to improve treatment of others in my situation and to be made whole. I really appreciated his values, and the effort he made on my behalf. He was ethical, honest and affordable. I ended up with a resolution I was happy with - would absolutely recommend him if you find yourself in need of legal support. Thank you Howard.

Kendra
February 21, 2020

Mr. Brown really made an effort to understand the uniqueness of my employment challenge. He was thoughtful and thorough throughout the entire process. What I appreciated most was his calm and honest demeanor. He set very good expectations and communicated often and quickly with me as was required. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of employment law consultation or representation!

anonymous
November 6, 2019

We have now had the pleasure of working with Howard on multiple occasions. The first time was when we needed to quickly respond to a cease and desist letter and the second was for reviewing and enhancing our employee agreement contract. Howard is great to work with because he is a no-nonsense kind of person. He gets right to the point, clearly explains the situation, and then discusses possible options of how to approach the situation. His legal writing is thorough, informative, and clear. He delivers quality work and is very responsive. We've worked with various attorneys in the past, and the experiences certainly have been mixed, but I can say with certainty that we will continue working with Howard in the future. We highly recommend Howard for employment legal services.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Attorney Brown is smart, knowledgeable, and experienced. He helped me defend my unemployment benefits against an appeal by the employer. You can expect personal attention, reasonable fees, and someone who explains things clearly. I highly recommend him.

anonymous
April 25, 2019

I have worked with Howard for over two years on a very difficult and time consuming case. He never gave up and took the case from state to state until we ultimately came to a fair conclusion. He is great to work with and gives insightful advise along the way. If you have a dispute with your employer Howard should be your first pick.

Donna
February 19, 2019

Howard Brown is an outstanding and experienced attorney. Not only was he knowledgeable about our case, he treated us with patience, care, understanding and professionalism. His experience allowed us to have a wonderful outcome to our case. We highly recommend Attorney Howard Brown.

Mathew
May 14, 2021

I was fortunate to have Howard as my counsel. I had never taken someone to court prior to this case and Howard made it the process very simple. My wage act case was an unusual one, as it didn't fit a boiler plate of previous cases. Howard found cases that weren't my exact situation, but he thought aligned with my issue, and how those results might be applicable to my own case. I had multiple conversations with Howard throughout the case, and with those conversations, I always felt he was there to make sure I understood all aspects of the case. This included understanding the methodology of the case, various steps and what those step(s) meant, breaking down lawyer lingo into layman terminology and supplementing potential case scenarios as we worked toward a solution. I appreciated his patience explaining items I didn't fully comprehend. I had not done a deposition prior to this case, I was nervous. However, Howard educated me with tutorial videos, documentation and we practiced a Q&A sessions leading up to it. I felt comfortable when the time came for me to give my deposition. Reflecting back on the case, I must mention how easy to communicate and work with Howard through the whole process. He would make time whenever I had questions or concerns. I got a chance to know him a little better as we worked through the case, frankly very happy to have met him and had him represent me. Howard Brown is a great lawyer and solid guy!

anonymous
July 23, 2020

I hired Howard to help me recover a payment from an employer. I was initially very intimidated by the thought of hiring a lawyer and possibly engaging in a lawsuit. Howard was great communicating with us and explaining the process we would follow. He made sure we had all the information regarding the options we had and made me feel he had my best interest in mind. He was knowledgeable and efficient, objective and responsive regarding our concerns, and he was able to get us the results we wanted without going into litigation. I found his fees were reasonable too. Overall, a great experience.

anonymous
July 10, 2020

Howard was introduced to us to help settle a contract dispute. Despite being new to us, he was able to quickly dig into the details of a complex situation and help evaluate the risks and returns of different options to settle the dispute. He then helped us navigate a very contentious negotiation by simplifying the discussions and maintaining a focus on the goal of getting to a reasonable settlement that would be acceptable to both sides. We greatly appreciated his coaching during the negotiation, as well as his honest and thoughtful demeanor. This was an important matter for our little company, and he helped us get it resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner. We absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of representation with employment law matters.

David
June 16, 2020

Howard was hired to represent us on a harassment case. He spent plenty of time with us in the consultation prior to being hired explaining the pros and cons of the case, potential outcomes and provided an in depth explanation of our insurance policy limits. The initial conversation was relaxed and we felt no pressure. We hired Howard and he immediately went to work with the insurance company and plaintiff's attorney. Within just a couple months Howard was able to bring our case to resolution with a settlement that we felt was reasonable given the circumstances. We would use Howard again in a second if needed.

Nikki
March 18, 2020

I was very lucky to find Howard! I hired Howard Brown last year during a very difficult time with my longtime employer (that I loved). I met with several attorneys until I felt comfortable with someone that I felt would fight for what I wanted - I was not looking for a big payout. I was looking to be heard, to improve treatment of others in my situation and to be made whole. I really appreciated his values, and the effort he made on my behalf. He was ethical, honest and affordable. I ended up with a resolution I was happy with - would absolutely recommend him if you find yourself in need of legal support. Thank you Howard.

Kendra
February 21, 2020

Mr. Brown really made an effort to understand the uniqueness of my employment challenge. He was thoughtful and thorough throughout the entire process. What I appreciated most was his calm and honest demeanor. He set very good expectations and communicated often and quickly with me as was required. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of employment law consultation or representation!

anonymous
November 6, 2019

We have now had the pleasure of working with Howard on multiple occasions. The first time was when we needed to quickly respond to a cease and desist letter and the second was for reviewing and enhancing our employee agreement contract. Howard is great to work with because he is a no-nonsense kind of person. He gets right to the point, clearly explains the situation, and then discusses possible options of how to approach the situation. His legal writing is thorough, informative, and clear. He delivers quality work and is very responsive. We've worked with various attorneys in the past, and the experiences certainly have been mixed, but I can say with certainty that we will continue working with Howard in the future. We highly recommend Howard for employment legal services.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Attorney Brown is smart, knowledgeable, and experienced. He helped me defend my unemployment benefits against an appeal by the employer. You can expect personal attention, reasonable fees, and someone who explains things clearly. I highly recommend him.

anonymous
April 25, 2019

I have worked with Howard for over two years on a very difficult and time consuming case. He never gave up and took the case from state to state until we ultimately came to a fair conclusion. He is great to work with and gives insightful advise along the way. If you have a dispute with your employer Howard should be your first pick.

Donna
February 19, 2019

Howard Brown is an outstanding and experienced attorney. Not only was he knowledgeable about our case, he treated us with patience, care, understanding and professionalism. His experience allowed us to have a wonderful outcome to our case. We highly recommend Attorney Howard Brown.

Mathew
May 14, 2021

I was fortunate to have Howard as my counsel. I had never taken someone to court prior to this case and Howard made it the process very simple. My wage act case was an unusual one, as it didn't fit a boiler plate of previous cases. Howard found cases that weren't my exact situation, but he thought aligned with my issue, and how those results might be applicable to my own case. I had multiple conversations with Howard throughout the case, and with those conversations, I always felt he was there to make sure I understood all aspects of the case. This included understanding the methodology of the case, various steps and what those step(s) meant, breaking down lawyer lingo into layman terminology and supplementing potential case scenarios as we worked toward a solution. I appreciated his patience explaining items I didn't fully comprehend. I had not done a deposition prior to this case, I was nervous. However, Howard educated me with tutorial videos, documentation and we practiced a Q&A sessions leading up to it. I felt comfortable when the time came for me to give my deposition. Reflecting back on the case, I must mention how easy to communicate and work with Howard through the whole process. He would make time whenever I had questions or concerns. I got a chance to know him a little better as we worked through the case, frankly very happy to have met him and had him represent me. Howard Brown is a great lawyer and solid guy!

anonymous
July 23, 2020

I hired Howard to help me recover a payment from an employer. I was initially very intimidated by the thought of hiring a lawyer and possibly engaging in a lawsuit. Howard was great communicating with us and explaining the process we would follow. He made sure we had all the information regarding the options we had and made me feel he had my best interest in mind. He was knowledgeable and efficient, objective and responsive regarding our concerns, and he was able to get us the results we wanted without going into litigation. I found his fees were reasonable too. Overall, a great experience.

anonymous
July 10, 2020

Howard was introduced to us to help settle a contract dispute. Despite being new to us, he was able to quickly dig into the details of a complex situation and help evaluate the risks and returns of different options to settle the dispute. He then helped us navigate a very contentious negotiation by simplifying the discussions and maintaining a focus on the goal of getting to a reasonable settlement that would be acceptable to both sides. We greatly appreciated his coaching during the negotiation, as well as his honest and thoughtful demeanor. This was an important matter for our little company, and he helped us get it resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner. We absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of representation with employment law matters.

David
June 16, 2020

Howard was hired to represent us on a harassment case. He spent plenty of time with us in the consultation prior to being hired explaining the pros and cons of the case, potential outcomes and provided an in depth explanation of our insurance policy limits. The initial conversation was relaxed and we felt no pressure. We hired Howard and he immediately went to work with the insurance company and plaintiff's attorney. Within just a couple months Howard was able to bring our case to resolution with a settlement that we felt was reasonable given the circumstances. We would use Howard again in a second if needed.

Nikki
March 18, 2020

I was very lucky to find Howard! I hired Howard Brown last year during a very difficult time with my longtime employer (that I loved). I met with several attorneys until I felt comfortable with someone that I felt would fight for what I wanted - I was not looking for a big payout. I was looking to be heard, to improve treatment of others in my situation and to be made whole. I really appreciated his values, and the effort he made on my behalf. He was ethical, honest and affordable. I ended up with a resolution I was happy with - would absolutely recommend him if you find yourself in need of legal support. Thank you Howard.

Kendra
February 21, 2020

Mr. Brown really made an effort to understand the uniqueness of my employment challenge. He was thoughtful and thorough throughout the entire process. What I appreciated most was his calm and honest demeanor. He set very good expectations and communicated often and quickly with me as was required. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of employment law consultation or representation!

anonymous
November 6, 2019

We have now had the pleasure of working with Howard on multiple occasions. The first time was when we needed to quickly respond to a cease and desist letter and the second was for reviewing and enhancing our employee agreement contract. Howard is great to work with because he is a no-nonsense kind of person. He gets right to the point, clearly explains the situation, and then discusses possible options of how to approach the situation. His legal writing is thorough, informative, and clear. He delivers quality work and is very responsive. We've worked with various attorneys in the past, and the experiences certainly have been mixed, but I can say with certainty that we will continue working with Howard in the future. We highly recommend Howard for employment legal services.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Attorney Brown is smart, knowledgeable, and experienced. He helped me defend my unemployment benefits against an appeal by the employer. You can expect personal attention, reasonable fees, and someone who explains things clearly. I highly recommend him.

anonymous
April 25, 2019

I have worked with Howard for over two years on a very difficult and time consuming case. He never gave up and took the case from state to state until we ultimately came to a fair conclusion. He is great to work with and gives insightful advise along the way. If you have a dispute with your employer Howard should be your first pick.

Donna
February 19, 2019

Howard Brown is an outstanding and experienced attorney. Not only was he knowledgeable about our case, he treated us with patience, care, understanding and professionalism. His experience allowed us to have a wonderful outcome to our case. We highly recommend Attorney Howard Brown.