
Mark Szal
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
Mark is an experienced litigator and counselor who has handled a variety of lawsuits, administrative actions and pre-litigation matters. Mark began his legal career by clerking for the Massachusetts Superior Court in Suffolk, Middlesex and Essex counties. After his clerkship, Mark practiced as a litigator for more than four years with Donovan Hatem LLP, focusing on professional liability defense, construction law, and employment law. The matters he has successfully handled include wrongful death lawsuits, wage and hour class actions, and negligence claims against design professionals. Before opening his own practice, Mark spent a year with a boutique employment law firm in Boston, assisting with claims concerning worker’s compensation, discrimination, and wage and hour compliance, in addition to counseling employers regarding policies and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.Mark is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts, as well as before the United States Supreme Court. He is a graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School and Boston College. Mark graduated magna cum laude from New England School of Law in 2006, where he was the recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor full merit scholarship and was an editor of the New England Law Review.Mark has been an adjunct instructor of Legal Research and Writing at New England Law Boston since 2009, and has authored pieces for the New England Law Review and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Personal Injury
Employment and labor
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I started working with Mark last year. From the start, he was totally responsive and professional and delivered more than expected in a quick timeframe. I had the need for his services again this week at the 11th hour on a Friday. Again, Mark was there for me and helped me through my urgent and critical matter! I cannot express enough how fortunate I am to have been introduced to Mark and have only the highest of accolades to share. I would highly recommend Mark.
I cannot speak highly enough of Mark. Being a bride in 2020 was nothing short of stressful. Our original venue was going to retain our money, although we were no longer able to have our wedding there, due to covid. The process with the venue was grueling, then in comes Mark. Mark took complete control and initiative to do everything he could to get our money back. He was quick to respond to emails, always available and quite honest about the process. Due to Mark’s initiative we were able to get back 75% of our money. Highly recommend Mark’s services!!!!
Mark was recommended by a former colleague to assist with separation from my current employer. He advised on negotiation and reviewed the agreements very quickly and thoroughly. His congenial manner was extremely helpful to me personally as I was able to keep a very difficult situation from escalating during negotiations while still ensuring I was protected.
Mark's diligence, patience and ability to make strong legal arguments helped us resolve a case that was financially and emotionally meaningful. He is wise, thoughtful and calm, and his good nature came through as he guided us along a difficult path, always listening, always taking the time to explain the law, always willing to consider new arguments and information with an open mind. Mark is focused on winning, but also mindful of making the process as congenial as possible. I could not recommend him more highly.
I engaged Mr. Szal to assist me with a non-compete agreement battle that I encountered when I left my previous employer to join a competitor in an executive level position. This was a complex process which involved three parties: my old employer, new employer and myself. Mr. Szal was able to seamlessly manage all parties in an efficient, polished, and professional manner. Mr. Szal was very meticulous in accuracy, facts and current legal trends in all our conversations, as well as written legal work he completed. Additionally, Mark is extremely responsive at all hours. Overall, Mark was successful in negotiating a final settlement which allowed me to be released from my onerous non-compete agreement with my former employer. He was a pleasure to work with and exhibited an innate ability to connect with all parties involved. I will highly recommend Mr. Szal to anyone with a business-related legal issues of any kind. He will deliver you the results that you are looking for in a timely, thorough and thoughtful manner. I can not thank Mark enough for the outcome he accomplished in this process.
Attorney Szal, is knowledgeable, professional, and excellent with his communications. I would highly recommend him and his services. It was a true pleasure working with him, and the results were better than expected!
I reached out to Mark to help with an employment issue and he was incredibly reassuring. He led me through the process carefully and thoughtfully. He provided excellent advice and explained every detail of my situation calmly and with assurance. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and steered me in the direction that I was most comfortable. I would recommend Mark to anyone who is seeking assistance with an employer.
Mark is by far the most professional, attentive, astute and swift attorneys I have worked with in my career. He handled my delicate matter in a way that shifted mounds of stress and action and allowed me to refocus on my life. Mark is skilled at crafting the optimal position and coaching his clients on the best path forward. I’d recommend Mark again and again and again as a first choice every time.
Mark represented my company in an employment dispute and we could not be more pleased with his work. With his assistance, we were able to resolve the matter to satisfaction. He is knowledgeable, professional, practical, and communicative. Highly recommended
Mark was referred to me through another attorney friend of mine given his knowledge and experience in employment discrimination law. I met with Mark to review my case and knew he was the right partner for me. He was on top of everything from day 1 and always responded within minutes. The letters written were thorough and articulate in explaining the situation and our demands. Mark has excellent knowledge of EEOC and MCAD, which allowed us to work really well together as a team. We ultimately came to a settlement agreement in a very short period of time, which exceeded my expectations. I will certainly refer Mark to colleagues and will also hire Mark again if ever needed in the future.
I started working with Mark last year. From the start, he was totally responsive and professional and delivered more than expected in a quick timeframe. I had the need for his services again this week at the 11th hour on a Friday. Again, Mark was there for me and helped me through my urgent and critical matter! I cannot express enough how fortunate I am to have been introduced to Mark and have only the highest of accolades to share. I would highly recommend Mark.
I cannot speak highly enough of Mark. Being a bride in 2020 was nothing short of stressful. Our original venue was going to retain our money, although we were no longer able to have our wedding there, due to covid. The process with the venue was grueling, then in comes Mark. Mark took complete control and initiative to do everything he could to get our money back. He was quick to respond to emails, always available and quite honest about the process. Due to Mark’s initiative we were able to get back 75% of our money. Highly recommend Mark’s services!!!!
Mark was recommended by a former colleague to assist with separation from my current employer. He advised on negotiation and reviewed the agreements very quickly and thoroughly. His congenial manner was extremely helpful to me personally as I was able to keep a very difficult situation from escalating during negotiations while still ensuring I was protected.
Mark's diligence, patience and ability to make strong legal arguments helped us resolve a case that was financially and emotionally meaningful. He is wise, thoughtful and calm, and his good nature came through as he guided us along a difficult path, always listening, always taking the time to explain the law, always willing to consider new arguments and information with an open mind. Mark is focused on winning, but also mindful of making the process as congenial as possible. I could not recommend him more highly.
I engaged Mr. Szal to assist me with a non-compete agreement battle that I encountered when I left my previous employer to join a competitor in an executive level position. This was a complex process which involved three parties: my old employer, new employer and myself. Mr. Szal was able to seamlessly manage all parties in an efficient, polished, and professional manner. Mr. Szal was very meticulous in accuracy, facts and current legal trends in all our conversations, as well as written legal work he completed. Additionally, Mark is extremely responsive at all hours. Overall, Mark was successful in negotiating a final settlement which allowed me to be released from my onerous non-compete agreement with my former employer. He was a pleasure to work with and exhibited an innate ability to connect with all parties involved. I will highly recommend Mr. Szal to anyone with a business-related legal issues of any kind. He will deliver you the results that you are looking for in a timely, thorough and thoughtful manner. I can not thank Mark enough for the outcome he accomplished in this process.
Attorney Szal, is knowledgeable, professional, and excellent with his communications. I would highly recommend him and his services. It was a true pleasure working with him, and the results were better than expected!
I reached out to Mark to help with an employment issue and he was incredibly reassuring. He led me through the process carefully and thoughtfully. He provided excellent advice and explained every detail of my situation calmly and with assurance. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and steered me in the direction that I was most comfortable. I would recommend Mark to anyone who is seeking assistance with an employer.
Mark is by far the most professional, attentive, astute and swift attorneys I have worked with in my career. He handled my delicate matter in a way that shifted mounds of stress and action and allowed me to refocus on my life. Mark is skilled at crafting the optimal position and coaching his clients on the best path forward. I’d recommend Mark again and again and again as a first choice every time.
Mark represented my company in an employment dispute and we could not be more pleased with his work. With his assistance, we were able to resolve the matter to satisfaction. He is knowledgeable, professional, practical, and communicative. Highly recommended
Mark was referred to me through another attorney friend of mine given his knowledge and experience in employment discrimination law. I met with Mark to review my case and knew he was the right partner for me. He was on top of everything from day 1 and always responded within minutes. The letters written were thorough and articulate in explaining the situation and our demands. Mark has excellent knowledge of EEOC and MCAD, which allowed us to work really well together as a team. We ultimately came to a settlement agreement in a very short period of time, which exceeded my expectations. I will certainly refer Mark to colleagues and will also hire Mark again if ever needed in the future.
I started working with Mark last year. From the start, he was totally responsive and professional and delivered more than expected in a quick timeframe. I had the need for his services again this week at the 11th hour on a Friday. Again, Mark was there for me and helped me through my urgent and critical matter! I cannot express enough how fortunate I am to have been introduced to Mark and have only the highest of accolades to share. I would highly recommend Mark.
I cannot speak highly enough of Mark. Being a bride in 2020 was nothing short of stressful. Our original venue was going to retain our money, although we were no longer able to have our wedding there, due to covid. The process with the venue was grueling, then in comes Mark. Mark took complete control and initiative to do everything he could to get our money back. He was quick to respond to emails, always available and quite honest about the process. Due to Mark’s initiative we were able to get back 75% of our money. Highly recommend Mark’s services!!!!
Mark was recommended by a former colleague to assist with separation from my current employer. He advised on negotiation and reviewed the agreements very quickly and thoroughly. His congenial manner was extremely helpful to me personally as I was able to keep a very difficult situation from escalating during negotiations while still ensuring I was protected.
Mark's diligence, patience and ability to make strong legal arguments helped us resolve a case that was financially and emotionally meaningful. He is wise, thoughtful and calm, and his good nature came through as he guided us along a difficult path, always listening, always taking the time to explain the law, always willing to consider new arguments and information with an open mind. Mark is focused on winning, but also mindful of making the process as congenial as possible. I could not recommend him more highly.
I engaged Mr. Szal to assist me with a non-compete agreement battle that I encountered when I left my previous employer to join a competitor in an executive level position. This was a complex process which involved three parties: my old employer, new employer and myself. Mr. Szal was able to seamlessly manage all parties in an efficient, polished, and professional manner. Mr. Szal was very meticulous in accuracy, facts and current legal trends in all our conversations, as well as written legal work he completed. Additionally, Mark is extremely responsive at all hours. Overall, Mark was successful in negotiating a final settlement which allowed me to be released from my onerous non-compete agreement with my former employer. He was a pleasure to work with and exhibited an innate ability to connect with all parties involved. I will highly recommend Mr. Szal to anyone with a business-related legal issues of any kind. He will deliver you the results that you are looking for in a timely, thorough and thoughtful manner. I can not thank Mark enough for the outcome he accomplished in this process.
Attorney Szal, is knowledgeable, professional, and excellent with his communications. I would highly recommend him and his services. It was a true pleasure working with him, and the results were better than expected!
I reached out to Mark to help with an employment issue and he was incredibly reassuring. He led me through the process carefully and thoughtfully. He provided excellent advice and explained every detail of my situation calmly and with assurance. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and steered me in the direction that I was most comfortable. I would recommend Mark to anyone who is seeking assistance with an employer.
Mark is by far the most professional, attentive, astute and swift attorneys I have worked with in my career. He handled my delicate matter in a way that shifted mounds of stress and action and allowed me to refocus on my life. Mark is skilled at crafting the optimal position and coaching his clients on the best path forward. I’d recommend Mark again and again and again as a first choice every time.
Mark represented my company in an employment dispute and we could not be more pleased with his work. With his assistance, we were able to resolve the matter to satisfaction. He is knowledgeable, professional, practical, and communicative. Highly recommended
Mark was referred to me through another attorney friend of mine given his knowledge and experience in employment discrimination law. I met with Mark to review my case and knew he was the right partner for me. He was on top of everything from day 1 and always responded within minutes. The letters written were thorough and articulate in explaining the situation and our demands. Mark has excellent knowledge of EEOC and MCAD, which allowed us to work really well together as a team. We ultimately came to a settlement agreement in a very short period of time, which exceeded my expectations. I will certainly refer Mark to colleagues and will also hire Mark again if ever needed in the future.