Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd

SuperLawyer Rising Star 2021

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:16:00 GMT

I am grateful to my brother and sister Attorneys who have nominated and selected me for my 5th year as a SuperLawyer Rising Star (2021) . I am honored to receive this award and will continue to fight for my client’s interests and deliver zealous and relentless representation and advocacy for all my clients.

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Attorney Kidd elected to BBB Board of Directors

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:56:00 GMT

Boston, MA – We are pleased to announce that Matthew J. Kidd was elected to the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont at the organization’s annual meeting on September 19, 2019.

better business bureau

Better Business Bureau board members are responsible for oversight of the organization, as well as advising the BBB Leadership Team on enhancing BBB services to the community.

“We are fortunate to have some of the top leaders in our community give their time to serve on our Board of Directors. Their guidance and insights help us ensure we are meeting the needs of our BBB Accredited Businesses and the local community that uses our services when looking for trustworthy businesses,” says Kevin J. Sanders, President and CEO of the local BBB. “I could not ask for a more engaged or dedicated group of business professionals.”

About BBB : For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, and brands they can trust. In 2018, people turned to BBB more than 173 million times for BBB Business Profiles on nearly 5.4 million businesses, all available for free at bbb.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Start with Trust at bbb.org.

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Attorney Kidd receives the “Gold Client Champion” Award by Martindale-Hubbell

Fri, 17 May 2019 20:35:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Matthew J. Kidd recently received the Gold Client Award by Martindale-Hubbell.

This award is an exclusive recognition that demonstrates an attorney’s commitment to client service based on the quantity and quality of their scores on Martindale-Hubbell client reviews. Fewer than 1% of all attorneys have qualified to receive the award.

Attorney Kidd represents individuals and businesses in a range of civil areas including: bankruptcy, employment, landlord-tenant, and personal injury matters.

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2019 Reflection: Charging Forward in The First Quarter

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:20:00 GMT

By Matthew J. Kidd

The past few months have been the most rewarding and humbling of my career as an attorney. Working on personal injury, bankruptcy, and employment cases with so many diverse customers has been a blessing. The most satisfying benefit of my work is the ability to help those in need and have a positive impact on their professional, personal, and family lives.

In this past quarter, we have moved into a spacious, client-friendly office, with state of the art productivity tools. We have prevailed on several important criminal and civil matters, and with the much appreciated help of clients and support staff, we have achieved a perfect Avvo rating of 10.0 (Superb) – the highest score possible.

We appreciate Avvo’s recognition and validation of our relentless commitment to providing exceptional advocacy to all our clients.

As people are using online search engines to find legal help more than ever, we appreciate the opportunity to earn Avvo’s top rating as a result of our hard work and many satisfied clients.

Finally, we are honored and humbled to be mentioned in the ABA Journal (link below) regarding our thoughts on freelance legal work. We also look forward to an article regarding employee severance packages to be released and published by Fast Company Magazine (stay tuned). ( www.fastcompany.com ).

We intend to capitalize on our success and positive momentum as we move in to the second quarter of 2019.

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Avvo Recognizes Attorney Kidd with a Higher Rating

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:56:00 GMT

The Law Offices of Matthew J. Kidd is proud to announce that its Founder and Principal Attorney, Matthew J. Kidd, has received a rating increase from a 9.4 to a 9.6 “Superb” Avvo Rating!

This is the second rating increase in two months and is a direct result of the office success. We are very excited and proud to be recognized by Avvo again.

The Avvo Rating consolidates attorney biographical, practice, client reviews, and details from a variety of sources to provide consumers a brief, objective overview of a lawyer’s professional background.

Attorneys are given a rating on a scale that ranges from “Extreme Caution” at a 1, to “Superb” at 10. Here’s how the full scale breaks down:

Attorneys with an Avvo Rating of 9.0 to 10.0 on the legal directory are considered “Superb.”

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Why it Takes Time to Settle a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:30:00 GMT

A personal injury lawsuit can be a long and costly process. Some cases are resolved out of court in a matter of months. However, cases with complex and long-term injuries result in a lengthy contentious litigation process between lawyers representing the injured party and lawyers representing the defendant and their insurer.

Some considerations in personal injury litigation include the following:

If you are hurt and not sure about your rights or require legal assistant, do not hesitate to contact me via phone at 617-820-8400 or email at Attorneymjkidd@gmail.com .

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How to Respond to a Lawsuit and/or Demand letter

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:38:00 GMT

Getting a legal document with your name on it can be scary. It is important to read the document carefully. If you understand the gist of what is asserted against you, you can then figure out your rights, duties, and responsibilities related to this matter. After you have a general understanding of the issues, you will become less anxious and begin to think clearly and rationally.

In this short guide, I’ll provide with a general framework of how to prepare and what to do.

Different types of legal documents and letters

It’s important to understand the different types of legal documents since not all require the same attention.

If you have received a demand letter , It is not a lawsuit, but an attempt to resolve the matter out court prior to a court action. You are not required to respond to a demand letter. However, some consumer statutes require a response to a demand letter within 30 days , and could carry penalties such as triple damages and attorneys fees if the other party prevails in a court action later.

A pre-suit notice letter on the other hand is a proceeding by a party or parties against another in the civil court of law. if you ignore this one, you can sometimes enter an automatic judgment against you, known as a default judgement .

What steps should you take ?

First you should read the complaint or demand letter carefully so you fully understand the allegations against you. Then, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Do not share any information about the complaint with anyone but your attorney.

Should you contact your insurance company ?

If you are insured, it’s best to notify the insurance company as soon as possible. You or your attorney should send the insurer a Notice of Loss; a brief statement specifying the damages or injuries for which you are seeking insurance. Then the insurance company will determine whether the loss claimed is covered by the insurance policy and its limits.

Are there things to avoid doing ?

It is important to keep as calm as possible so that you make rational decisions, keep all information confidential, and let your lawyer handle all communication with the Plaintiff and insurance companies. Never publish any case-related information on any social media.

How quickly should you react when sued ?

Civil lawsuits work on strict timetables governed by the rules of civil procedure. For example, Defendant’s usually have twenty (20) days to respond to a complaint with an answer. If you do not respond to the complaint and all the other correspondence/pleadings sent by the Plaintiff in a timely manner, you could face penalties ranging from court sanctions to a default judgment .

It is critical that you check the date you received the complaint so that you know exactly how many days you have to respond. You should send all your responses, answers, and counter-claims to the Plaintiff by certified mail with return receipt so that your can produce a paper-trail showing your compliance with civil procedure time requirements.

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Avvo Recognizes Attorney Kidd with a “Superb” Rating

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:35:00 GMT

The Law Offices of Matthew J. Kidd is proud to announce that its Founder and Principal Attorney, Matthew J. Kidd, has received a “Superb” Avvo Rating; the highest rating given by the attorney rating agency.

The Avvo Rating consolidates attorney biographical, practice, client reviews, and details from a variety of sources to provide consumers a brief, objective overview of a lawyer’s professional background.

Attorneys are given a rating on a scale that ranges from “Extreme Caution” at a 1, to “Superb” at 10. Here’s how the full scale breaks down :

Attorneys with an Avvo Rating of 9.0 to 10.0 on the legal directory are considered “Superb.”

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Employment Settlement With A Prestigious University nearly $100K

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:36:00 GMT

The Law office of Matthew J. Kidd has recently resolved a case with a prestigious university involving a wrongful termination and subsequent retaliation.

The Plaintiff was terminated and received retaliatory treatment based on race.

The parties mediated the issue and reached a successful resolution of almost $100,000.

If you lost your job and feel like you have been wrongfully discharged, please reach out to us for consultation.

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The Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd Continues to Grow in 2019 with New Office

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 21:54:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that for the New Year, our firm has relocated to a new office.

The new office is located on the 2nd floor at 12 Ericsson Street, Suit 201, Boston , MA 02122.

This new location provides a convenient, accessible, and comfortable place to service our clients. There is plenty of free parking, a spacious conference room, and a host of other features to make out clients’ visits as comfortable and productive as possible.

This new office demonstrate our commitment to providing localized services to clients.

To meet with us on our new office, please reach out to us via phone ( 617)-820-8400 or email attorneymjkidd@gmail.com and we will be happy to set up a time to meet.

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Matthew Kidd receives the “Client Champion” Award by Martindale-Hubbell

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:22:00 GMT

Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Attorney Kidd represents individuals and businesses in a range of civil areas including: bankruptcy, employment, landlord-tenant, and personal injury matters.

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Matthew J. Kidd has been selected as a 2018 Super Lawyer “Rising Star” for New England

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 18:38:00 GMT

Matthew J. Kidd has been selected as a 2018 Super Lawyer “Rising Star” for New England

The Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd is pleased to announce that attorney Kidd has been named to the 2018 New England Rising Stars list by Superlawyers.com , a list reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in New England.

Matthew Kidd Rising Star

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process . To be eligible for for inclusion in the Rising Stars list, a candidate must be in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state are chosen for the Rising Stars list .

Matthew Kidd Super Lawyer

Attorney Kidd represents individuals and businesses in a range of civil areas including: bankruptcy, employment, landlord-tenant, and personal injury matters.

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Matthew J. Kidd Named a “Top Contributor” by Avvo.com!

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 22:36:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that firm Founder & Director, Matthew J. Kidd, has received a Top Contributor Award from Avvo.com , an online marketplace for legal services.

Avvo presents the Top Contributor Award to those attorneys who volunteer each month to answer questions and give the public general guidance on a range of legal issues. Attorney Kidd is generous with his time and always willing to help those in need. His extensive experience and insight is evident in his answers, which are commonly designated and helpful and practical by Avvo users seeking legal guidance.

The Avvo Top Contributor Award is an example of Attorney Kidd’s commitment to providing practical legal solutions for his clients in a range of civil areas including bankruptcy, employment, landlord-tenant, and personal injury matters.

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Five Illegal Things Landlords Do and What You Can Do About It

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:29:00 GMT

It is always recommended to try and talk things out with your landlord peacefully, but in the case this doesn’t work, you have rights as tenants you should be aware of.

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Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:20:00 GMT

If you’re considering bankruptcy (personally or as a business entity), there are a few options you can choose from.

In this short article, I will try to explain the major differences between chapter 7 and chapter 13.

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4 things you should know on business bankruptcy

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:16:00 GMT

Thinking about bankruptcy? This short guide will provide you with crucial information that will help you determine whether bankruptcy is a good option to consider, the types of bankruptcy, and what to expect in the bankruptcy process.

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