Sexual Harassment & Discrimination
Top litigators fighting workplace and public-accommodation harassment and discrimination claims.
Established 1995 · Boston, Massachusetts
Good People.
Great Lawyers.
A Boston litigation firm of former prosecutors, public servants, and award-winning civil trial attorneys — with decades of high-profile verdicts across the Commonwealth.
Downtown / Financial District42.3601° N
Who We Are
A Boston firm built for the courtroom.
When it comes to winning, BHPK is no stranger to favorable jury verdicts. Our diverse legal team of former prosecutors, public servants, and seasoned civil litigators brings decades of successful trial and appellate experience — often resulting in high-profile results.
As a full-service litigation firm, our award-winning attorneys handle a broad range of legal matters, meeting every client need and always aiming to exceed expectations. We work together as one team to achieve unparalleled results.
- 30+
- Years serving Massachusetts
- 50%+
- Of the Commonwealth’s municipalities defended
- $100M+
- Recovered for injured clients & survivors
- 12
- Practice areas under one roof
What We Do
More practice areasTrial-tested advocacy across our core practices.
Child Abuse & Sexual Assault
Nationally recognized advocates who have recovered millions for survivors in precedent-setting Massachusetts cases.
Personal Injury
Consistent multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts from trial attorneys unmatched in skill and experience.
Employment Law
One of the premier Employment Law Groups in the Commonwealth, defending corporate and municipal employers of every size.
Investigations & Trainings
Helping employers and schools draft clear policies and deliver comprehensive, interactive training programs.
LGBTQ+ Rights
A specialized anti-discrimination, anti-bullying, anti-retaliation, and anti-harassment practice.
Recent Results
Unprecedented results. Unparalleled representation.
A selection of representative outcomes. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but they reflect the standard we bring to every matter.
Jury verdict for a client catastrophically injured in a commercial vehicle collision on Route 93.
Full defense verdict for municipal officers in a federal civil-rights and excessive-force trial.
Confidential recovery for survivors in a precedent-setting institutional abuse matter.
Pre-trial dismissal secured for a Massachusetts town in a high-exposure employment dispute.
Injunctive relief and damages in a trade-secret and non-competition action for a growth-stage company.
Qui tam resolution returning a substantial statutory reward to a courageous relator.
Client Voices
Trusted when it matters most.
BHPK guided our town through a complex civil-rights matter with steady judgment and courtroom skill. They treated our officials like family and delivered the outcome we needed.
Town Administrator
Massachusetts Municipality
After my accident I felt overwhelmed. Their personal injury team fought for me every step and secured a settlement far beyond what I imagined possible.
Personal Injury Client
Middlesex County
As an employer facing litigation, we needed advisors who understood both the law and our business. BHPK protected our organization and our people.
General Counsel
Regional Employer
Featured News
All updatesFrom the firm.
- Verdict
Michelle Reid and Michael Glennon secure dismissal in civil rights claims against Billerica Police Department
- Recognition
Leonard Kesten and Erica Brody honored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for Top Verdict
- Firm News
Francesca Papia and Michael Glennon have been promoted to partner
- Recognition
Lenny Kesten and Tom Donohue recognized by Boston Magazine as 2025 Top Lawyers
How We Can Help
Let's talk about your case.
Whether you're an individual, an employer, or a municipality, our team is ready to listen. Reach out for a confidential consultation — there's no obligation.
- Phone617.880.7100
- Emailinfo@bhpklaw.com
- Office
699 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
- Hours
Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET