Marc L. Breakstone
| Name: | Marc L. Breakstone |
| Location: | Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston |
| General Information: | 37 years of experience | Personal Injury, Products Liability, Insurance Claims … |
Mr. Breakstone’s professional excellence is further highlighted by his Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, maintained for 25 years. This prestigious accolade is awarded to attorneys demonstrating the highest level of professional expertise, communicative clarity, and ethical standards, as acknowledged by their peers.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Breakstone has secured several significant recoveries for his clients, including:
- $10.2 million for a baby who sustained brain damage due to ambulance negligence.
- $7.5 million in a case involving propane gas explosion and wrongful death.
- $7.5 million for brain damage suffered by a baby because of medical malpractice.
His groundbreaking $10.2 million recovery from a national ambulance company catalyzed essential reforms in ambulance incident reporting within Massachusetts. Additionally, his advocacy led to a new hospital policy at Mount Auburn Hospital after securing a $1 million settlement for a spinal fusion patient left unattended by their surgeon.
Among his notable achievements is the $7.5 million settlement for the family of an electrician who died in a propane gas explosion in Norfolk, Mass., and winning both trial and appeal cases involving public transportation accidents. Noteworthy is the $7.1 million award for a pedestrian severely injured by a bus in a crosswalk, showcasing Mr. Breakstone’s exceptional ability to deliver justice for those harmed in MBTA accidents and similar tragedies.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Breakstone has developed a profound expertise across a wide range of practice areas including:
- Personal Injury: Specializing in cases related to Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, and Wrongful Death.
- Products Liability: Focusing on Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, and Toxic Torts.
- Insurance Claims: Expertise in Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, and Property Insurance.
- Medical Malpractice: Handling sensitive matters like Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, and Surgical Errors.
- Legal Malpractice and Appeals & Appellate: Including Civil Appeals and Federal Appeals.
- Business Law: Offering services in Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes.
- Arbitration & Mediation: Specializing in Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration.
- Nursing Home Abuse and Additional Practice Areas: Providing legal support for Pedestrian Accidents MBTA Bus Accidents Bicycle Accidents Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury Propane Gas Explosions.
Marc L. Breakstone is admitted to practice in prestigious jurisdictions including the 1st Circuit, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He offers a free consultation and contingent fee arrangements on personal injury cases as well as select insurance and business cases. Fluent in English for both spoken and written communication, Mr. Breakstone ensures that every client receives clear and understandable legal advice tailored to their specific case.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Breakstone has earned numerous prestigious awards and recognitions that reflect his expertise and dedication to the legal profession. His accolades include:
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating for 25 years by Martindale-Hubbell (2022)
- Consistently ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Tier 1, Medical Malpractice Law – Tier 1 from 2011-2022, and Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs from 2018-2022
- Recognized as a Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine multiple years between 2006 and 2020
- Awarded the title of Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice annually from 2004 to 2020
- Selected as one of the Top 100 New England Super Lawyers in several years including 2009, 2011, and more recently in 2019
- Named Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly among just ten selected attorneys in 2002
In addition to his remarkable achievements within the courtroom and beyond, Mr. Breakstone is an active member of several professional associations that underscore his commitment to the legal community and ongoing professional development. He currently holds memberships with:
- The Massachusetts State Bar
- The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, where he serves on the Board of Governors
Marc L. Breakstone’s exceptional track record and dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal practice have not only benefitted his clients but have also significantly contributed to the advancement of legal standards within Massachusetts. His peer recognitions and client successes stand as a testament to his profound impact on personal injury and malpractice litigation.
As an authoritative figure in legal circles, Marc has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing legal practice standards through both thought leadership and practical guidance. His published work, “Lawyers must work to improve voir dire system in Massachusetts,” featured in the August 2010 issue of the Massachusetts Lawyers Journal, showcases his dedication to refining juror selection processes for the benefit of both legal practitioners and the wider community.
In addition to his written contributions, Marc L. Breakstone has an impressive record of speaking engagements that underscore his expertise and commitment to legal education:
- Co-chair and frequent speaker at “How to Start and Run a Successful Solo or Small-Firm Practice,” offered by the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education over two decades.
- Presenter on “How to Identify Implicit Bias in Jury Selection Through Voir Dire” at the Massachusetts Bar Association on March 22, 2017.
- Speaker at the “Personal Injury Law 2016, 19th Annual New England Personal Injury Law Conference” in Boston on May 5, 2016, also under the auspices of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
These engagements not only highlight his expertise but also his eagerness to share knowledge with peers for the collective enhancement of legal practice.