Matthew J. Kidd
Award winning Boston firm for Criminal Defense, Employment, Landlord Tenant
Prior to being an attorney, Matthew J. Kidd has been an employer, executive, salesperson, investor, and consultant. Attorney Kidd's extensive business background, combined with his trial advocacy skills make him a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom.
Kidd is a graduate of Xaverian Brother’s High School, holds a BSc. Degree from Babson College in Finance, and a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Kidd has also completed the Supreme Judicial Court mandated 40 hour Mediation Course. Mr. Kidd hold a Notary Public and Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Attorney Kidd's exceptional dedication to his clients was noticed by Avvo.com which awarded him the “Clients' Choice” Award 2017-2023.
Kidd was also named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers 2018-2023 and received the “Silver , Gold , and Platinum Client Champion” awards by Martindale-Hubbell, 2018-2019. Kidd has a perfect rating of 10.0 from both Avvo and Justia.
Mr. Kidd was named as a TOP 19 personal injury and criminal defense lawyer for 2020-2023 by Expertise.com. In addition, Expertise chose Attorney Kidd as one of Boston's top 20 employment lawyers for 2021-2023.
Attorney Kidd is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Tax Court.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Employment Law
- Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
- FreeConferenceCall
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We take cases on retainer, contingency, flat fee, or combination of flat fee and retainer, depending on the scope of work and type of case.
- Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
- ID Number: 691951
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- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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- U.S. Tax Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Babson College
- B.S. | Finance
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- Massachusetts School of Law
- Civil Litigation
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- Xaverian Brothers High School
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- TOP 19 Criminal Defense Attorneys Boston
- Expertise.com
- Ranked in the top 19 of 437 firms analyzed in Boston.
- Super Lawyer Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Platinum Client Champion
- Martindale Hubbell
- Award for outstanding client reviews
- TOP 19 Personal Injury Lawyers in Boston
- Expertise.com
- Ranked in the top 19 of 435 firms analyzed in Boston, MA
- Top Contributor
- Avvo
- Massachusetts Bar Association
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- Boston Bar Association
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
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- Freelance Attorneys Benefit from Growing Demand
- American Bat Association Journal
- How to Negotiate a Severance Package- and When to Reject it Entirely
- Fast Company Magazine
- Litigation Academy
- District Court for the Federal District of Rhode Island
- Mediation Training
- MWI
- Construction Supervisor
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Notary Public
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Conducting Internal Employment Discrimination Investigations
- Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
- Trial Advocacy Training
- CPCS
- Website
- Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd
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