General Information
Year founded:
1923
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Overview
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Morgan, Brown & Joy is New England's oldest and largest management-side employment law firm. Our firm credits its distinguished history and longevity to the value and return on investment that it provides to its clients. Morgan Brown & Joy's continued success can also be attributed to its dynamism and ability to respond rapidly to changes in the law and the workplace. Our clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to small businesses and across all sectors of the economy. Morgan, Brown & Joy focuses on anticipating and finding solutions to the ever-expanding range of employment-related legal issues in order to avoid the time and cost of litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, the firm aggressively defends its clients and has a proven record of litigation success. Morgan, Brown & Joy represents clients before courts at all levels, including the United States Supreme Court, as well as State and Federal agencies.
Rankings
Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Metro Rankings
Boston
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Select Clients
- Bloomingdale's
- CVS Caremark Corporation
- Delaware North Companies
- General Dynamics Corporation
- General Electric Company
- Harvard University
- Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
- Macy's, Inc.
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Massachusetts Port Authority
- Nordstrom, Inc.
- Nstar Electric/Northeast Utilities
- Shaw's Supermarkets
- University of Vermont
- WHDH-TV
Highlighted Client Comments
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Employment Law - Management
Morgan, Brown & Joy have a strong understanding of the client's risk profile and offers legal advice that is well-calibrated to their needs.
Employment Law - Management
We used Morgan, Brown & Joy for Connecticut and Rhode Island issues. This is an exceptional, cost-effective firm who are not just valued counsel but are also trusted partners.
Shawn Coyne
– Electric Boat Corporation
Employment Law - Management
Morgan, Brown & Joy has top-notch attorneys who fit just right, by which I mean they do not overstaff or give you what you do not need, unlike many large firms. I have used them when I was at a Fortune 100 company, and they were able to handle the work in many states and at the partner level. I have confidence in the attorneys, particularly Jackie Kugell and Keith McCown.
Employment Law - Management
As top tier labor attorneys Morgan Brown & Joy have successfully handled NLRB issues, labor arbitrations and contract negotiations for my employer for many years. They are highly respected by management and labor leaders alike. Similarly high quality work across the spectrum of employment related litigation. A first rate firm.
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Regional Rankings
Boston
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP has 16 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
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Client Comments
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Main Location
Boston,
MA
200 State Street, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
United States
617-523-6666
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Management and Personnel
Partner
Robert P. Joy