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Jeffrey Petrucelly One
State Street, Suite 900
Jeffrey Petrucelly has been practicing law in Massachusetts for 37 years.
Attorney Petrucelly is primarily engaged in general civil litigation practice
focusing in the areas of personal injury, including automobile injuries,
workplace injuries, slips and falls, and toxic torts, such as asbestos, lead
poisoning, and radiation; labor and employment law, primarily representing
employees, in all matters of their employment, including discrimination claims,
contracts, benefits, promotions, demotions, and termination; business law and
non-profit organizations; and real estate, housing, and probate, including
wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney and estates. For the third consecutive year, Jeffrey Petrucelly has been listed as a New England Super Lawyer (November 2009). New England Super Lawyers identifies the top 5% of attorneys in each state who have been chosen by their peers and by research of Law & Politics Magazine. Education J.D., Harvard Law School, 1972 B.S., City College of New York, 1967
Professional Experience Attorney Jeffrey Petrucelly started the law firm with Burton A. Nadler in 1983 and has been the principal partner for 26 years. Previously, Attorney Petrucelly was in private practice and worked in Legal Services.
Practice Highlights
Attorney Petrucelly has spearheaded the Fernald and Wrentham Schools litigation for over 10 years and has litigated many of the cases listed on the Firm’s website link “our work”.
Admissions and Memberships
After graduating from Harvard Law School, Attorney Petrucelly was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts in 1972, in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts in 1973, in the First Circuit Court in Massachusetts in 1981, and in the United States Supreme Court in 1985.
Publications
Attorney Petrucelly has published in legal and non-legal publications, including:
1) What Mountains to Die On – Negotiating and drafting the terms that really matter in agreements, non-compete agreements and other post-employment agreements – National Employment Lawyers Association Presentation and Article (May, 2006).
2) Strategies for Getting to & Winning at Mediation National Employment Lawyers Association Presentation and Paper (May, 2003).
3) Mental and Emotional Disabilities: An Employee Perspective, Chapter 23 Massachusetts Employment Law, MCLE (2003, 2005 and 2009).
4) New Frontiers of Bringing and Defending Retaliation Claims, Chapter 4 Massachusetts Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (2000).
5) Deleading the Mysteries of Your Lead Paint Poisoning Case Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (1994).
6) Legal Tactics of Landlord-Tenant Law in Massachusetts (1973 and 1981).
7) The Empty Promise – Community Economic Development Corporation (1973).
Additional Information
Jeffrey Petrucelly is married with two grown
children, and is involved in community affairs and the ACLU.
Attorney Nadler’s partners and associates are carrying on his practice areas of civil litigation, including civil rights, personal injury, small business matters, real estate, non-profit incorporation and business representation, and landlord-tenant matters for tenants.
Jennifer M. Norris One
State Street, Suite 900
Areas of Practice Jennifer M. Norris practices in the areas of civil litigation, family law, personal injury, consumer protection, employment, housing, business matters and real estate. Attorney Norris joined Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, P.C. as an associate in August, 2000, and became partner in 2007. Education J.D., Boston College Law School, 1999 (summa cum laude) B.A., Wellesley College, 1989 (cum laude) Professional Experience Attorney Norris has gained a wide variety of professional experience in her work at Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, P.C., ranging from representing individuals in estate planning and real estate matters to litigating complex personal injury and employment discrimination cases. Attorney Norris has litigated cases before judges and juries in the Superior Courts, Probate & Family Courts, District Courts, Housing Court, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Prior to joining Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, Attorney Norris worked for an immigration law firm and various general practitioners. During law school, she worked at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Greater Boston Legal Services, and the Cambridge Human Rights Commission. Prior to attending law school, Attorney Norris worked at the Cambridge Women’s Center, a non-profit women’s organization, for five years. Practice Highlights § Successfully settled a case concerning the lead poisoning of three children by exposing that the defendant had submitted false evidence to the court. § Obtained treble damages for clients under the Payment of Wage Act, Consumer Protection Act, and landlord-tenant laws. § Achieved a divorce settlement in which the Wife was awarded the entire marital home as well as alimony, health insurance, and a large portion of the Husband’s retirement assets. Admissions and Memberships Attorney Norris was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1999 and the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2001. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Women’s Bar Association. Additional Information Attorney Norris grew up in Brookline, is married and has two young sons. She enjoys her two women’s book clubs, outdoor activities, politics, her two cats, and rooting for the Boston Red Sox. Attorney Norris always enjoys speaking with current, former, and prospective clients. To contact Attorney Norris about any matter, please email her at: Jennifer@pnnlaw.com or call her at the firm: (617) 720-1717.
Eliza J. Minsch One
State Street, Suite 900
Eliza J. Minsch focuses her practice on civil litigation, family law, employment law, housing, worker's compensation, and personal injury. Attorney Minsch joined Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, P.C. as an associate in March, 2005. Education J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 2004 B.A., Ithaca College, 1998 (cum laude) Professional Experience Prior to joining Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, Attorney Minsch worked with a small local firm representing clients with disability matters. During law school, she interned for a United States Magistrate Judge, provided legal assistance to low-income clients at a legal services hotline, and worked at two small firms in the Boston area. She also advocated for low-income clients through Northeastern University’s Poverty Law Clinic. Practice Highlights § Successfully negotiated a settlement on behalf of a family suffering from mold problems in their rental housing. § Represented a female employee in a sexual harassment and gender discrimination lawsuit against her former large corporate employer at both the Superior Court and Appeals Court levels. § Assisted disabled employee in obtaining retirement benefits. § Successfully represented tenants in a trial against their former landlord for his failure to provide adequate heat during the winter months and other violations of Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. Obtained a favorable judgment for her clients as well as a substantial attorney’s fee award Admissions and Memberships Attorney Minsch was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2004. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Women’s Bar Association, and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Awards and Honors Twice named a "Massachusetts Rising Star" in 2008 and 2009 by Boston Magazine and Super Lawyers. Additional Information Board Member of Transition House, a non-profit organization located in Cambridge, MA dedicated to the prevention and cessation of domestic violence through education, outreach and intervention. She lives with her husband, young daughter, and the world’s cutest dog in Arlington, Massachusetts. To contact Attorney Minsch please email her at: Eliza@pnnlaw.com or call her at the firm: (617)720-1717. .
Daniel F. McCabe, Jr. Associate One
State Street, Suite 900
Daniel F. McCabe, Jr.’s practice concentrates on civil litigation, employment law, housing, and personal injury. Attorney McCabe joined Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, P.C. as an Associate in 2009. Education J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 2004 B.A., Gettysburg College, 2001 (summa cum laude) Professional Experience Prior to joining Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, Attorney McCabe was a Litigation Associate with the firm Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP, also in Boston. While in law school, Attorney McCabe was an intern for a U.S. Magistrate Judge, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, and a small Boston firm with a focus on employment law. Practice Highlights § Represents various clients on claims arising with regard to their employment, or termination of employment. § Represents consumers on claims arising under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. § Successfully represented and obtained payment for a small business owner where a vendor failed to pay for services rendered. Admissions and Memberships Attorney McCabe was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2004 and the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2006. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Section of the Boston Bar Association. Awards and Honors Twice named a “Rising Star” among Massachusetts employment and labor attorneys in 2007 and 2008 by Boston magazine. Additional Information Attorney McCabe lives in Cambridge, where he can frequently be found closely following the score of the Red Sox game. His other interests include physical fitness, volleyball, and music/theater performance. He also serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Greater Boston Business Council and Kisses from Katie, a non-profit organization. To contact Attorney McCabe, please email him at: Daniel@pnnlaw.com or call him at the firm:(617) 720-1717.
Susan K. Jacoby One
State Street, Suite 900
Susan K. Jacoby is the firm’s paralegal, concentrating on personal injury, workers compensation, civil litigation, family and probate court cases. She assists the attorneys in preparing cases by maintaining regular contact with clients, drafting affidavits and pleadings, scheduling hearings, summarizing records, corresponding with insurance companies, and interviewing witnesses. Education Northeastern University – Paralegal Certificate, 1987 Brandeis University, BA, 1970 Professional Experience Susan Jacoby has been with the firm of Petrucelly, Nadler & Norris, P.C. for 15 years. Before coming to the firm, she worked for Attorney Katherine Triantafillou as a paralegal for eight years. Additional Information Susan has been active in many women’s and community justice organizations in the Boston area since her graduation from Brandeis University. She was a founding member of the Cambridge Women’s Center Counseling Group and one of the editors of For Shelter and Beyond, a nationally distributed training manual for working with battered women published by the Massachusetts Coalition of Battered Women’s Groups. She is Chair of the Board of Reflect and Strengthen, a grassroots leadership development group for young working class women from Boston's urban neighborhoods and a Board Member of the Poor Peoples United Fund. In May of 2006, Susan was honored by the National Lawyers Guild, Massachusetts Chapter, with its highest award for a paralegal at its annual dinner. Susan is almost always available by telephone to discuss the status of a case. If she cannot answer your question, she will consult with the attorney on the case and call back as quickly as possible. To contact Susan please email her at: Susan@pnnlaw.com or call her at the firm:(617) 720-1717. |
