Overview

Fitch Law Partners LLP is a litigation law firm distinguished by its preeminent lawyers and the successful results it has achieved for its sophisticated group of clients in diverse and complex cases.

We have flourished by competing with the litigation departments of large Boston law firms, where most of our lawyers started their careers. Our sophisticated clients demand the best representation - technically exacting, aggressive, comprehensive, and responsive - at a cost that is reasonable. We charge far less for our services than the large firms we regularly litigate against. Our record in dispute resolution has established Fitch's reputation as a preeminent litigation firm in New England.

Fitch Law Partners LLP has been recognized as an AV Preeminent ® law firm in the benchmark Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory ® - the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics - for more than thirty-three years. It has also regularly been recognized as among the Best Law Firms in America ® by U.S. News & World Report. Four of our partners have been listed as "Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers." A total of eighteen of our partners and other lawyers at the firm have been named as"Massachusetts Super Lawyers" or "Rising Stars Under 40" in the annual list published by the Thomson Reuters rating service in Boston Magazine.

Based upon a survey of corporate counsel, the BTI Consulting Group identified our firm as a "Hidden Gem."

Eight Fitch partners are listed in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. We represent leading regional, national and international corporations, utilities, insurers, financial institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations. We also represent entrepreneurs, general and limited partnerships, closely-held companies, lawyers, accountants and other professionals, and individuals involved in civil and criminal disputes.

We excel in the resolution of complex disputes in the areas of:alternative dispute resolution (ADR); banking litigation; business litigation; construction litigation; commercial lease litigation;criminal defense; divorce and family law; employment law litigation; government and internal investigations; international arbitration and litigation; maritime and admiralty litigation; probate litigation; real estate and land use litigation; and white-collar criminal defense.

Contact Fitch Law Partners LLP to consult with attorneys who will best meet your needs at (617) 542-5542, www.fitchlp.com.

Offices in Boston, Wellesley, and Providence.

Founded:
1984
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Practice Areas:
34
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
14

Rankings

National

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2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Environmental Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
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3
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate

Regional

Boston

Tier
1
Boston
Arbitration
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1
Boston
Commercial Litigation
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1
Boston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Boston
Environmental Law
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1
Boston
Family Law
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1
Boston
Litigation - Environmental

About Our Clients

Fitch Law Partners LLP is a litigation law firm distinguished by its preeminent lawyers and the successful results it has achieved for its sophisticated group of clients in diverse and complex cases. We represent leading regional, national and international corporations, utilities, insurers, financial institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations. We also represent entrepreneurs, general and limited partnerships, closely-held companies, lawyers, accountants and other professionals, and individuals involved in civil and criminal disputes.

Select Clients

Bank of America, N.A. Boston Advisors, LLC Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Brown Brothers Harriman Eastern Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Fluent Trade Technologies LTD. (Israel) Independence Seaport Museum Kington Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) NSTAR Electric Company PAREXEL International Corporation Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. The New York Times Company Tracker do Brasil LTDA (Brazil) VSR Group (Colombia) athenahealth, Inc. Globe Newspaper Company Healthcare of Southeastern Massachusetts, Inc. Nantucket Islands Land Bank Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Environmental Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate

Regional

Boston

Tier
1
Boston
Arbitration
Tier
1
Boston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Boston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Boston
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Boston
Family Law
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Boston
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
Boston
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
2
Boston
Litigation - Real Estate
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3
Boston
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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3
Boston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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3
Boston
Real Estate Law

Practice Areas

Fitch Law Partners LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 14 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Collaborative Law: Civil
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Consumer Protection Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Arbitration
  • Family Law Mediation
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mediation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Trade Secrets Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Fitch Law Partners LLP proudly has 14 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Fitch Law Partners LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Fitch Law Partners LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Fitch Law Partners LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
King Award (Legal Services)
Best Law Firm in America

Offices & Contacts

Boston, MA
Wellesley Hills, MA
Jo-Anne K. Hurley
Office Manager
Jonathan W. Fitch
Managing Partner
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