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Executive Advocacy Attorney in Boston, MA

You spent years building your career. Now your employer is pushing you out, cutting your pay, or making your work life very difficult. Maybe they handed you a severance agreement with a 21-day deadline. Maybe they are threatening your bonus. Maybe HR is telling you to sign something before you have had a chance to think. You need someone in your corner right now. An executive advocacy attorney in Boston at Whitney Law Group stands up for executives who are being pushed around, whether that means negotiating a better exit or taking the fight to court.

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Why Choose Whitney Law Group for Executive Advocacy in Boston

Boston is a competitive market. Executives here face high-pressure terminations, aggressive non-competes, and complex severance negotiations every day. Whitney Law Group represents executives across the Boston metro area, from the big law and finance firms in the Financial District to the biotech campuses along Longwood Avenue to the growing tech companies in the Innovation District. We know how Boston employers operate and how their legal departments think. Because we represent both companies and employees, we understand the playbook your employer is running. Attorney Mark Whitney has negotiated executive exits, challenged wrongful terminations, and pushed back against illegal non-competes for clients throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, and Middlesex counties.

What Wrongful Termination Representation Includes in Boston

Executive advocacy means fighting for the rights of senior employees at every stage of the employment relationship. Whitney Law Group handles executive disputes from the first warning letter through final resolution. We review severance agreements and make sure you are getting fair terms. We negotiate better packages, including enhanced cash payouts, extended benefits, acceleration of equity, and release from non-compete obligations. We challenge terminations that violate employment agreements or Massachusetts law. We help executives who are facing retaliation, demotions, pay cuts, or conditions designed to force them out. We can write demand letters, engage directly with your employer’s legal team, and take your case to court if necessary. We also make sure you do not sign documents that waive rights you did not know you had. Boston executives over 40 get 21 days to review a severance agreement under the ADEA. We make sure you use that time well.

What Clients in Boston Are Saying

"Mark Whitney served as primary employment law services provider at two financial institutions where I was CEO. Not only did he demonstrate proficiency in the law but also broad courtroom experience and depth in informal settlement situations. These skills translated into efficient, cost effective solutions for my institutions. If it became necessary to brief the board Chair or a board committee, Mark’s approachable communication style facilitated their ability to absorb the legal matters at hand and appreciate the range of probable outcomes of our cases. That same communication proficiency made Mark the perfect choice for executive management and board training situations. Mark has convinced me during recent years that he is hiring for and conveying to his staff these same professional characteristics. If you decide to retain the Whitney Law Group, you will be doing your firm a good service.”
Ed Lopes
Community Bank CEO
“When I needed an attorney to handle a contentious employment matter, Mark came highly recommended (“Reach out to Mark. No question. He’s the best”). After working with Mark and his colleague, Maureen, on a complex matter related to a former employer’s NDA, I wholeheartedly agree. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic, and extremely thorough in every regard. His style is direct yet empathetic, which was displayed when he helped guide me through what was a very trying situation. His colleague Maureen is also great. She was accessible when needed, is super sharp, and thoughtful within every interaction. What was also refreshing to experience, was how both Mark and Maureen always kept things on track, which was appreciated as legal matters can get costly. In the end, the outcome was an extremely positive one and I will forever be thankful to Mark and Maureen for their help and their professionalism. If you ever are in need of a legal team to handle an employment matter, you need to work with Mark and Maureen. No question, they are the best.”
Client Name Withheld
VC Technology Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My Boston employer gave me a severance agreement. Do I have to sign right away?

No. If you are over 40, federal law gives you 21 days to consider the agreement and 7 days to revoke it after signing. Do not sign anything before speaking with an attorney.

Q: I was a senior executive at a Boston company. Can I still sue for wrongful termination?

Yes. Massachusetts is an at-will state, but there are important exceptions. Discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract can all support a wrongful termination claim, even for executives.

Q: How much does executive advocacy representation cost in Boston?

It depends on your situation. Many executive matters are handled on a flat-fee or hourly basis. We discuss fees clearly during the free consultation so there are no surprises.

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Don’t navigate workplace disputes alone. Contact Whitney Law Group’s Boston employment lawyers for a confidential consultation about your executive advocacy options and next steps.
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