Ranked #1 in Holden
Based in Newton, 34 mi away
68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment Lawyers in Holden, MA: 2026 rankings
74 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Holden: Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Jeffrey Strom, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Rodman Employment Law, 138 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
74 Holden employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 74 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Holden at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys | 68 | 5.0★ (100) | Newton, 34 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Office of Jeffrey Strom | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | Holden | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Law Offices of Scott A. Lathrop | 64 | 4.8★ (91) | Fitchburg, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Ackerstein Law | 63 | 4.8★ (26) | Brookline, 38 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Worcester Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J Broderick | 63 | 5.0★ (90) | Worcester, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Maura Greene Law Group | 63 | 5.0★ (6) | Worcester, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Cronin Law P.C. | 63 | 4.8★ (13) | Chelsea, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Rodman Employment Law | 62 | 4.6★ (138) | Needham, 33 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm | 62 | 4.6★ (16) | Worcester, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | MA Employment Lawyers | 61 | 4.6★ (14) | Worcester, 6 mi away | — | — |
All 74 employment lawyers in Holden, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Holden
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Fitchburg, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Brookline, 38 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Worcester, 5 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based in Worcester, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Chelsea, 10 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Needham, 33 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Worcester, 5 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Worcester, 6 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Holden
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Jamaica Plain, 38 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Northampton, 39 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Belmont, 36 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Needham, 33 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Wrentham, 34 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based in Cambridge, 39 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based in Amherst, 34 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based in Fitchburg, 18 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Pittsfield, 24 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Waltham, 31 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Somerville, 38 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Tyngsboro, 32 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Acton, 24 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Framingham, 23 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews.
Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 74 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Holden
20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Law of Worcester County | In Holden | |
| Amabile & Burkly Attys At Law | 5.0★ (77) | In Holden |
| Asher Law Office | 4.0★ (8) | In Holden |
| Bennett & Forts, PC | 3.4★ (10) | In Holden |
| Broadbent Law | 4.2★ (33) | In Holden |
| Christopher, Hays, Wojcik & Mavricos, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Closing Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Holden |
| Evelyn Marshall Flavin, Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (4) | In Holden |
| George A. Balko lll Attorney/ Mediator | In Holden | |
| Jeffrey K Schaffer Esquire | In Holden | |
| Keith Halpern Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Law Office of Erin Bradbury | 5.0★ (10) | In Holden |
| Law Office of George P. Kiritsy | 5.0★ (7) | In Holden |
| Law Office of John B. Harkavy | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Law Office of John D. Powers | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Leonard Nason Law Office | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| McCabe Leo P Attorney at Law | In Holden | |
| Redmond Law | 5.0★ (5) | In Holden |
| The Law Office of Kevin C. Larson | 4.3★ (7) | In Holden |
| The Law Offices of Michael D. Gorman, LLC | 4.4★ (64) | In Holden |
How we ranked Holden employment lawyers
We scored 74 Holden employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Holden data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Holden: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Holden?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Holden, MA is Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Jeffrey Strom (#2) and Law Offices of Scott A. Lathrop (#3) follow. We ranked 74 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Holden?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 74 employment lawyers serving Holden, MA. 3 of them are based in Holden; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Holden are open 24/7?
12 ranked employment lawyers in Holden post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys (#1), Law Office of Jeffrey Strom (#2) and Ackerstein Law (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Holden work on weekends?
16 of 74 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fogelman Law LLC - Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorneys (#1), Law Office of Jeffrey Strom (#2) and Ackerstein Law (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Holden employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 74 rated employment lawyers in Holden is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Rodman Employment Law has the most, 138 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Holden count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Holden city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Holden, MA charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Holden, MA ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Holden?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Holden
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 74 employment lawyers serving Holden.
More employment lawyers and Holden pages
Employment lawyers near Holden
- Employment lawyers in Worcester, MA162 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Leicester, MA89 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Shrewsbury, MA173 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Auburn, MA107 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Millbury, MA173 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Leominster, MA150 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Grafton, MA176 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Hudson, MA168 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Marlborough, MA184 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Charlton, MA88 ranked
Other practice areas in Holden
- Personal injury lawyers in Holden324 ranked
- Social Security disability lawyers in Holden45 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Holden75 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Holden106 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Holden94 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Holden100 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Holden92 ranked
- Business lawyers in Holden8 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Holden84 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Holden37 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Holden35 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Holden104 ranked
- Mediators in Holden79 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Holden263 ranked
- All lawyers in Holden