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Seasoned Trial Lawyers, Working for Your Cause

THE KAPLAN/BOND GROUP is a working man's law firm that takes on big challenges. Our adversaries often include large corporations and even larger insurance companies. We proactively face them with relentless preparation, aggressive strategies and a solid reputation for excellence.

Our personal injury and admiralty trial lawyers are intimately involved in your case every step of the way. Every client is different and every outcome must be specific to the case. We tailor our individualized approach to meet your specific needs. We take the time to thoroughly explain the process from the initial consultation to trial and, if necessary, upwards through appeal.

We Challenge the Law to the Highest Level and Fight to Change It

We pride ourselves on doing our own work, in-house, rather than outsourcing your case to another law firm. With a century of combined legal experience, we provide knowledgeable representation in state, federal, and appellate court; including the United States Supreme Court. In 2005, we won a victory for our client in the landmark maritime case: Stewart v. Dutra Const. Co., 543 U.S. 481 (2005). The Supreme Court ruling expanded the rights of injured seamen nationwide. The Stewart decision is but one example of our ability to challenge the law and, when necessary, change it.

As one of our nation's premier admiralty and maritime law firms, our trial lawyers represent injured working women and men, including:

But we are more than maritime trial lawyers. We also advocate for hardworking women and men who are injured because of:

Our clients are as diverse as our practice and include ALL injured workers — United States citizens and noncitizens.

THE KAPLAN/BOND GROUP maintains its presence on the cutting edge of hi-tech trial advocacy by employing multimedia presentations to obtain favorable settlements and courtroom victories. Our attorneys never stop learning and continually stay up-to-date on the law and the industries that employ our clients by regularly scouring current events, industry publications and the rules that govern the safety of those we represent.

Call us toll free at (866) 757-4342 or contact our offices by e-mail to arrange a free consultation with a trial attorney at our Boston or New Bedford, Massachusetts, offices.

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$32,500 SETTLEMENT OBTAINED IN A SEAMAN’S WAGE CLAIM
Vessel owner failed to make a written fishing agreement with the plaintiff seamen prior to leaving port as the law requires. Without a written agreement, under the current law, the seamen were entitled to the highest rate of pay at the port. Because the seamen deckhands were paid less than the full share received by other deckhands on the vessel, The Kaplan/Bond Group was able to obtain $32,500.

Stewart v. Dutra Landmark Case Our most recent landmark victory was achieved before the United States Supreme Court in the case of Stewart v. Dutra Const. Co. The ruling we achieved changed the law and expanded the rights of injured seamen nationwide.

Convincing Hi-Tech Presentations
We’re not merely on the cutting edge of multimedia trial advocacy – we forge it. Our multimedia approach to trial advocacy goes far beyond a picture being worth a thousand words. Our presentation techniques incorporate the use of 3D animation, “60-minute” style witness interviews, and meticulous legal writing to hit hard and severely diminish the insurance companies’ ability to defend against the truth. We have been complimented by judges, adversaries, and even the insurance adjusters that run the defense leading to favorable results and courtroom victories.

Contact Us

THE KAPLAN/BOND GROUP
88 Black Falcon Avenue - Suite 301
Boston, MA 02210-2430
Toll Free Phone: (866) 757-4342
Local Satellite Phone: (617) 830-4526
Fax: (617) 261-1558
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Satellite Office
82 Front Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Toll Free Phone: (866) 757-4342
Local Satellite Phone: (508) 817-5039
Fax: (617) 261-1558
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