Experienced Massachusetts Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Over 40 Years of Experience Representing Clients in Complex Business Disputes

When your business is facing a legal battle, the stakes are high. Whether it is a breach of contract, a partnership dispute, real estate litigation, or a complex commercial disagreement, you need more than just a lawyer — you need an experienced, strategic advocate who understands how to protect your reputation and your bottom line. With over 40 years of civil litigation experience, Massachusetts commercial litigation lawyer John B. Harkavy provides trusted, comprehensive, responsive legal advice and representation to businesses navigating even the most complex commercial disputes.

Over more than four decades of practice, Mr. Harkavy has represented businesses, and individuals, in commercial litigation. This broad experience enables him to understand civil litigation from all sides. He leverages this expertise to deliver straightforward answers and comprehensive legal advice drawing on his in-depth knowledge of Massachusetts law and decades of practical experience.

The Law Office of John B. Harkavy is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and represents clients throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Experienced Business Counsel

John B. Harkavy is a Massachusetts commercial litigation lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of business-related disputes, including:

• Contract Disputes: Enforcing or defending against claims involving breach of contract.
• Business Torts: Representing business clients in claims involving fraud, misrepresentation, interference with business relationships, and unfair competition.
• Partnership & Shareholder Disputes: Resolving conflicts between business partners, shareholders, and LLC members.
• Real Estate Litigation: Representing landlords, tenants, developers, and commercial property owners in lease disputes, boundary issues, and construction claims.
• Collections & Debt Recovery: Helping businesses recover owed funds or defend against improper collection actions.
• Employment Litigation: Representing businesses and individuals in disputes involving non-compete agreements, trade secrets, and fiduciary duty claims.

In even the most contentious business disputes, the Law Office of John B. Harkavy provides strategic guidance and tenacious advocacy at every step of the way.

How a Commercial Litigation Lawyer Can Help

In a career spanning over 40 years, Massachusetts commercial litigation lawyer John Harkavy has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, and successfully defended business clients against lawsuits that threatened their financial health and continued corporate existence. Mr. Harkavy approaches every business dispute with the same intensity and competitive spirit. He works to provide clients with clear, trustworthy advice to help them achieve the outcome they need.

No matter the nature of the dispute, Mr. Harkavy is mindful of protecting his client’s interests. Sometimes the best course of action is to accept a reasonable settlement. Other times, it means pressing forward to a trial or even an appeal. Regardless, his goal remains the same: resolving client disputes on favorable terms as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. That is why he explores all options, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. But when a trial is the best option, make no mistake: Mr. Harkavy is a prepared and tenacious advocate who is quick on his feet and will fight to protect his client’s interests.

Experienced Counsel. Straightforward Communication. Tenacious Advocacy.

The Law Office of John B. Harkavy is committed to delivering responsive service and comprehensive legal counsel to business clients throughout Massachusetts. Mr. Harkavy spent decades as a successful litigator with prestigious Boston law firms. He established his own practice in 2010, where he offers the clear, straightforward communication and tenacious advocacy his clients deserve. Clients can count on Mr. Harkavy to take their call, provide straight answers, act in their best interests, and solve their problems.