Hassett | Donnelly wishes to congratulate Gerard T. Donnelly on being named The Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2025).
“Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to the individual lawyer with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. One lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty.
Gerard has extensive experience defending public entities in c. 258 actions and civil rights cases, with a strong record of favorable verdicts and dismissals in Massachusetts courts and regulatory agencies. He has also represented local and national businesses in asbestos and class action litigation.
In addition to successful jury trials, he has achieved numerous favorable summary judgments related to complex legal issues for public employers. He has effectively defended well-known non-profit and religious organizations in high-profile cases, often securing advantageous resolutions to lengthy litigations.
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