Joseph L. Sulman

Joseph L. Sulman, Esq., is an employment law and civil rights lawyer serving clients in Greater Boston and across Massachusetts. He represents people whose workplace rights, civil rights, or public service careers have been harmed at the Law Office Of Joseph L. Sulman, Esq. His work includes discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, school bullying, whistleblower matters, and worker misclassification. He also assists police officers and firefighters with Civil Service Commission appeals. Through careful advocacy, he helps clients seek fair treatment, accountability, and meaningful legal relief in challenging cases.

Mr. Sulman earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating cum laude. His legal education prepared him for complex litigation, detailed research, and strong courtroom advocacy. Before law school, he worked as a journalist covering police and politics for the MetroWest Daily News in Framingham, Massachusetts. That background supports his ability to investigate facts, understand public issues, and explain complicated matters clearly. His education and early professional training continue to shape his careful, practical approach to client representation in court.

Mr. Sulman has built a career handling cases in state court, federal court, and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. He also argues appeals before the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Before opening his practice, he was associated with Dechert LLP and Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C. His reported decisions include matters involving employment rights, civil service protections, and civil rights, showing his willingness to address difficult legal questions for his clients effectively.

Joseph L. Sulman helps people by taking claims seriously and preparing them for strong legal action. He advocates for workers who face unfair treatment, lost wages, retaliation, or discrimination. He also supports public safety workers when their careers and rights are at risk. His cases have drawn media attention, but his focus remains on clients and results. By combining trial skill, appellate experience, and agency practice, Mr. Sulman provides professional guidance for people seeking justice and fair outcomes professionally.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Joseph L. Sulman, Esq.
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oberlin College
  BA in English with Cum Laude

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