We are proud to be recognized by clients, industry leaders, and the legal community for our excellent work in the area of labor and employment law for employers. Our attorneys work very hard to earn client loyalty by providing the best possible legal services. As a result, the firm is often recognized for our collective contributions to the field. Some recent accolades include:
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 included 25 of Morgan, Brown & Joy’s lawyers in the area of Employment and Labor Law for Management. Published by Woodward/White, Inc., Best Lawyers is considered one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Best Lawyers is based on extensive peer-review survey and highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States.
Best Law Firms
Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” names Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP as a nationally-ranked firm in 3 practice areas and regionally ranked in 3 practice areas all related to Employment and Labor Law, including Litigation. Best Lawyers® evaluates law firms for inclusion in the “Best Law Firms” that are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal experience.
Chambers & Partners USA Directory of Business Lawyers
Morgan, Brown & Joy is recognized as a top-tier Massachusetts labor and employment defense firm in the 2024 Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers. The firm, which has been recognized by Chambers since the inception of rankings in 2003, was once again designated in “Band 1”, the highest placement of ranking. Individual partners Jaclyn Kugell, Robert Joy, Nicholas DiGiovanni, and Gregory Manousos were also ranked for their outstanding practices.
Through in-depth interviews with clients and attorneys, the selection of law firms and individual attorneys is made by the Chambers’ research team. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. Editorial comments are also included along with the rankings based on the findings of the researchers.
Super Lawyers
Almost every Morgan, Brown and Joy lawyer is listed in Super Lawyers and as Super Lawyers Rising Stars. This recognition is the result of multiple peer reviews and a review of the lawyers’ professional achievements. No more than five percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team to receive this honor.
Employment Law Alliance
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is a global partnerhip of law firms providing HR Legal Solutions around the world. As a member firm, we provide HR executives, General Counsel and business leaders comprehensive labor and employment services.