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Burns & Farrey

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Firm Details

Managing Directors: Thomas B. Farrey, III, John T Farrey

Number of Attorneys: 15 attorneys (including 7 attorneys selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists)

Office Locations: Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts

Practice Focus: Boutique Litigation Defence

Client Base: National and international clients

Recognition: Chambers USA®, New England Super Lawyers®, U.S. News and World Report®

Firm Overview

Burns & Farrey has a 65-year history of providing litigation defence solutions to its national and international client base. The firm's attorneys have been rated by Chambers USA®, New England Super Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report®, and bring significant experience to a broad spectrum of client matters. Founded in the heart of the New England, Burns & Farrey has established itself as a leader in insurance defence practice, combining the personalised service of a boutique practice with sophisticated legal solutions. The firm's attorneys have tried cases and argued appeals in both state and federal courts throughout New England.

Main Areas of Practice

Insurance Defense

The firm has remained dedicated to its specific practice areas, successfully defending claims for personal injury, property loss, products liability, professional liability and bad faith claims. The firm specialises in the trial and defence of personal injury and property damage claims. The practice encompasses comprehensive litigation defence services for domestic and international insurance carriers.

Personal Injury Defense

The firm provides comprehensive defence services for personal injury claims across all office locations, with extensive trial experience in state and federal courts throughout New England.

Property Loss Claims

The firm successfully defends property loss claims as part of its comprehensive insurance defence practice, serving both domestic carriers and international markets.

Products Liability

Products liability defence forms a core component of the firm's practice, with attorneys experienced in complex litigation matters involving manufacturing and design defects.

Professional Liability

The firm's professional liability defence practice includes representing professionals across various industries in claims involving alleged errors and omissions.

Coverage Analysis

The firm provides coverage analysis, including preparation and prosecution of declaratory judgment actions for insurance carriers, offering sophisticated analysis of policy terms and coverage disputes.

Business and Commercial Litigation

Business and commercial litigation services complement the firm's insurance defence practice, providing comprehensive litigation solutions for commercial disputes.

Automotive and Trucking Defence

Auto/Trucking defence represents a significant component of the firm's practice, handling complex vehicular accident claims and commercial transportation matters.

International Work

Burns & Farrey provides coverage analysis services to the London insurance market, demonstrating the firm's capability in handling international insurance and reinsurance matters. The firm serves international clients with sophisticated litigation defence solutions, leveraging its 65-year experience in complex cross-border insurance disputes.

Offices

Boston, Massachusetts

100 Summer Street, Suite 1600

Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: (617) 439-4758

Marlborough, Massachusetts

2 S. Bolton Street

Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752

Telephone: (508) 756-6288

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USA - Head office
  • Boston
    100 Summer St. Suite 1600 , Boston, Massachusetts, USA, MA 02110

Burns & Farrey rankings

USA: Spotlight Guide 2026
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