Cheryl Pinarchick, Employment Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
focused on Employment and Litigation
Boston, MA
Trusted employment attorney serving Boston.
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Cheryl Pinarchick is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
About Cheryl Pinarchick: Cheryl Pinarchick is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Cheryl Pinarchick
Cheryl concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cheryl handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Cheryl takes employment matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheryl agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Cheryl takes litigation matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheryl agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Cheryl Pinarchick — Attorney of Massachusetts employment experience
Cheryl Pinarchick is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Cheryl Pinarchick is the managing partner of the firm's Boston office and co-chair of the Pay Equity Practice Group.
Cheryl has extensive experience handling all aspects of employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court throughout the United States. She has successfully defended employment lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violations, retaliation and other related claims. She has also successfully prosecuted trade secret and non-competition agreements in numerous jurisdictions.
Cheryl has a sophisticated wage and hour practice and has obtained favorable outcomes for client in wage and hour matters, including class and collective actions arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act and various state laws.
Cheryl routinely counsels U.S. and foreign-based companies on compliance with employment laws and litigation avoidance. Her clients include public and private companies in a variety of industries, including financial services, biotech, government relations and emerging technologies.
With the patchwork of emerging state and local pay equity laws, Cheryl has been dedicating significant time to the legal issues surrounding pay equality, state pay equity legislation and litigation and pay equity compliance audits. She is a frequent presenter on pay equity both locally and nationally.
Cheryl Pinarchick is a member of the firm’s Essential Business Taskforce developed in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. The group is dedicated to assisting businesses impacted by shelter-in-place or shutdown orders, ensuring their doors stay open where possible in the face of government orders.
Additionally, Cheryl is a member of the firm’s SBA Loan Team, dedicated to advising employers on the inner workings of the complex CARES Act loan process during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
How Cheryl handles employment matters
Cheryl Pinarchick is the managing partner of the firm's Boston office and co-chair of the Pay Equity Practice Group. Cheryl has extensive experience handling all aspects of employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court throughout the United States. She has successfully defended employment lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, wage…
Who Cheryl represents
Cheryl reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Cheryl Pinarchick's legal education and bar admissions
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1998
Cheryl studied at J.D. in Syracuse University.
Law school and academic background
Cheryl completed J.D. in Syracuse University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cheryl runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Cheryl Pinarchick
Cheryl has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026).
Locations
Cheryl Pinarchick's office in Boston
Cheryl's primary office is at 200 State Street, 13th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Cheryl Pinarchick — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cheryl usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cheryl charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cheryl's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cheryl will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cheryl
Cheryl discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cheryl confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cheryl's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cheryl Pinarchick
How much does it cost to hire Cheryl for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cheryl walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cheryl offer a free consultation?
Cheryl charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cheryl's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Cheryl's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cheryl gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cheryl take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Cheryl is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cheryl will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cheryl?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cheryl will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cheryl accepting new employment clients right now?
Cheryl's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
Cheryl handles employment matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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