
David Bliss Wilson, Civil Rights Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Education, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratHirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing civil rights in Boston since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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David Bliss Wilson is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Education, and Employment. David has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Education · Employment
- Handles Civil Rights, Education, and Employment matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David Bliss Wilson: David Bliss Wilson is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Education, and Employment. David has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by David Bliss Wilson
David concentrates on civil rights, education, employment, employment contracts, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Education
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Employment
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Civil Rights cases in Boston, Massachusetts
David takes civil rights 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 David agrees to represent you.
Education cases in Boston, Massachusetts
David takes education 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 David agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
David 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 David agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in Boston, Massachusetts
David takes employment contracts 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 David agrees to represent you.
General cases in Boston, Massachusetts
David takes general 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 David agrees to represent you.
Biography
About David Bliss Wilson — Over 40 years of Massachusetts civil rights experience
David Bliss Wilson is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Education, and Employment. David has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
David Bliss Wilson is a lawyer practicing litigation, discrimination, employer counseling and 8 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years. David practices at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP in Boston, MA.
Working with David on a civil rights matter
David Bliss Wilson is a lawyer practicing litigation, discrimination, employer counseling and 8 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years. David practices at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP in Boston, MA.
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, education, and employment matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
David Bliss Wilson's legal education and bar admissions
Northeastern University School of Law
J.D. · 1986
Amherst College
B.A. Economics · 1982
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
New Hampshire
1996 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1996 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1986 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in Northeastern University School of Law and B.A. Economics in Amherst College.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in Northeastern University School of Law and B.A. Economics in Amherst College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of David Bliss Wilson
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Massachusetts Bar Association New Hampshire Bar Association
membership
Locations
David Bliss Wilson's office in Boston
David's primary office is at 24 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
24 Federal Street, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
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Client reviews of David Bliss Wilson — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire David Bliss Wilson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David'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; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Bliss Wilson
How much does it cost to hire David for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Boston?
David 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 — David 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 David?
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. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new civil rights clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
David handles civil rights matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.
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