Iris Eileen Coloma-Gaines, Employment Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Iris concentrates on employment, general, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Iris handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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Iris's primary office is at 40 Court St Ste 700, Boston, MA, 02108-2202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Iris usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Iris 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Iris for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Iris walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Iris offer a free consultation?

  Iris charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Iris's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Iris'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. Iris gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Iris take my case if I'm outside Boston?

  Iris 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 — Iris 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 Iris?

  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. Iris will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Iris accepting new employment clients right now?

  Iris's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.