How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a business case?

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

Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?

Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in Massachusetts typically take?

Simple business 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside Boston?

Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?

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

Is Kenneth accepting new business clients right now?

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

Kenneth Thayer, Business Attorney in Boston

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Kenneth Thayer is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kenneth has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP.

Based in: Boston, MA
Experience: over 19 years
Known for: Business · Insurance · Litigation

Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Boston, MA.
Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Kenneth's practice areas in Boston

Kenneth concentrates on business, insurance, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kenneth takes business 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kenneth takes insurance 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kenneth 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kenneth takes real estate 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kenneth Thayer, business attorney serving Boston

Kenneth Thayer is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Kenneth has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP. Kenneth works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on business matters across the region.

Ken is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in complex business, employment, real estate, and insurance disputes.

Ken provides strategic counsel and advocacy to businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and related matters. With more than fifteen years of experience litigating cases in state and federal courts across the country at the trial and appellate levels, he understands the unique challenges each client faces and knows how to develop and execute strategies to achieve their legal and business objectives.

With a focus on representing closely-held and emerging companies in the technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and professional services industries, Ken has helped clients prevail in disputes with shareholders, vendors, business partners, suppliers, commercial landlords, employees, and government regulatory agencies. He routinely litigates claims alleging breach of contract, violations of fiduciary duties, business torts, Chapter 93A, trade secret misappropriation, and violations of wage and hour laws.

Ken also has substantial experience in insurance coverage matters, having represented both insurers and policyholders in complex, multi-party litigations. This includes matters involving the scope and extent of an insurer’s duty to defend, as well as allegations of bad faith coverage and settlement positions under Chapter 176D.

Ken serves on the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council, including as chairman for 2023-2024. He is also a co-author of BLS Bench Notes, a guide for practicing before the Massachusetts Superior Court’s Business Litigation Session.

Awards & Recognition:

• Massachusetts Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” (Business Litigation), 2016-2017

Speaking Engagements

• Moderator, “What You Need to Know Following the SJC’s Latest Decisions,” Massachusetts Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section Webinar, June 5, 2024

• Panelist “Five Things to Know: Recent Business-to-Business Chapter 93A Claims,” Boston Bar Association, 2023: Ticket Selection – BBA Webinar: Five Things to Know: Recent Business-to-Business Chapter 93A Claims (site.com)

• Panelist, “Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Business Trials,” Massachusetts Bar Association, 2017

• Conference Chair and Presenter, Complex Commercial Litigation Annual Symposium, Massachusetts Bar Association, 2018-2021

Articles & Publications

• Author, “Massachusetts Appeals Court Expands Chapter 93A to Encompass Hotel’s Failure to Warn Guest of Non-Solicitation Policy,” May, 7, 2024

• Author, “Unfair and deceptive trade practices, clarified,” Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, July 21, 2023

• Co-author, BLS Bench Notes, April 2022

• Author, Protecting your contractual rights in the wake of COVID-19, March 2020

• Author, Minority LLC member is entitled to equitable remedies for majority member’s breach of fiduciary duties in freeze-out merger, June 2018

• Author, Component parts manufacturers immune from suit for failure to warn of dangers in finished products, even where risks are deemed foreseeable, November 2017

• Author, Employee fired for medical marijuana use can sue employer for discrimination, July 2017

• Author, SJC rules that liability insurer need not fund litigation of policyholder’s counterclaims, June 2017

Professional Affiliations & Activities

• Massachusetts Bar Association, member and chair of Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council

• Boston Bar Association, member

Working with Kenneth on a business matter

Ken is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in complex business, employment, real estate, and insurance disputes. Ken provides strategic counsel and advocacy to businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and related matters. With more than fifteen years of experience litigating cases in state and federal courts across the country at the trial and appellate…

Who Kenneth represents

Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kenneth studied and practices

Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 2007
Boston University
B.A. · 2004

Jurisdictions

Kenneth's state bar admissions

U.S. Court of Appeal
2020 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2009 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
2007 · ACTIVE

Kenneth studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Boston University.

Law school and academic background

Kenneth completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Boston University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kenneth Thayer's office in Boston

Kenneth's primary office is at One Federal Street, 15th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP

One Federal Street, 15th Floor

Boston, MA 02110

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kenneth Thayer — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Kenneth

Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Thayer

How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?
Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple business 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?
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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kenneth accepting new business clients right now?
Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

Kenneth handles business matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

Kenneth Thayer, Business Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

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