
Kier Wachterhauser, Employment Attorney in Braintree, Massachusetts
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Litigation
PartneratMurphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
Braintree, MA
Practicing employment in Braintree since 2011.
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Kier Wachterhauser is a partner based in Braintree, MA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Kier has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP.
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- Braintree, MA
- Experience
- over 15 years
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- Employment · General · Litigation
- Handles Employment, General, and Litigation matters from Braintree, MA.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kier Wachterhauser: Kier Wachterhauser is a partner based in Braintree, MA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Kier has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kier Wachterhauser
Kier concentrates on employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kier handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Braintree, Massachusetts
Kier takes employment matters in Braintree, 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 Kier agrees to represent you.
General cases in Braintree, Massachusetts
Kier takes general matters in Braintree, 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 Kier agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Braintree, Massachusetts
Kier takes litigation matters in Braintree, 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 Kier agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kier Wachterhauser — Over 15 years of Massachusetts employment experience
Kier Wachterhauser is a partner based in Braintree, MA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Kier has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP.
Kier Wachterhauser is a lawyer practicing governmental, municipal & regulatory services, labor, employment & employee benefits, litigation and 1 other area of law. Kier received a degree from Swarthmore College in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years. Kier practices at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP in Braintree, MA.
Working with Kier on a employment matter
Kier Wachterhauser is a lawyer practicing governmental, municipal & regulatory services, labor, employment & employee benefits, litigation and 1 other area of law. Kier received a degree from Swarthmore College in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years. Kier practices at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP in Braintree, MA.
Clients Kier works with
Kier reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and litigation matters in Braintree and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Kier Wachterhauser's legal education and bar admissions
Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 2011
Swarthmore College
with honors Northwestern University M.A. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Kier's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
2011 · ACTIVE
Kier studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and with honors Northwestern University M.A. in Swarthmore College.
Law school and academic background
Kier completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and with honors Northwestern University M.A. in Swarthmore College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kier runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kier Wachterhauser's office in Braintree
Kier's primary office is at Braintree Hill, 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 410, Braintree, MA, 02184. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
Braintree Hill, 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 410
Braintree, MA 02184
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How to hire Kier Wachterhauser — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kier usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kier charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kier'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; Kier will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Braintree, 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 Kier
Kier 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. Kier confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kier'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 Kier Wachterhauser
How much does it cost to hire Kier for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kier walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kier offer a free consultation?
Kier charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kier's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kier'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. Kier gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kier take my case if I'm outside Braintree?
Kier 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 — Kier 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 Kier?
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. Kier will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kier accepting new employment clients right now?
Kier's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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