Lisa H. Barton, Employment Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA
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Lisa H. Barton is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment.
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- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026).
About Lisa H. Barton: Lisa H. Barton is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Lisa's practice areas in Boston
Lisa concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.
Biography
Lisa H. Barton, employment attorney serving Boston
Lisa H. Barton is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment. Lisa works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on employment matters across the region.
Lisa Barton is a shareholder who advises clients on employee benefits and executive compensation issues. Lisa’s practice focuses on providing strategic advice associated with the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee benefit plans and programs including 401(k) and pension plans, health and retiree medical plans, equity and long-term incentive arrangements, executive and broad-based severance plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and other executive compensation arrangements including employment agreements and fringe benefit plans.
Lisa’s clients are both public and private and span various industries including retail, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, health care, higher education and information technology. She regularly represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration in various types of proceedings associated with the correction of administrative errors, agency-initiated audits and business transactions and reorganizations. Lisa’s practice also includes advising fiduciary committees on issues relating to fiduciary governance and fiduciary process including the management of participant claims and appeals, plan administration and the investment of plan assets. Her wide-ranging experience provides clients with practical risk mitigation suggestions and strategies.
Lisa provides advice to clients for both ongoing benefits matters as well as in the context of corporate transactions where she oversees diligence reviews of benefits plans and post-transaction benefit plan corrections, mergers and terminations. She assists with the design and implementation of retention, employment and severance agreements and the associated issues that arise under Code Sections 280G and 409A.
Lisa also frequently advises clients on workforce change issues including the implementation of early retirement programs, reductions in force, and other business changes.
Lisa's approach to employment cases
Lisa Barton is a shareholder who advises clients on employee benefits and executive compensation issues. Lisa’s practice focuses on providing strategic advice associated with the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee benefit plans and programs including 401(k) and pension plans, health and retiree medical plans, equity and long-term incentive arrangements, executive and…
The kind of cases Lisa takes
Lisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Lisa studied and practices
Capital University
J.D. · 2001
Lisa studied at J.D. in Capital University.
Law school and academic background
Lisa completed J.D. in Capital University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lisa runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Lisa's legal honors and published work
Lisa has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Lisa H. Barton in Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa's primary office is at Boston, Massachusetts, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Lisa H. Barton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa'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; Lisa 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 Lisa
Lisa 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. Lisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lisa'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 Lisa H. Barton
How much does it cost to hire Lisa for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lisa offer a free consultation?
Lisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Lisa'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. Lisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lisa take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Lisa 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 — Lisa 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 Lisa?
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. Lisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lisa accepting new employment clients right now?
Lisa'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
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