John A. MavricosPartner
John has tried cases since 1979 in both the state and federal courts. His practice has included representing parties in business and commercial litigation matters, including the resolution of disputes between stockholders and partners. He has handled employment matters and other claims arising out of employment relationships. John has tried copyright, trademark and intellectual property disputes in both state and federal courts. His experience includes the litigation of probate matters including will contests and fiduciary responsibility claims. John has tried personal injury cases, product liability and other tort claims for plaintiffs, defendants and insurers.
John is a 1976 cum laude graduate of Williams College and a 1979 graduate of the National Law Center of the George Washington University, where he was Co-Editor of the Consumer Protection Reporting Service. He is a Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association where he has been a member of the Bench Bar Committee and the Committee on Professional Ethics. As a member of the Worcester County Bar Association he has chaired the Superior Court and Trial Practice Sections. John has also served as a director of the Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, WICN Public Radio, Inc., the Worcester Historical Society, James Monroe Wire and Cable Corporation, and a Barrister of the American Inns of Court. As a panelist, John has lectured on various aspects of trial practice for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and the Worcester County Bar Association. Commencing in 2004 John has been named as a Massachusetts "Super Lawyer" by a joint project of Law & Politics Magazine and Boston Magazine. He has obtained Martindale Hubbell's highest rating for a lawyer, AV, as determined by his peers.
Represented minority stockholder in shareholder derivative suit for breach of fiduciary duties which resulted in a judgment of over $1,000,000.
Creative strategies for avoiding and resolving deadlocks between partners and shareholders.
Enforced rights of employers against employees violating obligations under various non-competition, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
Represented major construction contractor in suit to enforce terms of construction contract with subcontractors.
Won $250,000 federal court judgment for manufacturer by establishing that a competitor had reproduced our client's copyrighted product in a substantially similar fashion. Through creative use of demonstrative evidence, proved that the infringing designer had access to and likely copied product.
Recovered substantial damages in mediation from business owner who reneged on sale of his business to a prospective buyer.
Notwithstanding existence of written release, brought claim and recovered substantial funds for client who had been fraudulently induced into entering into separation with former partner.
Successfully represented in trial and settlement, several multimillion dollar estates in will contests based on claims of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity.
Successfully resolved claims against major banking institution in claims arising from alleged improper management of trust accounts.
Counseled numerous partners and shareholders in closely held businesses of rights and obligations as members of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability entities.
Defense of employer and officers charged with wrongfully terminating employees and interfering with their advantageous contractual relations.
Successfully defeated request for preliminary injunction against local hardware manufacturer accused of copying major manufacturer's products and catalogue, effectively ending the case at its inception.
Defense of employers and officers charged with violation of Massachusetts Wage of Act.
Defended employees accused of violating obligations to former employers including obligations under noncompetition agreements.
Won jury verdict for accountant charged with breaching written non-competition agreement with former accounting practice.
Negotiated separations of partners and shareholders in partnerships and closely held corporations.
Recovered life savings taken from elderly couple and attorneys fees from unscrupulous investment advisor who convinced couple to put their savings into an annuity, contrary to all reasonable investment advice.
Litigated suits over rights to life insurance proceeds.
Representation of corporations with regard to investigations and charges brought by state and federal agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, the Department of Labor, the Department of Mental Health, and the Department of Environmental Protection.
Representation of individuals in need of prenuptial agreements.
Negotiated and prepared stock purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements.
Drafted and negotiated leases, non-solicitation, non-competition, and confidentiality agreements, as well as employment agreements, employee handbooks and severance agreements.
Obtained injunctive relief in favor of corporation against former employees accused of using engineering designs constituting intellectual property of previous employer.
Obtained judgment in favor of proponent of will against claims that testator was not competent as the result of medication being taken for various ailments.
Obtained injunction preventing employee from working for competitor in violation of non-competition agreement.
Negotiated numerous severance agreements for both employers and employees in termination cases.
Hired as a mediator with regard to construction disputes, intellectual property issues, and controversies between partners.
Obtained dismissal of legal malpractice claim against attorneys involving accusation of conflict of interest.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of credit analysis company accused of failing to properly document individual's credit history and allegedly causing damages.
Resolved claims on behalf of contractor with attorney general's office concerning alleged failure to pay prevailing wages.
Handled appeal of corporate officer accused of wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
Successfully defended claim of non-family member who was named as sole beneficiary of estate against claims of family members who were excluded from will of wealthy relative.
Defended former manager of corporation accused of taking previous employer's proprietary business methods and techniques in setting up a competing business.
Defended corporation accused of copying intellectual property allegedly belonging to former customer.
Recovered funds from securities broker and investment advisor who churned customer's account and invested funds contrary to reasonable investment goals of client.
Obtained multiple defense verdicts in jury trials in favor of bars and restaurants charged with serving intoxicated patrons in liquor liability and dram shop claims.
Won maximum recovery for injured employee in silicosis case against multiple former employers where employee was unable to identify where in the course of his work history he contracted silicosis.
Withstood challenge in the First Circuit to verdict in favor of beneficiary who was denied benefits under ERISA law.
