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Tara M. Swartz

Swartz Law | Swartz Law, LLC • Boston, MA
Employment LaborEmployment ContractsEmployment Law

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Contact

Email
tara@tswartzlaw.com
Phone
(617) 616-8570
Address
100 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109, US

Professional

About

Tara M. Swartz is a seasoned employment law attorney based in Boston, MA, with nearly 20 years of experience in advocating for the rights of employees and small business owners. As the founder of Swartz Law, LLC, she is dedicated to navigating the complexities of workplace disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and wage violations. Tara's expertise extends to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (MPFML), and reasonable accommodations for disabilities, making her a comprehensive resource for clients facing employment challenges. In addition to her litigation skills, Tara excels in drafting and negotiating employment contracts and severance packages, ensuring that her clients are well-protected and informed. She emphasizes proactive strategies for dispute avoidance and resolution, fostering strong, one-on-one relationships with her clients to provide personalized legal support. Understanding the unique needs of startups and small businesses, Tara offers tailored guidance to help them manage employment compliance effectively, allowing them to focus on growth while minimizing legal risks. Her commitment to client success has established Swartz Law as a top-rated employment law firm in both Massachusetts and the Kansas City Metro Area. Tara earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Northeastern University School of Law in 2001 and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, obtained in 1998. Her extensive legal knowledge, combined with her dedication to client advocacy, positions her as a leader in employment law.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

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Credentials

Education
2001 Northeastern University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 University of Massachusetts, Amherst BA, BS
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Designation, SuperLawyers 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Designation, "SuperLawyers®" 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Designation, "SuperLawyers®"
Publications
2012 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly ‘But-for’ causation needed to prove retaliation claim 2008 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly The Big Picture
Associations
2012 - 2014 National Employment Lawyers Association Amicus Chair
Speaking
2015 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Chair and Faculty, Top 10 FMLA Situations and Solutions 2014 NUSL Annual Labor and Employment Program Panelist, Let Me Leave! Grappling with an Expansion in Multiple Forms of Leave of Absence 2013 MCLE Annual Employment Law Conference Faculty, Contract in Employment Law 2013 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Faculty, Taking a Deposition in an Employment Law Case 2012 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Faculty, Mastering Discovery, Deposition & Summary Judgment Strategies in Employment Cases
Updated: Mar 21, 2026