Kathleen King Parker

Kathleen King Parker, Business Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Tax · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratPierce Atwood LLP

Boston, MA

Practicing business in Boston since 1975.

51+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Kathleen King Parker is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Tax. Kathleen has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Boston, MA
Experience
over 51 years
Known for
Business · Litigation · Tax
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Tax matters from Boston, MA.
  • Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Kathleen King Parker: Kathleen King Parker is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Tax. Kathleen has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kathleen takes on

Kathleen concentrates on business, litigation, tax, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kathleen 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kathleen 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kathleen takes tax 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Zoning cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Kathleen takes zoning 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kathleen King Parker — business lawyer in Boston

Kathleen King Parker is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Tax. Kathleen has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Kathleen King Parker is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years. Kathleen practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Boston, MA.

How Kathleen handles business matters

Kathleen King Parker is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years. Kathleen practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Boston, MA.

The kind of cases Kathleen takes

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Boston College

    J.D. Boston · 1975

  • Mount Holyoke College

    B.A. · 1971

Jurisdictions

Kathleen's state bar admissions

  • Massachusetts

    1975 · ACTIVE

Kathleen studied at J.D. Boston in Boston College and B.A. in Mount Holyoke College.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Kathleen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Kathleen's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Boston (Past Chair, Tax Section and State Tax Committee Past Co-Chair, Limited Liability Company Tax Force) and American (Member, State and Local Tax Committee, Taxation Section) Bar Associations

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Locations

Kathleen King Parker's office in Boston

Kathleen's primary office is at 100 Summer Street, Suite 2250, Boston, MA, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pierce Atwood LLP

100 Summer Street, Suite 2250

Boston, MA 02110

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Kathleen King Parker — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Kathleen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Boston.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kathleen King Parker — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen'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; Kathleen 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 Kathleen

Kathleen 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. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kathleen'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 Kathleen King Parker

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

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

  • Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?

    Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen'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. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kathleen take my case if I'm outside Boston?

    Kathleen 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 — Kathleen 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 Kathleen?

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

  • Is Kathleen accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

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