Tamsin R. Kaplan, Employment Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
focused on Employment and Litigation
Boston, MA
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Tamsin R. Kaplan is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC.
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- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
About Tamsin R. Kaplan: Tamsin R. Kaplan is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC.
Areas of practice
Tamsin's practice areas in Boston
Tamsin concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tamsin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Tamsin 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 Tamsin agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Tamsin 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 Tamsin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Tamsin R. Kaplan, employment attorney serving Boston
Tamsin R. Kaplan is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC. Tamsin works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on employment matters across the region.
Tamsin is an employment lawyer and business litigator, and serves as outside general counsel to diverse nonprofits and private schools. She has extensive experience representing businesses, executives and other high-level professionals in a full range of employment-related issues from recruitment through termination. Tamsin frequently conducts workplace investigations, provides trainings on diversity and harassment, and advises employers regarding employee handbooks, employment audits, and workplace policies and practices. She regularly litigates cases involving employment and business disputes before federal and state courts and agencies.
Recent matters include:
- Successfully represented a defendant higher education institution executive and officer on a motion to dismiss in a federal class action suit claiming breach of contract and fiduciary duty, among other claims. Prevailed on appeal in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Successfully enforced a non-compete agreement against a former high level employee in the medical services industry.
- Successfully defended a high-tech company against allegations of unpaid wages and employment discrimination.
- Won a judgment for a company co-founder in a lawsuit arising from the breakup of a business, including breach of contract and non-compete claims.
- Negotiated numerous CEO, CFO and CMO employment, non-compete and severance agreements.
- Defeated a summary judgment motion in the Superior Court Business Litigation Session in a lawsuit involving equity distribution in a biotech start-up.
- Successfully defended a medical practice in a breach of contract lawsuit by a physician.
- Won a five-figure discovery sanction against the opposing party in a Superior Court lawsuit.
- Conducted investigations of allegations against high-level municipal officials.
- Obtained a high six figure settlement for a health care executive by commencing arbitration to enforce the good reason termination provision in the client’s employment contract.
- Prevailed on a motion to dismiss claims against a non-profit executive in U.S. District Court.
How Tamsin handles employment matters
Tamsin is an employment lawyer and business litigator, and serves as outside general counsel to diverse nonprofits and private schools. She has extensive experience representing businesses, executives and other high-level professionals in a full range of employment-related issues from recruitment through termination. Tamsin frequently conducts workplace investigations, provides trainings on…
The kind of cases Tamsin takes
Tamsin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Tamsin studied and practices
Boston College Law School
J.D.
Tufts University
BA
Jurisdictions
Tamsin's state bar admissions
Massachusetts, Supre
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Massachusetts, Unite
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Massachusetts, Unite
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Massachusetts, Unite
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Massachusetts, Massa
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Tamsin studied at J.D. in Boston College Law School and BA in Tufts University.
Law school and academic background
Tamsin completed J.D. in Boston College Law School and BA in Tufts University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tamsin runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Tamsin's legal honors and published work
Tamsin has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: Leading Lawyer, 2013-2014; Recognized Practitioner, 2015-2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected a "Top Women of Law" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2019
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Tamsin R. Kaplan's office in Boston
Tamsin's primary office is at 255 State Street, 11th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC
255 State Street, 11th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
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How to hire Tamsin R. Kaplan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tamsin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tamsin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamsin'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; Tamsin 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 Tamsin
Tamsin 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. Tamsin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tamsin'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 Tamsin R. Kaplan
How much does it cost to hire Tamsin for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tamsin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tamsin offer a free consultation?
Tamsin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamsin's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Tamsin'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. Tamsin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tamsin take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Tamsin 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 — Tamsin 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 Tamsin?
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. Tamsin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tamsin accepting new employment clients right now?
Tamsin'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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