Education

Boston College Law School, J.D.

College of the Holy Cross, B.A., Political Science

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts

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Damon P. Hart

Partner
Boston
t: 617-305-2036

Damon P. Hart practices in the area of commercial litigation, with particular focus on labor and employment matters. Mr. Hart has strong experience in a variety of complex business disputes in the federal and state courts. In addition, his employment practice involves representation of clients before federal, state and local administrative agencies, at arbitration and in state and federal court on matters arising out of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal, state and local anti-discrimination and employment statutes.

Mr. Hart has strong experience in a variety of complex intellectual property and other business disputes in the federal and state courts. In addition to his litigation work, he also provides business advice to clients on contract, real estate and development matters. Hart counsels a number of non-profits in their unique business and organizational challenges. In particular he has represented a number of churches and other religious organizations gaining significant experience in constitutional issues, intra-denominational disputes, non-profit administration and tax issues.

As evidence of his commitment to the legal and business community, in October 2008, Mr. Hart was given the "40 Under 40" award by the Boston Business Journal. The award recognizes men and women who are under 40 years old and have established themselves as leaders in their respective fields of Business. In May 2005, he was named as one of Boston’s Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Boston Jaycees for outstanding professional and community leadership. He joins elite company by winning this award, as former winners include John F. Kennedy, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Roderick Ireland, Thomas Flatley, Leonard Zakim, Bob Cousy and Carl Yastremski.

While Mr. Hart was co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s New Lawyer Section, he developed Continuing Legal Education programs, networking events, pro bono projects and practice development programs for the Boston Bar Association’s largest section of almost 2,000 members who have been practicing for 10 years or less. For the Boston Lawyers Group, he worked with member organizations to recruit, retain and increase opportunities for attorneys of color.

Mr. Hart serves as outside counsel for Jubilee Christian Church, providing legal advice for its various social and economic ventures, including real estate and economic development, book stores, and an in-house Gospel record company. Mr. Hart also serves as a volunteer in Jubilee's men's, youth and children's ministries.

Mr. Hart worked for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, while attending law school.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • "40 Under 40," Boston Business Journal, 2008
  • Up and Coming Lawyer, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Magazine, 2007
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2007
  • Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Award, Boston Jaycees, 2005
  • Massachusetts Black Judges Association Award, 1998

Memberships

  • Boston Bar Association, Council Member 2006-2009; Membership Committee 2007; Public Service Committee 2005-2006; New Lawyers Section Co-Chair 2003-2005; Diversity Committee 2002-2003
  • Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association, President 2008; Treasurer 2006
  • Boston College Law School Alumni Council, Member 2002-2005
  • Suffolk County Inn of Courts, member 2002-2003
  • National Bar Association, Member 1999-Present
  • National Bar Association, Commercial Law Section
  • Boston Lawyers' Group, Former Member, Associate Advisory Committee

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Appeals Court, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for Massachusetts

Speaking Engagements

  • A Guide to Successful Business Development, BLG Panel Discussion, May 19, 2009
  • Speaker, The Charles Hamilton Houston Forum at Amherst College, April 30, 2008
  • Beacon For New Lawyers: Tips for Getting Ahead in the Greater Boston Legal Market, Boston Bar Association, June 2006
  • How to Effectively Argue A Motion, Boston Bar Association, June 2005
  • Intellectual Property Caselaw Developments/IP Year In Review, National Bar Association Commercial Law Section Annual Meeting San Antonio, Texas, February 2004
  • Employment Practices Seminar, Rhode Island Continuing Legal Education, Inc, October 2003
  • Expert Associate Survival Tactics, Charting Your Own Course Foundation National Career Development Conference, September 2001

Published Articles & Books

  • "Quoted and profiled in Article entitled "More Color in the Boston Legal Community" ," Boston Sunday Globe, December 7, 2008
  • "Quoted in "Governor Picks Fewer Minorities for the Bench" regarding judicial nominations," Boston Globe, December 5, 2008
  • "Featured in an article entitled "Speculating, Lobbying on Next SJC Justice in Full Swing" regarding upcoming vacancy on Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, August 18, 2008
  • "Damon P. Hart, Building Community," Boston Business Journal, August 1, 2008
  • "Featured, quoted and pictured in an article entitled "An Early Picks for Bench, Patrick Praised for Cross-Section Plan" regarding judicial nominations to the bench," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, July 7, 2008
  • "Mentioned in an article regarding Thompson v. The Coca-Cola Company decision by the First Circuit," Corporate Counsel Weekly, April 30, 2008
  • "Mentioned in an article regarding Thompson v. The Coca-Cola Company decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, April 21, 2008
  • "Mentioned in an article entitled "Celebrating the Holidays at the BBA" (pictured with the Boston Bar President)," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, January 7, 2008
  • "Book Review: Though the Heavens May Fall: The Landmark Trial That Led to the End of Human Slavery," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, July 2007
  • "Running the Right Play-- An Affirmative Defense Check List," The ABA Litigation Section, June 2006