artin, Magnuson, McCarthy & Kenney is one of the leading civil trial firms in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Martin, Magnuson, McCarthy & Kenney is the successor firm to Martin, Magnuson & Hennessey, established in 1957 by Ephraim Martin, Harold E. Magnuson and Edward F. Hennessey. In 1967, Edward F. Hennessey left the firm to accept judicial appointment. At that time Clement McCarthy and Raymond J. Kenney, Jr. joined in partnership, while Ephraim Martin and Harold E. Magnuson remained associated with the firm as sole practitioners. In 1981, Clement McCarthy, Raymond J. Kenney, Jr. and Charles P. Reidy, III established McCarthy, Kenney & Reidy, P.C. The professional corporation continued its association with Ephraim Martin and Harold E. Magnuson, practicing under the style Martin, Magnuson, McCarthy & Kenney. Clement McCarthy died in May of 1985, Ephraim Martin died in September of 1988 and Harold E. Magnuson died in June of 1999. After serving for 22 years as a member of the Massachusetts judiciary, most recently as Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Edward F. Hennessey returned to the firm he helped found in an "of counsel" capacity until the Spring of 2005.

artin, Magnuson, McCarthy & Kenney's civil trial and appellate practice includes the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims, as well as the handling of significant product liability, premises liability, liquor liability, general liability, motor vehicle, personal injury, property damage, construction, workers' compensation, business, employment, environmental, toxic substances, lead paint and pollution litigation. In addition to our trial experience, we have developed expertise in various substantive areas of the law which relate to our litigation practice, particularly including issues of health care, environmental and insurance coverage law, academic research and conflicts of interest. Members of the firm have also been requested by courts and private parties to assist in alternative dispute resolution as arbitrators and mediators. The firm also represents professional clients before various regulatory and disciplinary agencies within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.