Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Attorney Koes has helped dozens of clients in personal injury cases. His representation in personal injury matters includes motor vehicle accident, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, workplace injuries and premises liability. We have achieved large settlements and verdicts for our clients, and we are not afraid to take on the insurance companies and the large law firms that represent the defendants in these matters.
Civil Rights Litigation
Attorney Koes has experience representing individuals who have been the victims of police misconduct and other civil rights violations. These cases involve individuals who have been falsely arrest, were conviction upon fabricated evidence or were arrested by the police by excessive force. Civil rights litigation can be very complex, and it is important to have an experienced and aggressive attorney on your side. We are committed to fighting for our clients’ rights, holding the powerful accountable and ensuring that justice is done.
Other litigation
A small business or individual almost inevitably find themselves involved in litigation at some point. Attorney Koes has experience representing individuals and small businesses in a variety of litigation cases that involve contract disputes, debt collection, landlord/tenant disputes, mechanic’s liens, insurance coverage or consumer protection.
Criminal Defense
Appeals & Post-Conviction Representation
Attorney Koes routinely represents clients seeking to overturn their criminal conviction on appeal. Appeals are often complex and time consuming. They require a skilled and experienced appellate practitioner to conduct a thorough review the trial record, an investigation of defenses that were either overlooked or not pursued, substantial legal research and strong legal writing.
There are other avenues for relief outside of appeals. A criminal defendant who has been wrongly convicted may be able to pursue, among other things, a motion for new trial, a motion to vacate a guilty plea or a motion to correct an illegal sentence.
Sex Offender Registration
Individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense are required to register as a sex offender. Registration can be devasting and will negatively impact an individual’s ability obtain housing, employment and education. Time and experience have proven that individuals facing registration need skilled legal representation.
Attorney Koes has a reputation for aggressively representing individuals at their initial classification hearings or seeking reclassification to a lower level. Many of Attorney Koes’s clients have obtained a lower classification level or have been removed from the registry altogether.
Other Litigation
Attorney Koes has represented clients in other matters that are collateral to the criminal conviction. For example, Attorney Koes has successfully represented clients before the Massachusetts Parole Board and in disciplinary hearing within the Department of Correction. The matters often have high stakes and a substantial impact.