John Harkavy is one of  the  most respected civil trial attorneys in Massachusetts, who has a thirty-six year proven track record of success.  His office handles civil litigation including business and real estate litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, dog bite cases, products liability, personal injury, general commercial litigation, employment, home owner construction disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, insurance defense, and appeals. He has mediated numerous cases  resulting in multi-million dollar victories for his clients without the necessity of a trial. His office also represents homeowners who are having disputes with construction contractors.  Clients range from Fortune 500 companies, commercial real estate brokerage firms and developers to individuals.  The aggressive use of prejudgment remedies, including attachments and injunctions, has resulted in significant legal victories without the need for lengthy and costly litigation.  

John graduated from Brown University and Boston University School of Law.

John is President of the Wellesley Community Center, a non-profit organization.

John enjoys playing tennis semi-competitively and was the captain of the Brown University tennis team.  John has coached youth basketball and softball.