Stephanie M. Chesney

Stephanie M. Chesney Partner

P 617 670 8506
125 High Street
Oliver Street Tower, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
125 High Street, Oliver Street Tower, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Overview

As an experienced litigator, Stephanie defends clients in various civil cases from pre-suit through trial. Her practice is diverse and focuses on business and commercial litigation matters across different sectors of the legal industry. She specializes in the trucking and transportation industry where she defends clients in catastrophic injury cases. Additionally, Stephanie has vast experience in employment, general liability, education, products liability, construction and premises liability matters. Stephanie also handles professional liability matters in the defense of health care providers and institutions.

She has extensive courtroom experience defending claims in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and Maine. Stephanie has additional experience providing risk transfer and tender advice to clients, as well as advising regarding risk mitigation strategies.

Prior to joining MG+M, Stephanie practiced with a number of regional law firms where she specialized in a variety of complex litigation matters, primarily related to professional liability and the defense of health care providers. She was an adjunct professor at New England Law Boston from 2011–2019 where she enjoyed teaching first year law students Legal Research and Writing.

Recognition

Recognition

  • National Association of Women Lawyers Rising List, 2023
  • Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012–2018, 2020–2023
  • Pro Bono Honor Roll, Supreme Judicial Court, 2022
  • National Bar Journal Rising Star, 2015
  • Authored and argued a brief before the MA Supreme Judicial Court regarding the reduction of a statutory bond in a case involving an indigent plaintiff. Faircloth v. DiLillo, 466 Mass 120 (2013).

Involvement

  • National Association of Women Lawyers, Co-Chair, Women in Litigation Affinity Group
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