John D. Arnold

Whether helping a client navigate turmoil or defending against litigation, John is dedicated to obtaining the best results for his clients.

Biography

John is an experienced litigator and counselor who clients trust. He counsels and represents clients in employment and business disputes across a wide array of industries, including higher education, biotech, finance, health care, and pharma.

John regularly appears on behalf of clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, where he handles matters involving employment claims, business conflicts, and related compliance issues. Drawing on his litigation experience, he helps employers make informed decisions, manage workplace challenges, and reduce legal exposure before disputes escalate.

In addition to litigation and counseling, John regularly conducts independent investigations for colleges, universities, secondary schools, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, bringing a balanced and thorough approach to matters that often involve complex facts and sensitive institutional concerns.

 

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, 2017
  • United States District Court, Massachusetts, 2018

Education

  • Colby College, B.A., English, 2013
  • Boston College Law School, J.D., 2017

Experience

Prior to joining the HRW Team, John was an associate at a boutique litigation firm in Boston. In that position, his practice focused primarily on business litigation, employment counseling, and employment litigation before state and federal courts.

While in law school, John served as a senior note editor of the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review. He also completed an internship with Judge Steven J. McAuliffe of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire.

Publications & Appearances

  • Co-Author, “Mental and Emotional Disabilities: An Employer Perspective,” MCLE’s Massachusetts Employment Law Manual, 2020
  • Author, “Call Me Ishimaru: Independent Enforcement of International Agreements,” Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review, Volume 44, Number 2, 2017

Affiliations

  • Member, Boston Bar Association

Awards

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2023-present
  • Named a Massachusetts Rising Star in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers, 2019-present

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