Keith L. Sachs  

Attorney

Keith focuses his more than 20-years of experience in civil litigation practice on commercial, employment, construction, trust, and real-estate litigation matters. In addition to his main areas of focus, Keith has extensive experience in professional negligence cases, representing clients in both the insurance and realtor sectors.

Keith is a seasoned trial attorney, who has tried to verdict cases in both the Courts of the Commonwealth and the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

In addition to regularly prosecuting and defending claims in State and Federal court, Keith has extensive experience in working toward his clients’ goals by disposing of cases via mediation or arbitration, and has served as an arbitrator in the past. Keith has vast experience in Superior Court motion practice and has successfully handled interlocutory appeals to the Massachusetts Appeals Court, as well as full appeals at both the state and federal level. He also practices before administrative agencies, such as the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and the MCAD.

Keith also has experience as a criminal defense attorney, handling various matters, both felonies and misdemeanors in both the Superior and District Courts. Keith’s advocacy has secured favorable outcomes for his clients. Keith help you navigate your criminal matter and give you the peace of mind you need during a difficult time.

Before forming DDSK Law, Keith gained extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation while first being associated with law firms in downtown Boston and then having spent the past twelve years working primarily with clients located on Boston’s North Shore. Prior to beginning his law practice, Keith served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court (1996-1997).


Representative Experience

  • Obtained jury verdict in favor of multi-million-dollar apparel design/manufacturing company in partnership dispute.

  • Obtained jury verdict in favor of North Shore restaurant in suit filed by patron alleging personal injuries resulting from assault on the premises.

  • Obtained jury verdict for homeowner against general contractor for violation of M.G.L. c. 142A, the Home Improvement Contractor Statute. Successfully argued a post-trial motion, which resulted in an $89,000 attorneys fee award in addition to the damages award.

  • Obtained jury verdicts for real estate broker in case involving allegations of misrepresentation and failure to communicate offers to purchase, and for medical device manufacturer in case alleging defect and breach of warranty in Nebulizer.

  • Successful in obtaining jury verdict in favor of golf driving range, where plaintiff, who suffered severe facial injury, alleged golf range failed to supervise unaccompanied minors.

  • In representing a condominium unit owners’ association, successfully argued a motion for summary judgment in a case alleging defamation.

  • Acquired summary judgment on behalf of power plant owner by illustrating that client did not control means and methods of construction project on its site.

  • Successful in achieving summary judgment in favor of insurance broker in multi-million-dollar exposure case involving allegations of failing to procure coverage and failing to monitor actions of premium finance company.

  • Represented successor corporation and achieved summary judgment for client by exhibiting that it did not take on contingent liabilities of predecessor corporation.

 

Education

  • New England School of Law,
    D., cum laude, 1996

  • Editor-in-Chief (1995-1996) New England Law Review

  • Rutgers College,
    The State University of New Jersey,
    A. 1992

Bar Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1996

  • United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1998

  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2007

Professional Associations

  • Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

  • Member, Essex County Bar Association

Teaching Position

  • Adjunct Professor of Law, New England School of Law (2000 – 2009)