David is the Founder of Conforto Law Group. He concentrates his practice in employment law and exclusively represents employees. He has successfully represented employees before the Masssachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and in court in cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and non-compete disputes.
David maintains a special focus in representing employees who have been offered severance packages. As part of this process, he thoroughly investigates the circumstances surrounding termination so that an informed decision can be made regarding whether or not to accept the severance offer. On behalf of executives and senior-level professionals, David negotiates employment contracts addressing a diverse array of issues including compensation, severance triggers, and post-employment restrictive covenants.
A cum laude graduate of Brandeis University, David received his J.D. from Boston College Law School where he served as Executive Editor of the Environmental Affairs Law Journal. As part of his practice, David closely monitors employment law developments, and has provided feedback and testimony before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development regarding proposed non-compete legislation. He also maintains the Boston Employment Attorney Blog, which reviews key employment law decisions on a regular basis.
David is the author of numerous articles on cutting-edge employment law issues including forced arbitration, family rights discrimination, and whistleblower claims. He has been quoted in several publications including The Boston Globe, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. As illustrated through the testimonials and successful outcomes of his clients, David prides himself in extensively evaluating the strength of an employee’s legal claims and providing straightforward, practical advice.
David has been recognized by his peers as a leader in employment law. Since 2017, Thomson Reuters has selected David for its Super Lawyers® designation. As part of this selection process, candidates are evaluated across twelve indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. In total, 5% of Massachusetts attorneys receive the Super Lawyers® accolade. Similarly, in 2018, Martindale-Hubbell selected David for its highest peer review rating standard of AV Preeminent®. According to Martindale, approximately 10% of all attorneys hold this designation, which signifies the highest level of legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
While such designations may indicate that an attorney garners a certain level of respect from his or her peers, the search for a lawyer who will effectively advocate your interests should not begin or end with this designation. We encourage individuals to take a comprehensive approach by meeting with an employment attorney to discuss, in depth, the strengths (and possible weaknesses) of a potential claim as well as the strategy for asserting your rights.