Joshua R. Coleman

Joshua R. Coleman joined the firm as an associate in August 2011. He has over 7 years of experience representing public employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law matters. His experience includes representing public employers in court and before administrative agencies including the Division of Labor Relations, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Division of Unemployment Assistance with respect to traditional labor and employment matters.

Education

Northeastern University Law School, J.D., May 2004

University of Rochester, BA Russian Studies and Political Science, Cum Laude, May 1998

Bar Memberships

Massachusetts, 2004; U.S. District Court, Massachusetts, 2010; First Circuit Court of Appeals, Massachusetts, 2011.

Professional Experience

Collins, Loughran & Peloquin, P.C., 2011-Present

Associate in law firm specializing in representing employees in labor, employment and education law matters.

Long and DiPietro, LLP, 2009-2011

Associate in law firm representing school districts on range of education and school law issues and providing legal advice to Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents

Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, 2005-2008

Labor Relations Representative handling grievances and arbitrations; provided workplace trainings on conducting investigations

Professional Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project