Legal Services

Each practice area benefits from Attorney Gray’s direct, partner-level attention and decades of sophisticated legal experience, ensuring clients receive the seasoned counsel their matters require.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Drawing on decades as a law firm partner and public sector counsel, Gray Law provides comprehensive management-side representation in:

  • Federal and state court litigation

  • Administrative proceedings (MCAD, EEOC, NLRB, OSHA)

  • Collective bargaining and labor relations

  • Union avoidance strategies

  • Employment and separation agreements

  • Workplace investigations

  • Policy development and employee handbooks

  • Non-compete matters

  • Daily employment consultation and guidance

HUMAN SERVICES LAW

Built on Al’s experience as Deputy General Counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and years of private practice, he delivers specialized representation for organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Al represents:

  • Disability service providers and agencies

  • Long-term care facilities

  • Special education facilities

  • Assisted living centers

  • Licensed and unlicensed professionals

  • Consultants and guardians

EDUCATION LAW

Educational institutions and families trust Al's proven counsel for special education matters, student discipline proceedings, and broader institutional guidance. He provides counsel for:

  • Higher education institutions

  • Secondary school programs

  • Special education services and placement

  • Student discipline proceedings

  • Program compliance

  • Policy development

  • Administrative hearings and mediation

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for attorney Al Gray, who has provided exemplary legal services to JRI for nearly 20 years. Throughout this time, Al has been a trusted advisor, delivering thoughtful, thorough, and effective legal counsel across a wide range of matters. Al’s expertise and deep understanding of the law have consistently benefited our organization. His ability to navigate complex legal challenges, paired with his proactive approach to risk management, has been invaluable to JRI. He is not only a skilled attorney but also a reliable partner in every sense of the word—always responsive, attentive, and committed to our best interests.”
— Mark Schueppert, Senior VP & General Counsel at Justice Resource Institute (JRI)

FAQs

  • Gray Law offers flexible fee arrangements that provide sophisticated legal counsel at rates typically more competitive than larger firms. We're happy to discuss specific arrangements based on your needs and circumstances.

  • Attorney Gray is licensed in Massachusetts and can handle certain matters nationwide, particularly in employment law and human services. 

  • While Gray Law has extensive experience serving human service agencies and educational institutions, our employment and labor law expertise applies across all industries. With over three decades of experience in labor and employment matters, we provide effective counsel regardless of sector or organization size.

  • Gray Law provides direct access to Attorney Gray's extensive experience as a former law firm partner and former Deputy General Counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. When specific matters require additional expertise, we collaborate with trusted professionals while maintaining direct oversight of your legal needs.

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