About Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC

Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury Attorneys

Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC is a Massachusetts injury law firm dedicated exclusively to representing injured workers, accident victims, and their families throughout Greater Boston, Eastern Massachusetts, and Central Massachusetts. Our attorneys appear daily before the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) — including the Boston, Fall River, Lawrence, and Worcester locations — and in courts across all counties in Eastern Massachusetts. We handle a broad range of workers’ compensation and personal injury cases, including:

• Construction site accidents
• Motor vehicle collisions
• Premises liability and slip-and-fall claims
• Product liability
• Nursing home abuse and neglect

We are known for providing experienced, compassionate, and highly personalized legal representation to injured people during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

A Massachusetts Injury Law Firm Built on Experience, Trial Strength, and Client Service

Carney, Rezendes & Crowley was created in 2022 when two highly respected Massachusetts injury law firms — Carney Law Firm and The Rezendes Law Group — merged to strengthen their collective workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation capabilities.

With offices in Boston, Braintree, and Lowell, our firm is strategically positioned to represent injured workers across the full geographic footprint of Eastern Massachusetts.

The Rezendes Law Group Legacy: Excellence in Personal Injury & Construction Accident Litigation

Founded by renowned trial lawyer Michael R. Rezendes, The Rezendes Law Group became nationally recognized for its exceptional results in construction injury litigation and serious personal injury cases.

• Attorney Cathryn L. Crowley began her career at the firm and has more than 20 years of trial experience, earning a reputation as one of the region’s most respected personal injury litigators.
• Attorney Patricia J. Rezendes, who joined in 2009, worked alongside her father until his passing in 2016 and has continued the firm’s tradition of obtaining outstanding verdicts and settlements.

Together, Attorneys Crowley and Rezendes have achieved many notable results, including a $2.5 million jury verdict in 2016, reinforcing their reputation as leaders in Massachusetts personal injury law.

The Carney Law Firm Legacy: Leaders in Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law

Carney Law Firm was founded by Attorney Gerard B. Carney and Attorney Brendan G. Carney, focusing on:

• Workers’ compensation
• Workplace injuries and occupational disease
• Sports injury claims
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Accidental disability retirement (ADR)

Attorney Brendan G. Carney

Brendan is an accomplished Massachusetts workers’ compensation and personal injury attorney with extensive litigation experience, including construction site third-party negligence claims, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and product liability. He has secured numerous six- and seven-figure recoveries for injured clients.

Recently, he obtained one of the largest workers’ compensation settlements in Massachusetts history — a $2.2 million settlement for the surviving spouse of a laborer killed in a trench collapse.

Of-Counsel Attorney Gerard B. Carney

A seasoned trial attorney with more than four decades of experience, Gerard B. Carney has represented injured workers throughout Massachusetts since 1980. He served as partner at several of Boston’s most respected workers’ compensation law firms.

Leadership in the Trial Lawyer Community

Attorney Brendan G. Carney, a past President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), is among the youngest attorneys ever to serve in that role. His presidency emphasized advocacy for injured workers, consumer protection, and strengthening civil justice rights in Massachusetts.

Attorney Patricia J. Rezendes currently serves as the Treasurer of MATA and is scheduled to become the organization’s President for the 2027–2028 term. Her upcoming presidency reflects her respected status in the trial lawyer community and continues the Rezendes family’s multi-decade leadership within the Massachusetts legal profession.

A Full-Service Injury Firm for Workers’ Compensation & Third-Party Personal Injury Claims

When a worker is injured on the job, they often have two separate cases:

1. A workers’ compensation claim
2. A third-party personal injury lawsuit if another person or company contributed to the accident

Our attorneys are recognized leaders in both areas of law, allowing us to:

• Coordinate both claims strategically
• Maximize total monetary recovery
• Simplify the process for clients
• Protect workers from insurance company tactics

We also handle a full range of non-work-related personal injury cases throughout Massachusetts.

Representation of Injured Professional Athletes — Including NFL Players

Attorneys Gerard and Brendan Carney are part of a select group approved by the NFL Players Association to represent injured professional football players in workers’ compensation claims, including:

• Repetitive trauma injuries
• Orthopedic injuries
• Concussion and head injury claims

Our firm has assisted hundreds of former NFL players in obtaining cash settlements and lifetime medical benefits, and we are frequently asked to educate professional athletes on Massachusetts workers’ compensation laws.

Trusted by Workers Across All Industries in Massachusetts

The attorneys at Carney, Rezendes & Crowley have over 70 years of combined experience representing injured workers across nearly every major industry, including:

• Construction trades (electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters, carpenters, laborers, and more)
• Transportation and trucking
• Healthcare and nursing
• Manufacturing
• Hospitality, restaurants, and hotels
• Nightlife and entertainment
• Financial services and office environments
• State and municipal employees
• Professional athletes

We also represent public employees in Accidental Disability Retirement (ADR) matters.

Protecting Injured Workers and Their Families — Not Insurance Companies

Carney, Rezendes & Crowley exclusively represents injured people. We have never represented insurance companies, employers, or corporations — ensuring:

• No conflicts of interest
• Complete loyalty to injured clients
• Advocacy that prioritizes justice, safety, and long-term recovery

Our attorneys are deeply involved in legislative advocacy, consistently supporting laws that protect workers and consumers and opposing legislation designed to benefit insurance companies at the expense of Massachusetts families.