Kelly Guagenty

Kelly Guagenty, Esq.

Partner

Kelly A. Guagenty has been working in the field of civil litigation for over twenty years. Her passion for the law began back in high school, when she spent her afternoons employed as a secretary for a small general practice firm in Arlington, MA. Before even heading off to college, Kelly had developed an appetite for the law, particularly the civil side. During college, Kelly continued honing her legal skills by working full-time at a large Boston law firm while attending her law school courses at night. Upon graduation from law school and admission to the Bar, Kelly spent several years working at a large, fast-paced Boston firm, primarily representing insureds in various types of insurance defense and subrogation matters.

When Kelly was blessed with two beautiful daughters many years ago, she decided to take a hiatus from the busy law firm environment to spend more time with her family. During those years, Kelly worked in various capacities for the Natick Public Schools, both as a volunteer and as a staff member. It was during those years when Kelly started to appreciate that her true passion was helping others. Throughout her years in the Natick school system, Kelly was privileged to work with many students who needed extra support throughout their day – physically and emotionally. Nothing brought Kelly more joy than making a positive impact on a student’s day.

During the fall of 2022, Kelly was offered a rare opportunity to combine her two passions – her enthusiasm for the law and her devotion to helping others. Joining the phenomenal group of advocates at JLC was that opportunity. It quickly became apparent that JLC was where Kelly was always meant to be. Her knowledge of the law combined with her ability to make others feel safe and supported has been an integral addition to the JLC team. 

Having decades of experience working on the insurance defense side allows Kelly to bring unique insight into the firm’s cases, which has resulted in and will continue to result in successful outcomes for our clients.

+ SPECIALTY AREAS

  • Education Law

  • Sexual Assault

  • Civil Rights

  • Clergy Abuse

  • Employment Disputes

  • Medical Malpractice

  • Automobile Accidents

  • Slip & Falls

  • Dog Bites

  • Mass Torts

  • Insurance Coverage

  • Subrogation

+ ADMISSIONS

  • Massachusetts Bar, 2003

  • Rhode Island Bar, 2004

  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 2023

+ EDUCATION

  • New England School of Law, J.D. 2003

    • New England Law Merit-Based Scholarship

    • New England Law CALI Excellence for the Future Award

    • University of Massachusetts Charles Hoff Leadership Scholarship

  • University of Massachusetts at Boston, B.A. in English and Political Science, 1999