Recognized for Cases Against Columbia Gas and Aaron Hernandez

Boston, MA – January, 21, 2020: Douglas K. Sheff, Principal of Sheff Law Office in Boston, has been named Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The honor was presented in recognition of Sheff’s work on behalf of the family of Leonel Rondon, who lost his life during the gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley in Septemebr 2018, and the family of Odin Lloyd, murder victim of Aaron Hernandez, ex-NFL superstar.

“I am humbled to receive this recognition as Lawyer of the Year, and share this honor with everyone at Sheff Law Offices, who help people get justice when their lives are shattered by the loss of a loved one,” Sheff said.

Sheff Law reached an undisclosed civil settlement with Columbia Gas on behalf of the Rondon Family. Sheff worked closely with Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Lori Trahan in an effort to pass national safety legislation in Rondon’s name, and established an annual award for the prevention of explosion and fire hazards. The Hernandez case was similarly resolved confidentially.

About Sheff Law

For 60 years, Sheff Law has represented individuals who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others. The Boston-based firm is a recognized leader in wrongful death, fire and explosion, traumatic brain injury and workplace accident cases. Principal Douglas Sheff served as President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and is a Governor of the American Association for Justice.