Jill Havens
About Jill Havens
Jill Havens is a lawyer based in Jamaica Plain, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Jill Havens is recognized in the following practice area:
- Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
Current Firm: The Law Office of Jill Havens
Location: Jamaica Plain, MA
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