Needham Heights, MA

Timothy F. Fallon, Esq.

Complex commercial litigation, construction litigation and family law are the focal points of Timothy F. Fallon’s legal practice. As Managing Partner of the Upper Charles Law Group, Tim represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of matters including construction, corporations and limited liability companies, employment, land use, partnerships, personal injury, and real estate. Tim has tried a number of cases to verdict and has achieved favorable results for many clients. In addition to his extensive experience in all levels of state and federal court, Tim also has significant experience in mediation and in appeals. Prior to forming the Upper Charles Law Group, Tim was a partner at a boutique litigation firm. Tim is also a proud member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Joseph F. Comenzo, Esq.

Attorney Comenzo is an experienced litigator and founding partner at Upper Charles Law Group who has handled numerous high-profile criminal and civil matters in both State and Federal courts in Massachusetts and beyond. In law school, Attorney Comenzo first distinguished himself as an oral advocate, winning trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, and negotiation competitions, and earning the award for Best Advocate in New England in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ National Trial Competition. Following law school, Attorney Comenzo spent several years at a boutique civil litigation firm in Boston where he handled complex civil litigation matters and product liability cases. Hungry for more time in the courtroom, Attorney Comenzo left the law firm life and soon found himself working with esteemed criminal defense attorney, Marty Leppo. For several years, Attorney Comenzo worked out of Marty Leppo’s office in Brockton where he maintained a small solo practice, but also assisted Attorney Leppo with his national criminal defense practice. From there, Attorney Comenzo left to focus on his solo practice where he handled all forms of litigation matters, including criminal defense, divorce and family law, personal injury, civil rights, and general civil litigation. Before law school, Attorney Comenzo studied English Literature at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. And after college, he spent several years working on the floor of the Boston Stock Exchange. He lives presently in Needham with his lovely wife, three wonderful children, and their lazy Bernese Mountain dog, Gus, whom you will find most days sleeping next to Attorney Comenzo’s desk at the Upper Charles Law Group.

Daryl Abbas, Esq.

Attorney Abbas received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minored in Communication Studies from Suffolk University. He continued his education at Suffolk University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor and graduated cum laude. While in law school, Attorney Abbas received recognition for his writing and oral advocacy. He was also awarded the Jurisprudence Award in his Professional Responsibility course. Attorney Abbas joined the Educational Advocacy Clinic which gave him the opportunity to represent students at disciplinary hearings and assist students who were wrongfully being denied an education. After being admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2009, Attorney Abbas immediately began working for a small civil litigation firm representing Plaintiff's in complex litigation matters, including slip and falls, premise liability, real estate disputes, and motor vehicle accidents. Attorney Abbas continued with his track record of litigation by joining Lustig, Glaser, & Wilson, P.C. where he engaged in recovery of accounts receivable for the firm's corporate clients and handled litigation of civil actions and small claim matters for financial institutions throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, he negotiated the payoff and/or release of liens on properties being sold or refinanced.

John Koury, Esq.

John B. Koury is a founding member of Upper Charles Law Group, LLC. Attorney Koury represents clients in a range of civil and criminal cases including employment law, wrongful termination, wage act, and criminal defense. As part of UCLG’s employment law group, Attorney Koury works with clients to assert their rights as guaranteed by Massachusetts and Federal laws in the workplace. Attorney Koury also stands up for wrongfully terminated clients by filing suit against employers who violate Federal and Massachusetts laws. Attorney Koury has advocated for clients’ rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family & Medical Leave Act, M.G.L. c. 151B, and Massachusetts Wage and Overtime Laws. Attorney Koury has litigated cases before the Federal Court in Boston, Massachusetts Superior and District Courts, Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, and Massachusetts agencies like the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Attorney Koury has successfully tried jury trials in the Federal and Superior Courts. He has also successfully tried cases before judges in the District Court and Probate and Family court. Before founding Upper Charles Law Group, LLC, Attorney Koury worked as a Law Fellow for Veterans Legal Services in Boston. There, he represented low income and homeless veterans in Probate and Family Court and in other civil law cases.

Cromwell Johnson, Esq.

Cromwell Johnson joined The Upper Charles Law Group, LLC in July 2021 and was the first associate attorney to be hired by the firm. Attorney Johnson primarily represents employees in connection with claims for violations of the Massachusetts and federal wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination laws, and family and medical leave laws, among others. Attorney Johnson has litigated cases before the federal courts in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts superior and district courts, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Attorney Johnson also represents individuals facing criminal charges before the Massachusetts superior and/or district courts. Before joining The Upper Charles Law Group, LLC, Attorney Johnson worked as an Investigator for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and, briefly, as an Investigator for the MBTA’s Office of Diversity and Civil Rights.