About John
John M. Vlassakis is a senior associate and head of the litigation department at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. in Boston, Massachusetts. He has represented injured clients since joining the firm in 1986 and brings extensive experience handling complex personal injury and litigation matters. His practice includes automobile accidents, general liability, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, liquor liability, construction site accidents, and other injury-related claims. Over the course of his career, Vlassakis has recovered substantial compensation for clients in cases involving serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, amputations, and wrongful death.
In addition to his litigation practice, Vlassakis has contributed to legal education by teaching and participating in seminars covering workers’ compensation, third-party claims, and trial-related subjects. He has also served as a judge for the Walter C. McLaughlin Competition at Suffolk University Law School. Vlassakis is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and is a member of several professional legal organizations, including the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. His work encompasses both negotiation and litigation, with a focus on advocating for individuals injured through accidents, workplace incidents, and other forms of negligence.
