+ unapologetic defenders of the working-class +

Mission

The Barrault Mission is simple. We support employees participating in workplace governance, achieving fair wages and benefits, and improving the lives of employees’ families and the larger communities in which they live and work. We are unapologetic defenders of workers’ rights and are dedicated to protecting the interests of working-class people both individually and through class action representation.

To that end, Barrault and Associates LLC provides full-service representation to labor unions and employees. We do not represent employers or companies. We handle a broad range of labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, advising labor unions and employees, litigating cases in arbitration, state agencies, and the courts, and assisting injured workers as well as those seeking retirement benefits. 

We currently represent scores of public safety labor unions, including The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, The Professional Firefighters of Vermont, The State Police Association of Massachusetts Troopers, as well as over a hundred municipal and state public safety locals in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. We also represent individual employees in all aspects of employment law.

Expertise

  • Focusing on Fire, Law Enforcement and other Emergency Services Unions, our attorneys bring specialized experience in labor negotiations, arbitration, and state and federal litigation. We believe that those who serve the public deserve to be treated fairly and have their hard work recognized. Our years of proven success is what makes us an industry leader.

  • In addition to public safety, we are qualified, experienced and happy to represent other organized labor unions. Whether it be a private sector union or a public sector union, we believe that every employee deserves someone dedicated to fighting for their best interests and giving them a voice in the collective bargaining process.

  • Every worker deserves to be treated fairly. We regularly take on individual clients with cases ranging from workers rights, to fair wages and overtime, to workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, and unfair termination. We are a firm for the working class and we will make sure you get the representation you deserve.

What our clients say

  • Jay Colbert, 3rd District VP

    International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

    Since 2006 I’ve had the privilege to work with attorney Leah Marie Barrault on a wide array of firefighter labor issues, such as contract negotiations, disciplinary cases, statutory changes, interest, and grievance arbitrations. Barrault and Associates has achieved remarkable results in all types of labor legal cases with a tenacious resolve of preparedness and contingency planning. Leah’s attention to detail in fact finding, discovery and her historical understanding of a local union’s issues are a small sample of the reasons why I am proud to endorse the Barrault and Associates LLC. as a law firm for firefighter locals big or small.

  • Bradley Reed, Former President

    Vermont Professional Firefighters Association

    Leah and her firm are a highly effective legal services team who represent our firefighters, EMT’s and paramedics with a professional and collaborative approach grounded in integrity. Her attention to fully preparing our members for negotiations, hearings and all other matters demonstrates her passion for serving our membership. With Barrault and Associates guidance we have always achieved the desired outcomes for our members and their families.

  • Richard MacKinnon, President

    Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)

    Barrault and Associates has a unique talent of controlling every situation and knowing when to “take the deal” and when to continue fighting because it is not a satisfactory outcome. Leah can take varying concerns from all sides and get everyone to reconciliation. She never goes into a meeting or hearing unprepared without evidence-based responses or a plan for resolution. Leah has established the respect of management due to her history of proven collaboration and caring. As she builds her firm, she will insist that her staff will adhere to her strong values, vision, and belief in the labor movement.