A Focused Practice Built for High-Stakes Cases
Lown Law Firm is a client-focused practice led by Attorney Zachary Lown. The firm concentrates on criminal defense and personal injury matters. It is built around disciplined preparation, direct communication, and strategy that is ready for court when necessary. When the consequences are serious, clients need more than general guidance, they need clear legal direction, thorough case-building, and advocacy that protects their rights at every stage.
Meet Attorney Zachary Lown
Attorney Lown is an open-minded attorney that will carefully listen to what you have to say and fight to uphold your rights. He aims to help individuals overcome adversity, and he seeks to fight for a more just system of laws. Attorney Lown has won difficult cases as a trial lawyer and gotten excellent results for his clients. Attorney Lown has presented lectures to other attorneys and students, and has been frequently quoted in the media.
Attorney Lown graduated from the George Washington University. He later earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin by completing research and analytical studies in South America. He earned his law degree from the Northeastern University School of Law.
His decision to pursue law was influenced by his family’s experience fleeing murderous persecution during World War II. This experience taught him that standing up for others is the most important thing.
Meet Paralegal Jessie Tarnoff
Paralegal Jessie Tarnoff previously worked as a Private Investigator’s Assistant, interviewing and conducting background research on witnesses. She is skilled at legal research, analyzing evidence and crafting strategies to protect our clients’ innocence or advance their claim. She will earn her law degree from the Northeastern University School of Law (NUSL) in Spring 2026 and will begin work full time as an Associate at Lown Law Firm in Summer 2026.
An Approach Built on Preparation and Strategy
Every case is different, but the standard remains the same: thorough preparation, honest guidance, and focused advocacy. The firm’s approach is designed to identify leverage early, anticipate the prosecution or insurance company’s arguments, and build a strong foundation for negotiation or trial.
Preparation First
Early investigation, careful documentation, and strategy based on the full picture.
Straight Answers
Clear guidance on options, risks, timelines, and what to expect.
Courtroom-Ready
Negotiation from strength, backed by readiness to litigate when needed.
Advocacy Beyond a Single Case
A client comes to a lawyer in a time of crisis. The lawyer must use the law in the client’s favor—and also recognize that the law does not always protect people equally. Attorney Lown aims to fight for the individual client while supporting broader efforts to improve legal protections and civil rights within our communities.
Attorney Lown is a former Board Member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, an organization that fights for justice in the courts and in the streets. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Boston Bar Association.
Prior Work Experience
Attorney Lown’s professional background reflects a commitment to rigorous thinking, strong communication, and public-facing advocacy, skills that translate directly into case strategy, negotiation, and persuasive legal argument.
Trial Attorney - Roxbury and Dorchester Office, Committee for Public Counsel Services
Post Conviction Attorney - Private Practice
Teaching Assistant - Parole Clinic, Northeastern University School of Law
Education
Attorney Lown’s academic training supports a rigorous approach to legal analysis, research, and advocacy.
Northeastern University School of Law - Law Degree
The University of Texas at Austin - Master's Degree
