Randall E. Nash received his BA from St. John Fisher College and his JD, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
As a former union member, Randy has devoted most of his practice to workplace issues. In addition to representing unions, he has handled workers’ compensation cases and represents jointly administered (Taft-Hartley style) union benefit funds in various contexts, including actions to collect delinquent fringe benefit fund contributions.
In his representation of unions, Randy is an advocate in arbitration proceedings and appears before administrative agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board and the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations. He has tried cases in state and federal courts.
He has successfully argued appeals in state and federal appellate courts, obtaining reversals of adverse decisions in cases such as Lindsay v. Great Northern Paper Co., 532 A. 2d 151 (Me. 1987) (discrimination case) and Truck Drivers & Helpers Union, Local No. 170 v. NLRB, 993 F. 2d 990 (1st Cir. 1993) (timeliness of unfair labor practice charge).
He prevailed on a request for review filed on behalf of the intervenor in UGL-UNICCO Service Co., 357 NLRB No. 76 (2011) (restoration of “successor bar” rule).
In addition to prosecuting claims on behalf of union clients, Randy defends duty of fair representation (DFR) and other claims brought against unions.
Attorney Nash has offices in downtown Boston and Pembroke, MA.
Apart from serving as an advocate, he provides advice to union clients on various issues, including collective bargaining. He assists with the development of contract proposals and participates in the collective bargaining process.
Attorney Nash has written and spoken about labor law and workers’ compensation issues. He is a member of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee and the Massachusetts Bar Association.
Outside of the field of labor relations, Randy has represented non-profit corporations and has advocated for individuals with disabilities.
He has practiced before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Social Security Administration, Office of Hearings and Appeals.
The Supreme Court of Louisiana permitted Randy to render pro bono legal services to victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
He successfully prosecuted a FEMA appeal and obtained payment for a victim of Hurricane Katrina.
