
Hank Brennan is a Boston trial lawyer known for stepping into the toughest rooms and keeping his word simple, precise, and persuasive. A former prosecutor in two Massachusetts counties who now centers his work on trial work including criminal defense and civil litigation. Attorney Brennan has tried countless cases in both state and federal courts earning consistent peer recognition for the quality of his advocacy.
His work has reached matters of uncommon magnitude - cases that drew national headlines, tested public trust, and required steady hands under pressure. He has been entrusted to serve as a special prosecutor in a widely watched retrial, and earlier in his career helped lead the defense in one of the most scrutinized organized-crime prosecutions in modern Boston history. In each setting, he is known for rigorous preparation, lean storytelling, and cross-examinations that stay focused on facts.
Beyond the courtroom, Brennan has taught trial practice to countless students at Suffolk Law School and regularly trains lawyers and students on the craft of trying cases - the mechanics, the judgment calls, and the ethics that anchor both. His approach is direct: master the record, respect the jury, and fight passionately with dignity. The mix of discipline and clarity defines his practice today.


