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Mr. Cheng is a partner in Sherin and Lodgen, LLP's Litigation Department and co-chair of the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group. He specializes in complex commercial disputes, professional malpractice cases, insurance coverage disputes, and real estate litigation. His clients include attorneys and their law firms, corporations, title insurance companies, and professional liability insurance companies. He has also litigated employment, trade secret, and non-competition agreement disputes, and has represented attorneys in disciplinary proceedings before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.

Mike Lesser represents individuals that report fraud on the Federal and State governments. While practicing in traditional areas of False Claims litigation, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud, Mr. Lesser also handles False Claims Act litigation involving finance and bank fraud.

Michael Stefanilo, Jr. is an associate attorney at Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP. To date, Attorney Stefanilo has handled hundreds of cases on behalf of his clients with a distinguished record of success. Impressively, he was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 'Up & Coming' attorneys in the Commonwealth in 2018. He was also named to the National Law Journal's list of Boston's Top 40 Attorneys Under 40, and has been awarded the distinction of being named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers every year since 2014, recognizing him as one of the top young lawyers practicing in New England.. Attorney Stefanilo is also a distinguished legal scholar. Not only is he a contributing author to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), he has also independently penned multiple law review articles that focus on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) legal issues in the law and sexual harassment and discrimination in Massachusetts. His work has been published in well-respected legal journals and has been cited by legal scholars in a variety of other publications.. Attorney Stefanilo is a champion of LGBTQ rights and has represented a number of clients who identify as LGBTQ in lawsuits for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.. Practice Areas & Record of Success. Attorney Stefanilo represents both plaintiffs and defendants. He concentrates primarily in the areas of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) anti-discrimination and harassment, employment law (plaintiff and defendant), civil rights claims (plaintiff and defendant), personal injury (plaintiff and defendant), and insurance defense. Attorney Stefanilo specializes in the representation of victims of unlawful discrimination in the workplace and in public accommodation. He has successfully represented a number of victims of workplace and public accommodation discrimination/harassment, including those adversely impacted by discrimination based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and those subjected to a hostile work environment.. Attorney Stefanilo is particularly sensitive to and aware of the issues presently facing members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community in the workplace and in public accommodation, and is well-versed in handling discrimination and harassment claims based on sexual orientation and sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression.. Additionally, Attorney Stefanilo represents clients, including municipalities, in claims brought pursuant to the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, the Massachusetts and United States Civil Rights Acts, and the Massachusetts and United States Anti-Discrimination Statutes. In 2017, in a highly publicized federal case, he prevailed on a detailed and convincing motion for summary judgment filed on behalf of the City of Somerville and its Mayor. The decision received media coverage by the Boston Globe. Also in 2017, he authored and filed two high profile federal complaints on behalf of state troopers who were given illegal orders to alter and shred official documents. His work received local, national, and international press coverage and resulted in investigations by Ethics and the Attorney General.. Attorney Stefanilo has also successfully represented a number of clients in cases involving the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Statute and laws governing unfair and deceptive business practices. He acted as co-counsel for the plaintiffs in a high-profile federal litigation involving Uber Technologies, Inc., and has represented a number of businesses against consumer-based claims under M.G.L. c. 93A. Attorney Stefanilo has also performed litigation work for high profile estates of professional athletes.. Attorney Stefanilo has an impressive record of settling cases in favor of his clients without subjecting them to the entire litigation process through zealous represenetation. In 2013, after prevailing in a number of decidedly contentious discovery disputes, he obtained a significant settlement on behalf of a female victim of sexual harassment and retaliation in the corporate workplace. In 2015, he negotiated two notable settlements on behalf of a pair of female victims of sex/gender discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, and a hostile work environment. In 2016, Attorney Stefanilo successfully settled a difficult case on behalf of a client who was discriminated against by her corporate employer based on her gender identity, and in 2018, he was also able to achieve a favorable settlement for a client who was discriminated against based on their gender identity and preference.. Attorney Stefanilo's personal injury record is also first-rate for both his plaintiff and defense clients. Recently, he obtained a very favorable settlement for two of his clients who had lost their home and possessions in a devastating Back Bay fire. Additionally, he has achieved dismissal of a number of property damage and personal injury claims against his defense clients based on intricate legal interpretations of governing documents, including convoluted commercial and residential leases and condominium by-laws.. Not only has Attorney Stefanilo been highly successful in achieving the dismissal of complex litigation claims brought against his clients at both the motion to dismiss and summary judgment stages, he also has successfully served as co-counsel in a number of jury trials. In 2016, Attorney Stefanilo served as co-counsel in a four-week long, high-profile federal court trial where he and Attorney Leonard Kesten obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of an off-duty Cambridge police officer who was falsely accused of using racial epithets. Later in 2016, he and Attorney Kesten again obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of a former municipal Chief of Police who was falsely accused of using a racial epithet and, as a result, was alleged to have retaliated against a former employee.. Attorney Stefanilo's pro bono work to date includes the representation of a Massachusetts LGBTQ domestic violence organization in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and, in 2015, he was trained to represent victims of domestic abuse as part of the Middlesex District Attorneys Office 209A Pro Bono Program.. Publications, Awards, and Honors. In 2018, Attorney Stefanilo was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 'Up & Coming' attorneys in the Commonwealth. The National Law Journal distinguished Attorney Stefanilo as one of Boston's Top 40 Attorneys Under 40. Additionally, he has consistently been awarded the designation of "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers since 2014, recognizing him as one of New England's best young attorneys.. In 2018, he authored an article that was published in the Northeastern University Law Review regarding recent developments in the law under M.G.L. Chapter 214, Section 1C (governing sexual harassment of students by teachers/professors in the educational setting/municipal context). His article can be accessed here: .. In 2013, Attorney Stefanilo authored an article, titled If You Can Play . . . You Can Play - An Exploration of the Current Culture Surrounding Gay Athletes in Professional Sports with a Particular Focus on Apilado v. NAGAAA. His article was published in the Sports Lawyers Journal in April of 2013, 20 Sports Law. J. 21. His article has been cited as an authority by scholars in publications focused on LGBT related issues in sports.. In 2012, Attorney Stefanilo was awarded first place in the Annual Michael Greenberg Law Student Writing Competition, a national writing competition focusing specifically on LGBT issues in the law. His award-winning piece, Identity Interrupted: The Parental Notification Requirement of the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law, was published in the spring of 2012 in the Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality, 21 Tul. J. L. & Sexuality 125. His work has been cited by a number of other scholars focusing on anti-bullying legislation and the protection of minors.. Attorney Stefanilo is also a contributing author to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, particularly its School Law text. Within the firm, he manages BHPK's law student internship program.. Areas of Practice. Employment Discrimination and Retaliation (race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression)Civil RightsConsumer Protection (M.G.L. c. 93A & M.G.L. c. 176D)ContractsDiscrimination in Public AccommodationInsurance DefenseLGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) RightsPersonal InjuryProperty DamageWage & Hour

Marc has advised commercial and residential developers over the last 24 years concerning issues such as zoning, variances, transactions, licensing, and permitting. He has also acted as counsel to various Boards of Trustees regarding condominium laws, procedures, and disputes. On the unit owner side, Marc has represented clients concerning neighborhood associations, noise, and conducts residential purchase and sale transactions.

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Kenneth R. Berman is a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department. He co-chairs the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group and co-chairs the firm’s Pro Bono Committee. Ken is a seasoned litigator representing clients in complex business cases, intellectual property disputes, intra-company and intra-family disputes, and real estate and land use litigation. He is also the author of the acclaimed American Bar Association book Reinventing Witness Preparation: Unlocking the Secrets to Testimonial Success, which explains the dangers of conventional witness preparation and teaches a transformative approach on how lawyers should work with witnesses to help them achieve a higher level of testimonial performance. The approach is a paradigm shift from how lawyers have historically prepared their clients and witnesses to testify.

Ken DeMoura is a founding partner of DeMoura|Smith LLP, a Boston-based law firm. He is an accomplished trial attorney and counselor to entrepreneurs and businesses. He appears before all state and federal courts in Massachusetts. Ken handles a wide range of matters including commercial disputes, product liability, employment discrimination and wrongful termination, copyright, partnership, banking, construction, professional malpractice, and bankruptcy cases. He has handled over thirty arbitration matters and has tried dozens of cases to verdict. He also serves as an arbitrator on commercial matters. As a business law counselor, Ken provides legal advice on business formation, acquisitions, joint ventures, intellectual property, banking, and contract drafting and negotiation. He frequently represents developers, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, and condominium associations in real estate transactions and litigation. He is also retained to provide advice and advocacy on employment matters for employers and management.. Ken was an adjunct professor at New England School of Law from 1987 to 2013.. Committed to the community in which he works and lives, Ken has served on the Board of Directors of South Boston Neighborhood House and as general counsel and member of the advisory board for the South Boston Arts Association. He currently sits on the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Technology and Public Policy Committees. He is the past chairperson of the St. Brigid School Board in South Boston and also coached in the South Boston Youth Soccer League and Little League.. Fee information provided in this profile is for attorneys in firm generally and may not be for Ken DeMoura specifically.  Fee information is subject to change.

Joseph Demeo is Founder and Managing Partner of the law firm Demeo, LLP.  The Firm handles complex commercial litigation, including: contract disputes; unfair trade practices claims; injunctions; copyright, trademark and licensing disputes; internal investigations; enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements; employment law; real estate litigation; securities litigation; and partnership and shareholder disputes. Demeo also has an excellent white collar criminal defense practice and bankruptcy practice. For many years, we have represented local and national busineses, banks and technology companies, including Fortune 500 companies. The Firm was founded in 1997. All of Demeo LLP’s attorneys have worked at large law firms and have superb litigation experience. Demeo’s lower billing rates allow us to provide sophisticated legal representation for unparalleled value.

James B. Re has served businesses and individuals in the Boston area with Sally & Fitch LLP since 1986.

I represent individuals and businesses in trials involving commercial, employment, real estate and intellectual property issues as well as catastrophic personal injury and death. I have also represented athletes, governing bodies and sponsors in the negotiation of endorsement, sponsorship and marketing agreements.

I have spent the past 30 years litigating a wide variety of matters, principally in business litigation and professional liability. This includes many jury trials in the state and federal courts. In recent years, I also have represented numerous executives, many at the CEO and EVP/SVP level, in employment and severance matters. I am national counsel for a major professional liabilty insurer and outside general counsel for a major Massachusetts business active in the construction industry.. Interests include spending time with my two daughters and reading, sports, and art. When I visit a new city, I check first to see what sporting events are in town and failing an opportunity there, will visit the local art museum. Favorites: The Louvre, National Gallery, Metropolitan, and MOMA. Most recent reading "find" is Haruki Murakami, perhaps Japan's most noted novelist today.

I have been practicing law since 1982 and I have been at my current firm since 1989. My practice is national. I have handled litigation matters in 19 states. My main areas of practice include all types of commercial litigation including intellectual property, aviation, product liability and toxic torts. I am currently defending one of the airlines in the 9/11 litigation. I also provide risk management consulting and lecture and write frequently on legal topics, in the U.S. and abroad.

I have been practicing in Massachusetts since 1994.  My primary practice consists of real estate, zoning, landlord/tenant, commercial leasing, litigation and representation of non-profit entities. I am a frequent presenter before the Mass Bar Association on landlord tenant matters.  I act as local counsel for one of the most active lemon law and consumer rights firms in the country.

I have been practicing all aspects of family law for nearly thirty years and those who do this sort of work can tell you that it takes a great deal of patience, compassion and understanding to do it well.  I live just north of Boston with my awesome wife and our four (yes, four!) great kids.  I am continuing to work on this Avvo profile because I think it is a great service to the community.  I hope to have some pictures and reviews and videos up soon.

I am the Managing Director of the Litigation Group at Bernkopf Goodman and a trial attorney specializing in construction, surety, malpractice, commercial and bankruptcy cases. I have tried to verdict in excess of 150 cases throughout the United States representing general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, lenders, sureties and owners, among others, on a wide array of commercial, construction, surety and bankruptcy disputes. In particular, I have represented clients on numerous and diverse construction-related disputes including litigation involving defects and project mismanagement arising out of the construction of a nuclear power plant, defending the officers and directors of a defunct subcontractor for claims by a general contractor arising under the federal RICO statute, banks, a real estate partnerships dispute involving a $3 billion development and construction project, and prosecuting and defending claims arising out of failed or failing construction contractors and subcontractors.

I am an experienced trial attorney who defends toxic tort, product liability, and environmental matters, with involvement in pro bono work. I serve as local, regional, and national counsel for clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aviation, distribution, and property owners. In addition, I currently serves as National Counsel to a distribution company developing a national defense strategy, serving as trial counsel, and monitoring and litigating cases throughout the country. I have successfully tried over 75 cases to verdict in my role as a State's attorney, and bring my extensive courtroom experience to my current position working to defend multinational corporations against complex product liability and personal injury claims.

I am an attorney dedicated to protect the rights of all those who have been exploited by the mishandling of authority by institutions or individuals. Morality is not dead and you have to stand up to those entities that have ignored or neglect each human beings right to be respected. In addition I work as Of Counsil New York .. ---. In 1985 obtained the first judgment in a pschiatric malpractice for sexual abuse of a patient by her therapist.  This has progressed to National recognition in the field of patient abuse by all levels of therapists, clergy, attorneys, or any person in a position of authority over this class of clients or patients.  The fiduciary responsibily of these individuals who hold power and authority over these patients or client is at the core of this litigation.  Crossing boundaries, mishandling of transference and negligent termination all pervade these cases.. We have been published in the Psychiatric Times, Lawyer's Weekly, several law reviews and professional journals.  I have been quoted as an expert in numerous newspaper articles throughout the years.  Many of theses articles are listed in our home page at .. I have represented parties in approximately 15 jurisdictions across the United States.

I am an associate at Sugarman & Sugarman and participate in all areas of the firm's personal injury practice including medical malpractice, pharmacy negligence, wrongful death, construction site accidents, and premises liability. Having been a registered pharmacist since 1997, I bring a unique perspective to each case and when dealing with clients. I originally joined the firm as an associate in 2006, left in 2009 to pursue other interests, and returned in 2021.. Prior to joining Sugarman in 2006, I worked as a clinical pharmacist in a variety of settings. During my years away from the firm, I was an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University, where I lectured on a variety of topics, including professional liability, pharmacy and healthcare law, and opioid addiction. I frequently gave continuing education lectures to pharmacists and other allied health professionals on these issues. I have been an invited expert reviewer for both Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber’s Letter since 2014. I was also recognized in Massachusetts Super Lawyer Rising Stars in 2013 and 2014 in the area of healthcare law.. I graduated MCPHS University in 1997 with my BS in Pharmacy, and in 2001 with my PharmD. I graduated Suffolk University Law School, cum laude¸ in 2005. I was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2005 and the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts in 2006.

I am a trial attorney practicing civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts including the district, superior, and appellate courts as well as civil litigation in the Land Court.  My practice includes general business litigation, real property and title claims, tax abatements, brokerage disputes and employment law.  I have significant experience in criminal law as a former Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office prosecuting white collar crimes and homicides, and as a criminal defense lawyer with a Massachusetts firm before joining Bernkopf Goodman in 1981.  During my career, I have tried numerous jury cases, and have substantial appellate court experience, and have been a frequent participant in the resolution of cases through mediation.  Recently, I obtained a substantial jury verdict in Suffolk Superior Court in favor of a real estate brokerage firm, successfully represented a national title company in a lengthy arbitration proceeding involving a title dispute with a golf course owner, and on behalf of a securities firm and its broker, favorably resolved through mediation an investor’s claim filed in an arbitration proceeding with the Financial Industry Regulation Authority.

I am a partner with Beck Reed Riden LLP.. All of Beck Reed Riden LLP's lawyers have years of experience working for big firms. Our new litigation boutique combines the skills, experience, and judgment that can only be derived through years at top law firms with the flexibility and value that can only be provided in a small firm environment. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. Beck Reed Riden LLP's practice areas are: · Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution · Management Side Labor and Employment · Trade Secrets, Noncompetes, and Unfair Competition. Our specialties are:. · Copyright Litigation. · Trademark Litigation. · Healthcare Litigation. · Land Use Litigation. · Municipal Litigation. · Trade Secret Litigation and Counseling. · Noncompete Litigation and Counseling. · Unfair Competition Litigation and Counseling

I am a Boston litigation attorney striving to serve my clients, improve my profession, and make a positive impact on my community. With more than 25 years of experience, I work alongside executives to ensure that their businesses are built upon a strong foundation and to vigorously pursue their company’s interests when disputes arise. When not in the courtroom or the boardroom I work to prevent attorneys from making mistakes through my involvement in Bar Associations, and to protect clients when they do by serving as a hearing officer for the Board of Bar Overseers. Just as important as service to my clients and profession is service to my community, a sentiment which drives my involvement in my home of Milton and beyond.

Handle all phases of domestic relations practice, including drafting antenuptial agreements, preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, mediation, negotiation, trial, post-trial motions and appellate practice. Handle primarily complex, high net worth cases presenting sophisticated and cutting edge legal and financial issues. Special interest in assisting parents with resolving their cases in a personalized matter which best preserves their ability to coparent effectively and meaningfully in the best interest of their children.

Gregory A. Connly graduated from Long Island University in Southampton, New York in 1985. He graduated from Suffolk University Law School in Boston with honors in 1991. He is a member of both the Massachusetts and New York bars.. Attorney Connly worked for the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, New York after college. He was named Chief of Staff to the Presiding Officer of the Legislature in 1986.. In 1988, Attorney Connly joined the United States Marine Corps and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in August of that year. Attorney Connly was accepted into the Platoon Leader's Course for law and began law school at Suffolk University in the fall of 1988.. After graduation, Attorney Connly attended The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia and the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island before reporting to the Legal Services Support Section, 2nd Force Service Support Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in January of 1993.. Attorney Connly was assigned duties as a Defense Counsel from January of 1993 through August of 1995 and represented Marines at General Courts-Martial, Special Courts-Martial and Administrative Discharge Boards. Attorney Connly's litigation skills caused him to be sought out to defend many complex criminal matters, including a capital murder case. Attorney Connly resigned from the Marine Corps as a Captain and was honorably discharged in October of 1995.. Attorney Connly returned to Massachusetts and joined the firm of Boyle & Morrissey in Boston in the fall of 1995 as an Associate. He concentrated his practice in the area of civil tort defense litigation. Attorney Connly represented numerous defendants in personal injury and wrongful death claims and tried many judge and jury trials in the District and Superior Courts.. Attorney Connly joined The Law Offices of J. Albert Johnson in February of 2000. Attorney Connly was engaged in all aspects of criminal defense and civil tort plaintiff litigation in both the state and federal courts before leaving to co-found Dolan Connly, P.C... Since co-founding Dolan Connly, P.C., Attorney Connly has put his managerial, as well as his Marine Corps trial skills, to effective use. He has successfully represented numerous individuals in diverse litigation. Attorney Connly's clients have included adults and children injured in cases involving electric shocks, nursing home accidents, civil and criminal assault and battery, motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, construction incidents, dog bite injuries, medical malpractice, prescription medication errors, wrongful death, as well as fire-related injuries and deaths.  These cases have included the representation of individuals who sustained serious permanent injuries and lost earning capacities, as well as the representation of estates of deceased individuals.  Attorney Connly has tried cases in the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts and the Federal Courts.  He has also successfully arbitrated and mediated numerous cases over the years.. Attorney Connly's practical business skills as managing partner of Dolan Connly, P.C. have made him successful in handling numerous banking matters for corporate clients, as well as the representation of individuals before the Boards of numerous governmental entities. He is often sought for opinions on banking matters and has handled numerous property damage claims and other non-injury related cases for clients.  Attorney Connly's background in criminal defense and insurance defense litigation, and his thorough knowledge of plaintiff's litigation, has also enabled him to successfully defend lawsuits on behalf of his clients.. Attorney Connly has made a commitment to represent clients with a personal approach, returning telephone messages and emails promptly, as well as keeping clients advised as to all developments in their cases. Clients get to know the team approach to personal injury and defense litigation at Dolan Connly, P.C.. Clients can contact Attorney Connly, Attorney Barbara Connly or Claims Manager, Barry McIsaac, at any time with a question about their case. All three work on different aspects of each personal injury case at Dolan Connly, P.C. and all three are knowledgeable as to the status of each case.  Dolan Connly, P.C. prides itself on providing excellent service to its clients and providing them with first class legal representation in every case.

Gesmer Updegrove LLP, formed in 1986, is a Boston-based law firm that specializes in representing technology clients. Our clients are individual entrepreneurs, private and public companies, venture capitalists and major educational non-profit institutions. We meet the evolving needs of our clients by bringing our extensive experience in representing companies engaged in cutting-edge areas of business, including software technologies, the Internet, electronic commerce and medical technologies

Frank Porcelli is a Senior Principal of Fish & Richardson in the firm’s Boston and Delaware offices. His practice emphasizes patent and trade secret appellate work, and he is Co-Chair of the Fish & Richardson Appellate Group (1996 – present). He joined the firm in 1971. Over the first 28 years of the existence of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Frank has successfully argued some of the highest profile and most legally significant patent appeals in this Court, including Minnesota Mining v. Johnson & Johnson Orthopedics, 976 F.2d 1559, 61 USLW 2236 (1992) ($129 million judgment for 3M was the highest district court patent infringement judgment upheld by the Federal Circuit over its first 25 years; case was featured in Time and Business Week) and Johnson & Johnston Assocs. v. R.E. Service Co., 285 F.3d 1046 (2002 en banc) (12-1 decision established the doctrine of dedication as a limitation on the doctrine of equivalents). He also successfully argued a trade secret appeal in the Supreme Court of Connecticut that effectively established the right to jury trial in trade secret cases brought under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Evans v. General Motors, 277 Conn. 496, 893 A.2d 371 (2006).