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Bill Friedler is a Trusts and Estates Attorney and Counsel with the Private Clients and Fiduciary Services Group of Verrill Dana LLP in Boston.  Prior to joining Verrill Dana LLP,  Bill was a Shareholder in the Firm of Ruberto, Israel & Weiner P.C in Boston. Bill had previously served as a Partner and Chair of the Trust & Estate Planning Group at Conn Kavanaugh, Rosenthal, Peisch & Ford LLP in Boston. Prior to that Bill served as the founder and Managing Partner of The Friedler Law Group for 25 years, a boutique law firm specializing in Trusts and Estates law.. Bill has been chosen by his peers and Boston Magazine from 2009-2019  to be designated as a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” in the field of Estate Planning. Bill has also been selected to be included every year since 2015 in "Best Lawyers In America", recognizing him for his knowledge of Elder Law.. With many years of experience in the practice of estate planning, probate administration, and Medicaid planning, Bill Friedler is held in the highest regard by his peers and clients alike and is a specialist in the highly sophisticated and ever changing field of estate tax law.. Since his admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 1981, Bill has concentrated his practice in the areas of complex estate planning, probate and trust administration, planning for adults or children with special needs and disabilities, elder law and Medicaid planning. Within the context of estate planning, Bill represents his clients for their corporate and real estate needs and is knowledgeable about business succession planning.. Throughout his career, Bill has authored many estate planning articles and has appeared on radio and television to address tax and estate planning matters.  He is frequently called upon to speak on these subjects to members of the bar, private industry and the general public. He authored “MedicaidPlanning Update”, published by the Massachusetts Bar Association (1998), and is a contributing author to “Practical Estate Planning in Massachusetts”, a book published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (2003-2024).. Bill served as President of Temple Beth Avodah in Newton, MA (2009-2011). He has also served as an Endowment Trustee for the Temple and has served as a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees.. Bill also served from 1995 to 1996 and from 1997 to 1998 as Chairperson of the Massachusetts Bar Association Taxation Section. Bill also acted as Co-chairperson of the Massachusetts Bar Association Estate Planning Subcommittee from 1989 until 1995.. Bill was a member of  the Executive Management Board and the Budget and Finance Committee of the Association, (1999- 2002). From 2001-2002, he served  as Chairperson of the Investment Sub-Committee of the Budget and Finance Committee which was responsible for selecting and overseeing an investment advisor for the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Foundation. From 1997 to 2004 he served as a Delegate to the Massachusetts Bar Association House of Delegates, the legislative and policy making body of the Massachusetts Bar Association. From 1986 to 1989 Bill was as an adjunct faculty member of the Graduate Tax Program of Boston University School of Law.. For more information see our website at .

Barbara O'Donnell has more than 20 years of experience in matters of insurance coverage, extra contractual liability, insurance agent/broker liability, employment, and professional liability law. Ms. O'Donnell's practice is regional, and she has handled matters in several state and federal courts and before administrative and arbitration tribunals.Ms. O'Donnell's insurance coverage practice includes the resolution and litigation of a broad range of liability coverage issues under commercial, specialty lines, professional, directors and officers, employment practices, and other standard form and manuscript policies. She regularly advises and represents insurers in complex coverage disputes involving allocation issues, primary/excess obligations, advertising injury coverage, additional and other insured questions, application misrepresentation defenses, and the application of exclusions under claims made and occurrence based policies.  Ms. O'Donnell also counsels insurers concerning claims handling obligations and effective ways to minimize exposure to extra contractual liability claims.Drawing on the breadth of her insurance coverage and industry experience, Ms. O'Donnell also drafts policy forms and endorsements for insurers.   Ms. O'Donnell also prepares and presents custom tailored training programs for insurance professionals on claims handling best practices, emerging issues, and effective ways to resolve difficult coverage disputes.  Ms. O'Donnell's professional liability practice includes the representation of insurance agent/brokers against claims alleging the failure to procure requested or appropriate coverages.  In defending agent/brokers against these claims, Ms. O'Donnell often draws upon her insurance coverage experience to establish that the agent/broker's conduct did not cause the alleged loss in any event.     In her employment law practice, Ms. O'Donnell counsels employers about effective ways to minimize liability exposure under the expanding array of state and federal laws governing employee/employer relations. Ms. O'Donnell regularly negotiates and prepares agreements to resolve disputes, including separation, nondisclosure, and settlement agreements.Ms. O'Donnell holds leadership positions in national bar and insurance industry organizations. She is the current chair of the Reinsurance, Excess and Surplus Insurance Section of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel ("FDCC") and a past chair of the FDCC's Extra Contractual Liability Section and the ABA/TIPS Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee.  Drawing on her expertise in resolving complex insurance coverage and bad faith disputes, Ms. O'Donnell served on the faculty of the FDCC's Graduate Litigation Management Program attended by senior level corporate and insurance industry litigation management professionals for a number of years. Ms. O'Donnell is the incoming co-chair of the ABA/TIPS Book Publishing Board and a liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Publishing Oversight.  She is a past editor of TortSource, an ABA/TIPS publication, and also served for several years on the editorial board of the ABA/TIPS Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Law Journal. For over ten years, Ms. O'Donnell served as the articles editor for The CGL Reporter, a biannual International Risk Management Institute publication.. Ms. O'Donnell has also been recognized as one of the leading insurance coverage attorneys on the Massachusetts and Corporate Counsel Super Lawyers list in each of the past ten years.. Ms. O'Donnell frequently writes and speaks on emerging insurance coverage issues and effective ways to avoid or minimize bad faith liability. Her 2015 presentations included a panel discussion on "Making (and Avoiding) the Case for Bad Faith" at the February 2015 ABA/TIPS Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Midyear Meeting and moderating a program entitled "Navigating Extra Contractual Insurance Claims" at the May 2015 ABA/TIPS Spring Meeting. In February of 2014 she addressed "Current Battlegrounds in Defective Construction Coverage Disputes" at CLM's Insurance Bad Faith/Construction Conference. In March 2012, she spoke at DRI's Insurance Coverage Claims Institute on the topic "Defenses To Bad Faith Actions: Do They Exist And Do They Work" and moderated a panel discussion on "Multiple Claimants and Insufficient Limits - Can Insurers Lessen their Exposure to Bad Faith Claims" at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Winter Meeting. Ms. O'Donnell's article entitled "Asserting the Genuine Dispute Doctrine as a Defense to Extracontractual Suits" appears in the Spring 2014 issue of DRI's For the Defense. She also authored the opening chapter on "Insurance Policy Interpretation and Construction" in the West Group/American Bar Association (ABA) treatise entitled "The Law and Practice of Insurance Coverage Litigation". Ms. O'Donnell's article entitled "The First Wave of Decisions Interpreting Employment Practices Liability Policies" appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of The Brief, an ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) publication.. Ms. O'Donnell received her B.A., with distinction, from the University of Virginia and her J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School.  She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ms. O'Donnell also holds a Martindale-Hubble AV (preeminent) rating.

Attorney Comenzo is a distinguished litigator and oral advocate. In law school, he won trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, and negotiation competitions. He earned the award for the Best Advocate in New England in the regional round of the 2006 American College of Trial Lawyers’ National Trial Competition. Following law school, Attorney Comenzo spent several years at a boutique civil litigation firm in Boston handling complex civil litigation matters and product liability cases. Later, he transitioned to a solo practice where he focused on criminal defense. During this time, Attorney Comenzo had the privilege of working with esteemed criminal defense attorney, Marty Leppo. He assisted Attorney Leppo with his national criminal defense practice, and handled numerous high-profile criminal matters in both State and Federal courts in Massachusetts and beyond. Today, Attorney Comenzo continues to maintain a small solo litigation practice where he handles all forms of litigation matters, including criminal defense, civil rights, divorce and family law, personal injury and general civil litigation. He lives presently in Needham with his wife and three lovely children.

Attorney Schipani is a seasoned litigator and highly skilled negotiator. Schipani has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer since 2014. Schipani works predominantly on a contingent fee and is known to take on higher-risk cases than other litigators. Since Schipani is known to take on higher-risk cases and to trial he often gets higher settlements. Schipani wants his clients to know that he has just as much to lose as they do. Schipani has also been involved with hundreds of real estate and business closings.. Schipani was previously an assistant city solicitor for the City of Brockton where he represented the city in civil litigation, oversaw labor negotiations, defended the license commission, zoning and planning boards, and reviewed city ordinances.. Schipani is a graduate of St. Sebastian’s, Hamilton College, and Suffolk University Law School. Schipani played collegiate ice hockey and enjoys investing in real estate. Schipani owns rental properties throughout the Greater Boston area. Schipani lives with his wife and daughter in Duxbury Massachusetts.

Attorney Melissa Lanouette is passionate about helping injured and disabled workers, both in Massachusetts and throughout the US.. Leading the Social Security team at Jeffrey S.  Glassman Injury Lawyers, I have the opportunity to help directly and encourage my team to offer compassionate and competent help on your social security matters.. She is experienced in Social Security Disability, State Employee Ordinary and Accidental Disability Retirement, Federal Employee Disability Retirement, and State and Federal Workers' Compensation.  Attorney Melissa A. Lanouette joined t. Attorney Melissa Lanouette earned her JD in 2012 from Suffolk University Law School.

Attorney Larson is a passionate and dedicated lawyer who holds himself to the highest standards of professional integrity. As a practitioner, Daniel prides himself on his hard work, resilience, and attention to detail.

Attorney Lallier focuses his efforts on representing people who have been injured in car accidents and other personal injury matters like slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, and construction accidents. On top of that, Attorney Lallier is a well-known litigator. He has been litigating cases for years, including as the owner and managing partner of his very own law firm. With professional associations with the Massachusetts Bar, the Boston Bar, and the American Association of Justice, Mr. Lallier has the laurels and experience to get to work for you.. When you have been injured in an accident, the insurance companies will do everything they can to minimize the amount of money they have to pay out on your claim. They will likely try to lowball you with a quick settlement that does not take into account all of your damages – both economic and non-economic. If you accept their offer, you could be left holding the bag financially.. An experienced attorney like Matthew T. Lallier knows how to deal with insurance companies. He also knows how to investigate an accident, gather evidence, and build a strong case for liability and damages. With Attorney Lallier in your corner, you can be confident that your rights will be protected and that you will have a strong advocate fighting for the best possible outcome in your case.

Attorney Ke is a multilingul attorney in Boston, Massachusetts. Yi advises clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and probate. She educates and explains to her clients in their native laugage on the options available to them so that they can implement a plan that meets their specific goals.

Attorney Gabrielle L. Denby represents clients in all areas of Domestic Relations and Probate Litigation, and LGBTQ/Non-Traditional Law.. While Gabrielle is a trial attorney and zealously represents clients in litigating complex and high net-worth divorce, modification, contempt, custody, and paternity/parentage actions, she always aims to avoid unnecessary and costly litigation. Gabrielle is a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and collaboration, and consequently, enters each case with the mindset of a negotiator so as to assist her clients in obtaining a settlement.. Gabrielle provides superior legal service not only to traditional families, but also to non-traditional families and the LGBTQ community. She comes to the field of law, not only with an appreciation of how difficult and emotionally draining litigating a traditional domestic relations action can be, but also with an acute understanding of the many sensitive, unique, and complex issues that arise for LGBTQ individuals and families.. As Gabrielle aims to maintain a practice that represents all types of families, she recognizes that many individuals are in critical need of legal assistance, but often cannot afford such representation. Consequently, she is involved in the Family Law Project of the Women’s Bar Foundation, where she represents survivors of Domestic Violence on a pro bono basis.. Gabrielle has been recognized as a “Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star” in the area of family law every year since 2016. Only 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40 are selected for this list, which is published annually by Thomson Reuters rating service in Boston Magazine.. In 2016, 2017 & 2018, Gabrielle was listed by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as “10 Best” in the Attorney category of Client Satisfaction. Additionally, in 2016 ,2017 & 2018, The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys listed The Denby Law P.C as “10 Best Law Firms” within the Firm category of Client Satisfaction.. Additionally, Gabrielle is rated as “Superb"  by AVVO-10/10, a website that provides lawyer rating and other legal resources. In 2017 Gabrielle was listed by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as within the top 10 attorneys under 40 in Massachusetts.. Gabrielle graduated Cum Laude from Mount Holyoke College (2008), holds a Masters in Political Science from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University (2010), and received her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School (2013). Gabrielle was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2013.. Gabrielle is an active member in the community and is particularly involved in cancer education and self-advocacy. As a survivor herself, Gabrielle has and continues to work with several organizations both in a fund raising capacity, and as a speaker and panelist.. Gabrielle also volunteers her time as an Attorney Coach for the Canton High School Mock Trial Team, which competes in the annual Massachusetts Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competition. For the 2015-2016 Annual Competition, Canton High School made it to the Final 4, out of 136 teams throughout Massachusetts; and for the 2016-2017 Annual Competition, Canton High School made it to the Elite 8.

Attorney Dianna Abdala was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. She attended Agawam High school. While still in high school, Dianna clerked for her father, George S. Abdala at his law office. Upon skipping her last year in high school, as a reward for her tireless work, she moved across the state to Boston. In Boston, Dianna L. Abdala attended Boston University in 1998 and took up a major in Economics. Skipping her last year once again, Abdala graduated and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and continued immediately to law school. She enrolled in Suffolk University Law School and built her coursework around the criminal law and trying criminal cases. While at Suffolk Law, Attorney Abdala practiced law as a student attorney with the Suffolk Defenders and maintained a caseload of criminal matters while studying. She graduated after studying law for 3 years full time and immediately passed the Massachusetts Bar Examination. She is certified to practice law in the District, Superior, and Federal District Courts. Attorney Abdala still works closely with her father, George S. Abdala, Esq. while their law offices are across the state, and confer with one another regularly regarding the law. Dianna L. Abdala specializes in all criminal law matters.. Dianna Abdala’s father, Attorney George S. Abdala, currently practicing in Hampden County, has been a criminal defense attorney for 60 years. While still in the beginning of his career, he was approached by the District Attorney of Hampden County, Matthew Ryan at the time, and offered the position of first Assistant District Attorney. George Abdala accepted the appointment and for 14 years would prosecute cases for the State of Massachusetts. Following that 14 years, Attorney George Abdala would find himself back on the defense side with an extra set of tools, technique, and knowledge from both angles to utilize against the opposition. Approximately 40 years later, Attorney George S. Abdala still tries criminal cases regularly and conducts his business zealously in the Massachusetts court system. He most recently awarded the Honorable Kent B. Smith Award for his contribution to the practice of criminal law on June 14th, 2012.

Attorney concentrating in disability, life, health, long term care and other insurance claims and litigation, including those under ERISA. Call a disability lawyer for a free consultation with your insurance matter.

As the Senior Associate Attorney at Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, I apply my twelve years of legal experience and mediation expertise to help clients resolve their personal injury claims. I have worked thousands of cases through litigation, including serving as a mediator/concilator for eight years in the district, family and probate and housing courts. I have built trusted relationships throughout the Massachusetts Trial Courts.. In addition to my legal practice, I am passionate about serving on multiple nonprofit boards that address housing, food insecurity, and community involvement. I am the Clerk of Board at The Haven Project, the only organization north of Boston dedicated to empowering homeless or imminently homeless young adults. I am also the Clerk of Board at Lynners Against Drug Abuse Inc, a grassroots initiative to combat substance abuse and addiction. I am also the Chairperson for the City of Lynn's Citizen Advisory Board. Furthermore, I am a licensed real estate broker with experience in manufacturing process improvement.. I appreciate your time.. Michael

As a businessperson, as well as an employment and business attorney, I proactively represent clients in litigation, the negotiation and drafting of contracts, handling compliance issues, the creation of corporate infrastructure, the drafting of policies, training of employees and leading companies towards organizational excellence.I consider myself a skilled negotiator, mediator and investigator, with the ability to identify the root causes of the dispute and finding the best possible resolution. As a litigator, I am zealous and passionate about the cases that I handle and the results that I obtain. I’m fortunate to have been referred matters from the judiciary and from former adversaries.I have been told that one of my greatest strengths is the ability to gain the confidence and trust of people at all levels of an organization, to identify their needs and to build teams to meet those needs.Additionally, I have experience in developing corporate structure and creating infrastructure, organizational charts, job descriptions and disciplinary protocol. I play a critical role in identifying communication, morale and customer service issues, and then finding solutions to solve these problems to improve poor productivity. I re-energize the employees, so that the team has high morale, high productivity and improved customer service, which benefits both the individuals and the company.I have experience working with federal, state and local governments, with respect to labor and wage issues, employee classification, RFPs, bids, investigation and benefits for bringing companies into a region. I have sat on the Board of Directors of the local bar association and other organizations and have chaired many committees.

Ann Hetherwick (“Hether”) Cahill’s litigation practice focuses on probate and trust litigation, family law, guardianships and conservatorships, and appeals.  In probate litigation matters, Hether has represented clients in will contests, actions involving the interpretation and termination of trusts, and trustee removal actions.  She has represented fiduciaries and beneficiaries regarding the proper administration of trusts and estates.  Matters representative of her probate and family law practice include:. As a former law clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court, Hether utilizes her appellate experience and research and writing skills to represent both appellants and appellees.  She is a member of the post-conviction panel of the Committee for Public Counsel Services to represent criminal defendants on appeal.  Hether’s appellate experience includes:. Hether is ranked at the highest level of legal ability and ethics, “AV,” in the benchmark Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  In 2009, 2011, 2012, 2017, and 2018 Hether was named a “Rising Star” in the “Massachusetts Super Lawyers” list published by the Thomson Reuters rating service in Boston Magazine.  The Rising Star award is limited to 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts under the age of 40 who have been practicing for less than 10 years.. In 2014, Hether was selected to join the Editorial Board of the Massachusetts Law Review, the longest continually run law review in the country, on which she currently serves as the Case Comments Editor.. Her publications include:. "Cy Pres and Deviation," MCLE Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court 4th Edition (April 2019);. “Limits on Attorney’s Fees,” Massachusetts Bar Association Fifth Annual Probate Law Conference (Nov. 2017);. “Using Guardianship of Minors as Leverage to Change Addiction Issues of Parents,” Massachusetts Bar Association Fifth Annual Probate Law Conference (Nov. 2017);. “Leveraging Addiction Recovery in Parents by Use of Guardianship of Minors,” Boston Spirit Magazine (Sept./Oct. 2017);. “Guardianship,” MCLE Using Estate Planning to Leverage Treatment of Addiction & Mental Illness (April 2017);. "Cy Pres and Deviation," MCLE Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court 3rd Edition (Nov. 2016);. “Equity Actions to Determine Ownership, Recover Assets,” Massachusetts Bar Association Fourth Annual Probate Law Conference (Nov. 2016);. Blog:  It's Still Not Too Late to Act!  Divorce Law Monitor,  (June 1, 2016);. Blog:  It's Not Too Late to Act! Divorce Law Monitor,  (April 15, 2016);. Hether joined the Private Client Group of Burns & Levinson in January 2016, after working at Sally & Fitch LLP for nearly eight years.  Prior to private practice, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph A. Trainor of the Massachusetts Appeals Court for two years.  She is a graduate of Skidmore College (B.A., philosophy/government, 2000) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2006).  While at Suffolk, Hether was a member of the Suffolk Transnational Law Review, received the Best Brief Award in her Legal Practice Skills Course, served as a student prosecutor at the East Boston District Attorney’s Office, and interned in the civil division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.  She worked as a litigation legal assistant at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York prior to law school and in Boston during law school.. In May 2016, she co-taught a course Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Special Needs Planning through Newton Community Education.  In June and September 2016 and May and October 2017, she co-taught a course concerning estate planning and litigation through Newton Community Education.  In October 2015, 2016, and 2017, Hether participated as a panelist on the MCLE "Taking Depositions Workshop."  She has been involved in the Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Leadership Program (2016-2017 year), Brookline Community Foundation's Professional Advisors Committee (since 2017), Dana-Farber Leadership Council, Suffolk University Law School by serving as a mentor to law school students, and Kids In Need of Defense (“KIND”) by representing children pro bono in immigration cases.  Hether is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.   She is also a member of the Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations.

An award-winning advocate, strategist, negotiator and investigator, Christopher Alberto has successfully resolved hundreds of complex legal problems for individuals, companies, in-house corporate counsel, government agencies, hospitals and health care centers, educational and non-profit institutions. Chris served as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Bank Fraud Task Force; executed on innovative legal strategies that set new standards within the U.S. Department of Justice, and employed alternative dispute resolution strategies to efficiently resolve cases.. Attorney Alberto handles cases involving wrongful death, financial fraud, catastrophic injury, whistleblower litigation, breach of contract, white-collar litigation, business workouts/Chapter 11 business reorganizations, divorce, Freedom of Information Act litigation, medical and professional malpractice, product liability, government forfeiture, administrative law, employment actions, immigration, constitutional and civil liberties litigation.Outstanding achievements recognized by numerous individuals including: Janet Reno, Attorney General of the United States, praised “Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Alberto for...[creating and directing the Justice Enforcement Team] to successfully uncover concealed assets through surveillance and computer searches; seized and auctioned real property; and seized bank and investment accounts...and generated millions of dollars for victims and the Crime Victims Fund.”John D. Ashcroft, Attorney General of the United States, called Christopher Alberto an “innovative force” that “ensured a high level of credibility within the justice system.” Donald E. Powell, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, praised Christopher Alberto for his “initiative and superior performance” and declared the Justice Enforcement Team Mr. Alberto created “a model for the United States Attorneys' Offices nationwide.”  U.S. Attorney Donald K. Stern for the District of Massachusetts (serving from 1993 to 2001) described Christopher Alberto this way: “I will simply quote from the evaluator’s report [about Mr. Alberto]: ‘innovative’, ‘creative’, ‘motivated’, ‘enthusiastic’, ‘high quality’, ‘a model.’ Need I say more?”  Chief Counsel for the United States Postal Service Ruth A. Przybeck called Attorney Alberto “exceptional," "skillful" and "effective.". Attorney Christopher Alberto has handled more than 1500 civil and criminal matters in federal and state courts since 1989, producing a consistent record of superior results. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Boston, he:. ·   investigated and prosecuted white-collar felons;. ·   uncovered and seized millions of dollars’ worth of hidden assets and monies;. ·   has extensive civil litigation experience in numerous cases asserting multimillion dollar demands;. ·   developed innovative legal strategies that set new standards within the U.S. Department of Justice;. ·   served as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Bank Fraud Task Force; and. ·   employed alternative dispute resolution strategies to efficiently resolve cases.. Attorney Christopher Alberto applies this track record of success to assist individuals and businesses.

An advocate with twenty years of experience, Kristin concentrates her practice in family law, assisting clients in matters including divorce, paternity, modifications of alimony and child support, custody disputes, removal, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, restraining orders, and guardianships. A substantial portion of Kristin’s practice is devoted to the resolution of high-conflict custody disputes and children’s issues, including the negotiation of parenting plans, removal cases, jurisdictional disputes, and cases involving children with special needs.. Kristin’s clients benefit from her broad professional background. A former commercial litigator at a multi-national firm, Kristin recognizes and understands how other areas of the law such as tax, securities, real estate, intellectual property, and estate planning may impact the outcome of a family law case. Knowing that each client’s family law matter is unique, Kristin focuses on developing the right strategy to create a successful resolution tailored to each client’s individual needs.. Kristin values client relationships and works closely with clients throughout her representation. She provides practical advice, helping clients to set goals and develop sound legal strategy. As an experienced trial lawyer and zealous advocate, Kristin is as comfortable in the courtroom as in the conference room. She has achieved favorable results for clients through trials as well as arbitrations, mediations, conciliations, and negotiated resolutions.. Kristin is a cum laude graduate of Middlebury College and Suffolk University Law School. While at Suffolk, she served as Executive Editor of the Suffolk Law Review.

Among other cases, Jake Walker is currently the lead associate in In re EZCORP Securities Litigation (W.D. Tex.), and Budde v. Global Power Equipment Inc., (N.D. Tex.), both federal securities fraud class actions involving accounting restatements and financial misrepresentations. Jake served as a lead associate in In re Atossa Genetics, Inc., and In re Amicus Therapeutics Securities Litigation (D. N.J.), both securities fraud class actions concerning misrepresentations made to investors about the companies’ interactions with the Food and Drug Administration. Both Atossa and Amicus resulted in favorable settlements for shareholder class members. Jake has also worked on litigation involving the private equity-buyout of a health and fitness chain with substantial real estate assets, In re Lifetime Fitness Shareholder Litigation (D. Minn.), which is currently on appeal to the Eighth Circuit.. Recently, Jake obtained a settlement for Massachusetts customers of Gate House Media newspaper subscriptions, estimated to exceed $2 million in total value. Jake was also a key member of the team that represented the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System in In re Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. Shareholder Litigation, (Cal. Sup. Ct.), obtaining a $30 million settlement for shareholders in a matter arising out of Onyx’s $11-billion-dollar merger with Amgen.. Prior to joining Block & Leviton in 2015, Jake was an associate at two of the country’s top defense firms; Gibson Dunn in Palo Alto and Skadden, Arps in Boston. There, he represented boards of directors, corporate acquisition targets, and acquirers in litigation related to mergers and acquisitions. For example, Jake represented defendants in litigation related to the $5.3 billion private equity acquisition of Del Monte Foods Company in state and federal courts in California and in the Delaware Court of Chancery, as well as in litigation related to Intel’s $7.7 billion acquisition of McAfee Inc. in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County. He has also represented numerous third-parties, including various investment banks, in M&A litigation in California and Delaware courts.. While Jake’s eight-year career has centered on securities and corporate governance litigation, Jake also has significant experience representing several large technology companies, including in the defense of consumer class actions related to privacy and technology issues. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional and has a deep understanding of technology and privacy issues. Jake has also represented companies in antitrust class actions and investigations, stockholder derivative actions, securities class actions, and in investigations before the F.T.C. and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office.. In 2016 and 2017, Jake was named a “Rising Star” in securities litigation by Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Jake is admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and California. He graduated, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 2010.

Adam S. Minsky, Esq. is licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont, and is one of the nation’s leading voices on student loan law He remains one of the only attorneys in the country with a practice devoted exclusively to helping student loan borrowers. Attorney Minsky has published numerous books and articles on student debt, and he regularly speaks at colleges, nonprofit organizations, and professional associations about developments in student loan law and higher education financing. Major media outlets frequently seek his expert opinions on national news and policy stories.

Adam Joseph Combies co-founded Combies Hanson in 2010. Mr. Combies concentrates his practice on the areas of general, civil and commercial litigation, construction law, asbestos defense, medical marijuana compliance, and small business services. Mr. Combies was recognized as one of Massachusetts' "Rising Stars" in the field of civil litigation defense by the publishers of Law & Politics and Boston Magazine in 2009.Mr. Combies has prior experience at two Boston law firms. There he concentrated his practice on defense and litigation of civil actions in state court and federal court, including municipal liability, products liability, premises liability and the defense of toxic tort and other long-term environmental exposure claims. Mr. Combies also has experience in the area of insurance coverage.Prior to entering the private sector, Mr. Combies served a one-year term as law clerk for the Honorable Patricia A. Hurst of the Rhode Island Superior Court. A member of the Massachusetts Bar since 2007, and the Rhode Island Bar since 2006, Mr. Combies received his B.S. in Finance from Boston College and his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. At Syracuse, Mr. Combies was a Dean's Scholarship recipient and served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of International Law and Commerce.Mr. Combies also is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

A full-service law firm serving clients in Massachusetts in a diverse range of legal matters. The Firm's philosophy is focused on providing clients with quality representation in an efficient and responsive manner. Our clients' goals and needs are of utmost importance, and we strive to aid you in both identifying and accomplishing your objectives. We understand that each legal matter warrants unique attention, whether it involves an individual or a business, and we look forward to discussing your legal requirements. Areas of specialty include family law, criminal law and civil litigation.

A full service immigration law firm, the Law Office of Joy A. Cahaly has been providing comprehensive processing services for nonimmigrant visas, permanent residency or "green card" status, and naturalization for family based and employment based cases since 1998. Attorney Joy A. Cahaly provides personalized, efficient, and excellent service to individuals, families, small businesses, and corporations located in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S.A.. Reasonable flat legal fees available. Fluent in Spanish. Proficient in Italian and French. Born and raised in the Boston area, Attorney Cahaly has also studied abroad in Cordoba, Spain, and lived and worked in New York, New York in the publishing and fashion industries.. A longtime member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School and Wellesley College, attorney Joy A. Cahaly has dedicated her law practice exclusively to immigration and naturalization law including defensive representation in immigration court proceedings since 1998. We understand how difficult and intimidating immigration matters can be, and we are committed to providing personalized, compassionate, high quality legal services to our clients every step of the way. As the grandchild of Syrian and Italian immigrants, Joy A. Cahaly has devoted her career as an attorney to helping immigrants navigate the complex web of U.S. immigration laws in order to successfully obtain the desired results. Offices conveniently located on Federal Street in Boston, Massachusetts, easily accessible via public transportation and steps away from the Red and Orange lines.

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