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•My practice focuses on the development, management and monetization of intellectual property portfolios. Patents issuing on applications I have handled have been enforced for 8- and 9-figure infringement recoveries.•Founding partner of the Boston law firm Sunstein LLP ().•Technologies regularly involved in my practice include pharmaceuticals, computer hardware and software, medical devices, electronic circuits and systems, communications and speech, and mechanical devices.•Served as an expert witness, special master, and as an arbitrator, in a range of intellectual property disputes.•Named to the 2020 IAM Patent 1000 list for patent prosecution. Selected by peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Intellectual Property – Litigation and Patent Law. Named as a "Super Lawyer" in the field of intellectual property in Massachusetts, a category limited to the top 5 percent of attorneys in each region, as chosen by their peers and through independent research.•I speak nationally on intellectual property law and business strategy.•Author of numerous papers on intellectual property matters. Co-inventor, patent 9,452,007, a cannulated screw system for use in knee surgery, and patent 6,985,887, a business method for assisting in the prevention of identity theft.•Degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.), Indiana University (M.A.), and School of Law of the University of California at Berkeley (J.D.).

With a great depth of experience, Jamey has honed his practice in the areas of general business/corporate law, with a specialty in medical and technology transfer. In this respect, he has particular focus on a wide range of healthcare institutions and technology (bio and high tech) companies, as well as individual physicians and research scientists. In addition, Jamey has vast experience in the fields of contracts, commercial lending and securities law. Jamey advises clients on diverse and complex issues from organization, financing, business and intellectual property issues, through acquisitions and other exit strategies.

William ("Bill") Fick is a veteran trial and appellate attorney. Prior to founding Fick & Marx LLP, he represented hundreds of clients facing federal criminal charges over a decade working as an Assistant Federal Public Defender.. Bill was co-counsel for the defense in two of the biggest and most challenging criminal trials in recent Boston history: United States v. Tsarnaev (the Boston Marathon Bombing case) and United States v. O'Brien (racketeering charges based on so-called "patronage" hiring in the Massachusetts Probation Department).. Bill has tried multiple federal cases to verdict and has obtained acquittals or dismissals of charges involving fraud, regulatory crimes (FDA and Lacey Act), computer crimes, firearms, narcotics, immigration, bank robbery, child exploitation, and sex offender civil commitment. Bill also has negotiated favorable dispositions and fought for fair sentences on behalf of clients who elected to plead guilty or were convicted at trial. Finally, Bill successfully briefed and argued multiple appealsresolving a variety of novel legal issues.. Prior to working for the Federal Public Defender, Bill was an associate at Foley Hoag LLP, a premier Boston law firm, where his practice included civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, construction arbitration, appeals, and an active pro bono docket. Among other matters, he represented European investment bank affiliates in a pair of legal malpractice suits arising from the collapse of an investment vehicle for Russian assets. He also participated in a human and labor rights audit in Azerbaijan and Georgia on behalf of an international energy company. In 2006, he received the Detention Attorney Award from the Political Asylum and Immigration Representation Project (PAIR), recognizing his pro bono work on behalf of clients in immigration custody and removal proceedings.. Bill served as a law clerk to the Honorable Nancy Gertner, United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, who is now retired from the bench and of counsel to Fick & Marx LLP.. Bill earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served as a Coker teaching fellow and was awarded the Francis Wayland Prize. He graduated with a B.A. magna cum laude from Yale College, where he received a Charles P. Howland Fellowship and was awarded the Von Staden Cup, conferred on the student who "most consistently challenged the social and intellectual conscience of the college" (Ezra Stiles). Bill was also Editor-in-Chief of The Yale Herald and a part-time student "stringer" for The New York Times.. For much of the 1990s, Bill lived in Moscow, Russia, where he designed and managed an array of projects to develop access to the Internet (still in its infancy at the time) across the former Soviet Union. He speaks fluent Russian.

Timothy Van Dyck defends clients of all sizes, including Fortune 100 companies against sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, wage-and-hour class action suits, among other matters. He also routinely prosecutes and defends non-compete, non-solicit, and trade secret matters. He has tried over 20 cases to verdict. For clients looking to avoid litigation, Tim leads the implementation of rigorous training and compliance programs. His clients are in several industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, insurance, and manufacturing, among others.. With over 25 years of experience in representing management, he has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading labor & employment lawyer in Massachusetts. Named a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” in the area of Labor & Employment for three years, and recognized in the Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition in the area of Employment & Labor, Tim routinely tries cases in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He comes to Bowditch & Dewey from Edwards Wildman, where he was a partner and co-chair of that firm’s Labor and Employment group.

Thoughtful and open-minded attorney. Will listen carefully to what you have to say. Will work to protect your rights and achieve your goal.

Stu’s practice focuses on insurance receiverships, complex insurance coverage disputes, and regulatory compliance.  Stu represents insurers, insurance regulators, and commercial clients regarding insurance coverage, reinsurance, market conduct examinations, and complex business litigation.. Stu has represented insurance regulators in a number of multistate market conduct examinations.  Stu has also focused on the administration of insurer receiverships and liquidations as well as the insurance and reinsurance coverage matters that arise out of such proceedings.  In addition, Stu has represented commercial clients in complex business litigation arising out of insurance, banking, and employee benefits matters.. Stu Leslie's Full Profile

Small Business Lawyer.  Graduated top 10% at University of Pennsylvania Law School.  Affordable flat rate for many services.

Scott Adam Schlager is an Associate at Pierce Atwood LLP in Boston, Massachusetts.  He focuses in Real Estate & Corporate Law.  Mr. Schlager has been recognized as a Massachusetts SuperLawyers Rising Star for 2020 and 2021.

Rachel A. Deering is a seasoned family law attorney known for her strong advocacy and commitment to guiding clients through complex legal challenges. For over a decade, she has focused her practice on divorce, child custody, paternity, alimony, modifications, and contempt proceedings. She also advises on guardianship and conservatorship cases and has authored multiple chapters for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) publications.. With extensive litigation experience, Rachel has successfully represented clients in high-conflict custody battles, Guardian Ad Litem investigations, and intricate financial disputes. She also assists clients in structuring prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. In recognition of her legal skill, Rachel has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Star” every year since 2021.. Rachel is actively involved in public service, volunteering with the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) Program and the “Lawyer of the Day” initiative. She frequently contributes to legal education programs and serves as a moderator and panelist at family law conferences. When not advocating for her clients, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and exploring new restaurants. She resides in Andover, Massachusetts, with her husband, son, and their Boston Terrier, Charley.

Pidani Law is focused on providing first-rate Criminal Defense services.  This is a law firm that is prepared to advocate for you and ensure you have your day in court, while remaining committed to providing honest, objective legal advice.

Peter M. Barlow is a founding partner of Kates & Barlow, PC.. In 1987, after four years of service in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps where he spent considerable time prosecuting court-martials, Mr. Barlow was hired by Widett, Slater & Goldman, PC to be part of Robert Kates’ Family Law Group. Over the next twenty years, Mr. Barlow worked diligently to become one of the preeminent family law attorneys in Massachusetts. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Barlow was a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP. Prior to that, he was a partner at the former firm of Goldstein & Manello, PC, and at Epstein Becker & Green, PC.. Mr. Barlow has been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer since 2004 and is listed in the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publication, Woodward and White’s The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law. He has accepted judicial appointments as a Discovery Master and as counsel to a soldier serving in Iraq. Mr. Barlow has written articles on family law topics and is a frequent lecturer on a variety of subjects including: the introduction of expert testimony at trial; high conflict child custody cases; jurisdictional issues; trial advocacy; paternity; payment of college expenses; the Guardian ad litem process; and child removal actions.. Mr. Barlow has extensive experience in litigation, appearing predominately before the Probate & Family Courts throughout Eastern Massachusetts. He also has traveled to other counties, states and countries to serve his clients.. •  Litigating cases involving the valuation of closely held corporations, residential and commercial real estate; the treatment of inherited property, attribution of income, enforceability of prenuptial agreements; and all aspects of alimony and child support;•  Negotiating and drafting comprehensive divorce, premarital, post-marital, cohabitation, paternity, and post-divorce modification agreements, including detailed parenting plans and complex property divisions involving closely held corporations, tax provisions, and support provisions;•  Handling high conflict custody disputes, child removal actions, and incidents and allegations of spousal and child abuse;•  Discreetly representing professional athletes and other public figures in a variety of domestic and paternity related matters;•  Preparing appellate briefs and arguments for the Massachusetts Appeals Court;•  Providing pro bono representation to indigent clients through his membership in the Massachusetts Senior Lawyers for Justice.

Peter is an experienced corporate lawyer with significant transactional and general corporate experience, ranging from debt and equity offerings (including numerous venture capital financings), to commercial real estate transactions (including leasing of office and laboratory space).Peter began his legal career as a corporate associate at a mid-size law firm located in downtown Boston. Peter has represented clients in connection with early stage corporate finance transactions (on behalf of corporate clients raising funds as well as institutional and individual investors making such investments), license and supply agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, the registration and sale of equity securities, securities law compliance and corporate governance matters. Peter has represented clients engaged in the life sciences, health care, higher education, high technology, telecommunications, and software industries. In addition, Peter has represented quasi-public agencies in connection with multiple large-scale, mixed-use real estate development projects.

Peter C. Netburn is a shareholder and founding member of Hermes, Netburn, O'Connor & Spearing, P.C., a Boston law firm that provides a wide range of legal services.  Mr. Netburn concentrates his practice on the areas of general, civil and commercial litigation, construction law, surety and fidelity law, insurance coverage and defense, environmental and business law, complex tort and product liability law.  Mr. Netburn has extensive experience handling complex matters throughout the New England states and beyond and he regularly litigates cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts.. Mr. Netburn has been named a Massachusetts SuperLawyer in the field of general litigation and he has received the highest ranking established by Martindale-Hubbell’s Law Directory.  This rating is only given to lawyers and law firms which are considered to have the Very High to Preeminent legal ability and who are thought to embrace Very High Professional Standards.. Peter was born in London, England, and grew up as an overseas dependent.  He now lives west of Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and two children.

Peter A. Kuperstein is a partner in the Family Law practice group at Prince Lobel. He has been practicing exclusively in all aspects of family law matters for over 25 years. Peter’s experience in family law matters includes issues ranging from uncontested actions to highly contested cases involving complex financial issues, business valuations, custody disputes and appeals, as well as prenuptial agreements, paternity actions, modifications, and contempt actions. Peter is the partner in charge of the firm’s Andover Family Law Conference Center.. Peter has extensive appellate experience and has authored over 35 appellate briefs, as well as a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States, on a wide range of family law issues. He has been involved in several leading family law cases on such issues as alimony, child support, property division, custody, parent coordinators, jurisdiction, and prenuptial agreements.. Peter was named a U.S. News and World Report “Best Lawyer in America” in Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Appellate Practice since 2021, and consistently recognized as a “Massachusetts Super Lawyer” in the field of family law in Boston Magazine. Peter is a trained mediator and frequently is appointed by the Courts as a conciliator. He has also served as a Guardian ad Litem and appointed under the Attorney Representing Children Program (ARC) in the Probate and Family Court.

Pasquarello Fink LLC helps businesses and individuals solve complex problems.  The firm focuses on litigating disputes involving businesses and invidviduals.  We represent clients in a wide variety of matters, including disputes between investors and their investment adviser (FINRA arbitration), breach of contract, real estate, and insurance coverage matters.  The firm also handles sophisticated employment matters, including discrimination and wage and hour cases.  Please visit for more information.

Over the past 40 years, the focus of my Boston law practice has been on litigation and trial work in the areas of legal malpractice, business litigation and personal injury.. My law firm is based in Boston, Massachusetts, but I have successfully handled cases in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. In addition, I will consult on cases in other states in cooperation with local counsel.. I am widely known for my experience and success in the area of legal malpractice. I take pride in helping ordinary people who are the victims of legal negligence recover compensation for their losses. I also advise clients when it is possible to appeal decisions lost because of their lawyer's mistakes.. Beyond legal malpractice, I have a track record of success in business litigation as well as personal injury cases such as dog bites and motor vehicle accidents.. My goal is always to help my clients resolve legal issues without litigation and in the shortest possible time through out-of-court negotiations, mediation and arbitration. However, when a favorable negotiated settlement is not possible, I bring to bear more than 30 years of experience arguing cases at all levels of the court systems in Massachusetts and other New England states.. I frequently handle cases on a contingency basis, meaning there are no attorney fees unless I recover a judgment or settlement in your favor. I have an extensive record of winning positive results for my clients.

Norman Zalkind, the founding partner of Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes serious personal injury matters and business litigation.. Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense, a recognition he has been awarded for 20 consecutive years. In 2013, Norman was presented with the Balliro Award by the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in recognition of a lifetime of dedication and commitment to the rights of the accused.. Norman has won an impressive number of federal and state jury trials. Norman is a tireless champion for the rights of the accused and is passionate about giving his clients the best defense possible when they have been charged with crimes and their lives and reputations are on the line.. Norman’s criminal cases involve a wide range of offenses, such as murder (including death penalty cases), drug crimes, terrorism, extortion, bank robbery, sex crimes, tax evasion, arson, telemarketing fraud, and Medicaid and securities fraud. He practices in both state and federal courts and handles misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as related matters like federal extradition.. Norman’s record in trying the most serious cases illustrates his history of success. In about sixty-five percent of 32 murder trials Norman’s clients have either been completely acquitted or have received substantially reduced verdicts. In 2010, Norman obtained an acquittal of all charges for a man accused of first-degree murder where the prosecution’s case included an alleged eyewitness to the crime. Norman has gotten not guilty verdicts in two cases in which the defendants asserted insanity defenses, which are notoriously difficult to convince a jury to accept. In appropriate cases Norman has convinced prosecutors to reduce the charge and to allow clients to plead to manslaughter, which avoids the risk of life imprisonment. He has also won appeals in murder cases and is experienced at preserving the issues at trial that allow defendants to successfully appeal if convicted.. Norman has similarly obtained not guilty verdicts in a number of other serious criminal cases, including white collar cases.  For instance, he has obtained not guilty verdicts in a case in which a client was charged with telemarketing fraud and in a major federal racketeering case involving the alleged assassin in multiple gang-related shootings. Norman has represented hundreds of defendants charged with drug crimes involving multiple tons of illegal drugs. He has won multiple motions to suppress evidence and has won reduced sentences for clients facing decades in prison.. In addition to obtaining not guilty verdicts, Norman has secured excellent results for clients in plea negotiations, including the lead defendant in a multi-defendant federal drug case, who received a 5 year sentence even though the relevant sentencing guideline called for 22 years in prison. Similarly, for a client facing federal Medicaid fraud charges involving $20 million, Norman obtained an agreement of a probationary sentence, which was presented by the prosecution on the eve of trial. On behalf of a client facing federal immigration fraud charges that would normally lead to incarceration, Norman successfully received probation for his client.. Norman believes strongly in students’ rights and for years he has represented students accused of all types of misconduct on campus, including plagiarism, cheating on tests, sexual assault, and even embezzlement. He brings his wealth of experience with the criminal law to these matters, which intersect with the criminal justice system in particularly serious cases.. As campus sexual assault has received enormous media attention and become an enforcement priority for federal officials, colleges and universities have brought increasing numbers of disciplinary charges against students for alleged sexual assaults, including in cases where the facts do not justify such action. Norman has handled numerous cases for students facing sexual assault charges, both during internal college and university investigations and disciplinary proceedings and in the criminal justice system. Norman crafts an individual strategy for each case that considers the factual allegations, the relationship between the students involved, and the disciplinary policies and procedures of the college or university. His strategic approach to these cases has been extremely successful and he has frequently been able to defeat or mitigate the charges.. Norman has worked on many cases where the student has been cleared of wrongdoing or received reduced sanctions.  For example, in one sexual assault case, Norman assisted an undergraduate to prepare for a hearing – including preparing a written statement and teaching the student how to cross-examine witnesses – after which the student was found not responsible for assault.  In a student theft case, Norman assisted the student in preparing the case and argued the case to the university’s general counsel, demonstrating that the school did not have proof to support its case.  The school came to the same conclusion, finding the student not responsible for theft.  In a case where a student was charged with academic dishonesty, Norman worked with the student to craft a memorandum accepting responsibility for the action, but by highlighting mitigating issues they were able to keep the sanction to a minimum.. Norman has an equally broad range of experience litigating civil cases. He has handled many personal injury cases, including a case involving an airplane crash, construction cases, and automobile torts. In a case involving a scaffolding accident on a construction site, Norman obtained an $8 million settlement in the midst of trial on behalf of a bricklayer who was seriously injured in a construction accident. In a case of a pedestrian who was injured as a result of being hit by a hit-and-run driver, he obtained an $850,000 settlement.. Norman has represented plaintiffs and defendants in discrimination, libel, divorce and business litigation cases, including securities litigation. In the case of a client involved in a complicated commercial litigation dispute, Norman won a favorable settlement for the client after taking the case to arbitration. In an employment case, Norman and his partner, Inga Bernstein, won a $7.6 million verdict in a discrimination and retaliation case against the MBTA.. Other Experience. Norman taught criminal trial practice at Northeastern University Law School from 1971 to 1987, and he has lectured at Harvard Law School, Boston University School of Law, and Yale Law School.

My practice is concentrated in the area of civil litigation. My primary area of practice invovles creditors, secured lenders and equipment lessors in a variety of commercial matters. I have defended a large number of lender liability cases for banking clients. I also litigate more general business torts, contract disputes, trademark and trade secret litigation, real estate cases, and insurance coverage litigation. Finally I have handled a number of tort and personal injury cases for both plaintiffs and defendants.

My practice focuses on trademark and copyright law. I assist my clients in managing, expanding and enforcing their worldwide trademark rights.  I advise my clients on the  risks of trademark infringement and in assessing the likelihood of success in obtaining new trademark registrations for new marks.  I have first-hand experience dealing with the trademark issues facing the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, higher education and business services sectors.

My practice focuses on three primary areas of litigation: (1) White Collar Criminal Defense - Defending indiviudal and corporate clients in government investigations/prosecutions alleging white collar criminal violations including all manner of fraud (mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, healthcare fraud, insurance fraud, etc.) and other state and federal statutory crimes; (2) Healthcare Litigation - Representing hospitals, medical practices, home health companies, clinics, medical device companies, and other healthcare providers (including individual doctors, nurses, physician assistants, etc.) in civil disputes and criminal investigations including those alleging violations of the False Claims Act, the Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute; and, (3) Civil Commercial/Business Litigation - Representing companies (including small and large businesses, as well as startups) and individuals in all manner of business/commercial disputes including those with other businesses, former or current employees, and vendors;

My practice concetrates mainly in representing foreign and domestic middle market businesses and investors in mergers and acquisitions, commercial financing arrangements, other transactional matters, general business affairs, e-commerce, cross border transactions, start-up ventures and entity formation. As part of my insolvency and restructuring practice, I represent both debtors and creditors in perfection of security interests and restructuring debts through out-of-court financial work-outs, Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations, Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidations, preference prosecution and defense and other bankruptcy proceedings.. Prior to joining Burns & Levinson, I worked in the legal department of Travelers Insurance where I concentrated mainly on policy drafting and coverage disputes under commercial surety, public official bonds and management (D&O) liability insurance. Previously, I served as a Public Affairs Officer at the Consulate General of Israel to New England, working directly with U.S. and Israeli universities, students and faculty.

My criminal practice includes trial and appellate matters in both state and federal courts where I have represented clients on charges ranging from drug possession and conspiracy, animal abuse, money laundering, obstruction of justice, fraud, tax evasion, and other white collar crimes, murder, and foreign extradition.  I have also counseled and assisted clients during federal investigations.. In my civil practice, I represent employees in cases in state and federal courts and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which include claims of: employment discrimination (i.e., race, gender, disability, pregnancy, caregiver status, age), sexual harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful discharge, and violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wage and hour laws, and whistleblower protection laws.  I also advise and represent clients in severance negotiations and other workplace conflicts to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation.  I have worked on behalf of executives and professionals in a variety of industries, including finance, law, higher education, government, and healthcare.. In addition to employment law, my civil practice includes civil rights cases and representing students in university/academic disciplinary and Title IX proceedings.

My civil litigation practice is focused on the defense and trial of complex product liability, asbestos, pharmaceutical, medical device, toxic tort, negligence, commercial and employment matters. I handle and try cases for various clients throughout New England and I am a frequent speaker on issues related to civil trial practice, product liability and other complex matters in the state and federal courts.I have written numerous publications regarding civil practice, including "Enforcing Protective Orders: Getting Them Is Only Part of the Job," which appeared in the Defense Counsel Journal; "Recourse for Spoliation of the Product," published in Volume V of Automotive Engineering and Litigation; "Comparative Fault in a Crashworthiness Case," published in the April 2002 issue of For the Defense.

Ms. Haralampu has extensive experience advising businesses, non-profit entities and individuals in employee benefits, executive compensation, tax, the federal health care requirements and related areas of law. In particular, she designs executive compensation and employee benefit programs, and provides counsel on ERISA matters, equity-based compensation such as ESOPs and stock options, , and related areas of tax and employment law. Her work involves counsel in many contexts, including corporate mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, and succession planning. She also counsels individuals on benefits issues related to estate planning and property settlements in divorce.. Ms. Haralampu represents employee benefits clients before the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Labor, and has contributed to the continued professional education of Massachusetts lawyers in a number of capacities. Ms. Haralampu is the current Chair of the Tax Law Section of the Massachusetts Bar Association, she is past chair of the Boston Bar Association ERISA/Employee Benefits Committee, and has co-chaired the Tax Steering Committee of the Boston Bar Association. Ms. Haralampu has been a contributing member of the Committee on Government Submissions of the American Bar Association and, in that capacity, has assisted the ABA in recommending policy changes in the federal tax and health care law. Ms. Haralampu speaks and writes extensively on various ERISA, HIPAA, employee benefits and tax matters, both to professional and lay audiences.. Ms. Haralampu is the author of the chapter on ERISA in the MCLE treatise, Massachusetts Employment Law, has served on a number of panels, and has written widely over the years. For example, she is published in Bloomberg BNA, National Law Journal, Boston Business Journal, Mass High Tech, Massachusetts Bar Association, and The Journal of Taxation and Investments. Ms. Haralampu sits on the Board of Directors for the New England Pension Assistance Project of the Gerontology Institute at University of Massachusetts Boston and is active in assisting that organization in its pro bono work. Ms. Haralampu has also served as a member of the Board of Visitors of the New England Conservatory where she was active in the Mentor program.

Mr. Orsmond focuses on land use, environmental, and complex insurance matters in transactional, permitting, and litigation work.  His clients include families and individuals, non-profit corporations, Fortune 500 companies, closely-held companies, schools and universities, municipalities, insurance regulators, and liquidating trusts.  Mr. Orsmond works closely with his clients to devise and implement strategies for achieving their goals.  His work includes advising institutional clients on proper regulatory and governance practices, negotiating complex agreements, drafting legislation and regulations, obtaining permits, pursuing and defending administrative appeals, advising permit-granting authorities, leading due diligence efforts, negotiating and closing sophisticated real estate deals, defending against zoning enforcement actions, and representing clients in litigation.