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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.

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 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.

Mr. Heneghan specializes in Family Law, including divorce, complicated custody issues, child support, and modification of judgments. He has extensive Court experience and training with respect to custody cases that include Court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem investigations and/or the Department of Children and Families (formerly the Department of Social Services). He also has far-reaching experience in family law litigation involving removal of children from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; complex jurisdictional issues; de facto parents; and paternity cases. He has been a guest lecturer at Harvard Law School. Mr. Heneghan brings in-depth knowledge and practice to issues involving the division of marital assets, child support, alimony, and other complex financial matters.. Mr. Heneghan has worked closely with founding partners Robert J. Kates and Peter M. Barlow since 2002, first, as an associate at Epstein Becker & Green, PC, Boston, and later, as Special Counsel with Foley & Lardner LLP, Boston, where he was a member of the Family Law Practice group of the Litigation Department.

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.

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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.

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 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 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

Donna R. Corcoran is a trial lawyer and partner at Jones Kelleher. Her practice focuses on medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, premises liability and product liability.. Donna received her B.A. degree (magna cum laude) from Stonehill College in 1974. She graduated from Suffolk University Law School (cum laude) in 1985.. Selected as among the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Massachusetts and New England, Donna has been featured in the Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers publications and recognized in Boston magazine. From 2010 through 2015, Donna was named by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the top 50 female attorneys in Massachusetts and New England. Since 2015, Donna has selected by her peers for inclusion in the publication The Best Lawyers in America in the category of medical malpractice law, plaintiffs.. Donna is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, American Association for Justice, and the Women's Bar Association.

David Viens is an experienced business/commercial litigator and tort defense lawyer with substantial experience representing a broad variety of clients in business/commercial disputes and high exposure tort matters.  Dave also has significant experience representing clients in the hospitality industry in a broad variety of litigation matters.  Dave’s practice includes general contract/business/commercial litigation, close-corporation shareholder/partnership disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation, employment litigation, insurance litigation and litigation involving financial institutions/professionals, as well as litigation implicating other professionals (insurance, medical, etc.).  Dave also devotes a large portion of his practice to defending corporate clients and large property owners, as well as an international utility company, in tort matters, including premise and product liability actions, negligence, strict liability, G.L. Chapter 93A, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.  Dave’s experience representing clients in the hospitality industry includes representation of large national hotel chains, convention centers, sporting arenas, event/entertainment venues, liquor licensees, food services businesses and public and private transportation authorities and businesses.. Dave represents clients throughout Massachusetts, has successfully tried cases (first and second chair) in the Massachusetts (state) Superior and District Courts and has appeared in every state and federal court department in Massachusetts.  Dave has also successfully appeared before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”).  See, e.g., Fillepp v. Boston Gas Company, Inc., 85 Mass. App. Ct. 901 (2014); Lev v. Beverly Enterprises-Massachusetts, Inc., 457 Mass. 234 (2010).

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.