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As the founder of the firm the Law Office of Steven R. Whitman, LLC, Boston lawyer Steven R. Whitman represents those whose lives have been affected because of the negligence of others. Since 1982, Attorney Whitman has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Mr. Whitman’s peers have recognized him with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his J.D. from the Suffolk University Law School. Contact his firm today for a free consult.

As the founder of Bisson Law, attorney Barry J. Bisson focuses his practice on criminal defense and civil litigation. Mr. Bisson serves clients in Massachusetts and New York.. In his criminal law practice, Mr. Bisson represents individuals who have been charged with misdemeanors and major felonies. His civil law practice involves, contract matters as well as serving individuals who are victims of discrimination, harassment, or other employment related legal issues.. A summa cum laude graduate of Newbury College, Mr. Bisson earned his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law, where he continues to serve on the law school’s alumni board of directors.. Mr. Bisson is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Additionally, Mr. Bisson was named a 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Star, which is given to 2.5% of the lawyers in the state of Massachusetts.. Outside of his law practice, Mr. Bisson is an active member of the Massachusetts legal community. He belongs to the Massachusetts Bar Association, were his is vice-chair of the Sole Practitioner & Small Firm Section. He is also an active member of the American Bar Association. Additionally, he judges numerous moot court and mock trial competitions at both the collegiate and law school levels.

As chair of the firm's litigation practice, I specialize in business litigation and construction law. My experience includes all phases of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Prior to entering the legal profession, I worked as a subcontractor in the construction industry for several years. I currently represent many area construction material suppliers and subcontractors for a variety of issues.

As a partner at Schmidt & Federico, P.C., my practice is concentrated in domestic relations, family law and probate litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels.  I've tried hundreds of case and have argued and been involved with a number of leading appellate cases involving divorce and family law practice, including those in the areas regarding the interpretation of the Alimony Reform Act (Chin vs. Merriot, 470 Mass. 527 & Holmes vs. Holmes, 467 Mass. 653), alimony (Wooters vs. Wooters, 42 Mass. App. Ct. 929), income attribution (C.D.L. vs. M.M.L., 72 . 146) and business valuations and pass through/K-1 income (Caveney vs. Caveney, 81 . 102).  I've also authored and co-authored a number of legal treatises, as well as a number of articles for the Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations and Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly and have lectured on such topics as will contests, alimony and child support, child custody and visitation, equitable property division, contempt actions as well as on recent developments and changes in the law.

As an experienced business attorney, I try to bring my clients sound practical and legal advice. Over the last thirty years, my full-service law firm and I have assisted thousands of individuals and companies in meeting their personal and professional goals, be it business consulting, negotiating or litigating.In addition to advising businesses on partnership and corporate law issues, I have significant legal and business expertise in real estate, construction and employment law. I also have considerable experience handling business divorces and stockholder litigation. I have further been a Director, Trustee, and Corporator of several Boston-area banks, and that experience has helped me in several of my practice areas, including workouts and lending, and in the defense of lender's liability claims.I believe it is important to stay abreast of the ever-changing business climate through active participation in business and industry groups. I am a frequent writer and speaker on a variety of legal topics and have received the highest rating attainable, "AV," by Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers.I also believe in giving back to the greater community where I live and work. I am personally involved and committed to serving several organizations such as the New England Anti-defamation League, The Governor's Academy, Jewish Rehabilitation Center for the Aged of the North Shore (AVIV Centers for Living), and have been elected or appointed to various volunteer positions for the Town of Swampscott and the Town of Marblehead.Specialties: Complex business litigation, commercial transactions, real estate, construction law, business divorce, contract disputes, shareholder rights, employment law.

As a former journalist, I never tire of learning my clients' "stories."  To be clear, I enjoy the technical aspects of litigation - the application of law to facts, the navigation of a complex set of rules, and oral argument before talented judges.  One of the most satisfying aspects of my job, though, is getting to know my clients and learning about their respective businesses.

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.

Andrew Wainwright manages the Thornton Law Firm asbestos trial practice.  He has successfully litigated hundreds of asbestos cases in the Massachusetts Superior Court.  Andrew has also successfully argued cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Andrea's litigation practice focuses on employment law, probate and trust litigation and tort litigation. She has extensive experience in product liability litigation and the defense of electric utilities in complex liability cases. Andrea has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts and has appeared extensively before administrative agencies including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Massachusetts Division of Insurance.  She has argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the Massachusetts Appeals Court.. Andrea is a 1976 cum laude graduate of Smith College and a 1987 magna cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School. She also holds a Masters in Social Work from New York University.  Since 2004, Law and Politics has recognized Andrea as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in its annual list published in Boston Magazine.  Only 5% of the lawyers in Massachusetts are awarded that designation.  Since 2013, Andrea has been listed in Best Lawyers in America, a highly esteemed, national peer review guide of attorneys.

Andrea Coral is an Associate Attorney at Barrales Law. Andrea is a member of the First Circuit United States' Court of Appeals, the Florida Bar, and Massachusetts Bar. Attorney Coral graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 2008. Andrea went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2012. During her law school career, she clerked for a firm focusing on personal injury cases. Andrea has been representing injured workers through her entire career. In both Florida and Massachusetts, she has focused her practice in the areas of workers' compensation law and immigration law. Attorney Coral is a native of Colombia, she is fluent in both Spanish and English. At Barrales Law, Attorney Coral continues to vigorously represent the rights of those injured on the job and those who need help with immigration services. She provides a welcoming atmosphere to each client along with great outcomes.

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 attorney in the Boston office of Campbell Campbell Edwards &Conroy, a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to the litigation of complex, high stakes cases throughout the United States. My practice focuses on civil litigation, particularlyproduct liability claims.

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.

Alan H. Einhorn is of counsel with Foley & Lardner LLP, where he is a member of the Health Care Industry and Health Information Technology Teams. He is also co-chair of the Health Care Industry Team Compliance and Operations Work Group.. Prior to joining Foley, Mr. Einhorn was a partner with Nixon Peabody LLP, where he established a strong practice in health care law. Mr. Einhorn represents provider networks, hospitals, clinics, practice groups and individuals in entity formation, mergers, corporate reorganization, joint ventures, health planning, medical staff development, physician/hospital integration strategies and disciplinary matters, and licensure. He also regularly advises clients on strategic, corporate compliance and tax exemption–related issues as well as regulatory issues.. Mr. Einhorn has authored numerous articles on health care topics and has spoken at health care conferences and seminars.. Mr. Einhorn earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University.. Mr. Einhorn was a member of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Health Council for 20 years and now serves on the Council’s Advisory Committee. He has served on the board of directors of the National Perinatal Information Center and the National Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Einhorn has also served as chair of the Eastern New England Region of the American Diabetes Association and as chairman of the board, and long time board and executive committee member of the American Diabetes Association’s Massachusetts Affiliate. Mr. Einhorn recently concluded a two year term as co-chairman of the Boston Bar Association’s Health Law Section Steering Committee. He continues to serve on that committee and is also a member of the Education Committee of the Boston Bar Association, which he also chaired for two years.. Mr. Einhorn has been Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. He has been recognized for several years by Chambers USA as a leading health care lawyer and described as "a very good attorney with a calm confidence and an appropriately aggressive demeanor." Mr. Einhorn has also been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers® lists as well as selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010 in the field of health care.. A former captain of a 'top 10 in the nation' Division 1 college soccer team, Mr. Einhorn served for the last 10 years as the president of a tax-exempt organization which operates the travel soccer program for the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts. During that time, he spear-headed fundraising efforts which were instrumental to the construction of two artificial surface soccer fields in the Town. Mr. Einhorn has also served on several Town committees which have focused on the development of mixed use housing, and on the design review committee which was tasked with overseeing the development of a new 10 acre park in town. Mr. Einhorn has also ridden in (for 29 years) and served as legal advisor to a 2 day, 160+ mile bikeathon to support cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. It is the most successful athletic fundraiser of its kind in the world, having raised $37 million last year alone.. Mr. Einhorn is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

Alan D. Rose is an accomplished litigation lawyer and founding attorney at Rose Law Partners (founded in 1995 as Rose & Associates). He assists clients with a broad range of civil litigation and defense matters. Alan Rose’s areas of practice include governmental and regulatory investigations and prosecutions, state and federal litigation and appeals, labor and employment litigation, and white collar criminal defense.Alan Rose was recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts by Boston Magazine. He has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and has handled more than 30 appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the Supreme Judicial Court. He has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America for his Commercial Litigation practice since 1995, and has since been recognized for Education Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, and Labor and Employment Litigation.

Aggressive, Relentless Defense Fighting False DCF Child Abuse Throughout all of Massachusetts since 1991. No more sleepless nights in fear of losing your child, job and reputationWe will save you time, money, and the headaches with flexible payment optionsFree in-depth no obligation DCF case Evaluation. Attorney Kevin Patrick Seaver has been a trusted, practicing Lawyer since 1991 and is a recognized expert who successfully protects and defends his clients against the Department of Children and Families. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Attorney Kevin Patrick Seaver successfully defends clients from all over the state of Massachusetts. He has represented over 1000 families in and out of court and has experience in litigation, negotiation and trial court. His prolific record in trials has earned him a distinguished reputation and was subsequently recognized by the New York times as a Distinguished Lawyer for his contributions to Law in 2018.. The Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver specializes in legal matters involving The Department of Children and Families (DCF). This includes: DCF child abuse reports, DCF child abuse investigations, DCF interviews, DCF home visits, DCF assessments, DCF releases, DCF service plans, DCF Fair Hearings, DCF custody hearings at both the Juvenile and Probate Court, DCF District Attorney Referrals, and DCF appeals. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly describes Kevin Patrick Seaver as “a leading expert on trying cases involving the DCF.” He zealously protects and advocates for individuals including adults and children who are involved with the DCF.. Attorney Kevin Seaver graduated from Tulane University of Law school in 1991 where he received his LL.M. He received his Juris Doctorate of Law (JD) from the New England School of Law, graduating in e. He received his BA from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1979. Attorney Seaver is licensed to practice in the State of Massachusetts and is a member of the following legal organizations: The American Association for Justice (AAJ), American Bar Association (ABA), Boston Bar Association (BBA), Juvenile Bar Association (JBA), Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), and the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA)

After receiving my bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, I decided I could best serve the community by standing up for those who have suffered serious and devastating injuries. I will handle all aspects of your personal injury claim so you can focus on the healing process

After litigating cases for 18 years, I determined to pursue a better way of resolving disputes by learning the art of mediation.  Bringing those skills to divorce mediation helps empower the indiduals involved by allowing their voice to be heard and by allowing them to to find a path forward shaped and agreed to by those who live with the issues day-to-day.   Although the process can take time it usually results in a better outcome and sets the stage for a better future than if the outcome is set by a Court.

After graduating from law school, I clerked for two years for the justices of the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court. Since joining Schmidt & Federico, P.C. in 2001, my practice has focused in all areas of domestic relations and family law, including divorce, custody, modification and contempt actions. My cases include complex business valuation cases and custody matters as well as other complex family law cases.  I am also a trained conciliator.

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.

Adam J. Bruno takes part in all aspects of intellectual propertylaw, including patents, trademarks and copyrights, with a focus on thepreparation and prosecution of U.S. patent applications and clientcounseling for both foreign and domestic clients.. Mr. Bruno is a registered patent attorney with a wide range ofexperience in matters before the United States Patent and TrademarkOffice, including drafting and prosecution of patents, conductingExaminer interviews and filing appeals with the Board of Patent Appealsand Interferences. Mr. Bruno's practice further includes management ofpatent prosecution portfolios ranging from foreign corporations tosmall-sized clients.

About me: I am a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP and a member of the firm’s General Commercial Litigation and White Collar Defense Practices and Health Care Industry Team.. Prior to joining Foley, I was a Partner with Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.. My practice focuses on complex civil, commercial, and health law litigation and white collar criminal defense.. My experience includes counseling corporations and individuals in a wide range of industries.  I have represented clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts, arbitrations and other modes of alternative dispute resolution.. My diverse litigation experience includes representation of:. I am also committed to pro bono work, and have focused on representing asylum seekers.  Among other representations, I have successfully represented a tortured political prisoner from Tanzania; a gay man from Uganda; a Salvadoran woman whose family is targeted by violent gangs, a Sudanese professor who was tortured after speaking out on Darfur; a female political activist from Cameroon; and a political dissident from Haiti.. I am admitted to practice in the state of Massachusetts, and am also permitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. I was selected for inclusion in the 2004-2009 lists of Massachusetts Super Lawyers®. Only 5% of the lawyers in the state were selected.. I serve as the chairman of the board of directors of Temple Beth Zion in Brookline, Massachusetts and also serve as a member of the personnel committee of the Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston.