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Scott Wittlin advises businesses on a wide range of issues that they may face. He provides his client’s with practical advice through the lifecycle of the business. Scott often assists his client’s with entity formation, joint venture agreements, the buying and selling of businesses and business assets and with raising capital. He also advises his business clients on a variety of tax issues.Scott works with non-profit entities; both public charities and private foundations, helping them to apply for and maintain their exempt status as well as guiding them with their corporate governance concerns.In addition, Scott helps individuals with estate plans that take advantage of tax benefits and maintain flexibility for the donors and beneficiaries. He also assists clients with the probate and administration of estates.Scott also represents real estate developers in connection with the purchase and development of office, retail and residential properties. He handles the acquisition, title, zoning and condominium conversion of such properties. Scott represents national banks, mortgage companies and investors in real estate transactions.Scott brings a breadth of experience to his practice. He began his career as a CPA and focuses on not only the legal needs of his clients but on their business needs. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the Babson College and Suffolk's Sawyer School of Management teaching business law.

Scott Lopez has been providing clients with skilled legal representation in white collar criminal defense and complex business litigation in federal and state courts for over 30 years. He has served clients in metropolitan Boston and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts primarily in the areas of white collar criminal defense, complex business litigation, tax litigation, and government litigation.. Attorney Lopez's white collar criminal defense practice includes representation of targets, subjects, and witnesses in governmental or grand jury investigations by state and federal authorities, as well as individuals indicted for securities fraud, health care fraud, tax fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, RICO conspiracies and other white collar crimes.. Attorney Lopez also understands that the business world is treacherous, and doing business can be complicated. Even the most careful and scrupulous business owner can get involved in a dispute during the course of doing business.  Having an experienced trial attorney to advise you before any dispute arises will be in your best interest.  However, should you be threatened with a lawsuit, have one filed against you or your company, or if you need to file suit to protect your legal rights, call or email Attorney Lopez.. Over the past three decades, Mr. Lopez has built a strong reputation as an experienced, ethical, aggressive, and effective trial lawyer. He is committed to providing high quality, personal, and effective legal defense services at a reasonable and cost-effective hourly rate.

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.

Samuel. A. Segal, Esq. is the owner and principal of the Law Offices of Samuel A. Segal in Boston, MA.  Unlike other law firms, attorney Segal will handle all aspects of your claim from start to finish.  He is readily-available by phone and email and will promptly respond to all inquiries to keep you updated on the status of your claim.  He is licensed and admitted to practice in Massachusetts State and Federal Courts.. Attorney Segal has over five years' experience working with complex personal injury and wrongful death claims and litigation.  He is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University Law School and, after five years working at Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C., decided to open his own law practice to better serve his clients.. Attorney Segal has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2013-2015, and he was honored by the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law Awards as an Up and Coming Lawyer in 2015.  He is also the current and future Treasurer of the Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Divisions, having served on the Board for four years.

Ryan practices residential real estate law and effectively represents buyers, sellers, and lenders. His legal experience ranges from a solo-practitioner law firm to the General Counsel's Office of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), the nation’s first Public Health Commission, where Ryan advised and defended the agency’s approximately 1,800 employees and litigated in Suffolk Superior Court. While at BPHC, he wrote substantial portions of a successful and precedent-setting legal brief before Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Ryan is also former small business owner and a licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Broker. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Babson College and a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School.. Prior to joining Datz Law, Ryan ran a successful real estate law practice with Ligris + Associates for over seven years. Before joining the bar, Ryan worked in Global Marketing and Communications at Reebok International Ltd. World Headquarters where he helped oversee and create international marketing campaigns. He also interned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor where he assisted in large educational audits of the Commonwealth’s public universities.. Using the unique skill sets he has obtained from these diverse industries, Ryan creates dynamic and efficient problem-solving solutions to more effectively advocate for the interests of his clients.

Ryan Devlin is an Associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. whose practice focuses on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other general liability negligence claims. He practices throughout Massachusetts in both the Superior and District Courts. Ryan also handles probate and estate administration matters.. Before joining Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., Ryan was an associate at a South Shore firm focusing on personal injury, probate and family law, real estate transactions and general civil litigation.. Ryan received his B.A. in Philosophy and Classical Languages from Saint Michael’s College and his J.D. from New England School of Law. He is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Ryan lives on the North Shore with his wife and their Bernese Mountain Dog. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing music and following Boston sports.

Russell X. Pollock is a Founding Partner of Bergstreser & Pollock LLC which represents individuals and businesses in medical malpractice, legal malpractice and other complex litigation matters.  He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics. He received his law degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he served on the Executive Board of The Moot Court Honor Society.  He has been named a Super Lawyer in multiple years, is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and holds a 10.0 AVVO rating.  Bergstresser & Pollock LLC - dedicated to excellence.

Rory P. Pheiffer is an associate in the firm’s Business Department and a member of the intellectual property practice group. He focuses his practice primarily on the prosecution of domestic and international patents in a variety of fields including medical instruments and devices, biotechnology, microfluidic applications, and various devices in the electrical and mechanical arts. A sampling of some of the medical technologies that Rory has worked with include devices and methods for tissue and ligament attachment, tissue engineering, blood sampling devices, electrochemical cells, respiratory apparatuses, surgical instruments, endoscopic devices, gastric bands and bypass procedures, cell sorting apparatuses, stents, scaffolds, drug delivery devices and methods, and nucleic acid analysis devices.In addition to prosecuting patents, Rory also has experience analyzing international patent portfolios, negotiating and drafting licenses, advising clients with respect to trademark portfolios, and protecting clients’ trademark rights. Prior to joining the firm, Rory worked for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a trademark, copyright, and licensing attorney in MIT's Technology Licensing Office. During his time at MIT, Rory was responsible for handling every aspect of prosecuting, enforcing, and licensing a trademark portfolio of over forty marks and also gained extensive experience licensing software, acquiring a particular niche for Open Source software licensing.Rory is an active member of the Boston Bar Association, Boston Patent Law Association, the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Association of University Technology Managers. In 2008, Rory co-authored a published article about the citation of prior art references to the United States Patent and Trademark Office in light of McKesson Information Solutions, Inc. v. Bridge Medical Inc. Rory is also an active participant in the firm’s pro bono program. Recently, Rory litigated to completion a successful outcome for a pro bono client in a landlord-tenant dispute.While at Suffolk, Rory became the first-ever recipient of Suffolk's Sokoloff Intellectual Property Award, recognizing that he was held in the highest regard by his peers and the faculty in addition to achieving high academic success.

Robert is a child of Cambodian parents, who escaped the Cambodian genocide to safety in the U.S. as refugees. He currently serves as Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of Johanna Herrero, practicing exclusively in immigration law. Robert regularly handles affirmative and defensive immigration relief before both the USCIS and the Immigration Court. He emphasizes the firm's provisional unlawful presence waivers, waivers of inadmissibility, adjustments of status, family-based petitions, naturalization, special immigrant juvenile status, and temporary protected status. Before the Immigration Court, Robert defends respondents seeking asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, NACARA, LPR and Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal, and other criminal waivers. He frequently assists respondents in motions to reopen, and practices at the Board of Immigration Appeals and with the First Circuit Court of Appeals for those seeking higher appellate review. Robert contributes to the legal field by actively publishing in the area of immigration law and policy.. Because of his immigrant background, Robert enjoys getting to know his clients and understanding their stories and narratives. He states, "every immigrant has a story of how they arrived in the U.S., and why, whether it was for humanitarian reasons, for family reunification, for employment, or for even their studies and pursuit of education. Immigration law intersects with so many diverse sectors, and intersects with people of diverse backgrounds. I enjoy what I do because I assist my clients in achieving what many of us hope for - the American Dream and the opporunity to reside in one of the best places to live.". Robert came to the Law Office of Johanna Herrero with a wealth of experience in the immigration law sector. While earning his J.D. at Northeastern University School of Law, he served as Senior Staff of the Northeastern University Law Journal, and as a Teaching and Research Assistant to his professors. He served as legal intern for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the healthcare fraud unit, served as judicial intern for Judge Selya of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, as legal intern at the Boston University Civil Litigation Program on Asylum and Human Rights, and ultimately as a law clerk at a preeminent global business immigration law firm, assisting corporate professionals and executives in global transfers.. Education. B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, Fairfield University, 2010, Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude.. J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 2013, Senior Staff, Northeastern University Law Journal. Publications and Research. "Reviving Rights of the Undocumented Through Disparate Impact and the Fourteenth Amendment: The Problem With the FHA, Sect. 1981, and Preemption," 23 Berkeley La Raza Law Journal 35 (2013).. "Critiquing Birthright Citizenship Through the Citizen-Benefits Question and Citizenship Reductionism," 33 Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal 23 (2015).. "Understanding Your Removal Proceedings," Avvo Legal Guides (2015).. "Getting the Most Out of Your Initial Consultation," Avvo Legal Guides (2015).. "Immigration Ruled by Law," Letter to the Editor, Boston Herald (September 20, 2016).. Author of the immigration law blog, "Jussoli," found at:. Awards and Distinctions. Selected to Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, as a Rising Star, 2016. Only 2.5% of lawyers in the state were selected for this honor.. Recipient of 10 Best Award for Client Satisfaction 2016-2017 by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.. Selected as an Expert Network Distinguished Lawyer for 2017. This designation is based on a thorough, multi-phase national review process, and is awarded based on demonstration of superior influence, leadership, reputation, and knowledge in his or her field.. Admissions and Memberships. Robert is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.. American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). American Bar Association. Massachusetts Bar Association. Boston Bar Association. Contact Information. Main. Fax

Robert A. DeLello is a partner at Jones Kelleher. Robert's practice focuses on all areas of general liability personal injury litigation, including premises liability, product liability, construction site, motor vehicle claims, and various other types of general liability claims. His experience includes successful resolution of claims through direct negotiation with insurance companies, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal.. Robert is a 1988 graduate of Canton High School, received a B.A. (cum laude) from Colby College in 1992, and his law degree (cum laude) from Suffolk University Law School in 1996 where he was a member and Editor of the Transnational Law Review.. Robert is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, where he is a member of the Board of Governors and its Executive Board, the New Hampshire Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.. Robert has been selected both as a “Rising Star” and a "Super Lawyer" by the Massachusetts Super Lawyers in the area of personal injury. Robert was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2016 and 2017 publication of Best Lawyers in America in the categories of personal injury litigation, plaintiffs and product liability litigation, plaintiffs.  He has also achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory, the highest peer rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. Robert writes and participates in legal seminars for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, M.C.L.E., and at Suffolk University Law School.

RICHARD S. RAVOSA, founding partner of Ravosa Law Offices, P.C., with offices in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Natick and Salem, has an accomplished record as a trial lawyer, negotiator, and strategist. Mr. Ravosa was one of only fifteen lawyers recognized in 2005 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a “Rising Star” for his achievements in representing clients with difficult legal obstacles to overcome. He has successfully tried cases, including jury and bench trials in the Superior Court, District Court, Land Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Immigration Court and the Department of Industrial Accidents.. Mr. Ravosa received his B.A., cum laude,from Western New England College and his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He was a radio talk show host on WBNW 1120AM and WCRN 830AM where he addressed foreclosure and debt relief questions. Mr. Ravosa is also Chairman of the Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation, Inc., an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non profit corporation and public charity which provides pro bono legal representation to chapter 7 debtors across Massachusetts.  In his free time he enjoys writing plays, fishing, sailing and traveling.

Richard L. Jones is a partner in Sullivan & Worcester LLP's Boston office. He concentrates on state tax litigation and transactional planning involving corporate, franchise, personal income, and sales/use tax matters. He has broad experience before the Appellate Tax Board, the Supreme Judicial Court, various state Departments of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service on a range of issues, including corporate nexus, domicile, apportionment, step transaction, and unitary reporting. Mr. Jones teaches State and Local Taxation at Northeastern University, Graduate School of Professional Accounting and frequently writes and speaks at seminars on state tax topics. He currently serves as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association's Tax Section, and recently served as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association's State Tax Committee.. Bio here:

Recognized as a 2020, 2019, 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star. Advanced trainings in Forensics and Trial Practice, invitee and graduate of both the National Forensic College (NFC) and the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC). Forest O’Neill Greenberg provides zealous legal representation against life changing criminal charges in state and federal court.. Forest began her career as a trial attorney with the Public Defender of Massachusetts (CPCS) and for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS), where she represented hundreds of clients charged with crimes in District and Superior Court in Massachusetts and Washington D.C. She has defended clients against all types of criminal charges, from simple misdemeanors like drug possession, assault and battery, and driving offenses to complex felonies like drug trafficking, sexual offenses and assaults, violent offenses, terrorism, as well as charges involving complex fraud and financial crimes. As an appellate advocate, Forest has worked on appeals of serious felonies ranging from murder, rape, and sexual assault to drug trafficking and terrorism-related offenses.. Additionally, Forest has extensive experience working in the field of human rights and international criminal law. She was a member of the defense team of former Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea, representing him at trial at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a United Nations Atrocity Crimes Tribunal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She has also worked on a legal team representing Cambodian victims in their allegations of Crimes against Humanity before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.. She is a member of both the Massachusetts and New York state bar, and is admitted to practice in the United States Federal District Court. She provides her clients with sophisticated and vigorous representation and has a proven track record of success in court, at both the trial and appellate level.

Recently nominated as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation. My focus has always been to obtain the best possible results for my clients in the areas  of personal injury, products and premises liability as well as criminal offenses ranging from DUI and drug offenses, to major felonies.

Rebecca G. Pontikes represents employees in all phases of employmentlitigation, including trials, administrative proceedings, mediation,and appeals. Ms. Pontikes concentrates her litigation practice ondiscrimination, particularly gender and family responsibilitydiscrimination, violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, publicaccommodation, sexual harassment, non-competition agreements, andunpaid wages and overtime.. Over her ten years ofpractice, Ms. Pontikes has developed a reputation for aggressivelyrepresenting her clients and obtaining demonstrable results. Pastclients include vice presidents of large corporations, attorneys,police officers, teachers, college professors, and physicians. Herclients also include a deaf customer at a Wendy's restaurant whoattempted to use the drive thru and a student who was sexuallyassaulted while on a study abroad program. She filed lawsuits infederal court against the Wendy's restaurant chain for failing toaccommodate the deaf and hard of hearing at its drive thru, and againstthe non-profit study abroad organization for violations of Title IX. She obtained a favorable settlement for both clients.. Beforeresorting to litigation, Ms. Pontikes seeks creative solutions to herclients' problems by advising her clients on the formation ofemployment contracts, review of severance agreements, and review ofnon-competition agreements. For employers seeking to prevent futurelitigation, Ms. Pontikes offers advising services and counseling.. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School in 1997 and of Tufts University, magna cum laude,in 1994. Ms. Pontikes was admitted to the Massachusetts bar inDecember, 1997 and to the Federal District of Massachusetts in March,1999. She was selected by her peers as a Rising Star for inclusion in the Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine in 2007 and as a Super Lawyer in 2004.. Ms. Pontikes is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education programs for area bar associations, including the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association,the Women's Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the MCLE,and other employment law related committees. She co-wrote amicus briefs in Trustees of Health and Hospitals of the City of Boston v. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, 449 Mass. 675, (2007) and in Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority v. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, 450 Mass. 327 (2008).. Sheis also active in several area bar associations, particularly theWomen's Bar Association where she currently sits on the Board ofDirectors and co-chairs the Solo and Small Firm committee. She has alsoactively lobbied the state legislature through the WBA, particularlyfor employment related issues such as the extension of the statute oflimitations from 180 to 300 days and for the extension of unemploymentbenefits for women taking maternity leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.. Sheis an active member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the NationalEmployment Lawyer's Association and in the past has sat on the Boardsof Directors of Deana's Fund, an organization devoted to educatingagainst dating violence through educational theater and the GreaterBoston Chapter of the National Organization for Women.. Shelives in Cambridge with her husband, an astrophysicist for theSmithsonian Institution. In her free time, she is a political activist,particularly for feminist causes, reads, watches movies, and writesletters to the editor. She and her husband enjoy traveling andexploring new places together. They have recently traveled to Greece,Crete, France, Italy, and Peru.

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.

Providing aggressive legal representation while achieving the best possible client outcomes. we specialize in criminal defense and family law. Licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. CALI awards for excellence in legal ethics and criminal law studies.

Providing "Supreme Performance" for those accused of serious crime.

Practicing law for more than forty three years and for the past twenty five plus years as a trial lawyer, Richard has represented businesses, other attorneys, physicians, and high net worth individuals in a variety of complex litigation cases. In the past two years Richard has represented corporate directors in the Delaware Chancery Court in a corporate control dispute, a physician suing in federal court for securities fraud, a software engineering firm suing on a contract in federal court in Maryland, a company in development defending a contract action in federal court in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a lawyer suing his investment adviser for breach of fiduciary duty in the Suffolk County Business Litigation Session, a Delaware corporation suing former directors to void over 2 Million shares in the Suffolk County Business Litigation Session and an entrepreneur suing for copyright infringement and defamation in federal court.

Practice concentrates on civil litigation, particularly the defense of automotive and other products liability, warranty liability, toxic tort and long term care matters. Recent jury trials have included the defense of a motor vehicle manufacturer against claims of a defective seat back and restraint system, a driver involved in a motor vehicle accident and the owner of a summer camp attended by a boy paralyzed in a diving accident.

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.

Philip J. Crowe Jr. is a founding partner of Crowe & Harris, LLP in Massachusetts and has achieved countless multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in personal injury cases as a trial lawyer. With a legal career spanning decades, Phil is known for having set several records, including the largest dental malpractice award in the country and the largest award by a Massachusetts jury for a medical malpractice-related death. A proud Boston resident, Phil is a graduate of Boston College High School, Fairfield University, and Boston University Law School, and he holds several memberships to organizations like the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and more.

Pham Law PC is a boutique law firm specializing in Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Litigation, Immigration and Real Estate.  Our mantra is that your success is our success, and we will not spare any effort to make sure you succeed.

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 consistently recognized as one of the top IP practitioners in the country. Those interviewed for the annual IAM Patent 1000 have noted that “what he brings that is truly difference making is his interest in, and ability to understand, his clients’ business goals.” In difficult negotiations, for example, Peter arrives at “creative solutions that enable deals to move forward.” One client summed it up stating that Peter is “what a lot of lawyers want to be – not just a technician who drafts patent applications, but a big-picture thinker and talented portfolio developer who understands and knows how to address the issues companies face when expanding.”. Peter’s practice involves all areas of intellectual property and related transactions. He is routinely involved in due diligence investigations for acquisitions and divestitures of IP portfolios, involving new businesses to companies valued at more than $1 billion, and he has been the primary negotiator or lead counsel in dozens of licensing and related business transactions. He frequently prepares patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions, and has prosecuted a significant number of patents that have been successfully enforced in court and/or licensed. In addition, Peter has provided creative trademark counsel resulting in unique registration and enforcement strategies.. Peter has particular experience in the chemical process industries, water and wastewater treatment technologies, medical devices, polymers, small particles, specialty metals and ceramics, and mechanical and industrial designs. He is one of the country’s leading intellectual property attorneys on “clean” and “green” technologies. This experience has made him a sought-after counsel by investors in these technologies, both nationally and internationally.. Peter is active in the IP community, speaking to general industry, client and student groups on a wide variety of intellectual property topics. He has presented to the Licensing Executives Society (LES), on IP due diligence; the Association of Corporate Patent Counsel (ACPC) on notice and declaratory judgment jurisdiction; International Trademark Assocation (INTA) on trademark practice issues; Advanced Licensing Institute on joint development and collaborative intellectual property transactions; and to corporate R&D groups on IP management and strategy.