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Attorney Edward Harrington is a former assistant district attorneys who has extensive criminal and civil trial experience. We specialize in criminal defense and we also handle civil trials. We also represent several railroads in the defense of personal injury claims and claims brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). We represent a wide range of individuals and businesses in all Massachusetts state trial and appellate courts as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. We would welcome the opportunity to talk with you and to discuss how we may be of service.

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

Attorney Cusack began her career fighting for those who could not afford an attorney.  As a public defender, Attorney Cusack started in Barnstable County, then continued her advocacy in Middlesex County (Lowell) and ended up in Suffolk County.  In her tenure as a public defender, Attorney Cusack represented  indigent clients charged with life felonies in all phases of the court process-arraignment, bail hearings, suppression and violation of probation hearings, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencing.

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

Attorney Bradford R. Stanton received his Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law in 2011, and is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New Hampshire and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. The primary focus of Attorney Stanton's practice is criminal defense for charges ranging from trespass to first-degree murder. He frequently appears in Massachusetts courts at both the trial and appellate level. Attorney Stanton takes the time required with each client to strategize the best way to navigate their case through the criminal justice system, taking their unique situation into account.. In addition to his criminal practice, Attorney Stanton provides guidance and representation to clients for a wide range of civil issues including real estate, landlord-tenant, and contractual issues encountered by business owners.. Attorney Stanton provides zealous advocacy for each of his clients at every stage of their case. He is backed by the support of 3 attorneys in his office with a combined 40+ years experience in the field of litigation.

Associate attorney at midsized law firm concentrating in commercial litigation and labor and employment law.

Assisting companies looking to build intellectual property protection, enforce existing intellectual property rights and defend against improper enforcement. My practice focuses on patent prosecution and litigation, patent reexamination proceedings, patent infringement and validity analysis, domain name disputes, trademark registration, and client counseling in patent and trademark matters.

Ashleigh Louis, PhD and I founded Quantum ADR to emphasize compassionate conflict resolution through coaching and mindful mediation. Our aim is to effectively navigate intertwined relationships rather than attempting to sever them completely or establish the dominance of one party over the other.. We've witnessed firsthand the detrimental impact of high-conflict relationships on children and adults, alike. This ignited our passion to resolve conflict through an interdisciplinary approach that is informed from both a legal and mental health perspective to help people discover the unique solutions that maximize healthy resolution for all parties.. Rather than winners and losers, we encourage focusing on the wellbeing of individuals and their relationships, in whatever forms those take. We embrace the importance of understanding that interconnectedness endures long after conflicts are settled, and believe the best approaches are those that facilitate growth, insight, and compromise.. As Past Chapter President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, I have deep insights into the legal system that I feel passionately about sharing.. Throughout my volunteer experiences as Director of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), an interdisciplinary association dedicated to the resolution of family conflict, and Overcoming Barriers, a non-profit organization created to promote healthy co-parenting for children in high conflict families, I realized that the best way to resolve conflict is through leveraging the tools that legal and mental health professionals bring to the table.. Admitted to the MA, FL and NY bars, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Tax Court, I am a graduate of Columbia University, (B.A., 1994), Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, (J.D., 1997), Defense Language Institute (Russian), and, during law school, I served as a law clerk at the Israeli Supreme Court where I researched and wrote about family law. I am also a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

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

As 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.

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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.