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I am a Boston litigation attorney striving to serve my clients, improve my profession, and make a positive impact on my community. With more than 25 years of experience, I work alongside executives to ensure that their businesses are built upon a strong foundation and to vigorously pursue their company’s interests when disputes arise. When not in the courtroom or the boardroom I work to prevent attorneys from making mistakes through my involvement in Bar Associations, and to protect clients when they do by serving as a hearing officer for the Board of Bar Overseers. Just as important as service to my clients and profession is service to my community, a sentiment which drives my involvement in my home of Milton and beyond.

Hiring the right attorney may well be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.  I represent clients effectively in all stages of the criminal case, from investigation through trial.  Because each client is unique, I take the time to investigate your case to determine the best possible outcome.  The consequences of a conviction can affect the rest of your life.. Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first time.  Throughout the case, I make sure that you understand the process, as well as potential outcomes.  If you're looking for a criminal defense attorney, you need someone who you can feel confident in, and comfortable with; someone who treats you with respect, and has the ability to defend your rights.  Contact me for a free phone evaluation of your case today.

Helping injury victims across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania get the money they deserve.

Helen Holcomb is an expert litigator with the capability and drive to resolve the problems presented by her clients, whether in court, at trial, or in mediation or negotiation with the other side.  She holds an AV Rating from the preeminent nationally-recognized authority, Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory, the top ranking in both professional ability and ethics.  Every day, Helen Holcomb is listening to her clients’ needs and resolving their problems.Helen's practice focuses primarily on family law, where she has an exemplary record of success for her clients.  Although she will always attempt to negotiate a fair settlement first, to save her clients time and money, when necessary, she will litigate zealously to obtain the best possible result for her clients.  Helen’s trial skills have been honed throughout her career in her civil practice as well.   In 2000, Helen received the highest jury verdict in Massachusetts, $27.5 million in a wrongful death case.   Helen has successfully defended family law clients against baseless and frivolous contempt actions and appeals, and has won attorney’s fees awards for her clients.  She has uncovered substantial hidden assets with vigorous investigation and discovery and convinced courts to attribute income to opposing spouses who are purposely “underemployed” or failing to report substantial sources of income.  She has disproven false accusations to protect custodial rights, and resolved custody disputes when one parent has to relocate.  She is known for her ability to resolve financially complex matters, sensitive child-related issues, and to handle the tough and contentious divorce case.   No one is Massachusetts can provide a better, more reliable result in a divorce, paternity, or modification action than Attorney Helen Holcomb.Helen brings this same legal acumen and negotiating prowess to contract formation and pre-nuptial agreements, to reach a comprehensive, clear resolution, and thereby to avoid later litigation.  In this arena too, Helen’s skills as a negotiator are without equal, and will secure the best possible results for her clients.

Gesmer Updegrove LLP, formed in 1986, is a Boston-based law firm that specializes in representing technology clients. Our clients are individual entrepreneurs, private and public companies, venture capitalists and major educational non-profit institutions. We meet the evolving needs of our clients by bringing our extensive experience in representing companies engaged in cutting-edge areas of business, including software technologies, the Internet, electronic commerce and medical technologies

Ged Olson’s background as an engineer, large firm litigation partner and multinational in-house litigation counsel gives him a unique perspective on the needs of his clients, and a sophisticated legal platform from which he delivers high quality legal services. He has twenty years of experience practicing environmental law and commercial litigation as a partner at a major Boston law firm and as Global Litigation Counsel for Cabot Corporation, a $2.5 billion international specialty chemicals manufacturer. Prior to entering the practice of law, he was an enforcement engineer at the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  His passion for the law and extensive experience allows Mr. Olson to be a formidable advocate and practical problem solver in environmental, land use and commercial litigation matters.

For over 20 years, the skilled immigration lawyers at Maiona Ward have been providing a wide variety of immigration legal services to employers, employees, individuals and families around the world.

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).  Super Lawyers - Rising Stars (2015 - Present). Licensed in 2003, David Wilkinson has devoted his entire career to family law and divorce matters.  David has handled countless dissolution of marriage actions, paternity cases, and domestic violence matters.  He has litigated contentious cases involving well known individuals, but he has also handled cases simply by helping clients get the correct paperwork filed.  David served the court as a temporary judge in the past, and was also a supervising attorney for 7 years for the Community Law Project run by the California Western School of Law and the University of California at San Diego.  David is a past recipient of the Judy Keep award for his service to the community.  David is a member of the California and Massachusetts bars.

Dedicated attorney driven on getting the best results for my client. I am available 24/7 and will always be dillegent in my wholehearted representation of my clients.

Carter Bacon has represented both U.S. and foreign companies, investors, buyers, and sellers in transactions involving organizations in almost every business category, including technology companies, service companies, software companies, banks, trading companies, and manufacturers, retailers and distributors of industrial equipment, medical devices, food products, petroleum products, and consumer and office products. Mr. Bacon devotes a substantial portion of his practice to work as counsel for several New England companies, including venture capital, manufacturing, technology and Internet, retail, and professional service firms. In addition to advising on day-to-day legal and business matters, he assists entrepreneurs with personal legal and financial planning, and serves as trustee for several family trusts. Prior to opening his own office in 2009, Mr. Bacon was a partner of Nixon Peabody, LLP, which he joined following graduation from law school in 1979.

Carlos A. Maycotte concentrates on family law and has practiced in the fields of international arbitration and litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. He speaks several languages, and has native-speaker proficiency in Spanish, is fluent in Italian and German, and can understand written Portuguese.. Carlos was selected in 2017 as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters – a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has been a panelist at seminars and discussion groups on topics germane to family law. He has published articles and case comments on the Massachusetts Law Review and on the Boston Bar Journal. He sits on the steering committee of the family law section of the Boston Bar Association. He also earned his certification as a Certified Financial Litigator from the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators.. As part of his family law practice, Carlos has represented clients in a variety of cases involving divorce, custody, removal, and paternity claims. Carlos has ample trial and court experience, representing clients in connection with child support, alimony, parenting time, and divorce modification issues. He has also negotiated dozens of settlement agreements on behalf of clients, helping them put a difficult situation behind them while securing the successful resolution of their cases.. In his international arbitration and litigation practice, Carlos represented a foreign, multi-national company in a complex, multi-million-dollar arbitration against a publicly-traded Massachusetts corporation, participating in a two-week liability hearing. Carlos has been invited to speak on panels at Boston University School of Law regarding his experience in international representation. He has also represented clients in other matters involving commercial and business litigation, including partnership disputes, contract disputes, and real estate disputes.. Carlos is Fitch Law Partners LLP's pro bono coordinator. He has extensive pro bono experience as a volunteer attorney for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), focusing on the representation of unaccompanied immigrant minors facing removal from the United States. Along with other attorneys at Fitch, he represented five minors in removal proceedings and in parallel litigation in state courts, successfully helping all five of them obtain permanent resident status and the dismissal of the removal proceedings. He has been interviewed and quoted for NBC News stories about the plight of unaccompanied immigrant minors and which focused on one of his clients.. Carlos is actively involved in the Cornell community and serves as the Immediate Past President of the board of the Cornell Club of Boston. He is also a member of the Cornell Alumni Ambassadors Network, as well the Cornell Alumni Student-Mentoring Program.. Carlos is a graduate of Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Cornell University (B.A., in English and in Government, 2007). As an undergraduate, he served as the editor of the opinion section for The Cornell Daily Sun. In law school, Carlos performed as an advocate in the Edward C. Stone Moot Court Competition and was a member of the criminal clinic, working as a student defender in both Boston Municipal Court and Boston Juvenile Court and, later, as a student prosecutor in Quincy District Court.

Born and raised on the North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts. My practice focuses on civil business litigation, including contract disputes, consumer disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, enployment law, alcoholic beverages licensing, and some personal injury matters.

Attorney Tyler Langlais is an Associate at the Law Offices of Michael O. Smith. Prior to joining the firm Attorney Langlais was an Associate at a Framingham based law office where he represented clients in a wide range of areas, from employment law and discrimination cases to personal injury, criminal and business matters.. During law school Tyler served as a law clerk for a number of Boston based law firms working in the areas of Personal Injury, Probate Law, Criminal Defense and Consumer Defense. Tyler earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston. While at New England Law Boston, Tyler successfully represented indigent clients as a 3:03 certified student attorney at the New England Law Boston Clinical Law Office.. Attorney Langlais is a committed advocate for the rights of his clients. On a daily basis he assists clients from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with their personal injury, disability and workers compensation matters.. Attorney Langlais is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association.. While not practicing law, Attorney Langlais enjoys cycling in the Boston area and spending time with family and friends.

Attorney Tara M. Swartz of Swartz Law, LLC has handled claims arising out of the workplace for almost 20 years. She represents employees and small business owners in all phases of workplace disputes. Her practice includes a wide range of cases, including all forms of discrimination and retaliation, sexual harassment, medical leaves and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (MPFML), disabilities and the reasonable accommodation process, unpaid wages and other wage and hour violations, non-competition and non-solicitation matters, and contract and tort claims. Attorney Swartz also drafts and negotiates employment contracts and severance packages. She places an emphasis on avoidance, early detection, and resolution and believes that dedicated, one-on-one servicing of her clients is of utmost importance.. In the business context, Attorney Swartz knows that startups and small businesses have many of the same employment contract and compliance concerns as large corporations but do not always have the internal resources to assign issues when they arise. She assists small businesses in determining what they need to focus on, how to achieve their goals, and importantly how to stay out of trouble.. Swartz Law services clients throughout Massachusetts and in the Kansas City Metro Area through its offices in Boston and Kansas City. Swartz Law is your top-rated Massachusetts employment law firm and Kansas City employment law firm.

Attorney Stephen T. Novick understands the severity of a criminal charge which is why he has dedicated his firm to the practice of it. He is a former police officer and police prosecutor who understands the justice system. He has been trained in investigation techniques as well as interrogation, interview and racial profiling. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the United States Supreme Court Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Novick was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court in 2008, a high honor for an attorney. He not only has extensive experience in legal practice, but has pursued a high level of education in it receiving a BS in Law Enforcement, an MS in Criminal Justice Administration, MBA and his Juris Doctor from New England School of Law. He excels in the study practice of criminal defense, and shares his strong comprehension of it by teaching graduate level criminal law and criminal justice classes.

Attorney Shafran is a partner at the Boston law firm of Rudolph Friedmann LLP.. He is an experienced Massachusetts employment attorney who has counseled clients on all aspects of the employment relationship. Adam has been selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star for employment litigation every year since 2014. This award recognizes the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in Massachusetts.. Adam has recovered millions in unpaid wages for his clients, having represented employees in unpaid wage claims arising from minimum wage violations, overtime violations, prevailing wage violations, tip act violations, unpaid commissions, unpaid bonuses and unpaid vacation time.. Adam has also represented hundreds of individuals who have been misclassified by their employer as independent contractors. With Adam’s representation, these individuals have recovered the large sums of money owed to them as a result of the often significant expenses they were forced to bear due to their misclassification. The type of relief Adam has obtained on behalf of misclassified employees has included recovery for the share of payroll taxes, unemployment insurance premiums and workers compensation premiums borne by the misclassified employee, recovery of unpaid overtime wages, and recovery of business expenses incurred by the misclassified employee that he or she would not have incurred had they been properly classified as an employee.. Adam also represents employees who have been the victim any negative employment decision, from demotions, reprimands and negative performance reviews, to the most serious employment decision; wrongful termination. Although most employees within Massachusetts are “employees-at-will,” which means that they can be terminated for any reason at all, employers may not base their decision to terminate or otherwise punish an employee on a discriminatory factor, such as age, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. In this vein, Adam has successfully represented employees who have been unlawfully terminated as result of an employer’s discriminatory bias.. Adam regularly represents employees and executives in the negotiation and litigation of claims arising out of employment agreements, including “for cause” terminations, and noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality/proprietary information disputes. Adam has significant experience reviewing and advising clients on issues related to compensation, equity, severance and related issues. Adam has reviewed hundreds of employment agreement across dozens of industries, such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, construction, financial services, entertainment, retail, transportation, food services, engineering, public sector, and more.

Attorney Garrett D. Lee concentrates his practice on personal injury cases and landlord / tenant disputes. For his personal injury practice, Garrett represents clients who have been injured from motor vehicle accidents, defective products, slip-and-falls, animal attacks, medical malpractice and wrongful death.. Garrett also advises landlords and tenants in their disputes. Garrett currently represents landlords owning commercial and residential properties in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Boston, Medford, Medfield, Worcester and other communities in Massachusetts. He represents a broad range of property owners - from landlords who own a few investment properties, to large real estate companies owning over a thousand units throughout Massachusetts. Garrett currently serves as outside general counsel to a real estate investment company owning approximately one hundred rental units in the Boston area.. Prior to founding Mitcheson & Lee, Garrett spent nearly a decade working at large national law firms, where he handled exclusively civil litigation matters involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, landlord-tenant disputes, legal malpractice, nursing home and medical facility malpractice, real estate professional malpractice, contested foreclosures, product liability, and insurance coverage.. Garrett has successfully represented his clients in all aspects of litigation, including all phases of discovery, depositions, mediation, dispositive motions, court hearings, and jury trial. He has litigated cases in the Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts Housing Court, Massachusetts District Court, United States District Court (MA), Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Rhode Island Superior Court, Rhode Island District Court, and the United States District Court (RI).. For his litigation work, Garrett was recognized as a "Rising Star" by New England Super Lawyers Magazine and Boston Magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. This award is given to the top 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40 in Massachusetts.. Garrett is involved in the Chinese community in Massachusetts, and represents many Chinese speaking clients in personal injury and landlord / tenant matters. Mitcheson & Lee LLP has staff on hand that are fluent in Cantonese, and the firm uses translators or interpreters for Mandarin speaking clients.. Garrett is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts. He is a Co-Chair for the Northeastern University School of Law Boston Regional Alumni Chapter, is a member of the Northeastern University School of Law Alumni Board of Directors, and a member of the Boston Bar Association Small Firm Section Steering Committee.

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 Coka is a family law attorney, focusing on divorce and custody litigation as well as matrimonial planning, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, removal actions, and complex marital asset division.. She is an experienced family law litigator and works to negotiate favorable settlements for her clients outside of the courtroom whenever possible.. Attorney Coka guides clients with compassion and honesty. Understanding that individuals are often facing the most emotionally, psychologically and financially challenging time of their lives, she takes the time and care to listen to their specific concerns, determine their needs and goals, and customize a strategy that achieves those goals, while being clear and forthright about the process.. Attorney Coka counsels clients as part of the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court’s Lawyer for the Day Program and is a certified Conciliator through the Norfolk County Bar Association Conciliation Program.

Attorney Blake M. Mensing is a Massachusetts native with a passion for cannabis law. Attorney Mensing earned his first law degree (J.D.) and a masters degree in international affairs (M.A.) from the American University in 2010. Attorney Mensing earned his advanced law degree in Environmental Law (LL.M.) from the George Washington University Law School in 2011. Attorney Mensing is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2010, BBO #678779).

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.

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 member of Gesmer Updegrove's litigation practice, Nancy is ready to step in to assist clients with any disputes that might arise in the course of their business.  While Nancy is comfortable in a courtroom, she realizes that some of the most important work she can do for her clients is to keep them out of court. Nancy is also a member of the firm’s Employment Group and is available to counsel clients regarding various employment matters, and has a particular expertise in the litigation of non-competition agreements.. Before joining Gesmer, Nancy was associated with Robinson & Cole LLP in Boston where she was a member of the firm’s business litigation group and employment group where she served a broad array of clients in all aspects of litigation and appellate matters.

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.