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John Harkavy is one of  the  most respected civil trial attorneys in Massachusetts, who has a forty-two year proven track record of success.  His office handles civil litigation including business and real estate litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, dog bite cases, products liability, personal injury, general commercial litigation, brokerage disputes, employment, home owner construction disputes, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, insurance defense, and appeals. He has mediated numerous cases  resulting in multi-million dollar victories for his clients without the necessity of a trial. His office also represents homeowners who are having disputes with construction contractors.  Clients range from Fortune 500 companies, commercial real estate brokerage firms and developers to individuals.  The aggressive use of prejudgment remedies, including attachments and injunctions, has resulted in significant legal victories without the need for lengthy and costly litigation.. John has been named a Superlawyer for 15 straight years.  He has also been recognized by Boston Magazine as a  Top Lawyer since 2022.. John graduated from Brown University and Boston University School of Law.. John enjoys playing tennis semi-competitively and was the captain of the Brown University tennis team.  John has coached youth basketball and softball.

Prophett Law Office is a general civil practice law firm located in Southeastern Massachusetts specializing in all aspects of business law and litigation. Whether you are looking to start a business, need to draft or review a contract, or need to enforce your legal rights, Prophett Law Office is committed to providing you with exceptional legal representation at affordable rates.. Prophett Law was founded by attorney Ryan E. Prophett in May of 2016.  Attorney Prophett has more than 10 years legal experience handling both simple and complex legal matters for national and local financial institutions, title insurance companies, construction companies, commercial and residential landlords, local businesses and individuals.  During his career attorney Prophett has dedicated himself to providing his clients with professional and efficient legal representation while always attempting to keeping their legal costs low.. No matter what your legal need, Prophett Law Office can assist you and/or your business.

Mr. Dennehy is the Managing Partner of a boutique law firm providing Litigation and Counseling to businesses and individuals. John has handled in matters in ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, NY, NJ, MD, GA, LA, NA, WI, WA, and CA. He has successfully handled numerous cases in New Hampshire and Massachusetts through conclusion at trial, as well as administrative hearings and arbitration proceedings.. Specialties: Business Litigation, Design & Construction Law, Corporate Law, Insurance Law, and Employment Practices.. John has represented clients in complex business disputes, involving self-directed IRAs, hedge funds, copyright and trademark violations, partnership disputes, as well as trade secret and commercial contract disputes. He has represented architects, engineers, surveyors, owners, builders, attorneys, and real estate brokers in litigation matters. John has handled a wide range of disputes involving high rise buildings, hospitals and laboratories, office buildings, college and university buildings, preparatory and public school buildings, museums, churches, manufacturing plants and processing facilities, water treatment facilities, roads and bridges, as well as tax issues and real estate transfers.. And he often represents individuals in matters requiring strong advocacy. He engages in high exposure personal injury matters including wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, quadriplegia, amputation, and disfigurement, as well as Criminal Defense.. He graduated from UNC Wilmington (BA) and Suffolk University Law School (JD).  Previously, Mr. Dennehy was a Litigation Partner at Donovan Hatem LLP, and counsel at Devine Millimet & Branch. He also worked in the insurance industry for Safeco Insurance Companies and Commerce Insurance Group, and served in the U. S. Marines.

Bio:. I am a trial attorney and seasoned litigator with offices in Boston and MetroWest, focused on construction disputes, commercial lease issues, construction defects (both commercial and residential), delay claims, Prompt Pay Act claims, cumulative impact claims, business litigation, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, mechanic’s liens, employment disputes, shareholder conflicts, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury cases.. With deep experience as both a negotiator and courtroom advocate, I represent plaintiffs and defendants in litigation, contract negotiations, partnership disputes, and claims against insurance brokers. My practice centers on employment, contract, and construction-related matters.. Client service is my top priority. I am known for being responsive and accessible—promptly returning calls and emails—and for treating every case with the focus and respect it deserves. Whether securing courtroom victories or negotiating favorable contract terms, I am committed to achieving practical, high-value outcomes.. Notable Results:. December 2024 – Convinced the Superior Court to vacate an arbitrator’s award under the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act, overturning an unfavorable decision. This rare win highlights my ability to challenge arbitration outcomes in complex construction disputes.. January 2024 – Achieved a major arbitration victory for a subcontractor in a construction dispute featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Defeated a general contractor’s effort to withhold over $700,000, prevailing on Prompt Pay Act and change order claims after multi-day proceedings.. March 2022 – Won summary judgment in U.S. District Court in a $15 million dispute over a liquidated damages clause. Successfully argued the clause was unenforceable, allowing counterclaims for unpaid work. Cover story in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (March 25, 2022).. June 2018 – Dissolved a mechanic’s lien in Massachusetts Superior Court based on improper recording under G.L. c. 254. This win for the homeowner was the cover story in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (June 25, 2018).. Recent Jury Trial – Successfully defended a snowplow company in a Middlesex Superior Court slip-and-fall case during a blizzard. The jury returned a defense verdict in under an hour.. Contract Negotiation – Negotiated a promotional partnership for Polkadog Bakery with a celebrity foundation, securing monthly social media exposure to millions of followers in exchange for pet treat donations.. Injury & Construction Settlements – Recovered millions in settlements for construction workers and others injured in workplace accidents, car crashes, and catastrophic personal injury cases.. Approach:. Whether drafting contracts or trying cases, I leverage my litigation background to anticipate risks and deliver proactive legal solutions. I am a tenacious, prepared, and results-driven advocate in and out of the courtroom.. Awards & Recognition:. Best Lawyers in America, 2020–2024 (Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Personal Injury). Top Lawyers for Construction Law, Boston Magazine, 2022 & 2024. BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star, 2022-2023. Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2013–2024 (Boston Magazine). AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Perfect 10.0 Rating, Avvo. Leadership & Speaking Engagements:. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association and chair its Construction Law Committee. I am the incoming Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Real Estate Development and Construction Law Committee for the 2025–2026 term. I am also the past Chair of the International Association of Defense Counsel's Construction Law and Litigation Committee (2022-2024).. A frequent lecturer, I’ve presented on a range of topics, including construction delay claims, out-of-state discovery, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, trial tactics, and the use of expert witnesses in civil litigation. I’ve spoken at law schools, MCLE, the International Association of Defense Counsel's Annual and Midyear Meetings, and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

The firm's founder, Attorney David C. Crossley has also provided legal services to Japanese law firms, and Japanese legal professionals and businesses, such as: Hitachi Co. Ltd., the Central Bank of Japan, Kanagawa University, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., and Quintiles Transnational.He has been privileged to work as trial counsel in a variety of cases, such as representation of corporate clients in class-action defense litigation before the state and federal courts, consulting in a multi-million dollar securities claims against U.S. Securities brokerages and representation of clients in commercial litigation.Prior to founding the Crossley Law Offices, Attorney Crossley worked as in-House Counsel and supervising attorney for the 14th largest consumer debt collection law firm in the United States where he was primarily responsible for handling the defense of complex class actions brought against the collection law firm throughout the United States. He successfully defended 100% of these cases from reaching class certification. These actions typically focused on alleged violations of state and federal debt collection laws, consumer protection statutes and consumer finance statutes.Before that, Attorney Crossley worked as a law clerk and then Associate Attorney for the Boston based law firm LAWSON & WEITZEN, LLP. While with that firm he was primarily responsible for commercial litigation, family law, securities arbitration, personal injury and medical malpractice actions.Attorney Crossley is proficient in Japanese and has developed a 20 week course on USA law for the Jikei Group of Colleges/ILC in Tokyo, Japan, which is taught to Japanese lawyers and legal professionals with law firms such as Allen & Overy, CAST Itoga Law, P.C., and Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, and with companies such as Hitachi Co. Ltd., Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd., Asahi Breweries, Ltd., the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei, Metal One and ABeam Consulting.Attorney Crossley is the author of two books:Fair Debt Risk Management in the Collections Industry, (2003).Guide to U.S. law for the Japanese Legal Professional, Jikei Gakuin Press (2007).

I am a strategic litigator helping my clients find the best available solutions to their problems. I represent businesses and individuals in commercial and construction disputes ranging from breaches of contract to trade secrets violations, to defective workmanship claims, to partnership disputes. I have deep experience in risk management, ADR, state and federal courts, and appeals.

Jacob has been practicing law since 2000, when he was admitted in Missouri. He was admitted in Kansas in 2014. He has represented a wide variety of clients in State and Federal court, and has extensive trial experience. Jacob currently represents commercial and residential general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consumers in construction related cases. He also represents sureties in claims litigation. Jacob practices in the Litigation division of Levy Craig Law Firm out of its Plaza offices. He is accepting new clients at this time and is available any time for a consultation.

Heather is a founding shareholder at Brown & Ruprecht, PC. Her practice specializes in the areas of construction and surety law and commercial/business litigation. She represents business owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and start-ups on a wide-variety of construction and business litigation matters in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations. Her verdicts include a multi-million arbitration award representing a specialty contractor against a general contractor in connection with the construction of the KCI Airport. Additionally, representing a surety company against a general contractor, Heather successfully obtained a multi-million dollar judgement, and completed the most comprehensive collection proceedings in Johnson County history. She is a frequent speaker for numerous associations, including The Builder’s Association, where she has provided presentations on a variety of topics from mechanic’s liens, building LEED-certified projects and also on suretyship.

Tiffany Burress is a family law, personal injury and entertainment & sports attorney licensed in New Jersey and New York. She is available to assist you in family law matters involving divorce, child support, child custody, visitation rights, grandparents’ rights, alimony, paternity, domestic violence, adoption, marriage, separation, annulment, or pre-nuptial agreements. As a personal injury attorney, Ms. Burress can assist you if you are a victim of an auto accident, motorcycle or truck accident, defective product issue or premises liability caused by someone else’s negligence. As an entertainment and sports attorney, Ms. Burress is available to advise recording artists, talent (actors /actresses), professional athletes, etc. Ms. Burress and her husband, Plaxico Burress, have two young children. She earned her J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law.

Daniella Gordon defends clients who are facing criminal charges.  She also represents businesses and individuals in civil commercial disputes and employment related matters, with a focus on the construction industry. Ms. Gordon serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. She is a past Board member for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a Past Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.. In her criminal defense practice, Ms. Gordon represents clients at all stages of litigation, from negotiating pleas, downgrades, and dismissals prior to indictment, through to trial.  She has defended clients charged with all range of criminal matters - from street crime to white collar fraud.  Ms. Gordon's criminal defense background sets her apart from most commercial litigators in dealing with allegations of business and procurement fraud in civil disputes.  She has represented numerous businesses and individuals in connection with government investigations for false claims.. Ms. Gordon's civil practice focuses on complex commerical construction litigation. She regularly represents businesses before courts throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and in the United States Court of Federal Claims. Ms. Gordon has represented owners, developers, sureties and all tiers of contractors in a range of disputes, including construction defect claims, damages for delay, differing site conditions, professional negligence, bid protests and injunctions.  Ms. Gordon regularly speaks on construction issues throughout New Jersey.