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Attorney Schipani is a seasoned litigator and highly skilled negotiator. Schipani has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer since 2014. Schipani works predominantly on a contingent fee and is known to take on higher-risk cases than other litigators. Since Schipani is known to take on higher-risk cases and to trial he often gets higher settlements. Schipani wants his clients to know that he has just as much to lose as they do. Schipani has also been involved with hundreds of real estate and business closings.. Schipani was previously an assistant city solicitor for the City of Brockton where he represented the city in civil litigation, oversaw labor negotiations, defended the license commission, zoning and planning boards, and reviewed city ordinances.. Schipani is a graduate of St. Sebastian’s, Hamilton College, and Suffolk University Law School. Schipani played collegiate ice hockey and enjoys investing in real estate. Schipani owns rental properties throughout the Greater Boston area. Schipani lives with his wife and daughter in Duxbury Massachusetts.

Hindell Straus Grossman formed her own firm, Grossman & Associates, Ltd. in Newton, Massachusetts following her partnership in a Boston firm for 10 years.   She has experience in Probate, District and Superior courts and  has successfully negotiated, litigated and arbitrated for clients.  Several of her successes have been published in Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly and she has been featured in the Needham Tab, Boston Business Journal and the Boston Globe. Hindell has been a licensed attorney in Massachusetts since 1985.   The firm's Second Opinion Program allows those uncertain about their legal options approach to consult us and make more informed decisions.     Hindell has been active in both the business and Jewish communities.  She participated in the first international collaboration between the Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Montreal Board of Trade.  She was a regular speaker for the Canadian Consulate to Canadian business owners interested in doing business in Massachusetts; a lecturer for National Business Institute, Inc.; a panelist for the Small Business Administration; a speaker on business banking; and a panelist for the Boston Bar Association.. For many years Hindell has been co-President of B’nai B’rith Realty Unit, whose members include New England’s most distinguished real estate men and women.  She is a long-standing board member of Covenant House in Brighton, Massachusetts which provides affordable senior citizen housing.  Hindell is also a fundraiser, a donor to various causes and a Hospitality Host to families needing medical treatment. Hindell was raised in Rumson, New Jersey by parents in the retail clothing business. She attended Muhlenberg College and the University of Pennsylvania, and obtained her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1985.   Hindell lived in Newton for 14 years and presently lives in Brookline.   Her daughter, Ariel, graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2010 with a degree in Finance and is employed at Massachusetts General Hospital and enrolled in a Health Care MBA program at Boston University.  Her son, Micah, attends Loyola University in New Orleans where he studies Music Industry.

I am a partner in a law firm that is engaged in the general practice of law in Massachusetts. I have over 21 years of experience with matters involving civil litigation, insurance defense, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and the general representation of individuals and business owners. My firm also specializes in federal and state employment litigation. I joined the law firm of Avery Dooley, LLP in October 1994 and in 1998 became a Partner in the firm (now Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP). I focus my practice on the representation of individuals and businesses engaged in civil litigation in both the state and federal court systems. I have successfully litigated numerous matters in both state and federal court. I focus on legal matters concerning insurance defense litigation and coverage matters, products liability, construction litigation, property and fire damage claims, employment, and personal injury.  In addition, I represent individuals and entities in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions. I also assist individuals in the formation of business entities.. I am an active member of the community, particularly in Belmont, Massachusetts, where I have lived most of my life. I have served on several Boards, including the Belmont Planning Board. I have also served as a Town Meeting Member and acted as the Chair of several committees.

Alexis Kaplan works with clients to create estate plans tailored to their needs.   She also helps clients probate estates as well as with guardianships and conservatorships for both minors and adults.  The estate planning work includes wills, trusts, health care proxies, and powers of attorney.  She runs a solo law firm in Boston which she started in 2011, and she is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Ohio.  Attorney Kaplan enjoys helping clients and finding creative solutions to difficult issues.

Attorney Joseph F. De Leo has over thirty two years of experience in the field of personal injury law.  A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,  Attorney De Leo also holds a Master of Arts degree in Biochemistry.  He received his law degree from Boston University School of Law.. The Law Office of Joseph F. De Leo prides itself on delivering the highest level of service. We make every effort to be available when you call, to answer your questions, to explain the legal process.  We believe that listening to your concerns is the only way we can serve your properly.

Attorney Michael P. Utke will work tirelessly to create, grow and protect your business.  From incorporating, to land acquisition, to asset and debt recovery.. Attorney Utke's office is located in Woburn, MA, and services Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk Counties.

Harry S. Margolis has been representing seniors, individuals with special needs and their families since he started ElderLawServices, the predecessor of Margolis & Bloom, in June 1987. Since then, he and the firm as a whole have helped thousands of clients pay for long-term care, grapple with the incapacity of a family member, and plan for safe and productive futures for their children and grandchildren.. Harry served as editor of The ElderLaw Report, a monthly newsletter for attorneys for three decades. His leadership in the field has been recognized by his peers in his selection as a Fellow of both the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” since 2005 and in different years recognized as one of the top 100 attorneys in New England.  In 2015, Best Lawyers named him Best Lawyer in America in the practice of Elder Law and Trust and Estates., and he is the only elder law attorney to receive these honors.. But Mr. Margolis’ passion is explaining complex legal issues to consumers, to clients in his practice, to Massachusetts consumers through the information on this website and its blog, and nationally on two websites he founded:  and . Most recently he began answering consumer questions online at . He strongly believes that the best legal solutions are achieved through the partnership of well-informed clients and attorneys who combine great technical expertise, experience and an ability to listen.. In 2012, Mr. Margolis ran (unsuccessfully) for Governor’s Council. He has served as an elected town meeting member in Brookline and on the town’s bicycle advisory committee. When not working, Mr. Margolis resides in Brookline with his wife, college age twins (when they're home) and dog of uncertain breed. He loves biking and traveling, both in the US and abroad.

Valerio Romano is an attorney with VGR Law Firm located in Boston, Massachusetts.  He is an expert in the regulatory environment surrounding medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts.  He is frequently quoted in the media about the dispensary licensing process, including local zoning, permitting, housing, leasing, and other issues facing applicants and program participants.  Currently, he represents several dispensary applicants in the Commonwealth.  He also represents medical marijuana caregivers and patients in both criminal and civil matters.  Valerio is recognized for his superior knowledge surrounding the complex relationship between federal and state laws as well as the risks associated with each.. Valerio started his career in California, focusing primarily on criminal defense.  He worked with J. Tony Serra, a famous San Francisco attorney and defender of basic human rights. During law school, Valerio clerked at the San Francisco Federal Public Defender's office, helping supervising attorneys defend federal criminal defendants.. Valerio recently taught a Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education course, speaking on the challenges and political climate surrounding the licensing of medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts, with a focus on real estate.  He has also instructed fellow attorneys and paralegals at the National Business Institute on legal research.. Prior to law school, Valerio worked in the IT industry in the Bay Area.  He worked as a Unix Administrator for NBC's internet portal, NBCi and as a network engineer for Internet Service Providers.  Valerio is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts.. As a hobby Valerio started , a legal research website offering sample pleadings and motions online.