Witmer, Karp, Warner & Ryan LLP

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22 Batterymarch Street
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 617-423-7250

Website: http://www.wkwrlaw.com/

Mark J. Warner: Managing Partner

Partners: 4
Associates: 6

Firm Profile

First established in January 1991, the firm now known as Witmer, Karp, Warner & Ryan LLP is well known in the Boston legal community as one of the top family law firms in Massachusetts. We have been listed for many years in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. The nine attorneys at the firm provide representation in a wide variety of contexts, including divorce, paternity and other family law matters. Our attorneys have become highly skilled in the areas of child custody and support, alimony, property division and premarital agreements.

The firm has an active probate litigation and equity practice and our attorneys have gained substantial experience in will contests and other probate cases. Our attorneys regularly participate as teachers and panelists in educational programs sponsored by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE), bar associations and Boston area law schools.

The firm's four partners and five associate attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with the highest quality of legal representation. We are sensitive to the emotional issues affecting clients who are in the divorce process or involved in other litigation. The firm is committed to resolving cases in a dignified, cost-effective manner and, where appropriate, encouraging clients to explore methods of alternative dispute resolution.

In addition to offering legal representation in family law and probate litigation, the firm has extensive experience in the area of business and franchise law.

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Top-Listed in Massachusetts in Family Law with 3 lawyers. *
Top-Listed in Boston, Massachusetts in Family Law with 3 lawyers. *

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* One or more other firms have tied for this top listing.

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Eric H. Karp	Eric has provided immeasurable insight to The Country's Best Yogurt Franchise Association. For over 10 years, Eric's legal experience on both sides of the fence has provided valuable input and direction on what might be accomplished, as well as what is off the table. He is very practical with his time and client resources. Eric is always extremely well prepared and knowledgeable of case law to support his views. I highly recommend Eric for any and all franchisee/franchisor discussions or disputes. Jim Mowbray The Country's Best Yogurt Franchisee Association
	I have been on the Board of Directors for the TCBY Franchise Association for many years and have served a number of positions, including President. We have worked with Eric H. Karp on many occasions over the years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has been a huge asset to us. Mr. Karp is easy to work with and his knowledge of the law has helped us better understand our rights as franchisees and the best way to deal with difficult issues with our franchisor. In a recent meeting with our franchisor, Mr. Karp was crucial in helping us negotiate a new franchise agreement with special incentives for franchisees that participated in a remodel program. I would highly recommend Mr. Karp, as his expertise and common-sense approach are truly valuable. Brian Coury TCBY
	I have been a client of Mr. Karp's now for 11 years. In that time Mr. Karp has guided me through multiple business start-ups, business negotiations and business exits. Eric has also been a member of my board of advisors for seven years. One of the things that I respect most about Eric is his ability to think like a business owner on issues, as well as like my lawyer. I have often given Eric what I consider the ultimate compliment. That is that he has never billed us for any amount of money where I felt I didn't get great value for the work being billed. He is simply the very best. John Esler Renewal by Andesren
	I have been a client of Mr. Karp's for 14 years. In this time I have developed the highest regard for Mr. Karp's legal and personal skills. In matters large and small I have found Mr. Karp and his associates to be through, responsive, and effective as our representation. Spencer Vidulich Vidulich, Blase & Valentino, PC dba Pearle Vision
	Mr. Karp has provided legal counsel to our franchisee council for the past six years. In my experience with Eric, he has been very responsive, timely, and insightful. The research provided by Eric and his staff has been very helpful. Our franchisor, in my opinion, has also benefited from the advice and council given to franchisee leadership by Eric. It is a pleasure to work with him. Anonymous