Patricia S. "Pat" Fernandez

Julie Galvin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Julie, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Julia Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Elizabeth Julia, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tamsin is an employment lawyer and business litigator, and serves as outside general counsel to diverse nonprofits and private schools. She has extensive experience representing businesses, executives and other high-level professionals in a full range of employment-related issues from recruitment through termination. Tamsin frequently conducts workplace investigations, provides trainings on diversity and harassment, and advises employers regarding employee handbooks, employment audits, and wo...

Gina A. Fonte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Gina A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gina A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine L. Kenney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Katherine L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick is a seasoned trial attorney, concentrating on employment and employment-related litigation and arbitration, as well as disputes between partners and shareholders in closely held corporations. Patrick leads the firm’s trial practice. Patrick began his career as a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice and has litigated hundreds of cases (conducting both bench and jury trials) in state and federal courts across the country. Since entering private practice, Pa...

Andrea Studley Knowles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Andrea Studley, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea Studley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark E. Swirbalus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elaine B. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Elaine B., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth J. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Kenneth J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.