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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 59
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 17
Firm Details
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 59
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 17
Co-Managing Partner
Co-Managing Partner
James G. Ward
Land Use, Permitting and Development
617.439.2818
Sarah P. Kelly
Litigation
617.439.2461
Marianne Ajemian
Real Estate
617.439.2891
Co-Managing Partner
Co-Managing Partner
James G. Ward
Land Use, Permitting and Development
617.439.2818
Sarah P. Kelly
Litigation
617.439.2461
Marianne Ajemian
Real Estate
617.439.2891
Lawyers
Search Firm's Attorneys
Recognized since 2008 by
Marianne Ajemian
Marianne Ajemian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Marianne, 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 Marianne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2016 by
Nelson G. Apjohn
Nelson G. Apjohn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Nelson G., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nelson G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2015 by
Paul J. Ayoub
Paul J. Ayoub is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Paul J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2016 by
Kenneth R. Berman
Kenneth R. Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kenneth R., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2019 by
Seth P. Berman
Seth P. Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Seth P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2022 by
William J. Bernat
William J. Bernat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. William J., 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 William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2018 by
Stephen J. Brake
Stephen J. Brake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Stephen J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2025 by
Eileen E. Brophy
Eileen E. Brophy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Eileen E., 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 Eileen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Awards & Focus
Top Listed state Awards
- Top Listed in Massachusetts in Trusts and Estates with 4 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Boston in Trusts and Estates with 4 lawyers
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