Abigail Lafontan

Brandon L. Bigelow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Brandon L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Brandon L. Bigelow since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brandon L. Bigelow is held by other lawyers.

For nearly 30 years, he has dedicated his energy to representing entrepreneurs and investors in venture-backed and pre-venture businesses. He works with companies from inception through exits that typically involve complex merger and acquisition transactions. David’s clients range from local start-up companies to multinational businesses, investors and entrepreneurs around the world that are active buying, selling and financing companies. Building on his core expertise in the technology...

Gary J. Creem is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Gary J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Gary J. Creem since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gary J. Creem is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey Alitz is Chair of Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Construction and Design Law national practice section and is a partner in the Boston office. For over two decades, he has been a nationally recognized A&E attorney who has tried cases throughout New England defending an array of construction and design professionals. Mr. Alitz ‘s mediation and arbitration experience, particularly concerning construction and real estate disputes is extensive. Over his multi-decade career, Mr...

Ms. Whelan's practice includes Patent Office practice, litigation, and counseling in the field of life sciences, including chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Her experience includes patent strategy across the spectrum from pre-litigation investigation and litigation, to Patent Office post-grant proceedings including inter partes review and reexamination, to analysis of the competitive landscape and IP due diligence, as well as obtaining patent protection and portfolio management.

David M. McIntosh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David M. McIntosh since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David M. McIntosh is held by other lawyers.

Eric Christofferson is an experienced trial, litigation, and investigations lawyer in DLA Piper's Boston Office and is a member of the firm's white collar group. Immediately prior to joining DLA Piper, Eric served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, leading an array of white collar criminal investigations, trials, and appeals. Eric, whose practice focuses on the life-sciences, healthcare, and financial services sectors, represents corporations and individuals in g...

James T. Mattus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. James T. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James T. Mattus since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James T. Mattus is held by other lawyers.

David Resnick is the team leader of the Patent group and he works with startup and established companies, as well as major U.S. research institutions, to develop comprehensive patent strategies to protect their intellectual property. What do you focus on? My practice is focused on strategic portfolio management, patent prosecution, transactional matters and associated client counseling. I manage the patent portfolios of some of the leading U.S. research institutions and domestic and internati...

Brian Gibbons represents businesses and insurers in insurance coverage , product liability, toxic tort, and professional liability claims . Brian’s experience includes defending attorneys, architects, engineers, accountants, and other professionals in professional liability matters. He assists clients in resolving claims at a variety of stages, including pre-suit negotiations, dispositive motions, and mediation. Brian has litigated general liability claims for complex construction dispu...