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Steve Barrett, co-chair of the Technology Transactions and Licensing Practice Group, advises a variety of life sciences and technology companies regarding the structuring, negotiation and drafting of agreements for a broad range of technology transactions, including technology acquisition, license, strategic alliance and joint venture transactions, and related research, development, supply, marketing, distribution and services agreements. Mr. Barrett regularly represents entrepreneurs, early-...

For over 25 years, Steven Ryan has practiced in the area of family law litigation, representing hundreds of clients involved in complex divorce matters. Mr. Ryan’s practice addresses all of the myriad issues that arise in the divorce setting: marital property division, inherited and gifted property, non-traditional compensation issues, business valuation, child support, child custody, alimony and the modification of previous awards of support. Complementing his experience as a trial adv...

Eric is a regulatory attorney, focusing on the insurance sector. He represents state insurance regulators in the liquidation, rehabilitation and examination of insurance companies, as well as handling administrative, insurance coverage, reinsurance and other disputes and litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Eric was an Assistant Attorney General, Administrative Law Division, Government Bureau, in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. He also served as law clerk to the ...

Michael J. Mazurczak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Mazurczak since 2022. 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 regar...

Dianne R. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Dianne R. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Dianne R. Phillips since 2020. 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 Dianne R. Phillips is held by oth...

Charles F. Rodman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Charles F. practices law in Needham, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Charles F. Rodman since 2024. 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 Charles F. Rodman is he...

Nathan J. Brodeur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Real Estate Law. Nathan J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan J. Brodeur since 2024. 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 Nathan J. Brodeur is held by other lawyers.

Kevin J. Walsh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kevin J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin J. Walsh 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 Kevin J. Walsh is held by other lawyers.

Thomas J. McCord’s practice deals primarily with employee benefits, including all ERISA issues, retirement plans, insurance and flexible benefit programs and executive compensation arrangements. He is also experienced in the areas of tax-exempt organizations and estate planning and administration. What do you focus on? My three decades of experience enable me to quickly analyze and develop an action plan for a broad range of employee benefits issues presented by clients. Recently, I hav...

James R. Carroll heads the litigation practice of Skadden’s Boston office. Mr. Carroll has broad experience — including jury trial experience — in consumer products, insurance, subprime-related issues and securities class action defense, as well as a broad array of complex civil litigations. Mr. Carroll is handling a number of purported class actions for major national life insurers and is defending a variety of purported class and individual actions in the life, disability ...