Charles R. McGonigal

Sharon C. Lincoln is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law. Sharon C., 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 Sharon C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary-Kathleen O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Mary-Kathleen, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary-Kathleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John concentrates his practice in tax-exempt organizations, estate planning, sophisticated charitable giving, private foundation tax planning and the unrelated business income tax. He has also lectured extensively in the tax area. John has helped organize and establish the qualifications for numerous private and public foundations and other charitable organizations including schools, medical research, religious, social welfare and cultural organizations.

Lisa A.H. McChesney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Lisa A.H., 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 Lisa A.H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Loretta R. Richard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Public Finance Law and Tax Law. Loretta R., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Loretta R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bridget F. Schley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Bridget F., 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 Bridget F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shari A. Levitan is a partner in Holland & Knight's Boston office and chairs the firm’s New England Private Wealth Services Group. She is widely regarded as an authority on wealth and tax planning and business succession planning matters and has been interviewed by NPR, Reuters, Financial Times and the Associated Press . Ms. Levitan’s work involves counseling high-net-worth individuals, developing and implementing tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies that are consistent wi...

Zachary R. Blume is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Zachary R., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ralph T. Lepore III is a partner in the Litigation Section and serves as chair of the Directors Committee. Mr. Lepore, a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience, practices in the area of general civil litigation. He has experience in the areas of product liability, environmental litigation, toxic and mass tort litigation, general commercial litigation, aviation, drug and pharmaceutical, and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Lepore has pro hac vice admissions in several states, includin...

Robert Frederickson, a partner in Goodwin’s IP Litigation practice and co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes Sector, represents life sciences, technology and financial services companies in intellectual property litigation and complex commercial arbitrations. Mr. Frederickson is an experienced, first chair trial attorney, having tried numerous cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators across the country. Mr. Frederickson also regularly advises life sciences, biotechnology, ...