Clair E. Pagnano

Lou, Co-Chair of the firm's Lateral Partner Hiring Committee and former member of Sullivan's Management Committee, represents clients, both public and private, in commercial acquisitions, dispositions and financings across various real estate asset classes, including office, retail, senior living, hospitality and marinas, many of which are multi-state, portfolio transactions. His practice includes a particular focus on representation of real estate investment trusts (REITs). The transactions ...

Heather B. Repicky advises on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues facing companies large and small. Heather’s deep knowledge and litigation strength, combined with her strategic and direct approach, allows her to work with clients to resolve their most challenging intellectual property disputes. Heather focuses her practice on IP and complex commercial litigation. She is a first-chair litigator and has represented clients in all stages of the litigation life cycle, inc...

Deborah Birnbach is a partner and co-chairs Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Public M&A / Corporate Governance practices and is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. She specializes in securities litigation, including class action defense; SEC, regulatory and internal investigations; M&A-related litigation; stockholder disputes; fiduciary duty claims; and proxy contests. Ms. Birnbach’s practice is national in scope and clients ...

Andrea Wells is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Andrea practices law in Newburyport, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Wells 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 Andrea Wells is held by other lawyers.

RICHARD M. GELB is a partner with the Boston trial firm of Gelb & Gelb LLP where he represents clients in civil and criminal litigation and regulatory proceedings in the financial services and health care areas. He received his B.A. from New York University and J.D. from Boston College Law School. Mr. Gelb is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Securities Litigation and New England Super Lawyers . He is a co-author of MCLE’s Massachusetts E-Disc...

Eleanor Evans has over 20 years’ experience representing nonprofit and for-profit organizations in a diverse range of legal, governance and compliance matters. She provides practical advice to private foundations, public charities and other tax-exempt organizations on strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations. Having served nonprofit organizations in senior legal and management positions, Eleanor understands the opportunities and challenges her clients face. She works collaborativ...

Martin F. Kane II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Martin F. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Martin F. Kane II 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 Martin F. Kane II is held by other lawyers.

Timothy M. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Timothy M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Smith since 2008. 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 Timothy M. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Joshua S. Tracey is the founder and principal of Tracey, Roman & Ramos PC in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. He represents clients throughout Massachusetts in matters involving family law, domestic relations, matrimonial law, and probate and estate litigation before trial and appellate courts. In addition to representing individuals and families, Attorney Tracey accepts appointments as a guardian ad litem, parent coordinator, and discovery master. Attorney Tracey handles a wide r...

Timothy O. Egan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Timothy O. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy O. Egan since 2027. 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 Timothy O. Egan is held by other lawyers.