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Guy W. McPherson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Guy W. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Guy W. McPherson since 2023. 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 Guy W. McPherson is held by other lawyers.

Dayna Hutchins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Dayna practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Dayna Hutchins 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 Dayna Hutchins is held by other lawyers.

James G. Ward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. James G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Ward 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 James G. Ward is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Swirbalus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Swirbalus since 2023. 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 Mark E. Swirbalus is held by other lawyers.

Joel is particularly experienced in the tax structuring of complex business and investment arrangements using partnerships, limited liability companies and Subchapter S corporations. He advises a broad range of private and institutional investors, including real estate investment firms, on a wide variety of U.S. federal income tax matters, including in connection with fund formation matters, the acquisition and disposition of property, structuring debt and equity investments, equity compensat...

Elizabeth Julia Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Elizabeth Julia practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Julia Smith since 2023. 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 Elizabeth Julia Smith is held by other lawyers.

Marc E. Finkel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Marc E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Marc E. Finkel 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 Marc E. Finkel is held by other lawyers.

David concentrates his practice in employee benefits and executive compensation. With respect to benefits, David is experienced in the design, implementation and administration of welfare and fringe benefit arrangements and qualified retirement plans (including 401(k) plans and ESOPs) for large and small employers, retirement distribution planning for individuals and the design and implementation of nonqualified deferred compensation and equity compensation arrangements for public and private...

Marguerite’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. fund sponsors regarding the tax aspects of forming and operating private investment funds, including credit, buyout, venture capital, secondary and funds of funds, as well as on advising fund sponsors regarding their internal economic arrangements. Marguerite also advises various types of institutional investors in their investments in private investment funds and represents buyers and sellers in secondary transactions. In the ...

Alyssa Fitzgerald is a counsel in the firm's Trusts and Estate Planning practice. She focuses her practice on advising tax-exempt organizations. She provides guidance to tax-exempt and taxable entities on a variety of issues ranging from formation, sale of assets, mergers, joint ventures and partnerships, foreign activities, political campaign activity and lobbying, charitable sales promotions and corporate sponsorship, planned giving and compliance with intermediate sanctions and self-dealin...