David B. Chaffin

Steven E. Maalouf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Steven E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Michael Connolly focuses his legal practice on commercial litigation at Harris Beach Murtha. His work involves representing owners and managers of family-owned and closely held businesses in disputes related to LLC operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and partnership agreements. Michael has a broad background in handling litigation involving director and officer liability claims that arise from company management and operations. He is also experience...

Stuart Cable is a trusted advisor to a number of world’s most innovative technology and life sciences companies. From emerging startups to established global brands in the technology and life sciences sectors, Mr. Cable’s visionary leadership, business acumen and unparalleled experience allows him to navigate the increasingly rapid pace of change and serve the varied needs of the innovators shaping the future. Mr. Cable’s boundless commitment to innovation has also made him ...

Jason Kravitz heads up Nixon Peabody's IP Litigation group. Jason is a trial lawyer and his practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, privacy, and false advertising disputes. He has litigated cases involving a broad range of technologies, including software and hardware, business methods, personal care products, wireless devices, footwear, dental implants, and online advertising applications. What do you focus on? I focus on litigating and resolving intellectual property...

Wendy M. Fiscus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Wendy M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Riden is a commercial litigator who represents corporate and individual clients in a wide array of disputes across the country. Stephen has extensive experience litigating business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, trade secrets, and noncompete agreements. He has represented companies in a variety of governmental investigations. Stephen also has substantial experience representing owners involved in intra-corporate disputes, including shareholder litiga...

Jennifer concentrates her real estate development practice on complex, large-scale developments in and around the Greater Boston Area, with focus areas in life sciences development, renewable energy and ClimaTech real estate assets, and multi-family housing. Jenn represents traditional real estate developers as well as family offices, real estate investment trusts, REIMs, universities/colleges, hospitals, hotel owners and managers, and land-centric nonprofits. My focus Real Estate Development...

Lisa’s litigation practice spans a broad range of complex environmental, energy, land use, real estate, insurance, and business matters. On behalf of private and public sector clients, she practices in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. In addition, she handles contested administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution matters, and sensitive regulatory compliance negotiations. She co-chairs the firm’s Environmental and Energy Law and Real Es...

Ronald Cahill is well-respected for his work with clients of virtually all sizes to solve their most challenging intellectual property problems. His advice ranges from designing protection that maximizes the value of the client’s investment in research and development to applying that IP in court and in the marketplace, which allows clients to realize that value. With decades of courtroom experience, Ron has led trial teams in patent infringement cases around the country. He also conduc...

Kathleen M Williams Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Kathleen M, 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 Kathleen M is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.