David B. Chaffin

Christopher H. Milton has a wide variety of experience in numerous areas of real estate development, financing, entitlements and operations. Chris represents regional, national and foreign owners, developers and investors in connection with all aspects of real estate development from acquisition through zoning relief, subdivision, permitting, environmental remediation and construction. Chris represents lenders and investors in multi-party real estate based financial transactions and related l...

For more than 25 years, Shannon Vale has specialized in trademark and copyright law, intellectual property transactions and due diligence, and right of publicity law. Prior to joining Pirkey Barber, Shannon was a Trademark partner in the Austin office of Fulbright & Jaworski and a shareholder in Arnold, White & Durkee. Shannon also spent five years as the head of personal management firms that directed the careers of major label and major independent label recording artists based in t...

Steven M. Ellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Steven M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Ellis 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 Steven M. Ellis is held by other lawyers.

Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Russell A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. since 1987. 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 Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Leigh Gilligan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Leigh practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Leigh Gilligan 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 Leigh Gilligan is held by other lawyers.

Joseph C. Theis Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Joseph C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph C. Theis Jr. 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 regard in which Joseph C. Theis Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Debra K. Lussier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Debra K. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Debra K. Lussier 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 Debra K. Lussier is held by other lawyers.

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

Jim Curley, a partner in the firm’s Private Equity group, has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in his field by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Curley's practice focuses primarily on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and early and later stage growth companies in various industries including education, health care, manufacturing, retail and technology. Hi...

Laura C. Hodges Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Laura C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Laura C. Hodges Taylor since 2001. 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...