David L. Silvian

According to Chambers USA, “Top-flight executive advocate James Hartley” is held in extremely high regard by his peers and clients for the quality of his representations, particularly in executive transitions and litigation, and is lauded as ‘a fabulous lawyer’ with ‘extraordinary expertise’ and a ‘creative approach’ to disputes. He and his partners pioneered the firm’s nationally-ranked executive advocacy practice which focuses on the leg...

Adrianne Ortega is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Adrianne practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Adrianne Ortega 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 Adrianne Ortega is held by other lawyers.

J. Tucker Merrigan is co-managing partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. He started Sweeney Merrigan Law with his brother and fellow co-managing partner, Peter M. Merrigan, in 2010. Since, Sweeney Merrigan Law has become a Massachusetts and National powerhouse in the practice of plaintiff’s litigation. It has been many years since the firm began with its first settlement of $9,500.00 and has evolved to recovering over $84 Million in its most recent litigation. Much of the success attribu...

Mark Burnett, a partner in the firm's Corporate, Private Equity, M&A/Corporate Governance and Technology Companies groups, focuses primarily on business, corporate and securities law matters, mergers and acquisitions, buyouts, and corporate finance and venture capital transactions. His clients include public and private companies in a range of industries (including software, Internet services, telecommunications services, healthcare services and water purification), venture capital and pr...

Warren is a Partner in the Real Estate Department. Although his practice encompasses the entire range of commercial real estate law, he concentrates in the area of leasing.

Stephen Edwards is a special counsel in the Real Estate Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1996. Practice Mr. Edwards has a general real estate practice, with particular focus on commercial conveyancing and retail development. He has represented clients in a broad range of local and national commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and sales, leasing, development, financing and construction. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Edwards was associated with the law firm Thompson Hine...

Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Andrew (A.J.) practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts since 2025. 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 Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Bennett handles complex commercial litigation involving financial institutions, contracts, corporate issues including directors’ and officers’ claims, disputes among members of closed corporations, and insolvency. His current practice focuses on rights and remedies for debtors and creditors in corporate Chapter 11 cases. He devotes a substantial amount of time to banking and lending litigation; representing borrowers in commercial disputes. Mr. Bennett has tried numerous jury ...

Amanda L. Vanderhorst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Amanda L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda L. Vanderhorst since 2025. 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 Amanda L. Vanderhorst is held by other lawyers.

Mark A. Berthiaume is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mark A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Mark A. Berthiaume since 2020. 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 A. Berthiaume is held by other lawyers.