David Shore

Chris has a wide-ranging practice, which has included everything from sophisticated estate planning to multi billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. His primary experience has been in representing family or employee owned businesses and their shareholders in all aspects of federal income, gift and estate taxation. Chris also has substantial experience in the taxation of mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Jeffrey M. Wolf is a member of the Firm's Corporate and Restructuring & Bankruptcy groups focusing his practice primarily on middle market financing transactions and restructuring matters, including the representation of commercial banks, other nonbank financial institutions, second lien and mezzanine lenders, funds and family offices in connection with all types of financing transactions, workouts and restructuring matters, as well as representing sponsor-backed and non-sponsor-backed bo...

Cheryl focuses her practice on counseling and advising clients on a wide range of U.S. and international intellectual property matters, including branding strategies, selection, clearance, prosecution, enforcement and management of worldwide trademark portfolios. With over two decades of experience, Cheryl has demonstrated experience in connection with developing, using, registering, licensing, and enforcing trademarks and copyrights. Her experience encompasses both trademark prosecution and ...

Oliver F. Ames, Jr. is a partner whose practice is concentrated in the areas of trusts & estates and exempt organizations. Olly's practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving and private foundation matters. In addition to having extensive experience with probate law and gift and estate tax issues, Olly frequently handles real estate and corporate matters as they relate to clients' estate planning needs. Prior to joining Casner & Edwards, LLP,...

Brian French is a partner and member of the firm’s Government Investigations and White Collar Defense team. He represents clients in government enforcement and internal compliance matters, primarily involving the life sciences and health care industries. What do you focus on? Government Enforcement I represent a wide range of health care organizations, life sciences companies, executives, and employees in government investigations and related criminal and civil litigation initiated by t...

Stephen W. Bernstein specializes in e-health, “big data,” deployment of electronic health record systems and health-related matters affected by the internet and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as private equity investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and joint ventures involving technology, hospitals and physicians. Stephen is the global head of McDermott's Health Practice. Please visit our website for more on Stephen's biography: ...

Nelson G. Apjohn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Nelson G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Nelson G. Apjohn since 2016. 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 Nelson G. Apjohn is held by other lawyers.

For over 34 years, Marcia Mavrides, lead attorney at Mavrides Law, has been a recognized leader in the divorce and family law community throughout Boston and Massachusetts. Attorney Mavrides is listed in the top 5% of lawyers, and has an AV preeminent rating, has been designated among the Top Women Lawyers in Family Law several years in a row, and has been consistently named to Massachusetts and New England Superlawyers.

Pat is co-director of the Litigation Department. He has over 35 years of experience representing various parties in complicated contract, trust, real estate, and insolvency-related matters in State and Federal court. He is an active member of the firm's Associate Evaluation Committee and chair of its Pro Bono Committee. Over the years Pat has focused his practice on the litigation and resolution of business disputes, including disputes involving fiduciary duties and creditors’ rights. H...

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