Emily C. Shanahan

Suzana Urukalo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Suzana, who practices law in Lexington, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since joining Nixon Peabody almost 20 years ago, Phil has had the pleasure of advising investors, middle market private companies, large public companies, entrepreneurs and C-level executives in many different kinds of corporate transactions, all over North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Phil was born in Southern Africa and finished his secondary education in the United States. His love of family, travel, outdoor adventure and community permeates everything he does. Phil has been described...

Marc D. Lazar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Marc D., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kerry Timbers has extensive experience trying complex patent litigations in a variety of industries including the life sciences, technology, and consumer oriented products. His trial background includes jury and non-jury cases, and arguments before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His expertise includes participating in complex interference proceedings and inter partes reviews (IPRs) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kerry ha...

Liam T. O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Liam T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Liam T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan L. Hirsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Jordan L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin F. Keith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Justin F., 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 Justin F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over 25 years, Steven Ryan has practiced in the area of family law litigation, representing hundreds of clients involved in complex divorce matters. Mr. Ryan’s practice addresses all of the myriad issues that arise in the divorce setting: marital property division, inherited and gifted property, non-traditional compensation issues, business valuation, child support, child custody, alimony and the modification of previous awards of support. Complementing his experience as a trial adv...

Dan Bailey has more than 25 years of experience in environmental, land use, real estate, and municipal law. He prides himself on offering pragmatic solutions to complicated legal matters. While Dan’s “sweet spot” is the redevelopment of commercial property, he has a strong background in all aspects of environmental and regulatory law. Dan also handles all types of real estate transactions. Dan has helped facilitate development of a wide range of commercial real estate projec...

Douglas J. Kline is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Douglas J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.