Francesco A. "Frank" De Vito

Eleanor Evans has over 20 years’ experience representing nonprofit and for-profit organizations in a diverse range of legal, governance and compliance matters. She provides practical advice to private foundations, public charities and other tax-exempt organizations on strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations. Having served nonprofit organizations in senior legal and management positions, Eleanor understands the opportunities and challenges her clients face. She works collaborativ...

Marilynne R. Ryan (Mal) is a partner at Ryan Faenza Carey and has been a practicing attorney since 1986 concentrating exclusively in divorce and family law. Attorney Ryan is a seasoned practitioner and represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law. She is certified in conciliation, mediation and collaborative law. Her vast experience and knowledge in the field of divorce and family law, coupled with her non-nonsense approach, qualify her as a worthy advocate for clients who desi...

Claire K. Forkner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Claire K., 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 Claire K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Terri L.B. Partridge, who heads the firm's family law group, has held the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV, since 1996. She has been, again, listed as one of the top Family Law Attorneys in Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2010, as seen in Boston Magazine November 2010 and at superlawyers.com. Throughout her 21-year career, she has handled numerous divorce cases involving complicated issues such as the validity of postnuptial and antenuptial agreements and trusts; and the valuation of closely...

Stephen A. Boyko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law. Stephen A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine J. Hinton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Catherine J., who practices law in Lexington, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miriam J. McKendall is co-chair of the Education Team and concentrates her practice in employment law, education law and related litigation. She provides counseling to clients in employment related issues, such as investigation and defense of sexual harassment and discrimination claims; development of disability and reasonable accommodations policies and procedures; wage and hour compliance and defense of audits and claims; defense of claims pending at the MCAD, EEOC, DOL, OCR, DOE, and state...

Lisa Pirozzolo is a partner in the firm's Litigation/Controversy Department, former co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice Group and a former member of the Executive Committee. She is also a co-chair of the firm’s Associates and Work Life Balance Committees. She joined the firm in 1993.

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...

Jennifer L. Markowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer 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 Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.