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Adam P. Forman advises employers in a broad range of employment law matters. His practice is dedicated to providing day-to-day counseling to clients on all issues that touch the workplace and to drafting critical employment-related documents such as employment contracts, severance agreements, handbooks and reduction-in-force documentation. Adam also conducts employment-related trainings for clients on topics as varied as harassment prevention, hiring techniques, conducting investigations and ...

Deborah J. Manus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Deborah J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah J. Manus 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 Deborah J. Manus is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan is a dedicated legal practitioner located in Boston, Massachusetts, at Harris Beach Murtha. In his bankruptcy practice, he assists businesses and individuals through various stages of the bankruptcy process. He provides representation for committees, trustees, and debtors involved in commercial bankruptcy and insolvency matters. His work includes initiating and defending bankruptcy litigation, handling involuntary bankruptcy proceedings, managing state court receiverships, and provid...

John P. Dougherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Dougherty 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 John P. Dougherty is held by other lawyers.

Damon M. Seligson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation . Damon practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Damon Seligson 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 Damon Seligson is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Halston focuses on securities litigation, general commercial litigation and administrative law disputes. He has represented numerous public and private high technology, life sciences, and financial services companies and their officers and directors in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including securities fraud class actions, derivative litigation, mergers and acquisitions disputes, false claims act actions, breach of fiduciary duty claims, investment advisor claims, closely...

Michael R. Bertoncini is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a co-leader of the Healthcare industry group and a member of the Higher Education group. A former Deputy General Counsel, Michael understands first-hand the competing demands and unique challenges in-house counsel must balance. Before joining Jackson Lewis, he was responsible for all labor and employment law matters for the largest fully integrated community care hospital system in New Englan...

With over three decades of litigation and transactional experience, Jeff is widely recognized as one of the top environmental lawyers in the country. Clients seek him out to solve complex environmental law challenges. Some of the largest global companies rely on Jeff’s insights and strategic guidance. Clients praise him as “the top environmental attorney you will find in Boston” and say his “judgment on sensitive political issues is invaluable.” Jeff is ranked Ba...

Drew W. Colby is Of Counsel at Cole Law Partners, P.C., where he concentrates on construction law. Admitted in 1986, he has represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on public, commercial and residential projects for nearly four decades. His practice covers the full life of a project. He drafts and negotiates construction contracts. He handles payment and performance disputes, mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims, defective and incomplete work claims, publ...

Allison K. Driscoll is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Allison K. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Allison K. Driscoll 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 Allison K. Driscoll is held by other lawyers.