Gregory S. "Greg" Paonessa

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

Karen E. Romito is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Karen E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Froeb focuses his practice on representing local and national developers, investors and owners in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including joint venture transactions, development and management agreements, acquisitions, sales, financings and refinancings. What do you focus on? Joint venture transactions and general real estate transactions I work routinely with local and national developers and institutional investors to create joint venture companies that are targe...

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

Anthony D. Rizzotti represents a wide range of employers, including healthcare systems, hospitals, and life sciences companies in: Collective bargaining negotiations Contract administration Labor arbitrations Union elections Non-compete and trade secret litigation Wage and hour matters Appearing before the National Labor Relations Board and in state and federal courts in Massachusetts, Florida and Rhode Island, he also handles discrimination issues and claims arising under: The National Labor...

Adrianne Ortega is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Adrianne, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adrianne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Suzanne Hamel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Suzanne, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzanne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ralph T. Lepore III is a partner in the Litigation Section and serves as chair of the Directors Committee. Mr. Lepore, a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience, practices in the area of general civil litigation. He has experience in the areas of product liability, environmental litigation, toxic and mass tort litigation, general commercial litigation, aviation, drug and pharmaceutical, and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Lepore has pro hac vice admissions in several states, includin...

Mark J. Tarallo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mark J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pete Palladino has been chairman of Choate’s Business Department since 1999. He also served as chairman of the Finance & Restructuring Group from 1997 to 2005. Mr. Palladino is listed among the leading lawyers for business in America in Chambers USA , and is the only lawyer in Boston to be named at the top of his field for his work in finance every year from 2008 - 2013. He has been named the 2014 Boston “Lawyer of the Year” for Project Finance Law by Best Lawyers , a de...