J. W. Carney, Jr.

Michael Summersgill is a first-chair trial lawyer who focuses on high-stakes technology litigation including patent, trade secret and general commercial litigation. He has represented major clients—such as Intel, NVIDIA, Natera, Vertex, Akamai and Quest Diagnostics, among many others—in multiple jurisdictions across the country. He has a long track record of winning cases under the most challenging circumstances and in the toughest jurisdictions—earning recognition, among ot...

Evelyn Moreno focuses her practice on sophisticated gift and estate tax planning and she advises personal representatives of estates and trustees of trusts. She serves as trustee of several trusts for clients and works collaboratively with other firm personnel in the trust, tax and investment groups to provide tax planning and investment advice. She counsels nonprofit organizations with respect to tax and governance matters, and she has extensive experience in the reformation and termination ...

Lisa’s litigation practice spans a broad range of complex environmental, energy, land use, real estate, insurance, and business matters. On behalf of private and public sector clients, she practices in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. In addition, she handles contested administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution matters, and sensitive regulatory compliance negotiations. She co-chairs the firm’s Environmental and Energy Law and Real Es...

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

Catherine J. Hinton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Catherine J. practices law in Lexington, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine J. Hinton since 2024. 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 Catherine J. Hinton is held by other lawyers.

With 25+ years of experience in government investigations and white-collar defense, Brian Kelly is a nationally recognized former federal prosecutor and high-profile trial attorney. Brian has tried numerous federal cases including, most notably, U.S. v. James “Whitey” Bulger . His seasoned judgment and strategic counsel comes from decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in both Boston and San Diego. Brian defends corporations and executives in federal and state i...

Keith H. McCown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Keith H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Keith H. McCown since 2013. 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 Keith H. McCown is held by other lawyers.

George P. Varghese draws on more than a decade of leadership experience in the US Department of Justice to advise clients on litigation involving federal and state governments, as well as on other legal challenges spanning law, policy and business.

Catherine M. Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Catherine M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine M. Scott since 2026. 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 Catherine M. Scott is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Leibowitz’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law for companies in the life sciences, technology, and services industries, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and public company counseling. He has previously served as chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice, chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice, and vice chair of the Transactional Department.