Jesse Ainlay

Rory Pheiffer works with clients to develop patent portfolios, domestically and abroad, that align with their business goals. He also counsels clients on patent opinion and product clearance matters, IP due diligence issues on the buyer and seller side, license negotiations, and trademark portfolio growth and enforcement in conjunction with building the client’s brand. Clients rely on Rory’s technical knowledge, which he honed while earning a degree in mechanical engineering from ...

Lou, Co-Chair of the firm's Lateral Partner Hiring Committee and former member of Sullivan's Management Committee, represents clients, both public and private, in commercial acquisitions, dispositions and financings across various real estate asset classes, including office, retail, senior living, hospitality and marinas, many of which are multi-state, portfolio transactions. His practice includes a particular focus on representation of real estate investment trusts (REITs). The transactions ...

J. Tucker Merrigan is co-managing partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. He started Sweeney Merrigan Law with his brother and fellow co-managing partner, Peter M. Merrigan, in 2010. Since, Sweeney Merrigan Law has become a Massachusetts and National powerhouse in the practice of plaintiff’s litigation. It has been many years since the firm began with its first settlement of $9,500.00 and has evolved to recovering over $84 Million in its most recent litigation. Much of the success attribu...

William J. Schnoor Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. William J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized William J. Schnoor Jr. 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 William J. Schnoor Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Karen Sweeney Shea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Karen Sweeney practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Sweeney Shea 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 Karen Sweeney Shea is held by other lawyers.

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

Jonathan A. ("Jon") Karon is the founder of the Boston firm Karon Law, LLC. He has a national practice representing the catastrophically injured including cases involving traumatic brain injuries, amusement ride accidents, motor vehicle crashes and dangerous products. He is a past President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and is currently an Officer of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). His noteworthy cases include succes...

Drew Elizabeth McCormick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Drew Elizabeth practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Drew Elizabeth McCormick since 2027. 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 Drew Elizabeth McCormick is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. O'Regan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. He is author of two chapters in the Fiduciary Litigation practice guide for Massachusetts, past president and board member of the Hon. Edward J. Donnelly Probate and Family Inn of Court, past co-chair of the Boston Bar Association Fiduciary Litigation Section, and a frequent contributor to legal publications and continuing education in this area. Mr. O'Regan's practice is...

Julie Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Julie practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Davis 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 Julie Davis is held by other lawyers.