Johan V. "Hans" Brigham

Gregory D. Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Gregory D., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

David M. McIntosh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. 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...

Kate Cruickshank is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Restructuring Practice. She has more than 25 years of experience representing corporations and individuals in financial distress, both in and out of bankruptcy. Kate often represents debtors and trustees in complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases and in the litigation arising from those proceedings. She also represents companies and individuals in out-of-court restructurings and in state and federal court litigation. Kate has fre...

Peter M. Merrigan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Peter M., 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 Peter M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ronaldo, 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 Ronaldo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph (Joe) M. Parise advises healthcare clients on a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters across the United States. He serves as counsel to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, physician practices, practice management companies, behavioral health providers, hospitals and health systems. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/parise-joseph-m/

John P. O’Neill serves as co-chair of the firm's Real Estate Finance Team. He practices primarily in the real estate and real estate finance area. Mr. O’Neill is experienced in representing institutional and international investors, in a variety of investment structures, in the acquisition, financing and disposition of single-and multi-asset pools throughout the country. Mr. O'Neill regularly works with clients in structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements. In addition, ...

Andrew C. Meyer, Jr. is widely recognized as one of Boston’s top lawyers and an innovator in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Meyer has consistently achieved record-setting verdicts and settlements, including one of the largest personal injury awards in Massachusetts' history — $30 million including interest. He is the founder of Boston-based Lubin & Meyer PC , a firm known for taking on such high-profile cases as one involving shock treatment at the Judge Rotenber...