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John W. Powell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. John W., 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 John W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean Boulger is the vice chair of the Real Estate Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1992. Practice Mr. Boulger's practice covers a wide range of real estate transactions and development projects. He represents numerous investors, developers and operators in joint ventures, acquisitions, developments, leases and financing transactions across a broad spectrum of real estate asset classes. Areas of expertise include the following: Senior Housing Mr. Boulger has extensive experience in the se...

Liam T. O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Liam T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Liam T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dianne R. Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Dianne R., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dianne R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Goldberg’s clients look to him for advice on difficult and complex restructuring issues, where he is known for his creative approaches to the solution of financial problems. Mike specializes in the areas of business bankruptcy, financial restructuring and business transactions as well as commercial real estate transactions. In his over 25 years of practice, Mike has represented a broad spectrum of clients in insolvency matters, including debtors, creditors’ committees, tru...

Rob Carroll is a partner in Goodwin’s IP Litigation group, and a member of the firm’s Antitrust Litigation and Business Litigation practices and is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. World Trademark Review describes him as a “[t]errific advocate” with “a glittering track record in contentious mandates. He has the ability to filter down all possible arguments to the ones viable in court and can then use his superior judgment to pick a winni...

Ieuan Gael Mahony is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ieuan Gael, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ieuan Gael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sam Goldblatt, former chair of Nixon Peabody’s Litigation Department represents manufacturing and service businesses in disputes in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels. What do you focus on? I leverage my more than 30 years of experience to help clients manage their complex and high-stakes disputes with other businesses, individuals and governmental agencies. My practice focuses on three main areas. Products Liability, Mass Tort and Class Actions I’ve represente...

Kenneth F. Ehrlich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Kenneth F., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine M. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Catherine M., 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 Catherine M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.