Joseph D. "Joe" Steinfield

Mr. Rivers practices in all areas of family law litigation, both at the trial court and appellate levels. Mr. Rivers is a Fellow in the Massachusetts Chapters of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and has been awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory , which is granted to a select group of attorneys and indicates the highest possible peer rating w...

David G. Gabor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David G. Gabor 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 David G. Gabor is held by other lawyers.

John Perten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John Perten 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 John Perten is held by other lawyers.

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...

Brian Cloherty is a partner at Keches Law Group, which he joined in 1988. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, where he is a frequent guest lecturer. Mr. Cloherty is an aggressive advocate for his clients, representing injured union members and other workers at the Department of Industrial Accidents, Social Security Administration and local Retirement Board...

Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He develops and implements strategies for protecting his clients’ key technologies and for avoi...

Lee Douthitt is a counsel in the firm’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Mr. Douthitt represents employers in a broad range of employment matters, including advising clients on compliance with laws affecting the workplace and providing employment-related corporate counseling on various types of mergers and acquisitions. Specifically, he counsels clients on workplace issues such as employee discipline and termination, reductions in force, discrimination and harassmen...

Brian J. Colandreo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Brian J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Colandreo 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 Brian J. Colandreo is held by other lawyers.

Sara Goldman Curley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Sara Goldman practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Sara Goldman Curley since 2020. 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 Sara Goldman Curley is held by other lawyers.

Cheryl A. Clarkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Cheryl A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Cheryl A. Clarkin since 2019. 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 Cheryl A. Clarkin is held by other lawyers.