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Anita Pelletier is Counsel in Nixon Peabody's nonprofit practice group. She advises nonprofit organizations in matters relating to legal requirements and best practices in connection with governance and operational matters. I focus my practice on three main areas, building on over 10 years of experience assisting nonprofit clients to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. Nonprofit Corporate Governance and Board Disputes I’ve represented organizations ranging from the very ...

Michelle O'Brien handles environmental and land use permitting and related litigation for various types of developments including residential homes, commercial buildings, waterfront properties, wind turbines, and solid waste facilities. She defends companies in environmental enforcement matters at the federal, state, and local levels. She represents private parties in cost recovery and property damage claims involving releases of oil and hazardous materials, and assists clients with real esta...

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.

Richard A. Oetheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Richard A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Richard A. Oetheimer since 2012. 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 Richard A. Oetheim...

James P. Dowden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). James P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Dowden 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 James P. Dowden is held by other...

James F. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James F. practices law in Springfield, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James F. Martin since 2003. 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 James F. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Stephen A. Boyko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law. Stephen A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen A. Boyko 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 Steph...

Johanna W. Schneider advises clients on real estate development permitting and land use and environmental disputes. She represents public and private clients in real estate disputes at all stages of litigation, including trials, mediations and appeals. Her experience includes: Zoning, subdivision, wetlands and land use permitting appeals Real property disputes, including easement, adverse possession and construction claims Environmental contamination disputes Working on complex real estate de...

Tom has extensive experience representing clients in the areas of business litigation and bankruptcy. Tom’s litigation practice includes commercial, franchise, automotive, banking, director and officer liability, landlord/tenant, and non-compete litigation. In his bankruptcy practice, Tom is devoted to the representation of Chapter 7 and 11 Trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, landlords and creditors’ committees. He also frequently represents corporate clients in defending c...

Michael J. Griffin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Michael J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Griffin 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 Michael J. Griffin is held by other lawyers.