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Jeffrey N. Catalano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeffrey N., who practices law in Milton, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel V. Ward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Daniel V., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ellen Epstein Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Ellen Epstein, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ellen Epstein is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vinita Ferrera focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and trade secret claims. She has litigated cases involving a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, consumer products, computer hardware and software, financial services and electronic commerce. Her practice has encompassed all facets of litigation, including discovery, trials, i...

Michael J. Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Michael J., 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 Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jeffrey S. Stern is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Jeffrey S., who practices law in Waltham, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sara Clevering is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Sara, 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 Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William M. Shields is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. William M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Loring ("Woody") A. Cook III has a comprehensive background in commercial law and complex civil litigation, both trial and appellate, with a focus on construction law in Boston, Massachusetts. For over 45 years, Woody has provided legal guidance to a variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors. His services cover a wide range of areas from dispute resolution—such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration,...