Kathleen O. "Katie" Burgener

Caroline has an extensive tax controversy and litigation practice representing taxpayers in front of federal and state taxing authorities at all levels of the audit, controversy and litigation process. Caroline has significant experience representing both individual and business clients before the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board, and in helping life science and technology clients navigate Massachusetts’ state and local tax landscape. Caroline also has in-depth federal tax controversy ...

Patrick J. Hurley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Patrick J., 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 Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark C. Fleming is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark C., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nikki Marie Sherwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Nikki Marie, 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 Nikki Marie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Deborah J. Manus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Deborah J., 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 Deborah J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen T. Mears is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Stephen T., 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 Stephen T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian French is a partner and member of the firm’s Government Investigations and White Collar Defense team. He represents clients in government enforcement and internal compliance matters, primarily involving the life sciences and health care industries. What do you focus on? Government Enforcement I represent a wide range of health care organizations, life sciences companies, executives, and employees in government investigations and related criminal and civil litigation initiated by t...

Sarah is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Over the last dozen years, she has led 16 patent infringement, trade secrets and invalidity trials (ten jury trials, six bench trials) across several jurisdictions, including the federal courts in Massachusetts, Florida, Delaware, Colorado, California and Texas. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/columbia-sarah-chapin/

Jim Curley, a partner in the firm’s Private Equity group, has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in his field by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Curley's practice focuses primarily on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and early and later stage growth companies in various industries including education, health care, manufacturing, retail and technology. Hi...

Mark C. Michalowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mark C., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.