Kenneth J. "Ken" Vacovec

Chris Dole represents clients in all aspects of commercial real estate, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing and development of office, multifamily residential, retail, industrial, and warehouse facilities. Chris’s clients include institutional investors, public and private companies, pension funds, REITS, private equity funds, developers and other corporate entities. Before joining Pierce Atwood Chris was an attorney in the Boston law firm Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wie...

Richard W. Paterniti is a partner at Jones Kelleher. His practice involves the litigation and trial of personal injury cases with a focus on medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence and product liability cases. Rich has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the country and has worked on trial teams that have successfully obtained multi-million dollar resolutions for injured clients at trial, arbitration and mediation. His practice als...

Jessica Gray Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jessica practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Gray Kelly since 2022. 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 Jessica Gray Kelly is held by other lawy...

Ian D. Roffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) and Litigation - Securities. Ian D. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Ian D. Roffman since 2017. 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 Ian D. Roffman is held by other lawyers.

Alexander H. Pyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Alexander practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander 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 Alexander is held by other lawyers.

Zachary counsels clients in pursuing commercially relevant intellectual property protection strategies. He has extensive experience securing patents in areas including life sciences, biotechnology, bioinformatics, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor devices, and optical systems. He assists clients in pursuing effective prosecution strategies. His experience includes drafting and filing patent applications, drafting claims, responding to Office Actions, prosecuting broadening reissue applications, ...

Lori Rittman Clark has devoted her entire legal career to representing businesses in a broad spectrum of employment-related issues and disputes. For over 25 years, businesses have been turning to Lori for practical, strategic and value-driven employment law counseling and representation. Lori is admitted to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire and has clients in all three states.

While spending many of his formative years focusing on product liability cases, David McCormack fostered his technical and analytical approach to developing cases from the moment of the first client contact up through the time of trial. That approach has served his clients well for almost two decades. David brings his dedication to helping his clients to every case, no matter the size or subject matter. Recognized for his commitment and intensity, David has consistently been selected by his p...

Theresa C. Kavanaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Theresa C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Theresa C. Kavanaugh since 2013. 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 Theresa C. Kavanaugh is held by other lawyers.

Laura Schneider is a trusted advisor who counsels clients on all aspects of labor and employment law. She advises on employment law compliance issues, workplace disputes, employee relations and executive onboarding and transitions. Ms. Schneider regularly conducts and manages sensitive internal investigations, including with respect to allegations of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation. She also has significant experience advising public and private companies, non-profit organ...