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

We specialize in the negotiation and trial of complex and less complex contested divorces, uncontested divorces, prenuptial agreements, and all related family matters. Attorney Jaworski, a former president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, has concentrated his practice in the area of Family Law for over forty years. We limit our practice to Essex and Middlesex Counties; because of this we are very familiar with the practice and procedure of each of t...

Alexander E. Terry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Alexander E., 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 Alexander E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karla Chaffee focuses her practice on land use permitting and real estate due diligence. She helps her clients maximize efficiency by charting a coordinated permitting strategy through a deal’s lifecycle. My focus Land Use Permitting I provide guidance to clients seeking zoning approvals and other development entitlements. I lay the groundwork for successful projects by working with clients, planning staff, and elected and appointed officials to navigate local, state, and federal permit...

Mitchell Bloom is Global Chair of Goodwin’s Life Sciences practice. Mr. Bloom specializes in representing public and private life science companies, as well as venture capital firms and investment banks focused on the life sciences sector.

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

JENNIFER C. ROMAN is a partner at Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC where she concentrates her practice in all matters of domestic relations. Attorney Roman’s family law practice includes divorce, asset division (including: treatment of gifted and inherited property; trusts; and valuation issues of closely held businesses including medical practices) support (alimony and child support) paternity actions, modification of agreements, custody disputes, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, a...

John concentrates his practice in tax-exempt organizations, estate planning, sophisticated charitable giving, private foundation tax planning and the unrelated business income tax. He has also lectured extensively in the tax area. John has helped organize and establish the qualifications for numerous private and public foundations and other charitable organizations including schools, medical research, religious, social welfare and cultural organizations.

Ira M. Golub is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ira 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 Ira M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric W. Macaux is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Eric W., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.