Matthew F. Furlong

Tim Perla is a seasoned litigator and strategic counselor with over two decades of experience defending complex litigation involving securities, corporate governance, and life insurance. A results-oriented leader, he has repeatedly defeated class certification, secured dismissals, and led high-stakes defenses on behalf of banks, life insurance companies, life sciences and technology firms, healthcare companies, energy companies, and other companies across all sectors of the economy.

Brian M. Gibbons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Brian M., 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 Brian M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

An experienced management-side employment lawyer, Suzanne King counsels employers on a wide range of employment practices, including: hiring, managing employee performance and discipline, terminations, reductions in force, complaints about sexual and other harassment, reasonable accommodations under the ADA, leave under the FMLA and various state laws, wage and hour practices, including employee classification issues and pay equity, and data privacy and security. Suzanne also has extensive ex...

Janet Barringer is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary's Boston office. She defends companies and individuals in a variety of matters ranging from employment claims to business disputes to professional liability matters and has tried over 20 cases to verdict. Ms. Barringer's peers have recognized her for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation: Defense) and as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer (Employment Litigation: Defense). In her Labor & Employment practice,...

Lawrence Hunt counsels clients throughout the estate planning process, educating and guiding them through the various options that address their unique circumstances in order to realize their goals of transferring their wealth and values to the next generation. Larry is Chair of the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Larry regularly assists clients in communicating their wishes to their children and families, often participating in family discussions. He advises clients on using will...

Jim Barrett, a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group, is a business and securities lawyer who represents life sciences and other technology companies as well as venture capital and private equity funds. He regularly counsels boards of directors and general partners on corporate governance matters and guides their businesses through all stages of development. Accordingly, Mr. Barrett concentrates on investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and general corpora...

Emily L. Rapalino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Emily L., 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 Emily L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dave has over 50 years of corporate and litigation experience, representing clients in the highly regulated insurance industry. He focuses on representing insurance regulators in complex issues, including material insurance company transactions, examinations and reorganizations, as well as counseling insurance companies and insurance agencies. Dave believes that what distinguishes successful lawyers is the ability to understand the client’s objectives in order to act effectively, to com...

Bradford J. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bradford J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradford J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Debra Dyleski-Najjar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Debra, who practices law in North Andover, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Debra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.