Megan N. Gates

Laura's practice involves federal and state civil (commercial) litigation and arbitrations throughout the United States, with an emphasis on complex regulatory and fiduciary issues. She has extensive experience in disputes involving shareholder and investor rights and relationships; application of the business judgment rule; and fiduciary disclosures, compliance and enforcement issues (often in a securities law setting). A significant component of her practice consists of counseling clients o...

Kelly A. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kelly A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly A. Schwartz since 2020. 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 Kelly A. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Bradford J. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bradford J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Bradford J. Smith since 2019. 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 Bradford J. Smith is he...

Amanda C. Holt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Amanda C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda C. Holt 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 Amanda C. Holt is held by other lawyers.

Gina A. Fonte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Gina A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Gina A. Fonte since 2025. 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 Gina A. Fonte is held by other lawyers.

Terri L.B. Partridge, who heads the firm's family law group, has held the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV, since 1996. She has been, again, listed as one of the top Family Law Attorneys in Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2010, as seen in Boston Magazine November 2010 and at superlawyers.com. Throughout her 21-year career, she has handled numerous divorce cases involving complicated issues such as the validity of postnuptial and antenuptial agreements and trusts; and the valuation of closely...

Mark T. Bettencourt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. Mark T. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Mark T. Bettencourt since 2009. 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 Mark T. Bettencourt is held by othe...

Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Andrew (A.J.) practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts since 2025. 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 Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is held by other lawyers.

Peter C. Erichsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Nonprofit / Charities Law. Peter C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Peter C. Erichsen since 2009. 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 Peter C. Erichsen is held by other lawyers.

Natascha George advises clients with respect to all aspects of employee benefits and compensation, including retirement plans, health plans, stock option plans and executive compensation. Natascha has been a Lecturer in Law at Boston University School of Law in the Tax LLM program since 2010. Prior to joining the firm, Natascha was a member of the compliance departments at Fidelity Investments Tax-Exempt Services Company and Watson Wyatt Worldwide.