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Sara Bryant is a committed legal professional at Harris Beach Murtha, focused on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction in Boston, Massachusetts. Her practice involves representing a diverse client base, including construction managers, subcontractors, and owners across state and federal courts. Sara is adept in handling construction disputes related to breach of contract, defective work, mechanic's liens, and Chapter 93A violations. Her role also encompasses contract negotiation, res...

Claire K. Forkner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Claire K. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Claire K. Forkner 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 Claire K. Forkner is held by other lawyers.

Douglas J. Hoffman is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on employment litigation. Doug is an experienced litigator with substantial proficiency in wage and hour matters and class actions. He regularly counsels clients, particularly in the restaurant and transportation industries, with respect to day-to-day employment issues, including their rights and obligations under federal and state employment laws. Doug has represented clients in ...

John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. John F. (Jay) practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr. since 2018. 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 John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Lee Douthitt is a counsel in the firm’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Mr. Douthitt represents employers in a broad range of employment matters, including advising clients on compliance with laws affecting the workplace and providing employment-related corporate counseling on various types of mergers and acquisitions. Specifically, he counsels clients on workplace issues such as employee discipline and termination, reductions in force, discrimination and harassmen...

Talia Simonds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Talia practices law in Newton, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Talia Simonds since 2026. 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 Talia Simonds is held by other lawyers.

Christopher H. Milton has a wide variety of experience in numerous areas of real estate development, financing, entitlements and operations. Chris represents regional, national and foreign owners, developers and investors in connection with all aspects of real estate development from acquisition through zoning relief, subdivision, permitting, environmental remediation and construction. Chris represents lenders and investors in multi-party real estate based financial transactions and related l...

Eric F. Lockwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Eric F. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Eric F. Lockwood since 2018. 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 Eric F. Lockwood is held by other lawyers.

Robert I. Feinberg has the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period and he has the highest personal injury settlement in Massachusetts in the last year. In a landmark victory, a Massachusetts Superior Court jury awarded Mr. Feinberg’s client $7.7 million including interest as a result of a boiler explosion, the highest injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period, excluding medical malpractice. The victory for the industrial worker was achieved...

Mr. Bennett handles complex commercial litigation involving financial institutions, contracts, corporate issues including directors’ and officers’ claims, disputes among members of closed corporations, and insolvency. His current practice focuses on rights and remedies for debtors and creditors in corporate Chapter 11 cases. He devotes a substantial amount of time to banking and lending litigation; representing borrowers in commercial disputes. Mr. Bennett has tried numerous jury ...