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Marc E. Fitzgerald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Marc E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Andrew (A.J.), 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 Andrew (A.J.) is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Kenneth J. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Kenneth J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph (Joe) M. Parise advises healthcare clients on a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters across the United States. He serves as counsel to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, physician practices, practice management companies, behavioral health providers, hospitals and health systems. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/parise-joseph-m/

Elisa A. Filman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elisa A., who practices law in Needham, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elisa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael E. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Michael E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy T. Hegarty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Nancy T., 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 Nancy T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danielle M. Lauzon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Danielle M., 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 Danielle M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Vanderzanden is a Shareholder in the Boston Office. She has specialized in the area of labor and employment law for nearly 20 years. She devotes her practice to helping employers with employment related disputes, conducting investigations, providing counseling and handling disputes in litigation and arbitration. She has personally conducted dozens of investigations, including investigations involving employee allegations of misconduct by company executives and systemic discrimination. She...