Michael F. Dowley

Boston, MA

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

About Michael F. Dowley

Michael F. Dowley is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2019. Michael F. Dowley is recognized in the following practice area:

Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law

Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2003

Location: Boston, MA

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Boston, MA

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Paul J. Ayoub is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Paul J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Ayoub since 2015. 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 Paul J. Ayoub is held by other lawyers.

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Melissa S. Rones

Ropes & Gray LLP

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Specific Focus

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Melissa S. Rones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Melissa S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa S. Rones since 2016. 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 Melissa S. Rones is held by other lawyers.

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Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero

Nixon Peabody LLP

Boston, MA

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

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Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ronaldo practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero 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 Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is held by other lawyers.

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Peter I. Dunn

Casner & Edwards LLP

Boston, MA

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

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Peter I. Dunn

Peter I. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter I. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Peter I. Dunn 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 Peter I. Dunn is held by other lawyers.

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Alexander E. Terry

Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman & Guekguezian LLP

Boston, MA

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Recognized since 2026 by

Alexander E. Terry

Alexander E. Terry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alexander E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander E. Terry 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 Alexander E. Terry is held by oth...

 
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Joshua C. Krumholz

Holland & Knight LLP

Boston, MA

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Litigation - Patent

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Joshua C. Krumholz

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Felicia H. Ellsworth

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Boston, MA

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Commercial Litigation

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Felicia Ellsworth is a nationally renowned first-chair trial lawyer and appellate advocate who serves as vice chair of WilmerHale’s Litigation/Controversy Department, a member of the firm’s global Management Committee, and Partner-in-Charge of WilmerHale’s Boston Office.

 
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Steven E. Gurdin

Fitch Law Partners LLP

Boston, MA

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Krysia J. Syska

Lubin & Meyer PC

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Practice Areas

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Brett R. Corson

Sweeney Merrigan Law

Boston, MA

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Litigation - Insurance

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