Michael J. Connolly

Jeffrey Alitz is Chair of Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Construction and Design Law national practice section and is a partner in the Boston office. For over two decades, he has been a nationally recognized A&E attorney who has tried cases throughout New England defending an array of construction and design professionals. Mr. Alitz ‘s mediation and arbitration experience, particularly concerning construction and real estate disputes is extensive. Over his multi-decade career, Mr...

Laura McLane heads the Boston Litigation Practice Group and is a nationally renowned False Claims Act (FCA) litigator in healthcare and life sciences enforcement matters. For more than 20 years, Laura has represented clients in healthcare, securities and other government investigations and litigation. Clients call Laura “an exquisite lawyer, very smart and incisive” (Chambers USA). Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/laura-mclane/

Benjamin W. Loveland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Benjamin W. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin W. Loveland since 2023. 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 Benjamin W. Loveland is held by other la...

Ben N. Dunlap is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Ben N. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Ben N. Dunlap 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 Ben N. Dunlap is held by other lawyers.

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,...

James G. Ward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. James G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Ward since 2021. 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 James G. Ward is held by other lawyers.

Catherine M. Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Catherine M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine M. Scott 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 Catherine M. Scott is held by other lawyers.

Michael F. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael F. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael F. Burke since 2013. 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 Michael F. Burke is held by other lawyers.

David G. Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David G. Thomas 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 David G. Thomas is held by other lawyers.

John DeTore serves as Administrative Chairman of Rubin and Rudman’s Executive Committee and leader of the Energy Practice Group. John’s practice focuses on representing large energy companies before regulatory agencies and courts throughout New England and in New York. His representations include more than twenty major energy projects involving billions of dollars in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, including eleven cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Jo...