Michael J. McDermott

Michelle O'Brien handles environmental and land use permitting and related litigation for various types of developments including residential homes, commercial buildings, waterfront properties, wind turbines, and solid waste facilities. She defends companies in environmental enforcement matters at the federal, state, and local levels. She represents private parties in cost recovery and property damage claims involving releases of oil and hazardous materials, and assists clients with real esta...

Stephen A. Mackenzie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Stephen A., 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 Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miranda is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney who defends clients in government investigations and enforcement matters, including those involving health care fraud and abuse matters, and conducting internal corporate investigations. Miranda brings deep experience to her representation of pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, clinical laboratories, payors, pharmacies, health care providers, and other entities and individuals in federal criminal, civil ...

Michele Keratsis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Michele, who practices law in Newton, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michele is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris has a wide-ranging practice, which has included everything from sophisticated estate planning to multi billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. His primary experience has been in representing family or employee owned businesses and their shareholders in all aspects of federal income, gift and estate taxation. Chris also has substantial experience in the taxation of mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Marilynne R. Ryan (Mal) is a partner at Ryan Faenza Carey and has been a practicing attorney since 1986 concentrating exclusively in divorce and family law. Attorney Ryan is a seasoned practitioner and represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law. She is certified in conciliation, mediation and collaborative law. Her vast experience and knowledge in the field of divorce and family law, coupled with her non-nonsense approach, qualify her as a worthy advocate for clients who desi...

Michael Weinberg is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Boston office. He represents a broad range of clients in all phases of the civil litigation process. Mr. Weinberg is experienced in both trial of cases and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. He handles matters involving insurance law, contracts, professional liability, products liability, construction, medical malpractice, and class action litigation. Mr. Weinberg assists clients on a broad ra...

Gary is a trial attorney, representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation and before regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. He represents parties in actions throughout New England, in several U.S. federal courts and in arbitration proceedings. Gary has litigated cases involving claims arising from business sales and acquisitions, securities claims, employment disputes, shareholder disputes, environmental matters and other business matters. Gary&rsqu...

Julie Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Julie, 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 Julie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark E. Swirbalus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark 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 Mark E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.