Michelle M. Porter

James D. Masterman is a trial lawyer with a broad range of experience in eminent domain and real estate valuation litigation, including tax proceedings and lease arbitrations, and in the litigation of land use and property rights issues. His representation of commercial, industrial and residential property owners and developers requires his appearance in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and every state and administrative court of Massachusetts and throughout New England. His advice...

Stephen M. Perry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cindy Vreeland is a nationally recognized litigator with more than 30 years experience litigating a range of high-stakes disputes, with a particular focus on patent and trade secret litigation. She has served as lead or co-lead counsel in more than 20 trials, successfully trying cases in technologies ranging from wireless devices, semiconductor chips and computer storage, to medical devices, superconducting materials and pharmaceuticals. Ms. Vreeland’s work earned her a spot as one of o...

Katherine J. Michon was named by Best Lawyers as a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” based on the high esteem in which she is held by her colleagues. She and her partners pioneered the firm’s nationally-ranked executive advocacy practice which focuses on the legal needs of executives, professionals and select businesses in sophisticated employment matters. Ms. Michon was also selected for the 2017 Edition of “Best Lawyers in America,” and in 2012 she was named a Top Woma...

Peter I. Dunn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter I., 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 Peter I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Loring ("Woody") A. Cook III has a comprehensive background in commercial law and complex civil litigation, both trial and appellate, with a focus on construction law in Boston, Massachusetts. For over 45 years, Woody has provided legal guidance to a variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors. His services cover a wide range of areas from dispute resolution—such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration,...

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

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

Diane Saunders is a Shareholder in the Boston office and a member of the firm’s Class Action Practice Group Steering Committee. Ms. Saunders is a skilled and aggressive litigator and possesses significant expertise in class/collective action matters and complex cases. Whether she is handling litigation or simply providing advice and counsel, Ms. Saunders employs a strategic approach to solving her clients' legal and business problems. She always strives to achieve cost effective results...

Joel M. Reck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation. Joel M., who practices law in Waltham, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.