Michelle R. Peirce

Robert J. O'Regan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. He is author of two chapters in the Fiduciary Litigation practice guide for Massachusetts, past president and board member of the Hon. Edward J. Donnelly Probate and Family Inn of Court, past co-chair of the Boston Bar Association Fiduciary Litigation Section, and a frequent contributor to legal publications and continuing education in this area. Mr. O'Regan's practice is...

Kate Cruickshank is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Restructuring Practice. She has more than 25 years of experience representing corporations and individuals in financial distress, both in and out of bankruptcy. Kate often represents debtors and trustees in complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases and in the litigation arising from those proceedings. She also represents companies and individuals in out-of-court restructurings and in state and federal court litigation. Kate has fre...

With 25+ years of experience in government investigations and white-collar defense, Brian Kelly is a nationally recognized former federal prosecutor and high-profile trial attorney. Brian has tried numerous federal cases including, most notably, U.S. v. James “Whitey” Bulger . His seasoned judgment and strategic counsel comes from decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in both Boston and San Diego. Brian defends corporations and executives in federal and state i...

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...

Eileen E. Brophy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Eileen E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Eileen E. Brophy 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 Eileen E. Brophy is held by other lawyers.

Sarah is a member of Sullivan’s REITs Practice Group. She advises public and private REITs, both domestic and foreign, in various industries, including: data centers, office buildings, commercial retail space, distributed antenna systems, timberlands and agricultural properties. She focuses on structuring and compliance work, including cross-border transactions. Sarah also has experience involving federal and state tax litigation and transactional planning involving corporate, franchise...

Leslie P. King is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Leslie P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Leslie P. King 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 Leslie P. King is held by other lawyers.

Charles (Charlie) R. Buck advises health care enterprises on complex transactions and regulatory compliance. He represents a wide range of clients, including proprietary and tax-exempt hospital systems, academic medical centers and faculty practice groups, accountable care organizations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other health insurers. Please visit McDermott website to view more on Charlie's biography: https://www.mwe.com/en/team/b/buck-charles

Elaine Blais, head of the Litigation Department in Goodwin’s Boston office, focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation, particularly patent litigation, and she is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. Ms. Blais has first-chaired numerous lawsuits and taken cases to trial in federal courts nationwide. She serves on Goodwin’s Executive Committee and on its Intellectual Property Steering and Attorney Development Committees. Ms. Blais is the co-found...

Jeffrey Fritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Fritz 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 Jeffrey Fritz is held by other lawyers.