Nicholas J. "Nick" Nesgos

Caroline has an extensive tax controversy and litigation practice representing taxpayers in front of federal and state taxing authorities at all levels of the audit, controversy and litigation process. Caroline has significant experience representing both individual and business clients before the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board, and in helping life science and technology clients navigate Massachusetts’ state and local tax landscape. Caroline also has in-depth federal tax controversy ...

David Apfel is a partner in Goodwin's Complex Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. Mr. Apfel is a former federal prosecutor who specializes in white collar criminal defense, SEC and other government investigations, internal corporate investigations, and bet-the-company civil business litigation. Mr. Apfel is also the founder and chair of the firm’s Gaming & Gambling practice, and the founder and co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis practice. He has been regularly ...

Liam Vesely represents banks, lending institutions and private lenders in all facets of troubled loan transactions, including workout, asset recovery, and collection of loan indebtedness. Liam also represents businesses, business owners, landlords and management companies in commercial, contract, leasing and tenancy disputes. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, asset recovery, lender workout, collection, foreclosure and landlord/tenant matters. Liam is Partner-in-Charge of the firm...

Rachel M. Self is the founding member of Rachel M. Self, P.C. She represents individuals in criminal and immigration matters, specializing in criminal trial work, family immigration, citizenship, deportation defense, and post-conviction relief. She has regularly appeared as a legal analyst for various news networks and has been featured in multiple documentary productions and interviews. After 49 migrants were abducted and flown to Martha’s Vineyard in the fall of 2022, she was instrume...

James W. McGarry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Banking and Finance. James W. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James W. McGarry 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 James W. McGarry is held by other lawyers.

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

Richard M. Yanofsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Richard M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Richard M. Yanofsky since 2027. 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 Richard M. Yanofsky is held by other lawyers.

Nancy T. Hegarty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Nancy T. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy T. Hegarty since 2019. 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 Nancy T. Hegarty is held by other lawyers.

Minta E. Kay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Minta E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Minta E. Kay since 2007. 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 Minta E. Kay is held by other lawyers.

Rick Pedone represents strategic buyers of financially troubled businesses, purchasers of distressed debt, secured creditors and other parties in the financial restructuring and bankruptcy processes. Many of the matters that Rick handles involve litigated disputes, allegations of fraud and insolvency proceedings pending in multiple jurisdictions. Rick also provides corporate governance and liability avoidance advice to private equity firms, directors and officers dealing with special situatio...