Paul G. Farrell

Laura's practice involves federal and state civil (commercial) litigation and arbitrations throughout the United States, with an emphasis on complex regulatory and fiduciary issues. She has extensive experience in disputes involving shareholder and investor rights and relationships; application of the business judgment rule; and fiduciary disclosures, compliance and enforcement issues (often in a securities law setting). A significant component of her practice consists of counseling clients o...

Patricia I. Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Patricia I., 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 Patricia I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan A. ("Jon") Karon is the founder of the Boston firm Karon Law, LLC. He has a national practice representing the catastrophically injured including cases involving traumatic brain injuries, amusement ride accidents, motor vehicle crashes and dangerous products. He is a past President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and is currently an Officer of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). His noteworthy cases include succes...

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...

Joanne E. Romanow handles high-conflict disputes in family law. Her practice encompasses all aspects of domestic relations and probate litigation, including divorce, custody, modification, child support, paternity, guardianship, and will contests. Joanne handles a variety of litigation involving asset division, complex business valuation, inheritances, custody disputes, domestic violence and non-traditional family structure. She has been appointed as a guardian ad litem by the Probate and Fam...

Mark J. Macenka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Mark J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ilenna J. Stein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Ilenna J., 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 Ilenna J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing individuals and corporations in federal and state investigations. John has conducted many significant representations, including the landmark case in which he represented former YUKOS Oil Company CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was on trial for fraud and tax evasion. Additionally, John's clients include numerous businesses and corporations, medical doctors, attorneys, a U.S. Congressman ...

Jim Barrett, a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group, is a business and securities lawyer who represents life sciences and other technology companies as well as venture capital and private equity funds. He regularly counsels boards of directors and general partners on corporate governance matters and guides their businesses through all stages of development. Accordingly, Mr. Barrett concentrates on investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and general corpora...

Timothy C. Kelleher III is a partner at Jones Kelleher and has been a trial lawyer since 1990. His practice focuses on civil litigation including serious personal injury cases, general liability, product liability, construction site litigation, medical malpractice, and civil rights litigation. His experience has included the successful trial, arbitration, and mediation of a wide variety of cases over the last nearly 30 years. Since 2011 Tim has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the ...