Peter F. Carr II

Heather Krauss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Heather, 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 Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John DeTore serves as Administrative Chairman of Rubin and Rudman’s Executive Committee and leader of the Energy Practice Group. John’s practice focuses on representing large energy companies before regulatory agencies and courts throughout New England and in New York. His representations include more than twenty major energy projects involving billions of dollars in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, including eleven cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Jo...

Vinita Ferrera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Vinita, 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 Vinita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rory Pheiffer works with clients to develop patent portfolios, domestically and abroad, that align with their business goals. He also counsels clients on patent opinion and product clearance matters, IP due diligence issues on the buyer and seller side, license negotiations, and trademark portfolio growth and enforcement in conjunction with building the client’s brand. Clients rely on Rory’s technical knowledge, which he honed while earning a degree in mechanical engineering from ...

Malcolm B. Nicholls III is a partner in the Corporate Department. He has over fifteen years of experience in the private equity field, with a focus on national and international private equity transactions. Malcolm advises private equity fund managers, institutional investors and investment advisors on a broad range of issues, including fund formations, secondary transactions, portfolio investments, internal governance and divestments and distributions. A significant portion of Malcolm’...

Michael P. Duffy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Michael P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrea Peraner-Sweet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Andrea, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jon M. Herzog is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Jon M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William D. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. William D., 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 William D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.