Richard D. Rudman

Tim Perla is a seasoned litigator and strategic counselor with over two decades of experience defending complex litigation involving securities, corporate governance, and life insurance. A results-oriented leader, he has repeatedly defeated class certification, secured dismissals, and led high-stakes defenses on behalf of banks, life insurance companies, life sciences and technology firms, healthcare companies, energy companies, and other companies across all sectors of the economy.

Patrick is a seasoned trial attorney, concentrating on employment and employment-related litigation and arbitration, as well as disputes between partners and shareholders in closely held corporations. Patrick leads the firm’s trial practice. Patrick began his career as a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice and has litigated hundreds of cases (conducting both bench and jury trials) in state and federal courts across the country. Since entering private practice, Pa...

David L. Ferrera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. David L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Ferrera since 2012. 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 David L. Ferrera is held by other lawyers.

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.

Laura McLane heads the Boston Litigation Practice Group and is a nationally renowned False Claims Act (FCA) litigator in healthcare and life sciences enforcement matters. For more than 20 years, Laura has represented clients in healthcare, securities and other government investigations and litigation. Clients call Laura “an exquisite lawyer, very smart and incisive” (Chambers USA). Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/laura-mclane/

Jessica Gray Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jessica practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Gray Kelly since 2022. 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 Jessica Gray Kelly is held by other lawy...

Maura McLaughlin counsels employers throughout the full life cycle of managing employment relationships. She advises clients on important hiring, discipline and termination decisions, and on best practices for performance management and documentation, which allows for successful defense of these decisions. Clients look to Maura’s advice on negotiating reasonable accommodation issues, addressing employee absenteeism and misconduct, and as compliance with wage and hour laws. She also prov...

William Brady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. William practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized William Brady 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 William Brady is held by other lawyers.

Michael Weinberg is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Boston office. He represents a broad range of clients in all phases of the civil litigation process. Mr. Weinberg is experienced in both trial of cases and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. He handles matters involving insurance law, contracts, professional liability, products liability, construction, medical malpractice, and class action litigation. Mr. Weinberg assists clients on a broad ra...

Kenneth J. Gordon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Kenneth J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth J. Gordon since 2008. 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 Kenneth J. Gordon is held by other lawyers.