Robert K. "Bob" Blaisdell

Lou, Co-Chair of the firm's Lateral Partner Hiring Committee and former member of Sullivan's Management Committee, represents clients, both public and private, in commercial acquisitions, dispositions and financings across various real estate asset classes, including office, retail, senior living, hospitality and marinas, many of which are multi-state, portfolio transactions. His practice includes a particular focus on representation of real estate investment trusts (REITs). The transactions ...

Ilan Barzilay is an intellectual property practitioner specializing in obtaining and enforcing patent rights. Ilan leads a team of attorneys that procures patents for clients ranging from technology startups and research institutions to established companies and multinational corporations. He is a trusted advisor to clients seeking meaningful patent protection crafted to align with important business goals. His practice also includes handling contentious matters in the federal courts and befo...

Christopher T. Holding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Antitrust. Christopher T. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher T. Holding 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 Christopher T. Holding is held by other lawyers.

Eric is a regulatory attorney, focusing on the insurance sector. He represents state insurance regulators in the liquidation, rehabilitation and examination of insurance companies, as well as handling administrative, insurance coverage, reinsurance and other disputes and litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Eric was an Assistant Attorney General, Administrative Law Division, Government Bureau, in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. He also served as law clerk to the ...

Lisa Barton is a shareholder who advises clients on employee benefits and executive compensation issues. Lisa’s practice focuses on providing strategic advice associated with the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee benefit plans and programs including 401(k) and pension plans, health and retiree medical plans, equity and long-term incentive arrangements, executive and broad-based severance plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and other executive co...

Sara Goldman Curley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Sara Goldman practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Sara Goldman Curley since 2020. 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 Sara Goldman Curley 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.

Joan A. Lukey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joan A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Joan A. Lukey since 1993. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of ...

James H. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. James H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James H. Kaplan 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 James H. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Bill Lee is a leading trial and appellate lawyer and intellectual property litigator who has represented a variety of technology-focused clients for more than 40 years. Mr. Lee has tried more than 200 cases to verdict and argued more than 100 cases to the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit and other appellate courts. Those have included some of the highest profile cases of the last decade.