Robin D, Murphy

Mr. Rivers practices in all areas of family law litigation, both at the trial court and appellate levels. Mr. Rivers is a Fellow in the Massachusetts Chapters of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and has been awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory , which is granted to a select group of attorneys and indicates the highest possible peer rating w...

Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Russell A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. since 1987. 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 Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Debra K. Lussier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Debra K. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Debra K. Lussier 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 Debra K. Lussier is held by other lawyers.

Tim's practice is comprised of the preparation of wills, trusts and prenuptial agreements. He counsels executors and trustees and serves, himself, as an executor and/or trustee.

Tom has extensive experience representing clients in the areas of business litigation and bankruptcy. Tom’s litigation practice includes commercial, franchise, automotive, banking, director and officer liability, landlord/tenant, and non-compete litigation. In his bankruptcy practice, Tom is devoted to the representation of Chapter 7 and 11 Trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, landlords and creditors’ committees. He also frequently represents corporate clients in defending c...

Emily E. Nicholson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Emily E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Emily E. Nicholson since 2025. 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 Emily E. Nicholson is held by other lawyers.

Eric Christofferson is an experienced trial, litigation, and investigations lawyer in DLA Piper's Boston Office and is a member of the firm's white collar group. Immediately prior to joining DLA Piper, Eric served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, leading an array of white collar criminal investigations, trials, and appeals. Eric, whose practice focuses on the life-sciences, healthcare, and financial services sectors, represents corporations and individuals in g...

Mr. Maycotte concentrates on family law and has practiced in the fields of international arbitration and litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. He has extensive trial experience representing clients in a wide variety of family law matters. Mr. Maycotte currently serves as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Boston Bar Association. He has earned his certification as a Certified Financial Litigator from the American Academy of Certified Finan...

Amy Sheridan, a member of the firm's Management Committee, concentrates her practice in the employee benefits and executive compensation area and is experienced in designing, structuring and addressing documentation and compliance issues for compensation and benefit arrangements. She has broad expertise with regulatory and tax requirements related to welfare plans (including the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA privacy and security requirements), qualified and nonqualified retirement plans and I...

Brad Bedingfield assists private foundations and public charities with navigating complex tax regulations and procedures, including receipt and disposition of complex charitable gifts and participation in innovative forms of impactful philanthropy. He also advises on governance matters, guiding charities and other nonprofits through formation, reorganizations, mergers, affiliations, and dissolutions. Additionally, Brad advises private clients on securing their long-term goals related to prese...