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Jason Kravitz heads up Nixon Peabody's IP Litigation group. Jason is a trial lawyer and his practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, privacy, and false advertising disputes. He has litigated cases involving a broad range of technologies, including software and hardware, business methods, personal care products, wireless devices, footwear, dental implants, and online advertising applications. What do you focus on? I focus on litigating and resolving intellectual property...

Seth P. Berman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Seth P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Seth P. Berman since 2019. 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 Seth P. Berman is held by other lawyers.

John G. DiPiano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. John G. practices law in Salem, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John G. DiPiano 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 John G. DiPiano is held by other lawyers.

Lisa A.H. McChesney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Lisa A.H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A.H. McChesney 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 Lisa A.H. McChesney is held by other lawyers.

Joel is particularly experienced in the tax structuring of complex business and investment arrangements using partnerships, limited liability companies and Subchapter S corporations. He advises a broad range of private and institutional investors, including real estate investment firms, on a wide variety of U.S. federal income tax matters, including in connection with fund formation matters, the acquisition and disposition of property, structuring debt and equity investments, equity compensat...

Mark W. Pearlstein concentrates his practice on white-collar criminal defense, the defense of actions brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, complex commercial litigation, arbitration and internal investigations. Previously, he was the partner-in-charge of the Boston office and served as head of the Boston Trial Department. Mark is also a member of the Firm-wide Management Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/pearlstein-mark-w/

Stephen T. Mears is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Stephen T. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen T. Mears since 2013. 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 Stephen T. Mears is held by other lawyers.

Nikki Marie Sherwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Nikki Marie practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Nikki Marie Sherwood since 2026. 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 Nikki Marie Sherwood is held by other lawyers.

John Perten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John Perten 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 John Perten is held by other lawyers.

Leo V. Boyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Leo V. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Leo V. Boyle 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 Leo V. Boyle is held by other lawyers.