Samuel R. "Sam" Gates

Michael S. Hines is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael S., 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 Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric W. Macaux is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Eric W., 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 Eric W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lisa specializes in estate planning and estate administration, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Her clients include high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices.

Bradford J. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bradford J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradford J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andy has represented troubled companies in and out of Bankruptcy Court for more than 30 years and focuses on finding practical, long-term solutions to problems. A Certified Public Accountant, Andy began his career with KPMG. He uses his financial background to help clients assess their current circumstances and options by evaluating the source of their financial problems, the core business model, and opportunities to either restructure a business, arrange for a sale of assets, or work toward ...

RICHARD M. GELB is a partner with the Boston trial firm of Gelb & Gelb LLP where he represents clients in civil and criminal litigation and regulatory proceedings in the financial services and health care areas. He received his B.A. from New York University and J.D. from Boston College Law School. Mr. Gelb is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Securities Litigation and New England Super Lawyers . He is a co-author of MCLE’s Massachusetts E-Disc...

Elaine B. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Elaine B., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Alitz is Chair of Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Construction and Design Law national practice section and is a partner in the Boston office. For over two decades, he has been a nationally recognized A&E attorney who has tried cases throughout New England defending an array of construction and design professionals. Mr. Alitz ‘s mediation and arbitration experience, particularly concerning construction and real estate disputes is extensive. Over his multi-decade career, Mr...

Kevin Canning is Counsel in the Technology and Life Sciences groups, and Medtech practice at Goodwin. Mr. Canning concentrates his legal practice in representing medical technology and software technology clients. Mr. Canning has extensive experience with patent matters for a wide range of technologies. He assists clients with the development and management of their patent portfolios and provides client counseling.

Dave has over 50 years of corporate and litigation experience, representing clients in the highly regulated insurance industry. He focuses on representing insurance regulators in complex issues, including material insurance company transactions, examinations and reorganizations, as well as counseling insurance companies and insurance agencies. Dave believes that what distinguishes successful lawyers is the ability to understand the client’s objectives in order to act effectively, to com...