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Stephen Riden is a commercial litigator who represents corporate and individual clients in a wide array of disputes across the country. Stephen has extensive experience litigating business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, trade secrets, and noncompete agreements. He has represented companies in a variety of governmental investigations. Stephen also has substantial experience representing owners involved in intra-corporate disputes, including shareholder litiga...

Vinita Ferrera focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and trade secret claims. She has litigated cases involving a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, consumer products, computer hardware and software, financial services and electronic commerce. Her practice has encompassed all facets of litigation, including discovery, trials, i...

JENNIFER C. ROMAN is a partner at Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC where she concentrates her practice in all matters of domestic relations. Attorney Roman’s family law practice includes divorce, asset division (including: treatment of gifted and inherited property; trusts; and valuation issues of closely held businesses including medical practices) support (alimony and child support) paternity actions, modification of agreements, custody disputes, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, a...

Ameek is director of Sullivan's Tax Department and a former member of the firm's Management Committee. His practice includes domestic and international taxation, with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions and REIT transactions. Ameek is nationally recognized for his work in REIT conversions and REIT cross-border matters. He has represented public and private REITs in an array of real property sectors, both domestically and abroad, including: business storage facilities; cold storage facil...

Lisa Pirozzolo is a partner in the firm's Litigation/Controversy Department, former co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice Group and a former member of the Executive Committee. She is also a co-chair of the firm’s Associates and Work Life Balance Committees. She joined the firm in 1993.

With 25+ years of experience in government investigations and white-collar defense, Brian Kelly is a nationally recognized former federal prosecutor and high-profile trial attorney. Brian has tried numerous federal cases including, most notably, U.S. v. James “Whitey” Bulger . His seasoned judgment and strategic counsel comes from decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in both Boston and San Diego. Brian defends corporations and executives in federal and state i...

Diane Saunders is a Shareholder in the Boston office and a member of the firm’s Class Action Practice Group Steering Committee. Ms. Saunders is a skilled and aggressive litigator and possesses significant expertise in class/collective action matters and complex cases. Whether she is handling litigation or simply providing advice and counsel, Ms. Saunders employs a strategic approach to solving her clients' legal and business problems. She always strives to achieve cost effective results...

Brenda S. Diana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Brenda S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Brenda S. Diana 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 Brenda S. Diana is held by other lawyers.

Peter A. Alpert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Peter A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Peter A. Alpert since 2016. 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 Peter A. Alpert is held by other lawyers.

William D. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. William D. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized William D. Collins 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 William D. Collins is held by other lawyers.