Stephanie M. Batchelder

James J. Richards has been practicing law in Massachusetts for over 25 years. After completing a judicial clerkship in the Massachusetts Trial Court, he transitioned into private practice, where he became a partner in two well-respected Massachusetts firms before establishing his own firm, The Law Offices of James J. Richards LLC, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Mr. Richards has concentrated his practice in Family Law, handling cases in the Probate, Superior, and District Courts, as wel...

Cindy Vreeland is a nationally recognized litigator with more than 30 years experience litigating a range of high-stakes disputes, with a particular focus on patent and trade secret litigation. She has served as lead or co-lead counsel in more than 20 trials, successfully trying cases in technologies ranging from wireless devices, semiconductor chips and computer storage, to medical devices, superconducting materials and pharmaceuticals. Ms. Vreeland’s work earned her a spot as one of o...

Mr. Stearns has extensive experience advising a broad range of clients in commercial real estate developments and managing the permitting, financing and development of office, residential and other commercial development projects. Such clients include developers, institutional investors, buyers, sellers, financial institutions, hospitals, securitized mortgage brokers, landlords, tenants and others involved in real estate and business transactions. Mr. Stearns has significant experience appear...

Laura P. Knoll is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Laura P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Laura P. Knoll 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 Laura P. Knoll is held by other lawyers.

Bradley Croft is President of the firm, Chair of the firm's Executive Committee, and Chair of the Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice on complex business matters in the areas of construction, real estate, partnership disputes, and general commercial law. In his over 30 years as a trial attorney, Brad has represented clients in a wide variety of matters, including construction claims, general commercial disputes, partnership disputes, land use litigation and zoning appeals, emp...

Timothy Holahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Timothy practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Holahan since 2024. 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 Timothy Holahan is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Bennett handles complex commercial litigation involving financial institutions, contracts, corporate issues including directors’ and officers’ claims, disputes among members of closed corporations, and insolvency. His current practice focuses on rights and remedies for debtors and creditors in corporate Chapter 11 cases. He devotes a substantial amount of time to banking and lending litigation; representing borrowers in commercial disputes. Mr. Bennett has tried numerous jury ...

Rachel Faye Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Rachel Faye practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Faye Smith since 2024. 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 Rachel Faye Smith is held by other lawyers.

David M. McIntosh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David M. McIntosh 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 David M. McIntosh is held by other lawyers.

Jim Barrett, a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group, is a business and securities lawyer who represents life sciences and other technology companies as well as venture capital and private equity funds. He regularly counsels boards of directors and general partners on corporate governance matters and guides their businesses through all stages of development. Accordingly, Mr. Barrett concentrates on investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and general corpora...