Stephen F.W. Ball, Jr.

Michael E. Mooney is Nutter's managing partner. A tax attorney, he maintains an active tax and business practice. Michael represents corporations and other businesses in a broad range of domestic and international tax issues. He advises clients on all aspects of complex business combinations and divestitures, such as tax-free corporate reorganizations and spin-offs. Michael also assists individuals with personal tax planning and works with businesses and individuals in designing and implement...

Jordan Hirsch focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation. He has represented clients—such as Intel, Bank of America, Vanguard, Infineon and Eastman Kodak Company—in jurisdictions across the country. He has successfully tried multiple patent infringement and commercial litigation cases in federal district courts and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). He has also argued appeals to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dianne R. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Dianne R. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Dianne R. Phillips since 2020. 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 Dianne R. Phillips is held by oth...

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.

Kingsley L. Taft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. Kingsley L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kingsley L. Taft since 2009. 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 Kingsley L. Taft is held by other lawyers.

James R. Carroll heads the litigation practice of Skadden’s Boston office. Mr. Carroll has broad experience — including jury trial experience — in consumer products, insurance, subprime-related issues and securities class action defense, as well as a broad array of complex civil litigations. Mr. Carroll is handling a number of purported class actions for major national life insurers and is defending a variety of purported class and individual actions in the life, disability ...

Henry concentrates in all facets of estate planning, trust and estate administration, estate, gift and generation-skipping tax planning, prenuptial agreements, charitable giving planning including establishing and representing charitable trusts, foundations and other non-profit organizations.

Julie H. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Julie H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Julie H. Jones since 2006. 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 Julie...

Gary is a trial attorney, representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation and before regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. He represents parties in actions throughout New England, in several U.S. federal courts and in arbitration proceedings. Gary has litigated cases involving claims arising from business sales and acquisitions, securities claims, employment disputes, shareholder disputes, environmental matters and other business matters. Gary&rsqu...

James D. Masterman is a trial lawyer with a broad range of experience in eminent domain and real estate valuation litigation, including tax proceedings and lease arbitrations, and in the litigation of land use and property rights issues. His representation of commercial, industrial and residential property owners and developers requires his appearance in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and every state and administrative court of Massachusetts and throughout New England. His advice...