Stephen P. Hall

With over three decades of litigation and transactional experience, Jeff is widely recognized as one of the top environmental lawyers in the country. Clients seek him out to solve complex environmental law challenges. Some of the largest global companies rely on Jeff’s insights and strategic guidance. Clients praise him as “the top environmental attorney you will find in Boston” and say his “judgment on sensitive political issues is invaluable.” Jeff is ranked Ba...

Joseph C. Theis Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Joseph C., 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 Joseph C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher D. Comeau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Christopher D., 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 Christopher D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janet Barringer is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary's Boston office. She defends companies and individuals in a variety of matters ranging from employment claims to business disputes to professional liability matters and has tried over 20 cases to verdict. Ms. Barringer's peers have recognized her for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation: Defense) and as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer (Employment Litigation: Defense). In her Labor & Employment practice,...

Cynthia T. Mazareas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Cynthia T., 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 Cynthia T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John J. Penny V is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. John J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For nearly 30 years, he has dedicated his energy to representing entrepreneurs and investors in venture-backed and pre-venture businesses. He works with companies from inception through exits that typically involve complex merger and acquisition transactions. David’s clients range from local start-up companies to multinational businesses, investors and entrepreneurs around the world that are active buying, selling and financing companies. Building on his core expertise in the technology...

George P. Varghese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. George P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Julia Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Elizabeth Julia, 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 Elizabeth Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Loring ("Woody") A. Cook III has a comprehensive background in commercial law and complex civil litigation, both trial and appellate, with a focus on construction law in Boston, Massachusetts. For over 45 years, Woody has provided legal guidance to a variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors. His services cover a wide range of areas from dispute resolution—such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration,...