Steven H. "Steve" Grindle

Maura McLaughlin counsels employers throughout the full life cycle of managing employment relationships. She advises clients on important hiring, discipline and termination decisions, and on best practices for performance management and documentation, which allows for successful defense of these decisions. Clients look to Maura’s advice on negotiating reasonable accommodation issues, addressing employee absenteeism and misconduct, and as compliance with wage and hour laws. She also prov...

Nikki Marie Sherwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Nikki Marie, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nikki Marie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Gwen concentrates her practice in land use and employment litigation and related advice and counseling. Gwen’s legal excellence and commitment to her clients have been routinely recognized by her peers. Her selection to the The Best Lawyers in America® attests to her distinguished, nationwide reputation in the legal profession. In addition, Gwen is frequently asked to present to lawyers and author chapters on a range of litigation subjects, including effective litigation strategies ...

Ronald Cahill is well-respected for his work with clients of virtually all sizes to solve their most challenging intellectual property problems. His advice ranges from designing protection that maximizes the value of the client’s investment in research and development to applying that IP in court and in the marketplace, which allows clients to realize that value. With decades of courtroom experience, Ron has led trial teams in patent infringement cases around the country. He also conduc...

Paul M. Kinsella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Paul M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He develops and implements strategies for protecting his clients’ key technologies and for avoi...

Kevin G. Kenneally is a Partner and Office Chair in Freeman Mathis & Gary's Boston office. He brings over 25 years of local and national experience in complex litigation including multi-district mass tort and class action litigation. He has a demonstrated track record of success in high stakes trials, mediation and litigation management. Mr. Kenneally is a national counsel for exposure and products liability matters and represents an international franchisor. He repeatedly has been recogn...

Damien M. DiGiovanni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Damien M., 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 Damien M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean Boulger is the vice chair of the Real Estate Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1992. Practice Mr. Boulger's practice covers a wide range of real estate transactions and development projects. He represents numerous investors, developers and operators in joint ventures, acquisitions, developments, leases and financing transactions across a broad spectrum of real estate asset classes. Areas of expertise include the following: Senior Housing Mr. Boulger has extensive experience in the se...