Thomas R. "Tom" Burton III

Founder and managing partner of litigation law firm based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Substantial trial experience. In addition to being listed in Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates Litigation since 2016, Mr. Carnathan has long been rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell and has been a Boston Magazine “Super Lawyer” every year since 2008.

Robert J. Kaler is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in large-scale, complex commercial litigation, including business, financial, securities, trade secret, intellectual property, technology systems, healthcare, medical devices, fraud and unfair competition law, major project engineering/construction, and commercial contract cases, including jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, class actions, and appeals on behalf of publicly-traded and privately held corporations; major banks and ...

Rob is a regulatory and business lawyer with extensive experience dealing with legal issues faced by clients in highly regulated industries. He represents competitive energy and communications companies nationally and routinely represents clients in a wide range of regulatory issues. Rob has covered every aspect of New England regulations for electricity, communications, natural gas and water clients, from obtaining utility commission and local licenses to ensuring ongoing compliance with sta...

Patrick J. Hurley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Patrick J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Hurley 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 Patrick J. Hurley is held by other lawyers.

Julie Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Julie practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Davis since 2026. 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 Davis is held by other lawyers.

Chris has a wide-ranging practice, which has included everything from sophisticated estate planning to multi billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. His primary experience has been in representing family or employee owned businesses and their shareholders in all aspects of federal income, gift and estate taxation. Chris also has substantial experience in the taxation of mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Robert I. Feinberg has the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period and he has the highest personal injury settlement in Massachusetts in the last year. In a landmark victory, a Massachusetts Superior Court jury awarded Mr. Feinberg’s client $7.7 million including interest as a result of a boiler explosion, the highest injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period, excluding medical malpractice. The victory for the industrial worker was achieved...

Kristen Hurley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristen practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen Hurley 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 Kristen Hurley is held by other lawyers.

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...

Kathleen M Williams Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Kathleen M practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen M Williams Ph.D. since 2019. 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 Kathleen M Williams Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.