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Tim Perla is a seasoned litigator and strategic counselor with over two decades of experience defending complex litigation involving securities, corporate governance, and life insurance. A results-oriented leader, he has repeatedly defeated class certification, secured dismissals, and led high-stakes defenses on behalf of banks, life insurance companies, life sciences and technology firms, healthcare companies, energy companies, and other companies across all sectors of the economy.

Amanda L. Vanderhorst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Amanda L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda L. Vanderhorst since 2025. 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 Amanda L. Vanderhorst is held by other lawyers.

Peter M. Merrigan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Peter M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Peter M. Merrigan 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 Peter M. Merrigan is held by other lawyers.

Rob Walat is Wolf Greenfield’s President and Managing Partner. Rob has been practicing for over 20 years and provides strategic advice to clients ranging in size from start-up companies to large global corporations on domestic and international patent issues. His practice focuses on competitive analysis, counseling, and patent portfolio development. He is particularly experienced in areas of patent prosecution, due diligence to support investment and M&A activity, opinion work, fore...

Joe Ambash is the managing partner of the Boston office. His practice includes all aspects of employment law, including labor-management relations, employment discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, and preventive labor relations. He also has an extensive practice training managers in all areas of employment law compliance. Joe represents management in a broad range of industries, including health care, higher education, financial services, retail, media, sports and state and local ...

Amanda C. Holt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Amanda C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda C. Holt since 2022. 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 Amanda C. Holt is held by other lawyers.

Sean T. Carnathan is a partner and founder of O’Connor, Carnathan, and Mack LLC in Burlington, Massachusetts. He focuses his practice on business litigation , insurance coverage disputes , litigation involving closely held businesses, and trust and estate litigation . Since 1993, Sean has represented clients in Massachusetts and throughout the United States, including matters in Texas, Minnesota, California, and Maine. He has tried or arbitrated more than 25 cases in state and federal c...

Matthew Giles is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department. He is a member of the firm’s Private Investment Funds group, Real Estate Industry group, and Capital Markets practice. Mr. Giles’ practice includes real estate and private equity fund formation, domestic and international securities offerings, partnership and limited liability company law and mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on REITs and real estate capital markets. His corporate practice also includes s...

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...

Robert P. Joy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Robert P. Joy 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 Robert P. Joy is held by other lawyers.