Todd A. Feinsmith

Cheryl Pinarchick is the managing partner of the firm's Boston office and co-chair of the Pay Equity Practice Group. Cheryl has extensive experience handling all aspects of employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court throughout the United States. She has successfully defended employment lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violations, retaliation and other related claims. She has also successfully prosecuted tra...

Anita S. Lichtblau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Nonprofit / Charities Law. Anita S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Anita S. Lichtblau since 2021. 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 Anita S. Lichtblau is held by other lawyers.

Claire K. Forkner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Claire K. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Claire K. Forkner 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 Claire K. Forkner is held by other lawyers.

Stephen W. Bernstein specializes in e-health, “big data,” deployment of electronic health record systems and health-related matters affected by the internet and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as private equity investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and joint ventures involving technology, hospitals and physicians. Stephen is the global head of McDermott's Health Practice. Please visit our website for more on Stephen's biography: ...

James E. Grumbach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Insurance Law and Mediation. James E. practices law in Newton, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized James E. Grumbach 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 James E. Grumbach is held by other lawyers.

Charles (Charlie) R. Buck advises health care enterprises on complex transactions and regulatory compliance. He represents a wide range of clients, including proprietary and tax-exempt hospital systems, academic medical centers and faculty practice groups, accountable care organizations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other health insurers. Please visit McDermott website to view more on Charlie's biography: https://www.mwe.com/en/team/b/buck-charles

Mark DeGiacomo dedicates his practice to working as a Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee while representing clients in bankruptcy cases and commercial litigation matters. Since 1995, Mark has been a valued member of the five-member Boston trustee panel chosen by the Department of Justice to select bankruptcy trustees. He has served as a trustee in numerous cases, acting to operate, sell, and liquidate businesses as needed. In his role as counsel to the bankruptcy estate, Mark brings ...

Johanna W. Schneider advises clients on real estate development permitting and land use and environmental disputes. She represents public and private clients in real estate disputes at all stages of litigation, including trials, mediations and appeals. Her experience includes: Zoning, subdivision, wetlands and land use permitting appeals Real property disputes, including easement, adverse possession and construction claims Environmental contamination disputes Working on complex real estate de...

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...

Michael R. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Michael R. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Brown since 1989. 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 Michael R. Brown is held by other lawyers.