Valerie C. Samuels

Brian Gibbons represents businesses and insurers in insurance coverage , product liability, toxic tort, and professional liability claims . Brian’s experience includes defending attorneys, architects, engineers, accountants, and other professionals in professional liability matters. He assists clients in resolving claims at a variety of stages, including pre-suit negotiations, dispositive motions, and mediation. Brian has litigated general liability claims for complex construction dispu...

Joseph P. Davis III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Joseph P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph P. Davis III since 2018. 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 Joseph P. Davis III is held by other lawyers.

Richard W. Paterniti is a partner at Jones Kelleher. His practice involves the litigation and trial of personal injury cases with a focus on medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence and product liability cases. Rich has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the country and has worked on trial teams that have successfully obtained multi-million dollar resolutions for injured clients at trial, arbitration and mediation. His practice als...

Alexander E. Terry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alexander E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander E. Terry 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 Alexander E. Terry is held by oth...

Thomas Beaudoin is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department and a member of its Private Investment Funds practice. A leader in the field of fund formation, Mr. Beaudoin advises venture capital and private equity funds, and his clients include premier venture capitalists in the United States, Israel and other technology centers, as well as small and mid-sized private equity funds. He also represents institutional investors in the United States and abroad in their investments in al...

Stephanie Berdik is a partner in the Investment Funds Practice Group in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Stephanie’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. private investment fund sponsors on all aspects of their business, including establishment of private investment funds, portfolio investment activities, capital raising, fund regulatory and compliance matters, and firm ownership and operational issues. She has worked with a variety of private fund sponsors and, ...

John G. DiPiano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. John G. practices law in Salem, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John G. DiPiano since 2023. 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 John G. DiPiano is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jennifer Silva is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jennifer practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Silva since 2023. 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 Jennifer Silva is held by other lawyers.

Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ronaldo practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero 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 Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero is held by other lawyers.