William D. Jalkut

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

Jaclyn L. Kugell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Jaclyn L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jaclyn L. Kugell since 2010. 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 Jaclyn L. Kugell is held by other lawyers.

Rob Fisher is a Chambers USA ranked trial lawyer and former Assistant United States Attorney who represents clients facing bet-the-company internal and government investigations or charges brought by agencies such as the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the various state attorneys general. He serves as practice group leader for the firm’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense prac...

Heather V. Baer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Heather V. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Heather V. Baer 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 whic...

During his career, Mr. Davis has served as class counsel on numerous nationwide employment class actions and has tried nearly 20 cases to verdict. Mr. Davis has been recognized by the press as an experienced trial attorney and employment law expert. He is regularly interviewed by print and television media outlets around the world, including The Associated Press, The Shriver Report, and CNN En Español. Mr. Davis began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the esteemed Manhatt...

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Michael Connolly focuses his legal practice on commercial litigation at Harris Beach Murtha. His work involves representing owners and managers of family-owned and closely held businesses in disputes related to LLC operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and partnership agreements. Michael has a broad background in handling litigation involving director and officer liability claims that arise from company management and operations. He is also experience...

For more than 25 years, Shannon Vale has specialized in trademark and copyright law, intellectual property transactions and due diligence, and right of publicity law. Prior to joining Pirkey Barber, Shannon was a Trademark partner in the Austin office of Fulbright & Jaworski and a shareholder in Arnold, White & Durkee. Shannon also spent five years as the head of personal management firms that directed the careers of major label and major independent label recording artists based in t...

Jeffrey Roberts has handled many sophisticated estate planning matters and complex business transactions throughout his impressive career. His practice focuses on estate planning, trusts and estates, taxation, and estate administration, as well as corporate work and business transactions primarily for closely held companies. Jeffrey also has extensive experience with advice to family owned companies with respect to business succession planning, and representation of the owner with respect to ...

Alison E.H. McLaughlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Alison E.H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Alison E.H. McLaughlin 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 Alison E.H. McLaughlin is held by other lawyers.