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Spears' Court Appearance May Help Curb ‘Toxic’ Conservatorships

Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers listed lawyer Rebecca Doane helps us understand conservatorships and guardianships in wake of Britney Spears' appearance in court.

Champions of Change: Record Breaking LGBTQ Olympic Athlete Representation

Rebecca Blackwell

LGBTQ representation among Olympic athletes is breaking records in countries across the world—except for one.

When Do You Need To Hire a Car Accident Attorney

Jay S. Knispel

Injured in a car accident? Here are seven major signs you need to hire a car accident lawyer for your case.

Historic Settlement Reached In Boy Scouts Abuse Case

Justin Smulison

A landmark settlement was reached in the biggest child abuse case against the Boy Scouts of America.

With Reservations

Justin Smulison

Is vaccine liability on the menu for restaurant owners in 2021?

What Does Workplace Harassment Look Like in 2021?

Victoria E. Langley

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the U.S. workforce. But has it changed harassment on the job?

America’s Favorite Pastime: The Talk of the Town and the Courtroom

MaKenli Ladd

Major League Baseball's disapproval of new voting legislation in Georgia is facing harsh criticism after they opted to move out of the state.

Tales From the Crypto

Gregory Sirico

The economic turmoil of COVID-19 has given cryptocurrency its moment in the spotlight. But are we, and more importantly our banks, ready for it?

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Intellectual Property

Todd Fichtenberg

With the growing rates of entrepreneurs and startups during 2020, applications for EINs and intellectual property protections should grow proportionately.

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Paul Ayoub Appointed To the IINE’s Host Committee for the 2021 International Women’s Day Celebration

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Carmen Ortiz Elected to the Anderson & Kreiger LLP Partnership

Veteran Intellectual Property Attorney Kongsik Kim Joins Nelson Mullins in Boston

Davis Malm Adds Accomplished Tax Attorney Phil Olsen to Business Practice

Tax Lawyer Christopher S. McLoon Joins Nutter as Partner

McGlinchey Stafford Steps up to the Plate in Boston

Greenberg Traurig’s Henry Greenberg Sworn in as President of the New York State Bar Association

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Thompson & Knight Expands Tax Practice

John Scalia Returns to GT as Shareholder in its Northern Virginia Office

Burr & Forman Continues to Expand in Nashville with Addition of Three Attorneys

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Cooper Levenson Opens New York City Office

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(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

David J. Byer

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K&L Gates LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2012

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Copyright Law | Litigation - Intellectual Property | Patent Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

David A. Hoffman

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Boston Law Collaborative, LLC
  • Recognized Since: 2005

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Arbitration | Collaborative Law: Civil | Collaborative Law: Family Law | Family Law Mediation
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Loretta R. Richard

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Ropes & Gray LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

James R. Carroll

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2008

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Thomas J. "Tom" Curry

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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2020

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Banking and Finance Law | Financial Services Regulation Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

William H. "Bill" Paine

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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2008

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Marc J. Bloostein

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Ropes & Gray LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2010

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

R. Newcomb "Newcomb" Stillwell

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Ropes & Gray LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Corporate Law | Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law | Mergers and Acquisitions Law | Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Deidre J. Johnson

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Ropes & Gray LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2016

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Raymond P. "Ray" Ausrotas

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Arrowood LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2017

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Kenneth F. "Ken" Ehrlich

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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Banking and Finance Law | Financial Services Regulation Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Mark T. Bettencourt

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Goodwin
  • Recognized Since: 2009

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Corporate Law | Mergers and Acquisitions Law | Technology Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Jonathan W. Fitch

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Fitch Law Partners LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2015

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Arbitration | Commercial Litigation | Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Southeastern/Cape and Islands Region, Massachusetts

Michael Ready

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Ready, Kiernan & McNally, LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

    Southeastern/Cape and Islands Region, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
    Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

Robert D. "Rob" Burke

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Proskauer Rose LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2013

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area
    Tax Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2021) - Boston, Massachusetts

A. Bernard "Bernie" Guekguezian

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Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman and Guekguezian, LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2009

  • Location:

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Areas
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