Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Commercial Litigation

Felicia Ellsworth is a nationally renowned first-chair trial lawyer and appellate advocate who serves as vice chair of WilmerHale’s Litigation/Controversy Department, a member of the firm’s global Management Committee, and Partner-in-Charge of WilmerHale’s Boston Office.

Daniel Halston focuses on securities litigation, general commercial litigation and administrative law disputes. He has represented numerous public and private high technology, life sciences, and financial services companies and their officers and directors in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including securities fraud class actions, derivative litigation, mergers and acquisitions disputes, false claims act actions, breach of fiduciary duty claims, investment advisor claims, closely...

Neil Hartzell is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Boston and Providence offices. Mr. Hartzell is a trial and appellate lawyer and has extensive experience in a broad range of matters, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation including commercial disputes, antitrust, false claims act and state whistleblower, eminent domain litigation, real estate, securities litigation and investigations, FINRA proceedings, directors and officers, business torts, tr...

Robert P. Powers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Robert P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael T. Maroney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sharon Kelleher Hogue represents clients in complex commercial and public interest litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Hogue also maintains an active pro bono practice with a focus on immigration, reproductive rights, and civil rights work.

Jocelyn Keider is a litigator with experience defending high-stakes complex litigation matters in numerous jurisdictions. Jocelyn’s practice focuses on complex commercial matters with serious financial implications, class actions, and securities litigation and enforcement matters. She represents public companies, including biopharmaceutical companies, technology companies, financial institutions, as well as their officers and directors in federal and state court. Ms. Keider also maintai...

Mikayla Foster focuses her practice on complex commercial and public interest litigation in state and federal court. Ms. Foster also maintains an active pro bono practice with a focus on reproductive justice and voting rights. Ms. Foster represents a wide range of clients, including technology companies, government contractors, and financial institutions. She has experience handling fast-moving and complex litigation on behalf of those clients at all stages of litigation.

Matthew T. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew Costello is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice group. He is an experienced litigator and represents clients in complex litigation matters at both the state and federal level. My focus I represent clients in all stages of complex litigation and counsel clients in anticipation of litigation. In helping clients manage risk in navigating complex business matters, I strive to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation whenever possible. My focu...

Asma Jaber represents clients in complex litigation matters. Prior to joining the firm, she was a legal intern for the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) National Security Project, the Center for Constitutional Rights and the ACLU of Massachusetts. Her internship work focused on human rights and immigration issues.

Tyler Carroll represents clients in high-stakes, complex commercial litigation and advises clients responding to government investigations and internal inquiries. Ms. Carroll represents a wide range of clients, including technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare institutions, and defense contractors. She has experience handling all stages of litigation, including drafting motions, responding to discovery requests, defending depositions, oral argument and trial. She also has exp...

Angela C. Bunnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Angela C., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angela C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily Balzano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emily, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Labdhi Sheth Desai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Labdhi, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Labdhi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phillip Yao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Phillip, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Phillip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.