Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Thanithia Billings represents clients in a wide array of complex commercial litigation and investigations matters. She has worked with a diverse group of clients, including private equity firms, public companies, and investment management firms. Ms. Billings maintains a robust pro bono practice, including representation in housing court, as well as providing aid to nonprofit organizations in constitution challenges to government actions.
Denise Tsai is a litigator with an emphasis on securities and financial services litigation, complex commercial disputes, and internal corporate and government investigations. Ms. Tsai has defended numerous corporations and their officers and directors against claims of breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and accounting issues, in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and other regulators, as well as in civil a...
Jessica C. Jeffrey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jessica C., 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 Jessica C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ken Monroe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ken, 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 Ken is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mara Theophila is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mara, 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 Mara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William K. Wray, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. William K., 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 William K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrea M. Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrea M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael Crafts focuses his practice on complex litigation and investigations. He has represented major financial, pharmaceutical, and technology companies in civil litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations. His experience spans all phases of litigation, including pretrial proceedings, trial, and appeal. He has drafted dispositive motions and appellate briefs in state court and federal court, including at the merits stage of the US Supreme Court; prepared fact and expe...
Mariel Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mariel, 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 Mariel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jasmine N. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jasmine N., 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 Jasmine N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert A. Donoghue is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Robert A., 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 Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan’s practice includes numerous types of litigation, including complex, commercial, land use, business and interpersonal torts, sports, and bankruptcy. He has represented a variety of commercial and individual clients in both State and Federal Courts, as well as in Bankruptcy proceedings, AAA Arbitration, Mediation, proceedings before the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and administrative proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachuset...
Amanda L. Carney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amanda L., 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 Amanda L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Douglas R. Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Douglas R., 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 Douglas R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nigel Tamton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Nigel, 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 Nigel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.