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Samuel W. Fern
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Canton, MA Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(800) 525-6386 793 Washington St
 Canton, MA 02021
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Suffolk University Law School
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Marc Roberts
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Stoughton, MA Business Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(508) 672-2322 6 Cabot Place
Suite 5
 Stoughton, MA 02072
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Roger Williams University School of Law
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My name is Attorney Marc Roberts and I want to let you know a little about me and what I believe about the law. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelorâs of the Arts Degree obtained from majoring in Psychology. I obtained my law degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. I passed the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Examinations in 2004 and have been a practicing attorney ever since. My career started off as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County District Attorneyâs Office where I was stationed primarily in the...
(508) 672-2322 56 N Main St
Suite 323
 Fall River, MA 02720
Mr. Martin Murphy
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Norwood, MA Business Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(781) 285-8989 30 Walpole Street
 Norwood, MA 02062
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Martin Murphy was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1993. He currently serves on the MWI Boston Municipal & District Court Mediation Panel. He is a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Collaborative Law Committee and Mediation Committee. Marty brings his widespread experience in family business to his work with clients. He has an extensive background in business operations, management and ownership structures. He was a second-generation executive in his own family’s business and has held key positions in other closely held and family owned businesses. For more than 15 years he has provided...
Julio R Hernando
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Weymouth, MA Business Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(781) 335-0374 528 Broad St
 Weymouth, MA 02189
Free ConsultationBusiness, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School
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Julio R. Hernando joined the firm in 1997 from the Norfolk County District Attorney's office where he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Quincy District Court and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Stoughton District Court. Mr. Hernando is a graduate of Saint Anselm College where he was awarded his B.A. and of Suffolk University Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate degree. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for Massachusetts and all Massachusetts Courts. Mr. Hernando concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Planning...
Howard Goldman
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Needham, MA Business Law Attorney.
(781) 292-1080 160 Gould Street
 Needham, MA 02492
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
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HOWARD S. GOLDMAN concentrates his practice in business law for closely held companies, real estate, litigation, conveyancing, condominium law, civil litigation, and financing. He is a lecturer for the National Business Institute and the Institute of Real Estate Managers, and is the editor-in-chief of The Community Association Institute and The Professional Planner. Mr. Goldman has been admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is an active member of the Boston, Norfolk, and Massachusetts Bar Associations, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Real Estate Bar Association, and the Attorneys Committee of the Community Association Institute. He is also...
William J. Mostyn IV
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Quincy, MA Business Law Attorney. 6 years experience
P.O. Box 278
 Quincy, MA 02171
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Northeastern University School of Law
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William J. Mostyn is a Registered Patent Attorney with over 13 years of experience in the technology industry. Prior to founding Mostyn IP, he was an Associate at Cesari and McKenna LLP, a Boston-based intellectual property law firm. Mr. Mostyn has successfully prosecuted patents for individuals and large international corporations. His broad technological experience includes chemical, electrical and mechanical technologies, such as medical and dental devices, spectroscopy, small molecules, ion selective electrodes and wastewater treatment. He has also successfully represented clients in federal district, state district and state appellate courts. Prior to practicing...
(857) 400-7414 One International Place
Suite 1400
 Boston, MA 02110
Kevin William Gaughen
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East Weymouth, MA Business Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(781) 335-0374 528 Broad St
 East Weymouth, MA 02189
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School
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David Barry Madoff
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Foxboro, MA Business Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(508) 543-0040 124 Washington Street
Suite 202
 Foxboro, MA 02305
Business and Bankruptcy
Boston University School of Law
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DAVID B. MADOFF (madoff@mandkllp.com) previously practiced with the New York law firm of HughesHubbard & Reed and was a partner of Cohn Khoury Madoff & Whitesell LLP in Boston. He received his B.A. in 1985 from Columbia University and his J.D. in 1988 from Boston University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Boston University Law Review. Mr. Madoff has lectured frequently and written articles for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and other associations in the area of bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation. He has served since 1997 on the panel of Chapter 7 trustees...
Emily E Smith-Lee
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Sharon, MA Business Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(781) 784-2322 10 East Chestnut Street
 Sharon, MA 02067
Business, Appeals and Employment
Boston College
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I have almost twenty years experience in civil litigation, including business, employment and consumer disputes. I was formerly a partner at a large Boston, Massachusetts law firm, where I handled business litigation, product liability and tort defense, contract and trade secret and non compete claims. In 2009, I started my own law firm, which became slnlaw LLC in 2016. Since starting my own business, I have represented individuals and businesses in civil litigation involving trade secrets, non compete agreements, business litigation, labor and employment law, and consumer protection law. I have helped employees invalidate or re-negotiate...
Kerri M. Morey
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Quincy , MA Business Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(617) 999-4411 859 Willard Street
Suite 400
 Quincy , MA 02169
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Roger Williams University School of Law
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I have over 16 years of experience as a trial attorney, and have successfully represented clients before trial and appellate courts throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I am a dedicated attorney who prides myself on being dependable and trustworthy. Before I established Morey Law Group in 2014, I was a partner at a Boston law firm where I focused primarily in insurance defense litigation and health care law. I formed Morey Law, a boutique law firm, with a focus on and commitment to providing quality and personalized legal representation, obtaining outstanding results, and maintaining long...
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Mai L. Huynh
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Quincy, MA Business Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(617) 934-0913 760 Southern Artery
 Quincy, MA 02169
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Massachusetts School of Law
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F. Henry Ellis III
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Dedham, MA Business Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(781) 329-1157 4 Pearl Street
 Dedham, MA 02026
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Suffolk University Law School
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Scott Fishman
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Weymouth, MA Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(781) 337-4221 775 Pleasant St
 Weymouth, MA 02189
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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I'm a no nonsense attorney that stays in close contact with clients. My representation is practical and efficient and my client's interests always come first.
Christopher J. Fein
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Braintree, MA Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
50 Braintree Hill Office Park
Suite 302
 Braintree, MA 02184
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Kevin P. Whitaker
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Weymouth, MA Business Law Attorney.
(781) 335-0224 53 Winter Street
 Weymouth, MA 02188
Business, Bankruptcy, Employment and Medical Malpractice
Southern New England School of Law
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Patrick M Culhane
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Braintree, MA Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(781) 843-3585 100 Grandview Place
Suite 304
 Braintree, MA 02343
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Terrence T. Sweeney
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Quincy, MA Business Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(617) 481-6187 29 Cottage Avenue
Suite 4
 Quincy, MA 02169
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Personal Injury
Suffolk University
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Daniel S. Rosemark
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Quincy, MA Business Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(203) 297-8574 1073 Hancock Street
Suite 100
 Quincy, MA 02169
Business, Communications, Energy and Municipal
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Alicia Cummings
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Dedham, MA Business Law Lawyer.
(781) 251-0540 347 Washington St, Suite 303
 Dedham, MA 02026
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Walter A. Wright III
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BOSTON, MA Business Law Lawyer.
(781) 329-0088 200 LOWDER BROOK DRIVE
SUITE 2600
 BOSTON, MA 02090
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Kathy Jo Cook Esq.
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22 years experience
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Kas DeCarvalho
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Boston, MA Business Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(866) 353-3310 75 Arlington Street, Ste. 500
 Boston, MA 02116
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University of North Carolina School of Law
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Kas R. DeCarvalho is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC and a member of the firm's Corporate & Business Team. He has more than 15 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business leader. His practice focuses on corporate and transactional law, financing and mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, intellectual property, international transactions, business ethics and compliance, arts and entertainment law and education law. His clients include individuals, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Attorney DeCarvalho is a co-founder of Original Innovative Concepts LLC, a product development and licensing venture, and Rhode Island Martial Arts, Inc.Mr....
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Peter G. Calabrese
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Boston, MA Business Law Attorney.
(617) 340-6623 One Boston Place
Suite 2600
 Boston, MA 02108
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Massachusetts School of Law
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Peter Calabrese is the firm's founding member and chair of the Construction, Litigation and Real Estate practices; he also handles Appellate Litigation cases. Mr. Calabrese's practice covers a broad spectrum of litigation matters related to commercial and residential real estate, condominium association and construction disputes, and he maintains a niche practice that focuses on high stakes appellate litigation, administrative law and regulatory matters. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Calabrese began his legal career at one of Boston's largest law firms where he represented international investment banks involved in complex securities fraud/contract litigation. While in law school, Mr. Calabrese...
Richard D. Rusak
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Boston, MA Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(800) 499-0551 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3rd Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, IP and Maritime
University of Miami School of Law
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Gregory D. Lorincz
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North Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(508) 986-9403 12 Church Street
 North Attleboro, MA 02760
Business, Employment, IP and Landlord Tenant
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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I pursue a pragmatic approach in delivering cost efficient solutions to the myriad legal problems encountered by businesses in areas ranging from forming a new business to litigation and appeals.

Danielle G. Van Ess
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Hingham, MA Business Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(781) 740-0848 61 South Street
 Hingham, MA 02043
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Boston University School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
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Danielle founded DGVE law, LLC in September of 2008 with a vision for a new kind of law firm based on a philosophy of compassionately providing high quality, holistic legal services in a friendly and relaxed manner, in a comfortable setting and in an environmentally conscientious way. Danielle enjoys the privilege of working with people of all ages, in all stages of life, from all types of families, through enthusiastic referrals from clients to their friends and family members. As a mother of 4 young daughters (currently spanning a range from preschool to pre-teen), Danielle is deeply empathetic...
Kathy Jo Cook Esq.
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Boston, MA Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(617) 720-8447 10 Tremont St
6th Floor
 Boston, MA 02108
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Consumer and Legal Malpractice
Suffolk University Law School
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David W. White Jr.
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Boston, MA Business Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(800) 379-1244 2 Center Plaza
#530
 Boston, MA 02108
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Northeastern University School of Law
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I have been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1984, and have devoted my career to helping people who have been injured as a result of negligence. My practice includes all types of personal injury matters. I also handle cases against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices; I represent lawyers in disputes with their firms; and I handle business litigation, including claims by businesses against insurance brokers. It is my goal to serve the needs of my clients, and to solve their problems as best I can. I have successfully handled personal injury cases of all types, including...
Lisa G. Arrowood
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(617) 849-6210 10 Post Office Square
7th Floor South
 Boston, MA 02109
Business, Employment, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Harvard Law School
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Josef Culik
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Boston, MA Business Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(617) 830-1795 225 Franklin St., 26th Floor
 Boston, MA 02110
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and Foreclosure Defense
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Josef Culik is the President and Principal Attorney at Culik Law. Joe has built his reputation on helping people and has dedicated his practice in Boston, Massachusetts to consumer protection, employee rights, and individual personal injury. He has advocated for individuals against some of the largest companies in America and has a passion for helping people uphold their rights against impossible odds. He has filed both individual and class-action lawsuits against most of the major banks, against some of the biggest debt collectors and credit reporting agencies, as well as insurance companies and corporate employers. Joe...
Jed DeWick
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Boston, MA Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(617) 849-6213 10 Post Office Square
7th Floor South
 Boston, MA 02109
Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Boston College Law School
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Steven Charles Goldwyn
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Cambridge, MA Business Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
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James A. Swartz
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Boston, MA Business Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(800) 545-3732 10 Marshall St
 Boston, MA 02108
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Georgetown University Law Center
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William T. Harrington
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Boston, MA Business Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(617) 426-7400 171 Milk Street
2nd Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Business and Employment
Suffolk University Law School
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I represent small to midsized businesses in a variety of employment and business disputes in federal and Massachusetts courts and before government agencies such as the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. I am co-author of the Massachsutts Practice Series volume on civil practice in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts that is published by Thomson-West, the largest legal publisher. Following law school, I clerked for a justice of the Supreme Judical Court of Massachusetts. I was an Assistant District Attorney for several years. I have conducted numerous jury trials and bench trials and have argued approximately 40...
J. Nathan Cole
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Boston, MA Business Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(508) 490-8500 Kenney & Sams, P.C.
Old City Hall
 Boston, MA 02108
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Boston College Law School
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J. Nathan Cole is an experienced trial lawyer who represents a range of New England small and mid-sized companies in civil litigation. Through strong command of trial tactics and strategy, Nathan has effectively steered cases to jury verdict before the Massachusetts Superior and District Courts, and has represented clients before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the U.S. District Court, and numerous private mediators. Nathan's ability to anticipate and respond to opposing counsel’s strategy offers distinct advantages as he prepares to defend a case or advises clients to pursue settlement. His experience includes representing small business and regional companies,...
Eliot Brais
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Boston, MA Business Law Lawyer.
(800) 499-0551 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3rd Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
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William J. Hunt
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Cambridge, MA Business Law Lawyer.
(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Business, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Suffolk University Law School
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William J. Hunt, Chairman of the Litigation Department of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, has been a civil trial lawyer for all of his professional life
Rich Mucci
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Winchester, MA Business Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(781) 729-3999 63 Shore Rd
#23
 Winchester, MA 01890
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Suffolk University Law School
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My full-service law practice has assisted individuals and companies satisfy their personal and professional objectives through cost-efficient negotiation and litigation results. I have an expertise in the fields of business, construction, employment, real estate, personal injury law and criminal defense. I am a trial attorney skilled in both civil and criminal matters. I have successfully tried numerous cases, both to juries and to the bench. I provide a one-stop shop to residents of Boston and the surrounding areas. I have the skill and experience of a big Boston lawyer at suburban prices.
Jeremy Y. Weltman
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Wellesley, MA Business Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(781) 997-1600 60 Walnut Street
 Wellesley, MA 02481
Business, Civil Rights, Construction and Employment
Northeastern University
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Jeremy Y. Weltman is a partner in the Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein litigation practice group where he brings an assertive and practical, results-oriented approach to help resolve clients’ personal and professional legal issues. Jeremy’s concentration is civil and commercial litigation, encompassing KCL’s varied general litigation practice with substantive experience handling complex commercial and business litigation, employment litigation, real estate disputes, construction, class-action, civil rights, ADA accessibility litigation, multi-party product liability, consumer protection, insurance coverage, municipal disputes, appellate advocacy and other tort based litigation matters. Jeremy has adeptly litigated and negotiated disputes for a wide range of clients including Fortune...
Bart Peter Simonian
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Cambridge, MA Business Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Jonathan A. Barnes
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(617) 494-1920 150 Cambridge Park Dr 9th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
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University of New Hampshire
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