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J. Nathan Cole
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSouthborough, MA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Construction, Employment and Personal Injury
Boston College Law School
I represent businesses throughout New England in matters related to business litigation, construction disputes, mechanic’s lien and bond claims, insurance related disputes, E&O claims, contract drafting and negotiation, and a wide range of general litigation, employment, and personal injury cases.
I have extensive trial experience representing construction companies, homeowners, insurance agents, small business owners, and individuals. I bring a particular strategic insight to construction disputes, construction contract reviews, employment disputes, professional liability claims, coverage remedies and all claims brought by and against general contractors, subcontractors, building owners, property managers, and individuals.
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David H. Erickson
Acton, MA Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Criminal and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Donna Quinn
Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Boston University School of Law and New England Law | Boston
Attorney Donna M. Quinn, an experienced Metrowest Attorney, is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (B.A. Magna Cum Laude). She obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from New England School of Law and a Master Degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. She has been a practicing attorney in the State of Massachusetts for over twenty five years and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association. Attorney Quinn’s practice consists of Real Estate Law, Conveyancing, Federal and State Taxation, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Corporations, and LLC’s. She is admitted to...
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David Chenelle
Westford, MA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Massachusetts School of Law
An advocate in the representation of consumer, commercial and business clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court. My practice involves all aspects of bankruptcy including cases filed as Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. I am dedicated to helping you regain control of your finances and ultimately, your life. I provide personalized, dedicated service to my clients who are overburdened by debt and wish to make a clean financial start.
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David Katz
9.5 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationMarlborough, MA Business Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Landlord Tenant
New England Law | Boston
When I started to practice law 35 years ago, my father, also a lawyer, offered me some thoughtful and exceptionally valuable advice: listen carefully, do your homework, and above all, maintain a sense of humor – because you are going to need it. I have to admit that Dad was right and his wise words have resonated with me during my entire practice. Listening attentively to my clients and meticulous preparation are indeed the hallmarks of success. And, finding a way to put clients at ease establishes approachability, confidence, and most importantly, trust. Working closely with each client, I make...
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Ezra Jacob Reinstein
Framingham, MA Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business and Health Care
Harvard Law School
The Lawyer for Doctors. I provide legal counsel to physicians, psychologists, and private practices. I'm happy to help you: • Analyze and negotiate your contract with private practices and hospitals • Form and run your private practice • Acquire, merge, and sell your practice • Comply with HIPAA, Stark, and Anti-Kickback Laws • Negotiate office leases and vendor contracts • Prepare for and defend disciplinary hearings • Negotiate severance packages Clear Advice for Businesses. I serve as independent general counsel for early-stage businesses. As counsel to companies such as a mobile game monetization corporation, a...
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Steve Holmes
Lowell, MA Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
Member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1991
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Steven Boris
Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney
Business, Employment, Maritime and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Steve Boris is a founding member of the Firm. He concentrates in many areas of civil law including personal injury, maritime, business, employment law and alternative dispute resolution, practicing both in and out of courtrooms.
Steve is AV® Rated, the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics by the legal publisher Martindale-Hubbell. Steve has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Steve has represented parties in 500+ personal injury cases, trying many before state and Federal courts, but resolving...
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Alexander R. Zwillinger
Southborough, MA Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
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Hofstra University
I am a strategic litigator helping my clients find the best available solutions to their problems. I represent businesses and individuals in commercial and construction disputes ranging from breaches of contract to trade secrets violations, to defective workmanship claims, to partnership disputes. I have deep experience in risk management, ADR, state and federal courts, and appeals.
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Edward Cannon Jr
Framingham, MA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
A 1986 graduate of Union College in Schenectady, New York, and a 1992 graduate of New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, Edward V. Cannon, Jr. concentrates his practice in the areas of representing corporations and individuals in business and real estate matters. His business practice includes assisting clients with issues surrounding the creation, operation, merger and dissolution of business entities, as well as providing advisory services for various human resource and risk management problems.
He also represents developers (corporate and individual) with all phases of acquiring, operating, leasing and selling commercial and residential developments. Such developments generally range from...
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Simon B Mann
Framingham, MA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
Simon Mann lawyer at Mann Law Firm, P.C. is the managing partner at Mann Law Firm, P.C. He is a 2000 graduate of Skidmore College with a B.A. in Business, and is a 2005 graduate of Suffolk University Law School. Simon is licensed to practice before the Massachusetts District and Superior Courts, and the U.S. District Court. Attorney Mann is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. He has been a member of the American Bar Association since 2005, a member of the Boston Bar Association since 2006 and a member of the Massachusetts Trial Academy since 2013.
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Mr. Craig C. Stern
Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Criminal and Employment
Massachusetts School of Law
Craig C. Stern is a founding partner of Rodriguez Stern, and focuses on the firm’s civil, corporate, and estate planning practice. He has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in all matters of litigation, including negligence and workers’ compensation claims, as well as forming corporations and limited liability entities, drafting contracts, and advising on general corporate matters. Attorney Stern is also highly experienced working with financial service professionals, including accountants and financial advisors, and assists their clients by drafting wills, trusts, and handling general estate planning matters. Prior to Rodriguez Stern, Attorney Stern worked as Corporate Counsel in the...
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Waino Walker Kangas
West Concord, MA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Arnold & Kangas, P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in the historic Damonmill Square building in Concord, Massachusetts. Since Thomas B. Arnold and Jeanne S. Kangas founded our law firm in 1984, we have prided ourselves on delivering superior, cost-effective legal services to clients in Middlesex County.
While we do not handle every type of case, we have experience and are knowledgeable about the types of cases we do handle, such as Probate & Family Court cases, criminal defense, estate planning, and general civil litigation. As a result of the firm's expertise and success, it has been awarded an...
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Steven Travis Sager
Marlboro, MA Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Business, Employment, International and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law and Allegheny College
Steven T. Sager is the founding member of SagerLegal LLC. Steven provides strategic legal advice to business owners and senior management in connection with their business needs. Steven advises clients on a wide variety of matters affecting business, including corporate finance (loans and other debt, stock, options and other equity arrangements); mergers and acquisitions; enterprise structure, entity choice, organization, asset separation and protection; stockholder/partner/member relations and structuring; employment, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements; contracts; sales and distribution agreements; franchising; and commercial real estate. He also assists clients in monitoring and resolving business disputes.
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Christopher M Flood
Marlborough, MA Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
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Thomas Howard
Burlington, MA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Agricultural, Cannabis Law and Collections
Marquette University Law School
Licensed to practice since 2008, Thomas Howard has represented numerous financial institutions in litigation to enforce their security interests. Over the past decade, he has assisted community banks in complex commercial workouts involving some of the most sophisticated financial products in the banking industry. He has also litigated in contested contract cases on various legal theories.
Since 2015, he has been named both a Rising Star from Super Lawyers and an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers. He also extensively represents secured creditors in various avenues of commercial loan enforcement through all aspects of litigation, from commercial workouts through...
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Rich Mucci
Winchester, MA Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Divorce and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
Massachusetts Award Winning Attorney Richard Mucci is the founder of Winchester MA based Law Offices of Richard Mucci. Attorney Mucci is an experienced litigation lawyer who understands all facets of business, civil litigation and criminal defense. His law firm has strong expertise in employment law, personal injury, real estate law, divorce, estate planning, criminal law and construction law to name a few.
Knowing that clients, like patients, rarely have just one issue, Attorney Mucci is able to move seamlessly among diverse practice areas. Ahead of the curve, the Law Offices of Richard Mucci provides a one-stop shop to the surrounding...
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George C. Malonis
Dracut, MA Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
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Suffolk University Law School and Boston University School of Law
The law firm of George C. Malonis is a general practice law firm that focuses on obtaining justice and resolutions for Massachusetts and New Hampshire residents who need it most. With over 20 years of experience, and a highly trained and knowledgeable support staff, George C. Malonis works tirelessly to get the results you need and deserve. Attorney Malonis offers affordable and individualized representation because he and his staff believe everyone, from all walks of life and all financial backgrounds, deserves to have their rights fought for and protected. With dedication to the local community, Attorney Malonis can provide skilled...
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Sean Carnathan
Burlington, MA Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
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Harvard Law School and University of Maine School of Law
Sean is a partner and founder of the firm, O'Connor, Carnathan and Mack, LLC and focuses his practice in complex business litigation with a particular emphasis on insurance coverage, closely held businesses and trust and estate litigation.
Since 1993, although Massachusetts based, Sean has been litigating cases all over the country, from Texas to Minnesota and from California to Maine. He has tried or arbitrated over 25 cases in the state and federal courts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Sean has secured millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients. He regularly advises corporate executives in transition regarding their...
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Graeme S.R. Brown
Belmont, MA Business Law Attorney
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Health Care
New England Law | Boston
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Victor A. Denaro
Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
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Gonzaga University School of Law
I continue representing Debtors, who are average people who have usually been hit with bad situations, like job loss, medical treatment and the overwhelming bills or divorce. I continue to help them get relief from unmanageable debt in a number of ways, like debt workout or through the Bankruptcy Court with the filing of a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. I have 36 years experience in the Bankruptcy Court in Massachusetts and with the appointed chapter 7 and chapter 13 trustees in Massachusetts which helps when navigating the case through to its conclusion which is the discharge of...
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Sean P. Kelly
Lowell, MA Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Syracuse University College of Law
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Jeffrey Fink
Wellesley, MA Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
Columbia Law School
I am a lawyer in Wellesley, Massachusetts who strives to provide local, national and international clients with large firm quality and responsiveness in a small firm setting. I work in three main areas: business and commercial law, alternative dispute resolution for business and family law ADR.
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Keith E Phillis
Worcester, MA Business Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
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Boston University School of Law and Roger Williams University School of Law
Keith E. Phillis focuses his practice on tax, corporate and renewable energy matters. His tax experience includes extensive involvement with the structuring and sale of investment assets in a wide range of industries. His corporate experience includes all aspects of business formation and governance, from start-ups to asset portfolios valued at over $500M. Keith's renewable energy experience extends to the identification, structuring, development, financing and sale of renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Keith represents renewable energy asset developers and asset managers at all stages in an asset's life, from identification and due diligence of opportunities to acquisition...
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Qin Zhou
Cambridge, MA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Education, Employment and Workers' Comp
Suffolk University Law School
Qin "Felix" Zhou is a dedicated Associate Attorney at Mullane, Michel & McInnes, LLP in Cambridge, MA, specializing in Educational, Transactional and Commercial Litigation. He skillfully represents Massachusetts car dealerships in civil disputes, argues in Superior Court, and advocates for indigent clients before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. His adeptness in agency hearings, civil litigation, and settlement negotiations distinguishes him within the legal community.
Felix's academic excellence at Suffolk University Law School is evident from his achievements, including: Trustee Academic Scholarship; Dean’s List; Comment Editor for the Journal of Health and Biomedical Law; honored member of Suffolk Law National Trial Team...
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Dax Grantham
Woburn, MA Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
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New England Law | Boston
I launched Grantham Law with a vision to break away from the outdated "lawyer first" focus found in big law firms. Every client is different; therefore, my goal is to deliver results that are tailored to meet each client's individual needs. As a small law firm, Grantham Law is not bound by the "top heavy" structure of larger law firms; allowing me to offer a "client centered" approach to problem solving at a fraction of the cost of our competitors. At Grantham Law, our mission is to:
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Jeremy Y. Weltman
Wellesley, MA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Construction and Employment
Northeastern University
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...
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James P. Haroutunian
Billerica, MA Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
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Suffolk University
Second Office Location: 75 Third Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
James Haroutunian, Esq. established Priority Law, as a specialized estate planning practice in the Greater Lowell area providing wills, trusts, and elder law services conveniently in its offices, clients’ homes, or at a hospital bedside. For over 20 years, James Haroutunian authored a weekly legal advice column in the Lowell Sun Newspaper. James has been featured on Fox 25 News and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American Bar Association.
A native of Billerica, James was...
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Jacquelyn E. Bumbaca
Lexington, MA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Personal Injury and Real Estate
The lawyers at the Cambridge law firm of Gregg, Hunt, Ahern & Embry offer high-quality legal representation, counsel and advocacy in a wide range of practice areas. Our guiding principle is our commitment to providing exceptional and cost-effective personal service. The firm serves individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, regulatory agencies and advocacy groups, representing their interests in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate level. We also appear for clients before a variety of governing boards, municipalities and licensing agencies, as well as arbitrations and mediations.
We also represent clients in a wide range of business and corporate law...
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Jeffrey Beeler
Framingham, MA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Anna Shapiro
Woburn, MA Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
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Massachusetts School of Law
Anna Shapiro, Esq., LLM is a Chief Executive Officer, Owner and Founder of Shapiro Law Group, PC.
Anna brings a diverse array of valuable legal, financial and corporate work experience to the firm. She holds an LLM degree in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago, a JD degree from the Massachusetts School of Law, an MBA from Northeastern University, and a BA from University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
“Owning my own business and being an attorney is actually my passion, as I absolutely love what I do. The most important thing that I always tell all of our clients is that all of...
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Christopher H. Mingace
Framingham, MA Business Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
Attorney Christopher H. Mingace has practiced law in the state of Massachusetts for the past 25 years, helping families navigate the complex legal world in which we live. Attorney Mingace began his career as a solo practitioner helping families in the areas of personal injury, business formation, bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, real estate transactions and basic wills and trusts. Clients have given him great trust to help generations of their family members. Attorney Mingace prides himself in zealous representation of his clients. He finds reliable attorneys to assist family members when they seek assistance in areas in which he...
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Michael D. Molloy
Lowell, MA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Boston University School of Law and University of Connecticut School of Law
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Austin Joyce
Worcester, MA Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Criminal and Employment
Suffolk University Law School
Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C., Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law, estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Visit our website: http://www.rja-law.com
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Lourdes M. Zorrilla
Allston, MA Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness and Probate
Universidad de Puerto Rico Escuela de Derecho
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PeggyAnn K. Wollman
Watertown, MA Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
PeggyAnn Wollman is an experienced attorney dedicated to providing service to those in cases involving real estate law, business law, landlord/tenant law, condominium law, trusts and estates, and probate.
She got her J.D. from Boston University School of Law and is an active member of the Real Estate Bar Association (REBA), the Boston Bar Association (BBA), and a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company.
Call or visit her website for more information on how she can help you.
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Raymond Thomas Weicker
Dracut, MA Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, UMass Lowell, and Brooklyn Law School, Attorney Weicker spent two years in civil litigation in New York and New Jersey before joining the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corp. His military career included service as a prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, as a legal advisor for a peace-keeping task force in Egypt (1999-2000), and a company command as a Tactical Psychological Operations officer during a combat tour in Baghdad, Iraq (2005-2006).
Attorney Weicker holds advanced degrees in both Finance and Business Administration, and serves as an adjunct professor for courses in Business Financial...
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Brian William Leahey
Tyngsborough, MA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Municipal
Georgetown University Law Center
Attorney Brian W. Leahey is an experienced attorney who provides his clients with a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate advocate. Attorney Leahey is thorough and efficient in representing their interests in a pragmatic, cost-effective, manner. Over the past twenty (20) years, he has handled a range of sophisticated legal matters including trying complex civil lawsuits, resolving government procurement issues, addressing voting concerns, dealing with labor relations and collective bargaining disputes, drafting and negotiating intricate contracts, conducting internal employment investigations, and identifying and preparing remediation plans for organizational deficiencies. For more information, please visit leaheypc.com
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Lawrence Army
Worcester, MA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Suffolk University Law School
Assisting Worcester and the surrounding areas of divorce, real estate, and business litigation, Attorney Larry is especially committed to helping families through a variety of complex family law issues, using intuitive and professional techniques to achieve clients’ goals.
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Marisa Schell Gregg
Lexington, MA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
Marisa Schell Gregg is a partner at Gregg, Hunt, Ahern & Embry. Ms. Gregg practices in all aspects of Real Estate Law, including comprehensive representation and counsel to individual and institutional clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Ms. Gregg has significant experience in the review and negotiation of Purchase & Sale Agreements, residential and commercial mortgage loan closings, acquisition, transfer, leasing and development of residential and commercial properties, condominium conversions, title examinations and certifications, issuance of title insurance policies, resolutions of title and boundary disputes, zoning and licensing work. Ms. Gregg also handles a variety of small business...