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Construction
  • Represented a general contractor and surety in multi-million dollar dispute involving contract balance, extra work, and delay damages. Achieved multi-million dollar settlement.
  • Represented a general contractor in dispute with subcontractor seeking over one million dollars in damages. Achieved an arbitration award that limited subcontractor's damages to approximately $100,000.
  • Represented surety in negotiation of a take-over agreement with owner for a construction project in excess of thirty million dollars.
  • Represented a construction manager in a dispute with owner and lender concerning mechanics lien issues. Settlement in excess of one million dollars.
  • Represented an owner in a dispute with subcontractor and surety. Favorable settlement during trial.
  • Represented general contractor in dispute with subcontractor. Achieved dismissal of action upon motion.
  • Regularly negotiate construction contracts on behalf of general contractors. Aggregate contract value in excess of $250,000,000.
  • Represented general contractor in dispute with insurance company concerning coverage for water intrusion and mold. Favorable settlement.
  • Represented general contractor in insurance dispute with subcontractors and manufacturers of HVAC equipment. Favorable settlement.
  • Represented general contractor in arbitration against subcontractor. Arbitration award in favor of general contractor, including attorneys' fees.
Commercial Litigation
  • Currently represent landlord in dispute with tenant.
  • Currently represent health science developer in dispute with laboratory.
  • Currently represent borrower in dispute with lender.
  • Currently represent corporation in software licensing dispute.
  • Represented manufacturer of chemical standards in dispute with vendor. Favorable settlement at mediation.
  • Represented fidelity bond surety in collection matters.
  • Represented general contractors in dispute with Trustee for bankrupt subcontractor. Favorable settlements.
  • Represented a general contractor in a product liability/negligence claim. Favorable settlement.
  • Represented a general contractor in a sales tax dispute with owner of low income housing development and the Department of Revenue. Favorable settlement.
  • Represented pharmaceutical company in health care fraud investigation and related civil litigation involving the company's sales and marketing practices.
  • Represented named inventor in declaratory judgment relating to ownership of intellectual property and rights in the application.
Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Represented debtor/tenant in litigation involving assumption and assignment of unexpired leases and executory contracts
  • Represented landlord of Class A office space in assumption and assignment of lease dispute with commercial tenant.
  • Prosecuted and defended avoidance actions.
  • Prosecuted and defended preference and fraudulent transfer actions.
  • Represented company founder and former CEO in litigation brought by a Chapter 11 debtor and its individual shareholders to recover for former CEO's alleged fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Represented debtor in litigation involving a secured creditor's breach of contract and violation of the Massachusetts unfair trade practices statute.
  • Represented company officer in litigation brought by trustee in bankruptcy alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Represented a debtor-resort facility operator in a dispute with its largest creditor over the rights held by the creditor under mortgages it purchased on a portion of the property.
  • Represented debtors and creditors in automatic stay litigation.
Administrative Law
  • Represented National Hotel Chain in alcoholic beverage license violation hearings, entertainment licensing, and other administrative procedures.
  • Represented Local Hotel Franchisee in Housing Court regarding Fire Department compliance hearings
  • Represented Ownership Group of International Luxury Hotel Brand in insurance coverage issues, and numerous guest incidents.
  • Represent National Casual Dining Chain in violation hearings and commercial landlord-tenant disputes.
  • Represent Toxicology Laboratory in licensing and compliance with Department of Public Health.
  • Represent private developer in environmental permitting process with State of Massachusetts.
  • Represented Licensed Funeral Director in penalty dispute with Division of Professional Licensure
  • Represented Political Advocacy Organizations before Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance in violation and compliance matters
Licensing and Permitting
  • Represented numerous Independent Restaurants in Alcohol License Purchase and Sale Agreements and local and state approval processes.
  • Represent several National Restaurant Chains in Alcohol and Entertainment license applications, transfers hearings and other administrative procedures.
  • Represented Auto Dealership in licensing approval process
  • Represent Master Lessee at Logan Airport Terminal in Alcohol License transfers and administrative applications
  • Represent Wine Manufacturer in licensing and permitting for wholesale and retail service
Government Relations
  • Represented Medical Device manufacturer in legislative advocacy at Massachusetts State House
  • Represented International Religious Organization in community outreach process for permitting of new facility in Cambridge, MA
  • Represented Logan Airport tenant in drafting new statutory language for alcohol service in Massachusetts airports
  • Represented Condominium Developer in coalition building to support efforts in dispute with utility

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