TRIAL PRACTICE
We have an active trial practice and have lawyers with over thirty (30) years’ experience regularly trying cases in State and Federal Courts. We can readily assist and advise clients on the risks and benefits of resolving or litigating matters to completion.
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CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
A number of our lawyers have had longstanding relationships with owners, general contractors, and subcontractors involved in construction matters. We have extensive experience in construction defect claims, including original construction and redevelopment. We have represented owners, developers, redevelopers, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in disputes involving all types of buildings, including residential and commercial buildings, schools, courthouses, power plants, condominium developments and other public and private structures, as well as public construction projects including roads, bridges, storm and wastewater drainage, and wastewater treatment facilities. Our work also encompasses contract drafting and interpretation, including indemnification and additional insurance provisions
We have significant experience defending claims of property damage and personal injury, involving all types of construction site accidents. We have handled construction matters in both court and arbitration proceedings, as well as before both State and Federal administrative bodies.
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PRODUCTS LIABILITY
We have extensive experience representing manufacturers, distributors and suppliers in both simple and complex products liability litigation. Our clients have international, national and regional markets and we address the specific client interests in every situation. We are involved in significant cases involving cutting edge e-commerce issues. We represent large Fortune 100 companies with product liability claims in Massachusetts.
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INSURANCE COVERAGE AND LITIGATION
Our lawyers have experience with insurance policy and coverage matters and the disputes and lawsuits related to these issues. The Firm has assisted clients in policy interpretation, preparation of coverage provisions, and defense of bad-faith claims pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 93A or Chapter 176D, as well as handling declaratory judgment actions in both state and federal courts.
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TOXIC TORT LITIGATION
Lawyers in this Firm have handled many cases involving personal injury and property damage resulting from exposure to alleged toxic substances, including asbestos, mold, silica, carbon monoxide, lead paint, pesticides, PCBs, benzene, sewage, nitrates, VOCs, and perchlorates, to list a common few of the variety of cases handled. We have litigated and tried cases involving scientific questions concerning claimed exposures and legal causation (both general and specific) and have worked with medical and scientific experts to successfully defend these claims.
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FIRE LITIGATION
Lawyers in the Firm have handled cases involving fires in homes, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, hotels, construction sites and motor vehicles. The cause and origin of the fires have included electrical, chemical, boiler and gas explosions, arson and other alleged causes.
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PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE
Our lawyers have handled malpractice claims for healthcare, legal, accounting, architectural, and engineering professionals. Our representation has extended to lawyers, insurance brokers and agents, medical professionals (including social workers and psychologists), real estate brokers and accountants. The work in these areas often involves complex insurance coverage litigation, and counsel have successfully handled matters in this area through trial and appeal.
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EMPLOYMENT AND CIVIL RIGHTS MATTERS
Lawyers in the Firm have represented employers in investigations and public hearings by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, EEOC and in trials in the Massachusetts Superior Court and Federal Court. The Firm has handled cases involving all forms of discrimination, including gender, age and race. The Firm also has experience in the defense of other civil rights claims, as well as false arrest, false imprisonment, misrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. More recently, we have handled cases involving the improper dissemination and use of electronic communications (emails) and privacy concerns, as well as claims of wrongful termination for various grounds.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Our lawyers have been involved in all aspects of environmental claims. We have represented insureds and insurers in personal injury and property matters, including complex, multi-state litigation. Our practice in this area also includes the defense and prosecution of coverage actions connected to the applicability of key policy provisions and exclusions and the determination of an “occurrence” to trigger coverage.
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PREMISES LIABILITY
Our Firm has represented a number of real estate interests, including owners, management companies and commercial tenants in premises litigation involving claims of personal injury and property damage, including claims involving slip and falls (including snow and ice cases), negligent security as well as claims involving alleged exposure to mold, asbestos or other toxic substances on premises resulting in bodily injury. The Firm has also represented these entities in property damage cases involving contractors and/or products allegedly causing or contributing to property damage, including fire, flood, vibration, mold and other property damage.
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MUNICIPAL CLAIMS
The Firm has represented municipalities, public officials, public departments and boards in the defense of various claims, including personal injuries, civil rights, wrongful discharge and ADA claims as well as property damage cases. The Firm has represented school superintendents, school boards and other officials in claims concerning discrimination, assault, Federal and State civil rights’ violations, and other such claims. We are sensitive to and carefully handle the political and publicity issues generated by sensational allegations and claims.
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TRAVEL AND AIRLINE LITIGATION
We represent large domestic Tour Operators involving passenger accidents and injury claims internationally, involving claims from incidents in Europe, Asia, Central and South America, as well as Africa. These claims have involved significant personal injury and death. We also represent airline companies defending various claims asserted.
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LIQUOR LIABILITY CLAIMS
We have represented bars, clubs and other establishments in litigation including the service of alcohol to patrons and various claims resulting therefrom.
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BRAIN INJURY LITIGATION
Our Firm has represented a diverse group of clients in litigation arising from traumatic brain injury claims stemming from workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability, among others. Our representation includes extensive collaboration with experts and encompasses all stages of litigation through trial.
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