Brookline Lawyers

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...

Marc Breakstone has established a reputation as one of the top personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in Massachusetts and New England. He has practiced law in Massachusetts since 1986 and is a partner at Breakstone, White & Gluck. Mr. Breakstone works tirelessly to ensure his clients receive full and fair compensation as well as achieve the most favorable medical result. He has been recognized as a Top 100 New England Super Lawyer, a Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyer and a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice. Mr. Breakstone has also been recognized with a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating...

Scott A. Spencer is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of John J. Bonistalli where his practice is primarily focused on litigation of business, bodily injury and real estate matters. His clients include individuals, corporations, condominium associations, developers and public agencies. Prior to joining the firm in 2015 he spent 7 years in the in-house Law Department of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), five of those as trial counsel. In those five years he handled multiple civil litigation matters from responsive pleading, through discovery, dispositive motions, and served as first chair in jury trials and...

Attorney Kaplan works with clients to create estate plans tailored to their needs. She also helps clients probate estates as well as with guardianships and conservatorships for both minors and adults. The estate planning work includes wills, trusts, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. She runs a solo law firm in Boston which she started in 2011, and she is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Ohio. Attorney Kaplan enjoys helping clients and finding creative solutions to difficult issues.

Matthew J. Fogelman is the founding partner of Fogelman Law LLC. Mr. Fogelman’s litigation practice is focused on employment law and personal injury cases. He is an experienced trial lawyer and has won a number of significant cases on behalf of plaintiffs, including prevailing before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in a disability discrimination case involving an employee’s right to use medical marijuana off-site. Mr. Fogelman also prevailed on an age discrimination case in Norfolk County, securing a $1.2 million verdict at trial for his client. For his work on the Barbuto medical marijuana employment case, Mr. Fogelman was named...

"Managing partner of the Thorn Law Group and experienced tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn is a strong advocate for his broad range of clients who include individuals, tax professionals, partnerships, trusts, banks, closely-held businesses, accounting firms, law firms, and corporations. Thorn has expertise in all stages of civil and criminal tax controversies, including internal tax law, offshore bank accounts and disclosures, civil examinations, criminal investigations, IRS administrative appeals, collection alternatives, ethics investigations, and other types of complex civil litigation. In the business of helping his clients solve their complicated tax matters, Thorn's knowledge is sought-after from individuals and businesses across the...

Applying for immigration status can often feel stressful and overwhelming. That's why when you hire an attorney, you need someone that will walk along side you, answer your questions, and zealously advocate on your behalf. While creating Hope Immigration, I kept this in mind. I used my background in intercultural communication, refugee assistance, international studies, and immigration law to curate a client experience allowing for regular communication where people feel heard and that their case is valued during the immigration process. As an international student at Yonsei University in South Korea, I remember that navigating a foreign country...

I practice immigration law in the Boston and Framingham areas, with a caseload that includes deportation defense(cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal and more); naturalization; family visas (adjustment of status and consular processing); employment based immigrant visas and a variety of nonimmigrant visas, including H-1B, and O-1 (Aliens of Extraordinary Ability). I speak Spanish and Portuguese; my staff speaks those languages and Italian and French.

Monica Shah focuses her litigation practice on criminal defense, employment, and Title IX matters. She has successfully handled complicated and highly-contested cases from the initial stages of investigation and discovery through trial and appeals. In the last two years, she served as lead counsel and successfully litigated and settled two cases against major universities where she represented clients who had experienced gender discrimination and sexual harassment, and she won a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict on behalf of her client in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the City of Boston, a verdict she defended in the appeals court...

Norman Zalkind has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes business litigation.

Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense,...

Dylan T. Hixson is a trial attorney who utilizes his legal education to help clients collect restitution when injured by the actions of others. Attorney Hixson graduated from Boston University School of Law where he was invited to participate in the Homer Albers Prize Moot Court Competition and was a finalist. After graduation, Attorney Hixson worked at an insurance defense firm in Boston, specializing in litigating claims brought against the clients of various insurance agencies throughout New England, including motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall cases. Attorney Hixson now utilizes his knowledge and experience to represent the clients of Sweeney Merrigan....

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...

Evan Buchberger is an attorney who represents individuals and businesses in an array of complex legal cases. He regularly represents employees for workplace discrimination claims and in wage and hour disputes. On the business side, attorney Buchberger represents businesses in both state and federal court in pursuing first party insurance coverage related to, among other things, loss of business income due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the course of his career, he has litigated various business disputes, including those over minority shareholder rights, intellectual property, and other contract disputes, obtaining favorable results at trial and on appeal in both...

Attorney Micol Mion is the founder of Immigration Solutions LLC. She holds a B.A., M.S., J.D. M.A., LLM, M.A. degrees from Harvard University, Brandeis University, Boston University School of Law, Northeastern University and City University of New York. Micol was educated in five different countries—Italy, Switzerland, England, Mexico and the U.S.-- from the age of 13. A native of Italy, Micol is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese and has working proficiency in French. She became an active participant in social services from a young age. She volunteered to help individuals in need. As an adult she pursued a...

Attorney Bellotti is a skilled trial attorney in civil and criminal litigation and is a former senior assistant district attorney for Middlesex County. As a prosecutor, he perfected his skills to become a talented and tenacious litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in the superior and district courts and presented arguments before the Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

In his practice, Attorney Bellotti is highly respected in the area of personal injury and is a resolute and successful plaintiff's counsel. Attorney Bellotti has more than 15 years experience with personal injury cases and cases that involve catastrophic...

Bradley M. Henry is a trial lawyer now at Sweeney Merrigan specializing in wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury and commercial property loss cases. In 2016, the US Supreme Court let stand a $63 million trial verdict and $148.5 million judgment that Henry won with a former law partner, against a global pharmaceutical giant for devastating, life-long adverse drug reactions suffered by a child. See Reuters, http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-johnson-johnson-idUSKCN0UX1VW; Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson, 471 Mass. 272 (2015),(http://masscases.com/cases/sjc/471/471mass272.html; http://lawyersusaonline.com/reprints). From 2018 through 2022, he served as Co-Liaison and Class Counsel for the plaintiffs in a record-breaking $143 million dollar settlement of the Merrimack...

After practicing for several years as a defense attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attorney Dakota D. Martin returned to Massachusetts to open a criminal defense practice in downtown Boston.

Attorney Martin focuses his practice on criminal defense while taking select personal injury and civil cases.

A member of Suffolk Lawyers For Justice and well established solo practitioner, attorney Martin's represents the accused in courts throughout the Commonwealth.

No matter what you're facing, your case will receive the utmost attention at Dakota Martin Law. Criminal accusations can ruin lives. Defend yourself, but don't do it alone....

Dan Roache has been Of Counsel to the Bellotti Law Group, P.C. for many years. Prior to coming to Bellotti Law Group, he practiced in Boston, Massachusetts. His practice is focused in the area of Family Law. Over the past twenty-five years, Dan has practiced before the Probate Courts of Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable and Worcester counties.

Thoroughly knowledgeable in the family law process, Dan has handled numerous complex family law matters involving contested custody cases, child removal matters, business valuations, support and alimony matters, forensic evaluations and complex tracing issues concerning assets of mixed character. He has tried...

Jessica M. Gray is a passionate litigator handling a wide variety of cases including wrongful death, personal injury, premises liability, and products liability. Attorney Gray is sought after as an advocate by injured individuals and referring attorneys alike who have come to recognize her special ability to empathize with clients and in being able to communicate movingly to judges, juries, arbitrators and mediators, as well as insurers. She has achieved six and seven figure resolutions in multiple cases both before and during litigation. Most recently, she helped achieve a seven-figure settlement for the wrongful death of a young man walking...

Attorney Fernandez has been litigating both criminal and personal injury cases in State and Federal Court for over 20 years. Put his vast trial experience to work for you by calling and receiving a free consultation related to your case. Frank Fernandez began practice as a criminal prosecutor in the City of St. Louis where he gained extensive trial experience. Now as a criminal lawyer in Boston attorney he puts that trial experience to work for his private clients. Mr. Fernandez has helped college students from all over Massachusetts who face criminal charges. University students...

At DiBella Law, located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, our founding partner Attorney Christopher DiBella brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the practice of personal injury and wrongful death cases. With a storied history stretching nearly two decades, DiBella Law has become synonymous with trust and efficacy in handling complex legal battles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our firm's commitment to utilizing the latest technology enhances our capabilities to manage cases efficiently while maximizing outcomes for our clients. Under the esteemed leadership of Attorney DiBella, our firm is decorated with numerous accolades, such as the "Top 100 Civil Plaintiff"...

Howard Lewis is a nationally recognized trial attorney that has successfully litigated and brought to verdict over 100 jury trials and over 200 bench trials. Throughout the last two decades of his career, Howard Lewis has represented parties in local and state courts throughout the United States. He believes in personal service and commitment to clients and strives each day to make that a priority. *Voted top divorce attorney in Northeast 2011- 2015 by Arrive Magazine, Superb Rating of 10.0 by Avvo 2011 -2016, and SuperLawyer 2013 -2016. Website: http://HowardLewisLaw.com

Peter H. Noone joined Avery Dooley, LLP in 1995 as an Associate and has been a Partner with the firm (now Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP) since 1998. He focuses his practice as a trial lawyer in the areas of federal employment law, administrative law and appeals, security clearance matters, and whistleblower and discrimination complaints. Mr. Noone has focused his practice in employment and personnel matters and has represented federal employees and federal, state, and local law enforcement officers in litigation and disciplinary proceedings. He has assisted his clients in successfully defending disciplinary actions ranging from letters of reprimand to removal,...

Based in Boston, David is the Founder of Conforto Law Group. He dedicates his practice to employment law and exclusively represents employees. David has successfully represented hundreds of employees in numerous industries in cases involving sexual harassment; severance negotiations; whistleblower retaliation; and employment discrimination based on age, gender, pregnancy, race, disability, and religion. For more information, please visit: www.confortolaw.com. Your Success is Our Goal. Let us help.

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Inga Bernstein is a distinguished Criminal Defense and Employment Law Attorney at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. For over two decades, she has provided comprehensive representation for an array of criminal and civil matters. Inga is dedicated to providing a smart and effective defense for clients facing criminal charges. In civil matters, her representation includes meticulous research and forceful arguments in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. Inga's experienced and passionate advocacy has led to many outstanding results.

Inga has received numerous awards. Best Lawyers named her Lawyer of the Year for Boston Employment Law-Individuals in 2015 and 2018. She...

I am of counsel to Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, where previously I was a partner for over 30 years. My practice concentrates on Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, and College and University Disciplinary matters. I have decades of experience defending clients in both federal and state courts. Providing a clear presentation and in-depth knowledge of legal issues has resulted in positive outcomes for dozens of my clients. My practice includes nationwide representation for students and faculty facing all types of charges. I am committed to zealous advocacy to protect my clients' rights and interests in every case. I received my...

Michael P. Thornton is founder and chair of Thornton Law Firm LLP. A nationally recognized expert on toxic tort litigation, Mr. Thornton graduated from Dartmouth College and Vanderbilt Law School. In the 1970’s he successfully undertook the representation of a number of shipyard and construction workers who had developed asbestos-related diseases. Over the years, the firm has grown to become the largest firm in the Northeast representing victims of asbestos and other toxic materials. The firm has brought justice to workers who contracted cancer and other health issues from exposure to chemicals, defective drugs, and defective products, and to...

I have dedicated my legal career to representing clients in personal injury cases. I have over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of cases including motor vehicle, truck accidents, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, premise liability, slip and fall, construction site accidents, dog bite, liquor liability against individuals and businesses. I concentrate my practice in the area of serious personal injury and wrongful death that have life altering consequences for the victims and their family members. I have direct and close communication with my clients and keep them well informed. I am always available to address...

I pride myself in providing an honest and compassionate service to everyone who seeks immigration representation. I graduated from Regis College with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice. I then earned my Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law.

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts. My passion for immigration law is traced to my parent’s former positions in politics and their constant commitment to the city of Boston’s immigrant communities. Another major reason for my love for immigration was my father’s heroic fled from Cuba to the United States – I compare his resilience to the...

Christian Uehlein is of counsel to Thornton Law Firm LLP. He joined the firm as an associate in 2006. Mr. Uehlein is a graduate of Colorado College (B.A. 2002) and New England School of Law (J.D. 2006). He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2006, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2007, Montana in 2016, and Wyoming in 2020, and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2007. Mr. Uehlein focuses his practice on representing victims of toxic exposures as well as employers and business in insurance premium disputes. Since...

Michael Kelly focuses his legal practice primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury cases such as car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and slip and fall accidents in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Mr. Kelly is an experienced trial lawyer with demonstrated skills in negotiating with insurance companies. He has negotiated successful resolutions of numerous injury claims, achieving six figure settlements for his clients. His litigation skills benefit his clients whose cases go to trial. Mr. Kelly was included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyer List of Rising Stars, a coveted distinction that no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in a state...

Mr. Strang has represented parties at all tiers of the construction industry, including material suppliers, equipment lessors, subcontractors, general contractors, developers, owners and home improvement contractors. Outside of the construction field he has represented manufacturers, distributors, restaurant owners, condominium associations, financial services providers, commercial landlords and tenants, wedding vendors and venues, software developers, and a variety of small business owners.

Mr. Strang practices in courts across the Commonwealth, including state District and Superior Courts, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Federal District Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He has successfully argued voluminous motions, including motions to dismiss and for...

Jason Stone is a native Bostonian, originally from Framingham, Massachusetts. After graduating from The Rivers School in Weston, he attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He then relocated to San Francisco to work in the finance industry before moving back to Boston to attend Suffolk University Law School. After graduating with honors, Jason moved to New York City.

Before becoming a trial attorney for a midtown Manhattan law firm, Jason was admitted to the Massachusetts and New York State bars. In 2002, he returned to Boston to continue working as a trial...

David Dwork has been successfully advocating for TBI survivors for over 30 years. Mr. Dwork has dedicated his career to helping traumatic brain injury survivors and their families. As a former president of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, frequent lecturer on legal issues and brain injury, and published author on the subject, he has in-depth experience in brain injury litigation.

Partner Naomi Shatz focuses on students' rights, university discipline, and employee rights. She represents students at all levels of education from elementary school through graduate school, as well as teachers and professors involved in discrimination cases and disciplinary proceedings regarding claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and academic misconduct. Naomi also advises and represents individuals in employment matters and criminal cases.

Naomi has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2016. In 2018, Naomi was named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Law Weekly.

Prior to joining Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Naomi was a...

David Strouss concentrates his practice in representing children with catastrophic birth defects as a result of a parent's exposure to chemicals in the workplace. He represents children born with serious birth defects whose parents occupations include semiconductor manufacturing, agriculture, furniture making, industrial manufacturing, and scientific laboratories. Mr. Strouss prosecuted and successfully resolved some of the country’s first cases involving birth defects caused by glycol ethers and other solvent exposures in the semiconductor industry. He currently represents over 150 plaintiffs with birth defects in the United States and South America due to parental occupational and environment exposures. Mr. Strouss has also...

Attorney Nicholas J. LaFountain has extensive experience litigating and negotiating civil disputes of many types. He has been successfully representing clients in the courtroom since 2004. As an attorney his negotiating experience, knowledge of the law, and familiarity with the court system help him achieve favorable results for his clients both inside and outside of the court room. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Attorney LaFountain was also trained in how to mediate cases, and he is a current member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. In addition to practicing law, he also uses his mediation training and family law...

Benjamin Duggan is a litigator and trial lawyer. Ben devotes his practice to representing the underdog: plaintiffs up against corporations and insurance companies, and people who have been charged with crimes. Ben’s civil practice includes a wide array of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, breach of contract, consumer protection, and employment discrimination. Ben has successfully tried numerous cases, both civil and criminal. He has authored dozens of memoranda of law filed in Massachusetts District and Superior Court and the United States District Court. He has also written several appeals briefs filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court,...