Charlestown Lawyers

Attorney Rakhlin has been zealously advocating for his clients since he was a student in the Boston University School of Law criminal defense clinic. After law school he sharpened his skills as an associate at a well-respected general practice law firm in downtown Boston. Attorney Rakhlin's main focus has been and always will be serving the interests of his clients by providing them with the legal expertise and personalized attention needed to secure the best possible results. When you are faced with a legal problem, being able to depend on your attorney is the best peace of mind available.

Swartz Law, LLC concentrates on claims arising in the workplace. Attorney Tara Swartz represents employees and small businesses in state and federal court, administrative agencies, mediation, arbitration, and appeals. Her Massachusetts employment law practice includes a wide range of cases, such as for discrimination and retaliation, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, leave violations including under the Family and Medical Leave Act, non-competition disputes, whistleblowing, and other employment related contract and tort claims. Ms. Swartz served as the Chair of the Amicus Committee for the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association from 2012-2014. She has consistently...

Licensed in MA, Federal Court First Circuit and the US Supreme Court

George Leontire is a litigator at Leontire & Associates, P.C., a leading national law firm well-known for its representation of clients in some of the country’s most high profile cases in recent history. Operating out of the firm’s Boston and New Bedford offices, George represents clients civil litigation and Criminal Defense matters in Massachusetts and federal courts.

George received his Bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1976, and later earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from the New England School of...

Seth B. Orkand focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, government and corporate internal investigations, research misconduct investigations, college and university disciplinary actions, and complex commercial litigation. He serves as co-chair of our firm's Government Enforcement and White-Collar Defense team and is a member of our Business Litigation group and Internal Investigations and Corporate Compliance team. Government Enforcement + White-Collar Criminal Defense Seth’s experience includes representation of corporations and individuals in federal and state white-collar criminal matters as well as a variety of government investigations and litigation matters. He has particular experience in the areas of health care fraud, off-label marketing,...

Getting to know the clients is one of my favorite parts of this job. When I take on a case, I keep their interests and objectives in the forefront of my mind. Indeed, my proudest moments come from obtaining favorable results inside and outside the courtroom. I am most fortunate to have the opportunity to represent of a wide range of clients including individuals and businesses of all sizes, in multiple industries, across a number of practice areas. For instance, I have represented individuals in straightforward employment disputes as well as businesses in complex securities matters (and everything...

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Kurt Kusiak is a graduate of Trinity College (B.A. Honors thesis in economics, 1984) and Boston University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991) where he was a member of the Law Review, a Liacos Distinguished Scholar, and winner of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Following law school, Kurt was a law clerk for the Hon. A David Mazzone, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Kurt then worked as a trial lawyer for Ropes & Gray and Todd & Weld. Each year since 2004, Law & Politics has recognized Kurt as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer...

Danielle Jurema Lederman counsels employers in labor and employment matters including discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour law and retaliation. Danielle also represents employers in mediation, arbitration and litigation at the administrative, state, and federal levels. Danielle’s experience includes advising small businesses and entrepreneurs on complying with state and federal employment laws and providing legal support to in-house counsel at a large construction equipment company.

Prior to joining the firm, Danielle gained extensive litigation experience at a small firm where she successfully litigated employment cases at all stages, including summary judgment and trial. She also directed the legal services division of...

I am dedicated to helping put each and every client in a position to win their case and get back to their life.

John O’Connell is a lawyer, Commercial Pilot (Single-Multi Engine Land and Sea with Instrument Rating) and an experienced scuba diver (certified advanced open water) who has been litigating general aviation cases, scuba diving, personal injury and complex product liability cases for the past thirty five years. He is a passionate advocate and nationally recognized as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction, Top American Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Trial Masters, Keenan Trial Institute – Master’s Graduate, and is a verified Multi-Million Dollar Advocate.

He is admitted...

Matthew specializes in federal, state, and international tax controversy resolution. His practice areas include, but are not limited to, the following: The IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures; non-filer representation; federal and state audit and collection defense; penalty abatement; Massachusetts sales, use, and income tax disputes; tax planning; federal and state tax litigation; estate planning; and probate administration. Before joining Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP, Matthew spent over four years representing individuals and businesses in a broad range of federal and state tax controversies. Matthew received his LL.M. in Taxation in 2009...

Geoff is a commercial litigator who focuses his practice on business disputes. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal in courts across the country in high-stakes and business-critical commercial matters. Geoff’s business litigation practice has a particular emphasis on claims against commercial banks brought by customers, third parties and regulators.

Edward R. Wiest is a Boston-based attorney with a client driven agenda, providing business litigation, dispute resolution and consulting services to organizations and individuals.

Consumers, and business owners, will appreciate the litigation experience I bring to managing their issues. I handle all types of civil litigation related to money owed, and money owing. That includes bankruptcy. If you are in debt, or if someone owes you money, you call me for help. Likewise, if you are facing foreclosure, and want to pursue the bank - I am your man. I try to avoid litigation, where possible, especially if the client has an on-going relationship with the potential plaintiff or defendant. However, I am more than happy to to take a matter to a jury,...

I have been in the business of law for over 10 years, admitted to practice law both in the State of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I established my own firm not only to offer high quality legal services but to offer something we all strive for - Honor. Many people and businesses have lost their way as a result of thinking of the bottom line. This results in a sacrifice of client service and sometimes the truth. I will start with a client and finish with a client. I will go from A to Z with the performance of a...

Miguel Danielson is an experienced intellectual property attorney with significant expertise in the areas of trademark, copyright, licensing, Internet, and open source legal issues. He has worked with a multitude of technology-driven companies from start-ups to publicly traded multi-nationals. Mr. Danielson's areas of expertise include trademark portfolio development and management, including all aspects of clearing and registering trademarks in the United States and internationally; trademark and copyright disputes including Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings, litigation, and all aspects of settlement negotiating; software and technology-related licenses and contracts including development agreements, OEM agreements, sales agreements, ownership and assign agreements, and...

Kenneth M. Levine is a retired attorney and an experienced legal consultant who advises trial attorneys nationwide in complex obstetrical brachial plexus birth injury cases. . He has represented clients in many types of birth injury cases but is well known for his legal representation for the families of newborns with injuries often suffered at birth. While at Kenneth Levine & Associates, Ken developed a specialty and national reputation in the litigation of birth injury cases, in particular cases concerning infants who suffered brain damage at birth and erbs palsy/brachial plexus injuries. Ken Levine was the most recognized and successful...

Kevin Mahoney is recognized nationwide for his high-profile courtroom victories, bestselling book on cross-examination, Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination, novel insights into trial strategy, and numerous television appearances. He is, perhaps, best known overturning of the 1st-degree murder conviction of Christina Martin, dubbed the JELL-O Murderer by the national press and chronicled on television on Forensic Files (A Dessert Served Cold). He has won 44 of his last 47 trials. The American Trial Lawyers Association recently named him one of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Mahoney a 10.0/10.0 for superb.

I focus my practice on complex professional liability claims, including legal and medical malpractice.

Attorney McLeod is a member of the Bankruptcy Section of the Boston Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys the American Bankruptcy Institute, as well as the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA). In addition to authoring the comprehensive bankruptcy manual "Chapter 13 in 13 Chapters", he has also written articles of interest to the bankruptcy and insolvency community appearing in the ABI Journal. Attorney McLeod was a contributing author to the legal desk reference for physicians, The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make and How To Avoid Them. He authored two chapters: “The 10 Biggest Mistakes...

Daniel Faneuf established the Faneuf Law Group in an effort to provide clients in Massachusetts with a better experience. Since entering the field in 2004, Attorney Faneuf has worked at several large civil litigation firms in Boston. His experience in the practice motivated him to establish his own firm with a focus on honesty, integrity and excellence. He takes pride in knowing that he and his staff work very hard and care about their clients. Daniel has settled thousands of injury cases over his career. Many of the clients he has worked with still reach out to him for...

Kathy’s practice focuses on the resolution of employment and complex commercial litigation and pre-litigation disputes. She has represented clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In that capacity she has successfully moved to dismiss a FLSA complaint brought against a quasi-public entity, defeated summary judgment in Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower retaliation litigation, and successfully opposed motions for preliminary injunction in matters involving alleged breaches of covenants not to compete. Kathy also has an active appellate practice, having authored or participated in numerous appellate briefs in Massachusetts and federal appellate courts for clients. Having been in human resources...