Hathorne Lawyers

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...

Jacob D. Geller is a partner at Geller Benjamin, LLP. Jacob began his career in immigration and now specializes in both immigration and family law. He also works in general practice in a variety of other areas of the law. Jacob graduated from the University of Vermont where he majored in History. Jacob then moved to Ecuador for two years where he taught English and learned Spanish. Jacob returned to the United States to go to school at Suffolk University Law School, where he concentrated in international law. Jacob spent one summer working at the Wilmer Hale Legal Services Center....

Although attorney Hachem is fully licensed in the State of Connecticut, he is licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 states. As an immigrant Attorney, Mr. Hachem has first-hand knowledge of what the immigrants face, experience, and struggle with. He has been there, he walked in their shoes. Mr. Hachem chose immigration for the purpose of not only making a living but also for helping someone realize his or her dream. The dream of a better and peaceful life and a brighter future. Mr. Hachem is fluent in Arabic and French. Learning other languages help him not only understand and...

Attorney Gina Ghioldi is the founding partner of The Law Office of Gina M. Ghioldi, P.C., a boutique family law firm located in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Simmons College and Suffolk University Law School. Gina is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Gina manages the firm and works very closely with Attorney Rebecca Ryan on all the firm’s cases. She is also a trained mediator guiding people to resolution on all family-related matters such as divorce, paternity, post-divorce modifications (custody/parenting/relocation/child support/alimony) and disputes regarding care of elderly parents, disabled family members and family...

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.

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

Kate Fitzpatrick, founder and principal of Doorways Employment Law (www.doorwaysemploymentlaw.com), has been a Massachusetts employment lawyer for more than ten years. She went to law school to learn employment law after working for several years in different corporate and organizational environments and becoming interested by workplace dynamics. She started her legal career as a civil legal aid lawyer for the poor and went on to be appointed an Assistant Attorney General in the Fair Labor Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, where, until 2014, she was responsible for enforcing and defending many state employment laws. As an attorney, she has...

Cynthia began her legal practice in small law firms where she gained experience in real estate, landlord/tenant and worker's compensation law. She has also been involved in intellectual property matters for several area non-profits including a local museum library. From 2007-2010, Cynthia served as the Coordinator of Court & Divorce Mediation Services at Community Dispute Settlement Center in Cambridge. Since that time, Cynthia's primary focus has been on family law, divorce mediation and juvenile law (care & protection/children requiring assistance matters). Cynthia's objective is to provide compassionate, realistic, and thorough legal representation so her clients transition into the...

I am an Attorney at Mass Injury Group where I specialize in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Law

Please visit my firm's website at www.immigrantconnect.com for information on the services offered.

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...

Brian Goodwin is a criminal defense attorney based out of Boston Massachusetts. Attorney Goodwin has over 16 years of experience in the Massachusetts criminal justice system. He has worked as a police officer, police detective, county prosecutor and criminal defense attorney over the past two decades. Attorney Goodwin’s law enforcement background gives him a unique perspective that few other criminal defense practitioners possess.

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...

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

Nick's practice encompasses a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, including the representation of clients in contract, corporate governance, securities and real estate disputes, as well as in civil and criminal investigations and government enforcement actions. Nick has brought and defended numerous cases in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and New York on behalf of public and private corporations, hedge funds, universities, corporate officers and directors and other individuals. Nick's real estate litigation experience includes representing residential and commercial developers, buyers and brokers, in cases involving construction claims, condominium disputes, zoning appeals, and the enforcement of purchase and...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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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.

Born in Massachusetts Attended Newton public schools Graduated Bard College 1986 Graduated New England School of Law 1990 Admitted to Massachusetts Bar 1990 Admitted to United States District Court 1991 Admitted to United States Court of Appeals 1993 Married 30 years 2 grown children Volunteerism: Natick Little League Natick Youth Soccer Temple Israel of Natick Board of Directors (2009-2010) Temple Israel of Natick Vice President (2010-2015) Temple Israel of Natick President (2015-2017) Community Awards: Church of God Valley of Blessings, Dorchester, Humanitarian Award (2003) Temple Israel of Natick, Hatan Torah Honoree (2017) Alford Legal Group proudly sponsors the following: St. James Armenian Church Golf Tournament Temple Israel of Natick Golf Tournament Father Flanagan's Boy's Home Louis D. Brown Peace Curriculum