Hopkinton Lawyers

Andrea Marino Landry is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP. She joined the firm as an associate in 2005 after previously clerking at the firm. During her time at Thornton Law Firm, Ms. Landry has successfully represented clients in a variety of the firm’s practice areas, including mesothelioma and asbestos claims, personal injury litigation, products liability litigation, toxic exposures, including children born with birth defects from their parent's exposure to chemicals in the workplace, and consumer class actions. She represents clients throughout Massachusetts and nationally. She was trial co-counsel for Lydon v. Turner & Newall, a $9.3 million...

Leah McMorris is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston. She has been with the firm since 2005 as a clerk and joined full time as an associate in 2011. Her practice focuses on mesothelioma, toxic exposures, products liability, and catastrophic injury litigation. She has tried several cases in Massachusetts, obtaining significant verdicts and settlements for her clients. A female mesothelioma lawyer, Ms. McMorris represents victims of mesothelioma exposed to asbestos in the workplace, as well as mesothelioma victims exposed to asbestos-contaminated cosmetic talc.

Ms. McMorris earned her Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and her Juris Doctor degree from...

Brad Mitchell is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP. His main area of practice is toxic exposure litigation, including cases involving birth defects, cancer, and exposure to glycol ethers, benzene, solvents, and other hazardous substances. Mr. Mitchell has represented clients who have been exposed to toxic substances working in semiconductor chip manufacturing, printing, parts washing, and other industries and occupations. Brad J. Mitchell is a graduate of Colby College (B.A., May 1989) and Vermont Law School (J.D. 1998). Mr. Mitchell was a Note Editor for the Vermont Law Review. Mr. Mitchell is a member of...

Evan Hoffman concentrates his practice areas in complex financial fraud class actions, qui tam, and False Claims Act cases. He has successfully represented private whistleblowers and public pension funds in groundbreaking state and federal multi-district litigation against global custodial banks for foreign exchange fraud. In addition to his class action work, Mr. Hoffman represents and has helped obtain substantial settlements for plaintiffs who have contracted mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos. He is involved in the firm’s Birth Defects and farmworker pesticide litigation practice, working for clients exposed to dangerous and unsafe chemicals. Evan...

Mr. Lesser heads Thornton Law Firm’s False Claims Act / Qui Tam litigation section, representing whistleblowers that report fraud on the Federal and State governments. While practicing in traditional areas of False Claims litigation, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud, Mr. Lesser also handles litigation involving finance and bank fraud. In 2020 Mr. Lesser's client, an FX trader who worked for Bank of New York Mellon, was awarded the then largest individual SEC whistleblower award in the history of SEC whistleblower litigation. The client's almost $50 million dollar award was for providing original information to the Securities and...

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...

Massachusetts Award Winning Attorney Richard Mucci is the founder of Winchester MA based Law Offices of Richard Mucci. Attorney Mucci is an experienced litigation lawyer who understands all facets of business, civil litigation and criminal defense. His law firm has strong expertise in employment law, personal injury, real estate law, divorce, estate planning, criminal law and construction law to name a few.

Knowing that clients, like patients, rarely have just one issue, Attorney Mucci is able to move seamlessly among diverse practice areas. Ahead of the curve, the Law Offices of Richard Mucci provides a one-stop shop to the surrounding...

Joe Culgin represents injured workers in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents and Social Security Administration. Prior to joining Keches Law Group, P.C., Attorney Culgin worked for 6 years as Staff Counsel for a national insurance company handling Workers Compensation and General Liability claims. Having worked for both the insurance company and injured workers, Mr. Culgin has an in depth knowledge of all aspects of the workers compensation claims process. While attending law school, Mr. Culgin worked as a clerk at a firm that focused on Workers’ Compensation and Social...

Rachel Stroup focuses her litigation practice on employment law and criminal defense. Rachel is a compassionate and tenacious advocate who is dedicated to fighting for her clients.

Rachel listens carefully to each client’s needs, and works with the client to devise a case strategy aimed at meeting those needs. She recognizes that many of her clients want to focus on a strategy that compensates them for the injuries they have suffered without a protracted trial. Rachel’s strong advocacy, thoughtful decision making, and hard work have led to substantial settlements for her clients in cases she litigates. Rachel has successfully represented...

David Russcol’s practice encompasses all aspects of litigation, from preliminary investigation to filing suit, through trial and pursuing appeals. He focuses on university sexual assault and discipline matters, appellate advocacy, employment and other civil actions, civil rights, and criminal defense. David is quick to grasp complex factual situations and legal principles, but he takes the time to develop a thorough understanding of all aspects of his cases. David’s experience clerking for state and federal judges and his attention to detail enable him to make forceful and innovative arguments on behalf of his clients. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, David Russcol...

Robert “Bobby” Shea grew up in Massachusetts. He attended Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, college at the University of Connecticut and returned to Massachusetts to attend Suffolk University Law School.

Gerald W. Sousa is a respected Brockton, Massachusetts personal injury attorney and the founding partner of Sousa & Sousa. With nearly 30 years of experience, Mr. Sousa has fought for the rights of victims injured by the negligence of others. Since 1983, he has successfully handled all types of complex cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. Because he focuses solely on personal injury matters, Mr. Sousa is known for his in-depth knowledge and expertise in this area of law.

Mr. Sousa is a tireless advocate for injured victims and provides each client with caring and compassionate legal counsel....

Matthew G. Karr, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney of The Heritage Law Center, LLC—an estate planning and elder law firm in Woburn, MA. He opened his law firm in 2011 because he wanted to bring back personal relationships to the estate planning and elder law process. Each family has unique goals, and therefore unique plans are needed to achieve those goals. So, he gets to know each client and then works with them to create plans tailored to protect them, their assets, and their families. He shares his expert knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand, and...

Sean is an attorney at Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP where he represents employers in labor and employment matters. Sean represents both public and private sector clients in litigation before federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies throughout the country. Sean litigates and counsels clients on the full range of labor and employment matters. Some of the most common issues he handles concern: claims of discrimination, retaliation and harassment; disability accommodation and leaves of absence matters; wage and hour disputes; non-competition and non-solicitation violations; trade secret misappropriation; claims of wrongful discharge; and unfair labor practice charges. In...

I am an attorney licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States Tax Court. Additionally, I hold certifications as a Certified Public Accountant in both Massachusetts and Illinois, as well as a Certified Management Accountant in the United States. My legal practice is focused on tax law, business law, trust and estate planning, property law, domestic relations, and forensic accounting. I earned my MBA from Providence College before pursuing a law degree at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. During my law studies, I gained practical experience working for the Massachusetts Probate Court and the City...

Timothy Cornell focuses on complex litigation, particularly securities fraud, FINRA arbitration and the False Claims Act. This year, Timothy has represented whistleblowers before courts and U.S. Attorneys around the country. He settled a lawsuit brought by shareholders against a high tech company based in India, and represents a Mexican oil industry company in a contract dispute against a New Hampshire company. Timothy graduated from the University of Chicago and had a career in journalism before heading into law. Writing for the Boston Herald, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and other newspapers, he covered courts, crime and education. While...

A dedicated advocate helping Federal & Massachusetts workers who are injured or disabled get the benefits they deserve. Melissa is a Boston Social Security lawyer who also practices in the areas of Federal Workers' Compensation and Massachusetts Disability Retirement.

With over three decades of analyzing, assessing, litigating, arbitrating and mediating hundreds of complex business disputes for both plaintiff and defendant clients, Tim Langella now works to help others reach amicable resolutions to hotly contested -- and often emotionally charged -- disputes. Tim Langella knows first hand how the adversarial nature of litigation can result in cases becoming overly expensive and time consuming. Whether your needs are for a neutral mediator, a neutral arbitrator, an appointed arbitrator or a seasoned attorney who can look at your dispute in a comprehensive and impartial manner, Tim Langella can help find...

Keith E. Phillis focuses his practice on tax, corporate and renewable energy matters. His tax experience includes extensive involvement with the structuring and sale of investment assets in a wide range of industries. His corporate experience includes all aspects of business formation and governance, from start-ups to asset portfolios valued at over $500M. Keith's renewable energy experience extends to the identification, structuring, development, financing and sale of renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Keith represents renewable energy asset developers and asset managers at all stages in an asset's life, from identification and due diligence of opportunities to acquisition...

Attorney John Foley has over 25-years of immigration law experience. His office is based in historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, about a three minute walk to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Boston's Government Center.

John and his profession team focus on getting immigration benefits for clients. If you need an employment card, a Legal Resident/Green card or if you want to apply for U.S. citizenship, John and the Foley Law Offices team want to help you through the process.

Over the years, Foley Law Offices has developed step by step...

I am a newly admitted lawyer, having graduated from Suffolk Law School in Boston in 2024. During my time at Suffolk, I concentrated on how the legal and health systems intersect. I found particular interest in courses like mental health law, medical malpractice, FDA law, and biomedical law and public policy. In my second year, I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant for Professor Marc Rodwin, focusing on topics such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare drug prices. My research also covered patents, FDA drug applications, end-of-life decisions—including decisions to forgo treatment, and gene therapy. In my...

Kevin Prendergast began practicing law in 1999 as an associate at the law firm of Palmer & Dodge. Within a year's time he passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam and started a legal career that led to the founding of his own firm 4 years later. As a criminal defense and divorce attorney in Salem, Mr. Prendergast has helped dozens of individuals receive the legal help they need. If you would like his assistance with a criminal or family law matter, call his office immediately, or visit his website for more information.

Attorney Anthony R. Riccio has quickly developed a reputation in the legal community as an excellent criminal defense attorney and one of the best young lawyers in Massachusetts. He has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers for Criminal Defense from 2016-2021; a distinction awarded to only 2.5 % of attorneys in Massachusetts. As a criminal defense attorney, Attorney Riccio represents individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors in superior and district court throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Riccio handles cases involving charges of armed robbery, home invasion, drug trafficking, distribution and possession, sexual assault (rape, indecent assault & battery), operating...

I founded McGowan & Associates in 2001 after serving as a name partner at another prominent Boston-based law firm. Throughout my career, I have tried over 400 cases to verdict. (Ask any other lawyer you are considering how many verdicts they have taken.) These cases have ranged from premises liability and environmental claims to catastrophic personal injury cases and multi-million dollar fire losses. I have also extensively lectured and published on defending environmental claims, including topics such as lead poisoning, sick building and indoor air quality claims, the rights of burn victims, carbon monoxide poisoning, and animal attacks. Recent results...

Luke Mitcheson has been representing seriously injured clients since 2012. Prior to starting his own practice, Luke worked for a large defense firm in Boston where he gained critical insight into the workings of the insurance defense world. Now, as a plaintiff's attorney, Luke uses this insider's knowledge to his clients' advantage, helping them obtain the full and fair compensation they deserve.
Luke has been recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the field of personal injury law every year since 2015, an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in the state. He has a perfect rating...

Specializing in Criminal Law and OUI representation. Also, a trained mediator looking to save parties time, money, and aggravation

Concentrating in domestic relations practice since 1986, Pat handles divorces, modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and paternity issues. She provides mediation, arbitration and conciliation services. She is certified as an arbitrator through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a Certified Financial Litigator through the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. She also has served as Receiver, Trustee, Conciliator, Discovery Master and Guardian Ad Litem through appointments by the Probate and Family Court. Pat employs her extensive experience to craft intelligent solutions to clients’ problems and to guide clients towards realistic goals. While aiming to resolve matters in...

As a third generation lawyer, John S. Tangusso is proud to continue a legacy of more than 100 years of legal excellence, started by his grandfather, Sebastian Tangusso, who began practicing law in Boston in 1913 and was joined by John’s father, Joseph, in 1952. John joined his father in 1983 and they practiced together for 21 years until his father’s retirement in 2004. Attorney Tangusso has practiced in every court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including the District Court, Superior Court, Probate Court, Land Court, Appellate Court, Massachusetts Supreme Court and U.S. District Court. Over the course...

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Practice areas: litigation and mediation of all areas of divorce and family law, business law, estate planning, and probate of estates. Every case is unique and every case's factual, economic, and emotional details are considered in order to provide the optimal service to every client.

Attorney Milligan is a Massachusetts drunk driving defense lawyer dedicated to aggressively representing and defending people charged with drunk driving in Massachusetts (OUI, DWI, DUI). He is one of the only few lawyers in Massachusetts that is board certified in drunk driving defense. He is the chair of the Massachusetts continuing legal education courses on handling OUI cases and has lectured other Massachusetts lawyers how to best defend clients charged with drunk driving (OUI, DWI, DUI). Attorney Milligan is a seasoned and experienced drunk driving lawyer who handles more drunk driving cases a year in Massachusetts than...

Michael G. Furlong founded the Furlong Law Group in 2004. Prior to opening his own firm, Attorney Furlong served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and over the last 24 years worked for some of the premier Merrimack Valley law firms. Today Attorney Furlong’s practice is focused on estate planning, estate administration, real estate, asset protection, business law and select litigation cases. Attorney Furlong is a member of the Haverhill, Lawrence, Essex and Massachusetts Bar Associations and for a number of years volunteered in the Haverhill District Court Conciliation Program. Attorney Furlong...