Francis Gleason
Attorney at Law
Massachusetts
MA, CT
"Frank was great, had a quick need and received a thorough review of my contract!"
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"Frank was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend his services; particularly with employment agreements."
"Frank went above and beyond for me, doing an in-depth review of the terms of my settlement and researching relevant case law."
"Francis Gleason is very knowledgeable, professional but not snobby! He helped and informed in all situation of our case. I definitely hire him again for all matters that our business would need."
"Frank is a very sharp and thorough attorney. He speaks and acts from years of experience and I feel very confident that he's truly looking out for my company's best interests."
"was very diligent and got the job done"
"Will use this attorney again."
Work History
Gleason & Gleason, P.C.
Partner
Jan 2004 - Present
Partner of a law practice focused on representing corporations and individuals on business and employment matters including contracts, technology-related issues, corporate governance concerns, business and employment disputes and compliance. Represent start-ups, early-stage, closely held, and small to mid-size corporations in the technology, service, manufacturing and medical device industries.
Biofertec, LTD.
Vice President
Jan 1997 - Dec 2003
Evaluated, negotiated and drafted vendor contracts for early-stage medical device company. Managed vendor relationships and monitored fulfillment of contractual obligations. Handled employment-related legal matters and managed outside general counsel and patent counsel. Co-inventor on two U.S. patents.
United States Marine Corps
Infantry Officer
Feb 1982 - Dec 1999
Served as an infantry officer in ground combat units and served as Communications Security Materials Custodian maintaining classified communications material for regimental headquarters (Top Secret Clearance). Deployed with units to Asia, Central America, and Arctic Circle, Norway. Volunteered and served on active duty for Operation Desert Storm. Served as legal officer. Attained rank of Major.
Law Office of Francis G. Gleason, Jr.
Owner
Jan 1993 - Dec 1996
Represented individuals and corporations in various litigation including trust-related disputes, contract disputes and insurance defense matters. Worked on a team of lawyers on class-action lawsuits. Negotiated and drafted vendor agreements for client manufacturing and technology companies. Series 7 and 63 registered representative of broker-dealer firm raising capital for start-ups.
Pepe & Hazard (now McElroy Deutsch)
Litigation Associate
Sep 1989 - Jun 1992
Member of Commercial Litigation group. Represented corporations involved in complex commercial litigation including financial institutions, insurance companies, municipalities, construction companies and privately-held corporations.
Davis Polk & Wardwell
Litigation Assistant
Mar 1986 - Aug 1986
Litigation support on trial preparation and ten-week anti-trust trial representing defendant in USFL v NFL, 84 CIV 7484, Southern District of New York. Work included development of trial exhibits, brief editing, case law research.