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Francis G.

Francis Gleason

50 reviews
Francis Gleason has been practicing law for the past 27 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Juris Doctor degree in law. Francis obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Francis has a license to offer legal services in Massachusetts and Connecticut. He has represented OpenRisk, Biofertec, Aetna and more. Francis has been a partner at Gleason & Gleason since 2004.
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Jo Ann J.

Jo Ann Jorge

22 reviews
Jo Ann Jorge primarily helps businesses during the early startup stages, but she also has experience in providing legal support to small and medium-sized businesses as well. Jo Ann has been an attorney at law for the past 21 years and is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. She received her degree in law from the Suffolk University Law School. Some of Jo Ann’s past corporate clients include Portalung and LockeBridge. She is currently a partner at Gleason & Gleason.
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Briana C.

Briana Cummings

11 reviews
I defend businesses from patent trolls and other bad actors and litigate commercial, employment, & family matters through trial and appeal. A trained mediator and negot...
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Robert L.

Robert Linch

Since 2015, Robert has worked as a solo practitioner offering small and medium sized businesses legal services including transaction matters, general counsel services, and business litigation. Rob has played a key role in the planning, incorporation, launch, and development of a successful startup company where he continues to serve as the chief legal counsel.
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Barry G.

Barry Greene

I have been practicing law since 1973, with a primary focus in real estate along with organizations that are created to hold real estate, whether they be trusts, corporatio...
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James J.

James Jones

54 reviews
James a digital age lawyer for entrepreneurs. His practice is centered on fulfilling the needs of the entrepreneur, small business owner, and startup community. He can provide legal representation to clients who are launching their first business, seeking advice for future planning, or ready to expand. James' background as a teacher has helped him break down complex legal concepts for clients.
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Keidi C.

Keidi Carrington

23 reviews
Keidi is the founder of the boutique law firm Carrington Legal, LLC., which provides high quality legal representation to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small to mid-sized businesses at accessible rates. Her experience as a former staff member for the SEC and State Street Bank & Trust has given her a wealth of knowledge in financial services and investment management.
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Roger G.

Roger Glovsky

18 reviews
Roger Glovsky is passionate about changing the way law is practiced in the U.S. and believes that legal documents should be affordable, accessible, and comprehensible. Throughout his career of more than 25 years, he has offered cost-effective services to startups and growing businesses. He uses ContactsGuru.com to teach entrepreneurs and business owners about drafting and negotiating contracts.
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Seth R.

Seth Rudin

14 reviews
Seth graduated from Cornell Law School and also has a B.S. in mechanical engineering. His practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution in the HW / SW / electro-me...
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O. C.

O. Carter

9 reviews
Experienced, operationally-focused chief legal officer with broad industry experience and multidisciplinary skill set spanning law, corporate finance and accounting. Signif...
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Boston Contract Lawyers

5.0 
Based on 299 reviews
Clear Communication - 5.0
Response Time - 5.0
Knowledgeable - 5.0
Meets Deadlines - 5.0
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Why Hire a Contract Lawyer?

Contract lawyers are attorneys who work for businesses for set periods of time. Hiring a contract lawyer will give your practice an extra pair of hands and eyes to cope with peak periods of work. This takes the pressure off your employees, allowing them to work less overtime and enjoy the work-life balance they need to be at their most productive. Many contract lawyers in Boston specialize in work for particular types of businesses, including:

  • Startup firms
  • Small to midsize businesses
  • Law firms
  • Finance companies

There are contract lawyers in Boston with experience in a wide range of legal topics, including:

  • Securing venture capital funding
  • Establishing and protecting intellectual property
  • Helping businesses with mergers or with acquiring new companies

Contract lawyers can be a more cost-effective choice than permanent employees because you only pay them for the time you require their services. Their hourly rates are usually around a third of the rates of comparable full-time attorneys.

Unlike permanent members of your team, you also don't need to pay contract lawyers 401(k) benefits and health insurance. There are also no Medicare or Social Security taxes associated with hiring contract lawyers.

All those additional fees can easily add $17,000 to the yearly salary of a permanent attorney, which in Boston already costs an average of $109,267.

If the idea of bringing lawyers into your business to learn your company practices, only to have them leave at the end of their terms worries you, consider this: Many contract lawyers create long-lasting relationships with businesses in Boston. These businesses regularly call on the same contract lawyers whenever they have the need for more legal staff.

When Boston businesses and local contract lawyers form ongoing relationships, projects become easier and more effective. That's because the contract lawyer can launch straight into the work with a thorough understanding of the company and how it operates. Unlike local temp agencies, which may have a high turnover, many lawyers in Boston enjoy the flexibility that contract work provides and have many years of experience providing short-term legal solutions.

How to Find the Best Contract Lawyer in Boston

Start your search for a contract attorney in Boston by searching for a lawyer who belongs to the Massachusetts Bar Association. All lawyers offering legal services in Boston must be licensed to work within the state. Most attorneys practicing in Boston must pass the Massachusetts Bar Exam before working for a local law firm or establishing their own practice. Lawyers who are members of bars in other states can also seek admission in Massachusetts, but they must practice law regularly and be of good standing in the community.

In addition, if you have specialty needs, you might look for a lawyer certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification in Wrentham, Massachusetts.

Contract lawyers specialize in a wide range of businesses and have experience with a variety of areas of law. Read carefully through the biographies of Boston contract lawyers posted on UpCounsel to find lawyers who most closely match your requirements.

You should also verify that any contract lawyer you choose is of good standing. You can search for complaints made against any Boston lawyer through the Board of Bar Overseers website. This independent body was established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in 1974 to investigate and assess complaints made against lawyers within the state. You can also phone the Board at 617-728-8750 to inquire about any lawyer.

Top contract lawyers will have past clients who can vouch for their performance. You might find written testimonials online. Alternatively, you could call a prospective contract lawyer and ask him or her to provide references.

During your discussion, the best contract lawyers in Boston will be as interested in your business and the work it does as you are in their work and experience. You can get a great sense of whether someone is passionate about doing a good job if your business and its legal requirements dominate the conversation, rather than fees.

Questions for Contract Lawyer

  • What experience do you have working for businesses of my size?
  • What experience do you have working in our industry?
  • What experience do you have with the tasks or projects we'll need you to do?
  • How have you handled difficult clients or situations in the workplace in the past?
  • What do you think you would bring to my company?
  • Would you extend your contract if the project runs longer than expected?
  • What is your hourly rate?
  • Will you work overtime if needed? What is your overtime rate?

No matter what your needs, a Boston contract lawyer can provide affordable legal assistance for your business.

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The Boston contract attorneys & lawyers on UpCounsel are dedicated to helping businesses save time, money, and peace of mind with contract drafting and review, negotiations, litigation support, discovery, commercial business transactions, and more.

Our independent contract attorneys are available on-demand to provide contract legal services for businesses or to support your in-house general counsel to help lighten the load for transactional matters or litigation support.

Although the work of the Boston contract attorneys found on UpCounsel often varies they are highly experienced in legal contract activities such as commercial contract negotiations, document review in response to document subpoenas, request for production of documents, legal research, draft legal briefs, along with providing a full range of other contract legal services to businesses of any size.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 130 reviews for Commercial Contracts attorneys in Massachusetts

Nathan Wenk
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review of Business Agreement for Massachusetts Event Entertainment Company

Nathan Wenk

"Nathan works quickly and efficiently while being very detailed and easy to work with."

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Winchester, MA,

Brandon Pittard
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Service Agreement

Brandon Pittard

"Great experience! Will continue to use Brandon for his services!!!"

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Winthrop, MA,

Lauri Donahue
4.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Licensing Agreement

Lauri Donahue

"Lauri is knowledgeable, responsive and to the point. Her manner of communication is succinct. Personally, I enjoy and believe it necessary to have a little fluff in my communications. So if you’re looking for a fast, knowledgeable and succinct attorney, Lauri is your person."

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Cambridge, MA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Service Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Our team was very pleased with the work developed by Alisha. We got exactly what was expected. I look forward to working with her on our next agreements very shortly! I highly recommend Alisha for her professionalism and promptness."

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Mansfield, MA,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Business Consulting Agreement

Michael Wieser

"I had a contract with my client that Michael helped with. He reviewed each and every line in details, provided valuable advices and made the redline to the document to protect me and my companies interest. He explained all of comments and updates to me over the phone in details. By working with him, I not only received sound advices but also received valuable insights that will be useful for my future contacts. It was such a pleasure working with Michael!"

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Acton, MA,

Katie Centolella
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Katie Centolella

"Very good job. Responsive, completed job as planned."

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Framingham, MA,

Dr. Lydie Louis
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Dr. Lydie Louis

"Stellar service. I have worked with several attorneys and Dr Lydie is heads and shoulders above them all. She is very personable, easy to talk to, very knowledgable and most importantly won’t nickel and dime clients with her time. What a relief to know such amazing lawyers exist in real life and not only on TV shows."

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Dover, MA,

Stacy Dees
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Terms of Service

Stacy Dees

"Stacy helped us with our terms of use, and business terms for our website. She did great work, and excellent communications."

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Belmont, MA,

Chelsie Campbell
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Business Consulting Agreement

Chelsie Campbell

"Chelsie is the best! Hired her twice for my legal business document needs (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, & Coaching/ Consulting Agreement)."

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Wellesley Hills, MA,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Affiliate Agreement

Scott Stram

"Scott did a great job on redrafting our affiliate agreement. Quick, knowledgeable, professional. Would work with Scott again."

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Brookline, MA,

James Duberman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Release of Liability

James Duberman

"Attorney Duberman was incredibly quick to respond and extremely clear+concise in his communications!"

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Somerville, MA,

William A Price
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

William A Price

"Bill was fantastic. He is an expert in inter-company transfer agreements. The work was as he outlined in his proposal, completed thoroughly and promptly. I would use Bill again and highly recommend."

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Needham, MA,

Terri Benton
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Sales Agreement

Terri Benton

"Great work!"

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Boston, MA,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Digital Marketing Services

Steven Stark

"Another project Steven has completed for me- he's now done my Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, LLC formation and Client Contract. Every one has been excellent and completed in a very timely manner. Thank you again!"

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East Longmeadow, MA,

Brandon Schantz
4.5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Brandon Schantz

"He responded to my emergency situation really fast"

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Palo Alto, CA,

Sue Dunbar
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Licensing Agreement

Sue Dunbar

"Very thorough and professional. Extremely knowledgeable with contracts and agreements"

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Somerville, MA,

James Jones
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Release of Liability

James Jones

"This is my third time working with James. James is always a pleasure to work with and very quick!"

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Reading, MA,

Eric Goldman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Other Commercial Contract Matter Services

Eric Goldman

"Attorney Goldman was very knowledgeable and very helpful with a contract review. He was patient, he answered all of our questions, and we never felt rushed through the process. Attorney Goldman knows the theatre industry and I would use him again in the future."

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Roxbury, MA,

Neil Gandhi
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Pre-nuptial agreement for international couple

Neil Gandhi

"Neil is knowledgeable and easy to work with. He is thorough and has been very helpful in explaining things along as well."

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Dorchester, MA,

Adam Michael
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Adam Michael

"Adam is an excellent attorney with clear communication skills and, as far as I can discern, a strong knowledge of the law. He worked diligently to meet our tight deadline and was able to explain issues with our existing clauses and his fixes very clearly."

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Belmont, MA,

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