Top Massachusetts Lawyers and Attorneys

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John A.

John Anastasi

John Anastasi is one of the founding lawyers of Lando & Anastasi. He focuses on helping his clients protect their intellectual property rights. In the past, his clients have included large corporations, developing companies, mid-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. He has also worked with clients from a variety of technological industries.
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Michael M.

Michael Morris

Michael Morris is founder of Outside In Advisors, LLC, a boutique law firm and business consultancy. His firm is committed to working closely with clients as a team, ultimately changing the way lawyers interact with their clients. He works with individuals, businesses of all sizes, and investors.
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Nikhil P.

Nikhil Patel

Nikhil Patel is based in Boston and specializes in patent law and intellectual property. He has expertise in patent prosecution within communications, software, medical devices, and electrical engineering. His other practice areas include trademarks, copyrights, and patent licensing and research. Before obtaining his J.D. from Widener University, Nikhil worked as a software engineer.
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Sean C.

Sean Carnathan

Sean Carnathan is a business attorney with more than 20 years’ experience. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Sean specializes in all legal matters related to business law, with exceptional experience in labor and employment law, as well as in securities and finances. Sean has a J.D. in law, which he received from the University of Maine School of Law. He has been a partner at O’Connot, Carnathan and Mack since February 2004.
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Tyler K.

Tyler Kenefick

Tyler Kenefick is a Massachusetts-based attorney who focuses on legal matter associated with civil litigation, criminal defense, and immigration. He is exceptionally skilled in handling cases in areas such as employment and labor, personal injury, consumer protection, family, and divorce and separation. Due to the fact he spent a few years in South Africa, Tyler speaks Spanish at a near-fluent level and is proficient in writing.
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Andrew A.

Andrew Aleman

Andrew Aleman is an attorney at law who primarily specializes in tax law. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Andrew holds a J.D. in law, which he obtained after he graduated from the Boston University School of Law. Andrew has assisted his corporate clients in all stages of IRS Administration in the Tax Court of the United States. Andrew has been operating his own law office since May 2015.
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Matthew D.

Matthew Denoncour

Matthew Denoncour is both a businessman and an attorney. He has been providing his legal services to corporate clients for the past four years. Matthew is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Florida. He received his J.D. degree in law from the Creighton University School of Law. Matthew is experienced in working on cases that involve mergers and acquisitions. Between 2013 and 2016, he served as a staff attorney at 21st Century Oncology.
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Joseph  M.

Joseph Moen

Joseph Moen is an attorney at law with more than six years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in multiple states, including Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire. Joseph obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in law from the Western New England University School of Law. He is experienced in dealing with real estate law, as well as business formation and structure. Joseph founded his own law office in January 2016.
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Andrew B.

Andrew Bombardier

Andrew Bombardier is an attorney at law with more than a decade of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in both Connecticut and in Massachusetts. Andrew obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in law after graduating from the Quinnipiac University School of Law. He primarily specializes in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Andrew has been serving as a counselor at Axiom Global since September 2015.
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Phillips (Phil) A.

Phillips (Phil) Axten

Phillips Axten is an attorney at law who has been serving corporate clients for the past four decades. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and obtained his degree in law from the Boston University School of Law. Phillips is exceptionally skilled in dealing with legal cases that involve mergers and acquisitions. He is also experienced in dealing with commercial contracts. Phillips served as the vice principal of the Lahey Health System for 16 years.
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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer in Massachusetts?

On average, Massachusetts lawyers charge anywhere from $65 and $390 per hour. Exact rates can vary depending on the scope of help needed, as well as the type of lawyer.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 496 reviews for attorneys in Massachusetts

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Tax Planning

James Kraehenbuehl

"Great very patient and good listener"

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Lexington, MA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Assistance for Delaware Nonprofit Corporation

Ross Brandborg

"Honest, knowledgable and prompt response. Wasn't exactly what I had hoped, but saved me a ton of heartache. Definitely recommend."

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Kingston, MA,

Stacy Dees
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

Stacy Dees

"Stacy was a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable, professional, and with clear concise communication. I would highly recommend her."

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Boston, MA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review of Proposed Engagement Agreement from Venture Studio

Alisha Bond

"Alisha was really great. She was super quick to get back our documents and gave a really comprehensive outline of all considerations. Would definitely hire her again for future work."

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Cambridge, MA,

Mary Hodges
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Teck Redlines to MSA

Mary Hodges

"This is the third project we’ve worked on with Mary, and she continues to exceed our expectations. As a tech startup, we faced a tight deadline to review a highly strategic agreement with a large organization, and Mary stepped in seamlessly to guide us through it. Her expertise, responsiveness, and dedication were invaluable to our team. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!"

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Mansfield, MA,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Employment Agreement

Scott Stram

"I had a great experience working with Scott on my dental employment agreement. Scott was very knowledgeable and helpful!"

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Boston, MA,

Eric Broad
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

General Legal Matters

Eric Broad

"It is exceedingly difficult in the modern era to find attorneys you can trust and who will have your team's back. Running a fast-growing company has seemingly endless parts so you need to have your legal team on point, organized and resourceful. This is what Eric Broad and his team at Bowery bring to the table. Versatile, knowledgeable, and able to handle fast turnarounds on even the most complex document reviews. Eric and Bowery have a deep network to help with everything from financings and tax matters to general legal issues and compliance matters. I will happily work with this team again and recommend them highly to anyone from seed and early stage to growth stage companies like us. I wish I had access to a team like this years ago."

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Boston, MA,

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,

Alexander Nahai
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Employment Agreement

Alexander Nahai

"quick response time and knowledgeable"

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Raynham, 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,

Austin Plants
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Franchise Agreement

Austin Plants

"Great service!!! Was able to review and make great amendments to my contract on a tight deadline"

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Everett, MA,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Contractor Agreement

Lauri Donahue

"Very responsive and Lauri does what it needs to be done"

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Cambridge, MA,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Employment Agreement

Michael Wieser

"Michael was great to work with, hit my deadlines and I would say went above and beyond with his write up work. I expect to reach out again for future projects"

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Billerica, MA,

Peter Krehbiel
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Copyright Infringement Services

Peter Krehbiel

"Peter is very knowledgeable about e- commerce litigation and met his deadlines as indicated in meetings."

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Braintree, MA,

Matthew Wendlandt
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Review

Matthew Wendlandt

"Second project down and just as thorough as the first. Pleasure working with him"

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Roslindale, MA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Consultation

Joel Douglas

"My partner and I were floored by how rapidly Joel's firm and our attorney Tom were able to correct the issue of abandonment of our patent with the USPTO. They had the matter resolved in days and were so pleasant to speak to and patient in answering our questions. I look forward to working again with them in the future!"

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Watertown, MA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

H-1B Visa Transfer Services

Wayne Nguyen

"Thank you so much for your help!!"

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Fayville, MA,

Bob Schrader, Esq.
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Founders Agreement

Bob Schrader, Esq.

"Excellent communication and a refreshing change from other lawyers – Bob genuinely prioritized understanding my needs rather than solely focusing on closing the sale. Highly recommend their services!"

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Amherst, MA,

Chrystan Carlton
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Commercial Lease

Chrystan Carlton

"Chrystan is an outstanding attorney. She is a clear communicator, is thorough and knowledgeable, manages expectations, is easy to get in touch with, has quick response time."

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Brookline, MA,

John Ray
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter

John Ray

"Excellent communication and very savvy legal mind - highly recommend."

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Boston, MA,


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