Newton Center Business Lawyers

Seth B. Orkand focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, government and corporate internal investigations, research misconduct investigations, college and university disciplinary actions, and complex commercial litigation. He serves as co-chair of our firm's Government Enforcement and White-Collar Defense team and is a member of our Business Litigation group and Internal Investigations and Corporate Compliance team. Government Enforcement + White-Collar Criminal Defense Seth’s experience includes representation of corporations and individuals in federal and state white-collar criminal matters as well as a variety of government investigations and litigation matters. He has particular experience in the areas of health care fraud, off-label marketing,...

Attorney Loveall earned his Juris Doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Center and bachelors degree in psychology from The Johns Hopkins University. Attorney Loveall was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2013 and after moving to Boston was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2014.

Kurt Kusiak is a graduate of Trinity College (B.A. Honors thesis in economics, 1984) and Boston University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991) where he was a member of the Law Review, a Liacos Distinguished Scholar, and winner of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Following law school, Kurt was a law clerk for the Hon. A David Mazzone, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Kurt then worked as a trial lawyer for Ropes & Gray and Todd & Weld. Each year since 2004, Law & Politics has recognized Kurt as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer...

Tanesha began her legal career doing complex business law and real estate litigation cases with Kaplan Law LLC. Upon passing the bar, Tanesha hung her own shingle focusing on Business Law (contract disputes), Real Estate Litigation (easement and ownership rights), Business Formation (corporations, llc, non-profit, business agreements) and Family Law (divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, modifications, and contempts).

Tanesha accepts cases in Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, Middlesex and Barnstable County.

Tanesha's dedication is unique. She works to ensure that clients are well-informed on all matters of their case with constant communication and accessibility to discuss the matter. She offers different...

From Engineer to Business Manager to Entrepreneur to Technology Director and now Lawyer. Whatever your profession -- Whatever your situation -- I can understand and relate. Your first visit with me is free, so don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment.

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...

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,...

Edward R. Wiest is a Boston-based attorney with a client driven agenda, providing business litigation, dispute resolution and consulting services to organizations and individuals.

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...

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...

Mehmet Baysan is a partner in HB's Corporate and Government Enforcement and White Collar Criminal Defense groups. He is also a managing member of the firm. Mr. Baysan's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory and enforcement matters. His clients include international airlines, international businesses and U.S. businesses.

Mr. Baysan regularly represents international institutions on complex civil, criminal and administrative enforcement matters including assisting foreign companies enter the U.S. market and avoid criminal and civil exposure. With experience in a wide array of corporate compliance and enforcement matters, Mr. Baysan has counseled U.S. and international companies on numerous...

Mid-level litigation attorney with experience in commercial and business litigation, administrative law, tax, finance, procurement, government contracts, employment, entitlements, criminal prosecution, civil litigation, government policy, business, marketing and operations. Other skills include brief writing, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, client interaction and other advisory roles.

Scott Schlager represents lenders, institutional investors, commercial and retail tenants, developers, and other owners and operators of commercial real estate and emerging companies in a wide variety of transactional matters throughout the United States. Scott’s practice focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, portfolio transactions, leases, and development in the retail, office, multifamily, industrial, cold storage, and life sciences real estate sectors. Scott continues to advise clients on issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, including borrowers, lenders, landlords, and tenants. He also provides practical counsel to emerging companies. Prior to joining Pierce Atwood, Scott was an associate at a Boston-based boutique law firm...

Stefano V. D'Agostino is a Junior Partner with The Jacobs Law, LLC. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court of Massachusetts. Attorney D'Agostino was born and raised in the Greater-Boston area. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from Lasell College. His practice areas include Personal Injury, Business & Corporate Law, and Criminal Appeals.

I provide legal services to small to medium-sized clients in the New England region, and throughout the U.S. and abroad. My clients are involved in a variety of business sectors, including software development, e-commerce, investment managagement and advising, health care, manufacturing, biotechnology, telecommunications, retailing, and consulting and other services.

I focus on the unique needs of each of my clients; and I seek to establish long term relationships with them by providing timely, highly professional services and practical business judgment. I carefully consider each client's objectives, business and management styles to help me provide more focused and relevant services.

I also act...

With the firm since May of 2009, Attorney Keleher works with clients to resolve legal disputes both in court as a civil litigator and also through collaborative law. In collaborative law, the parties, represented by attorneys, communicate and negotiate directly with each other, without court intervention, to achieve their objectives. Attorney Keleher’s litigation and collaborative practice largely mirrors the transactional practice areas of the firm (trusts and estates, real estate, and business). In addition, Attorney Keleher practices in the areas of insurance coverage, employment, personal injury, bankruptcy, and municipal law. Attorney Profile: http://www.beliveaulaw.net/our-team/attorney-daniel-w-keleher/

David A. Barrett is a Massachusetts civil litigation attorney with significant online legal marketing expertise and he boasts The World’s Largest LinkedIn Lawyer Network. Attorney Barrett’s blog “The LinkedIn Lawyer” has been featured by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and the ABA Journal, and he presents on the topic for groups such as the Massachusetts Bar Association. In addition to building an online network of over fourteen million professionals and over two thousand attorneys, Attorney Barrett is a pragmatic problem solver and a careful attorney who has aggressively represented clients in business...

Business and Employment Attorney

EDUCATION:
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - J.D.
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

ADMITTED TO:
MASSACHUSETTS BAR
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - MASSACHUSETTS

MEMBER OF:
MASSACHUSETTS BAR ASSOCIATION
MASSACHUSETTS ACADEMY OF TRIAL ATTORNEYS
MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATIONS OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
THE REAL ESTATE BAR ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

CONTACT INFO:
ACOTE@GEORGESCOTELAW.COM
(617) 884-1000

Martin Murphy was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1993. He currently serves on the MWI Boston Municipal & District Court Mediation Panel. He is a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Collaborative Law Committee and Mediation Committee. Marty brings his widespread experience in family business to his work with clients. He has an extensive background in business operations, management and ownership structures. He was a second-generation executive in his own family’s business and has held key positions in other closely held and family owned businesses. For more than 15 years he has provided...

Mr. Thompson is a partner at Butters Brazilian LLP. Mr. Thompson is a dedicated and tireless advocate for his clients. Mr. Thompson is an experienced trial attorney who has conducted trials in both state and federal court. Equally adept in both criminal and civil practice, Mr. Thompson has secured not guilty verdicts in criminal trials and multi-million-dollar awards in complex business disputes. Mr. Thompson’s criminal practice is broad. He represents clients in all components of a criminal investigation and prosecution, including before state and federal grand jury, trials and appeals. Mr. Thompson’s representation includes proceedings collateral to criminal cases, including civil...

David M. Beliveau, Esq., CPA is the founder of the Law Office of David M. Beliveau, LLC ("Beliveau Law Office") with offices in Naples, Florida, Waltham, Massachusetts and Salem, New Hampshire. Attorney Beliveau represents both individuals and businesses. He has clients in Florida, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Attorney Beliveau has been named a "Massachusetts Rising Star" by the publishers of Boston Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine. The distinction, awarded to less than five percent (5%) of all Massachusetts lawyers, was based on ballots cast by Massachusetts attorneys, asking them to identify the best lawyers, under the age...