Upton Business Lawyers

I represent businesses throughout New England in matters related to business litigation, construction disputes, mechanic’s lien and bond claims, insurance related disputes, E&O claims, contract drafting and negotiation, and a wide range of general litigation, employment, and personal injury cases.

I have extensive trial experience representing construction companies, homeowners, insurance agents, small business owners, and individuals. I bring a particular strategic insight to construction disputes, construction contract reviews, employment disputes, professional liability claims, coverage remedies and all claims brought by and against general contractors, subcontractors, building owners, property managers, and individuals.

I enjoy working with clients in all aspects of risk...

I am a strategic litigator helping my clients find the best available solutions to their problems. I represent businesses and individuals in commercial and construction disputes ranging from breaches of contract to trade secrets violations, to defective workmanship claims, to partnership disputes. I have deep experience in risk management, ADR, state and federal courts, and appeals.

I pursue a pragmatic approach in delivering cost efficient solutions to the myriad legal problems encountered by businesses and individuals in areas ranging from forming a new business to litigation and appeals.

I continue representing Debtors, who are average people who have usually been hit with bad situations, like job loss, medical treatment and the overwhelming bills or divorce. I continue to help them get relief from unmanageable debt in a number of ways, like debt workout or through the Bankruptcy Court with the filing of a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. I have 36 years experience in the Bankruptcy Court in Massachusetts and with the appointed chapter 7 and chapter 13 trustees in Massachusetts which helps when navigating the case through to its conclusion which is the discharge of...

The Lawyer for Doctors. I provide legal counsel to physicians, psychologists, and private practices. I'm happy to help you: • Analyze and negotiate your contract with private practices and hospitals • Form and run your private practice • Acquire, merge, and sell your practice • Comply with HIPAA, Stark, and Anti-Kickback Laws • Negotiate office leases and vendor contracts • Prepare for and defend disciplinary hearings • Negotiate severance packages Clear Advice for Businesses. I serve as independent general counsel for early-stage businesses. As counsel to companies such as a mobile game monetization corporation, a...

When I started to practice law 35 years ago, my father, also a lawyer, offered me some thoughtful and exceptionally valuable advice: listen carefully, do your homework, and above all, maintain a sense of humor – because you are going to need it. I have to admit that Dad was right and his wise words have resonated with me during my entire practice. Listening attentively to my clients and meticulous preparation are indeed the hallmarks of success. And, finding a way to put clients at ease establishes approachability, confidence, and most importantly, trust. Working closely with each client, I make...

Eliot T. Brais is the sole and managing shareholder in his North Attleboro, Massachusetts office. He began his law career in 1988, joining his father, Ronald A. Brais, who had enjoyed a 40 year practice primarily concentrating on estate planning and small business law.

In his father’s footsteps, Eliot T. Brais’ areas of expertise include estate and business planning. Over the years, Eliot’s practice areas expanded to include real estate, real estate development and criminal law having handled in excess of 1,000 criminal cases and 50 trials.

Eliot T. Brais’ representation of clients’ interests goes well beyond the award of monetary sums...

I am a lawyer in Wellesley, Massachusetts who strives to provide local, national and international clients with large firm quality and responsiveness in a small firm setting. I work in three main areas: business and commercial law, alternative dispute resolution for business and family law ADR.

Attorney Christopher H. Mingace has practiced law in the state of Massachusetts for the past 25 years, helping families navigate the complex legal world in which we live. Attorney Mingace began his career as a solo practitioner helping families in the areas of personal injury, business formation, bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, real estate transactions and basic wills and trusts. Clients have given him great trust to help generations of their family members. Attorney Mingace prides himself in zealous representation of his clients. He finds reliable attorneys to assist family members when they seek assistance in areas in which he...

Attorney Donna M. Quinn, an experienced Metrowest Attorney, is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (B.A. Magna Cum Laude). She obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from New England School of Law and a Master Degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. She has been a practicing attorney in the State of Massachusetts for over twenty five years and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association. Attorney Quinn’s practice consists of Real Estate Law, Conveyancing, Federal and State Taxation, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Corporations, and LLC’s. She is admitted to...

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...

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C., Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law, estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Visit our website: http://www.rja-law.com

My practice focuses on assisting small businesses in their contractual, employment, and intellectual property legal needs, guiding couples and individuals through the estate planning process, helping fiduciaries and beneficiaries through the necessary tasks required to wrap up the affairs of a decedent, including preparation of estate tax returns, and assisting buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the purchase or sale of homes and houses.

Steve Boris is a founding member of the Firm. He concentrates in many areas of civil law including personal injury, maritime, business, employment law and alternative dispute resolution, practicing both in and out of courtrooms. Steve is AV® Rated, the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics by the legal publisher Martindale-Hubbell. Steve has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Steve has represented parties in 500+ personal injury cases, trying many before state and Federal courts, but resolving...

HOWARD S. GOLDMAN concentrates his practice in business law for closely held companies, real estate, litigation, conveyancing, condominium law, civil litigation, and financing. He is a lecturer for the National Business Institute and the Institute of Real Estate Managers, and is the editor-in-chief of The Community Association Institute and The Professional Planner. Mr. Goldman has been admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is an active member of the Boston, Norfolk, and Massachusetts Bar Associations, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Real Estate Bar Association, and the Attorneys Committee of the Community Association Institute. He is also...

With a genuine passion for real estate law, probate law, estate planning, and business law, I go the extra yard to provide clients with exceptional service. Whether navigating complex real estate transactions, handling sensitive probate matters, or offering strategic business guidance, I combine expertise and compassion to deliver the best possible outcomes. I understand the importance of personalized solutions and proactive communication, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout the process. Trust me to be your dedicated legal partner, committed to exceeding expectations and providing the highest level of work in every case.

Over 30 years legal experience serving individuals, families, and businesses through Massachusetts. We are a Full Service Law Firm, which simply means that if for some reason we are not able to assist a client, we will find someone who can. Sometimes a client's problem or needs requires a "specialist", someone who for example only handles patent law or trademark law cases. Most times, with our almost forty years of experience, we are able to provide our clients with all of the services they need. When requested, we will travel to the clients' home or office if it is more convenient. For...

Over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Assisting Worcester and the surrounding areas of divorce, real estate, and business litigation, Attorney Larry is especially committed to helping families through a variety of complex family law issues, using intuitive and professional techniques to achieve clients’ goals.

Craig C. Stern is a founding partner of Rodriguez Stern, and focuses on the firm’s civil, corporate, and estate planning practice. He has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in all matters of litigation, including negligence and workers’ compensation claims, as well as forming corporations and limited liability entities, drafting contracts, and advising on general corporate matters. Attorney Stern is also highly experienced working with financial service professionals, including accountants and financial advisors, and assists their clients by drafting wills, trusts, and handling general estate planning matters. Prior to Rodriguez Stern, Attorney Stern worked as Corporate Counsel in the...

Joe Kropp is a Massachusetts probate litigation attorney who concentrates his practice in probate litigation and civil litigation. Joesph focuses his practice on probate litigation and includes will contests, trust and estates disputes, contested guardianship and conservatorships, representing trustees and other fiduciaries, beneficiaries and heirs. He also has extensive experience advising and representing individual and corporate clients in a wide range of civil cases, including business, contract, employment, partnership and real estate. Joe has successfully tried numerous cases in the Probate and Superior Courts of Massachusetts. He has won appeals in both the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme...

A 1986 graduate of Union College in Schenectady, New York, and a 1992 graduate of New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, Edward V. Cannon, Jr. concentrates his practice in the areas of representing corporations and individuals in business and real estate matters. His business practice includes assisting clients with issues surrounding the creation, operation, merger and dissolution of business entities, as well as providing advisory services for various human resource and risk management problems. He also represents developers (corporate and individual) with all phases of acquiring, operating, leasing and selling commercial and residential developments. Such developments generally range from...

DAVID B. MADOFF (madoff@mandkllp.com) previously practiced with the New York law firm of HughesHubbard & Reed and was a partner of Cohn Khoury Madoff & Whitesell LLP in Boston. He received his B.A. in 1985 from Columbia University and his J.D. in 1988 from Boston University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Boston University Law Review. Mr. Madoff has lectured frequently and written articles for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and other associations in the area of bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation. He has served since 1997 on the panel of Chapter 7 trustees...

Simon Mann lawyer at Mann Law Firm, P.C. is the managing partner at Mann Law Firm, P.C. He is a 2000 graduate of Skidmore College with a B.A. in Business, and is a 2005 graduate of Suffolk University Law School. Simon is licensed to practice before the Massachusetts District and Superior Courts, and the U.S. District Court. Attorney Mann is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. He has been a member of the American Bar Association since 2005, a member of the Boston Bar Association since 2006 and a member of the Massachusetts Trial Academy since 2013.

Attorney Michael P. Doherty concentrates his practice in the area of representing businesses and individuals in business and litigation matters. He has represented clients in the negotiation, formation and dissolution of various types of business and employment relationships. Mr. Doherty’s experience encompasses litigation in the Appeals Court, Superior Court, Land Court and Probate and Family Court concerning construction, business, land, employment, family, will and trust disputes. Mr. Doherty is a 1987 cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School. Upon graduation, he accepted a judicial clerkship with the Justices of Massachusetts Superior Court. Mr. Doherty has served as a fiduciary and...

Attorney Steven Weil is a shareholder in the firm, who has practiced law in Massachusetts since 1986. He concentrates in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations and real estate law. He is a 1982 graduate of Union College and a 1986 graduate of Boston University School of Law. Before joining Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, he worked as a staff attorney at South Middlesex Legal services, served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and spent 17 years at two private law firms located in the City of Boston. Attorney Weil regularly appears in the...

Steven T. Sager is the founding member of SagerLegal LLC. Steven provides strategic legal advice to business owners and senior management in connection with their business needs. Steven advises clients on a wide variety of matters affecting business, including corporate finance (loans and other debt, stock, options and other equity arrangements); mergers and acquisitions; enterprise structure, entity choice, organization, asset separation and protection; stockholder/partner/member relations and structuring; employment, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements; contracts; sales and distribution agreements; franchising; and commercial real estate. He also assists clients in monitoring and resolving business disputes.

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A native of Massachusetts, Matthew grew up in Mashpee on Cape Cod. With Kelsey & Trask, P.C., Matthew practices primarily in the area of bankruptcy, and business and civil litigation, and also handles cases involving family law, personal injury, debt collection, and conflict resolution both through the courts and through settlement. Prior to his admission to the bar, Matthew served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps, including service in Operation Enduring Freedom following the events of September 11, 2001. During his military service, Matthew received multiple awards, including two awards of the Navy and the Marine Corps Achievement...