Mendon Lawyers

Brad Bailey, a Massachusetts native, graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1980. He received his J.D. in 1983 from the University of Virginia, one of America’s premier (top 10) law schools. He began his legal career working for the New York County (Manhattan) D.A. as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nation’s largest and busiest D.A.’s Office. From there, he returned home to Massachusetts and joined the Middlesex County D.A.’s Office, where he continued his career as an Assistant District Attorney. Brad moved on from the Middlesex D.A.’s Office to the prestigious United States Attorney’s Office for the District...

Travis Jacobs is a Business Lawyer at The Jacobs Law, LLC, a Boston-based business and business litigation law firm that provides high-quality legal services and litigation representation to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. The Business Lawyers at The Jacobs Law handle business-related legal matters including entity formation and registration, financing, contract drafting and review, intellectual property rights, technology transfer, and commercialization. The Jacobs Law LLC's clients include a wide-range of businesses and entrepreneurs (a) starting a new business, (b) securing, monitoring and enforcing intellectual property rights related to patents, trademarks and copyrights, (c) expanding into new markets, and (d)...

Brian Freer is a partner at Thornton Law Firm and was previously employed as an associate and a law clerk with the Firm. He graduated from Villanova University (B.S. Finance, 2008, cum laude) and New York Law School (J.D. 2011). Mr. Freer is admitted to the Massachusetts and New York bars. He concentrates his practice in the Firm’s personal injury, products liability, financial and insurance fraud areas, as well as asbestos and mesothelioma claims.

Mr. Freer was named a Top 40 under 40 Lawyer – Civil Plaintiff for 2019 in Massachusetts by The National Trial Lawyers. He is a...

Patricia Flannery is a graduate magna cum laude of Boston College (1979) and the Northeastern University School of Law (1988). She is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and the United States District Court for Massachusetts, as well as to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ms. Flannery worked for the firm before attending law school and joined the firm as a partner in 1996. She has worked in the firm’s asbestos practice and tried cases in a number of other areas. She was lead trial counsel in Ortiz del-Valle v. NBA, winning a $7.85 million award...

I devote my practice 100% to representing whistleblowers bringing qui tam cases under the False Claims Act or disclosing fraud under other whistleblower programs. I have over 35 years of experience in criminal and civil enforcement actions. I was a criminal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, where I handled complex investigations, trials, and appeals. I also have worked in private practice as a white-collar defense attorney and in-house at a Fortune 100 corporation. My varied experience enables me to analyze whistleblower matters from multiple perspectives.

I love practicing law because it engages my mind in analyzing complex issues,...

Tucker D. Greene joined Greene LLP as an associate in 2013. He specializes in the firm’s False Claims Act practice, including health care and public utilities cases. Mr. Greene’s experience as a trial attorney is of particular use to the firm, as it frequently pursues declined False Claims Act cases brought by whistleblowers.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Greene worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure in the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Greene handled a wide variety of criminal cases and argued numerous evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions. Mr. Greene also...

Timothy Cornell focuses on complex litigation, particularly securities fraud, FINRA arbitration and the False Claims Act. This year, Timothy has represented whistleblowers before courts and U.S. Attorneys around the country. He settled a lawsuit brought by shareholders against a high tech company based in India, and represents a Mexican oil industry company in a contract dispute against a New Hampshire company. Timothy graduated from the University of Chicago and had a career in journalism before heading into law. Writing for the Boston Herald, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and other newspapers, he covered courts, crime and education. While...

A dedicated advocate helping Federal & Massachusetts workers who are injured or disabled get the benefits they deserve. Melissa is a Boston Social Security lawyer who also practices in the areas of Federal Workers' Compensation and Massachusetts Disability Retirement.

I founded McGowan & Associates in 2001 after serving as a name partner at another prominent Boston-based law firm. Throughout my career, I have tried over 400 cases to verdict. (Ask any other lawyer you are considering how many verdicts they have taken.) These cases have ranged from premises liability and environmental claims to catastrophic personal injury cases and multi-million dollar fire losses. I have also extensively lectured and published on defending environmental claims, including topics such as lead poisoning, sick building and indoor air quality claims, the rights of burn victims, carbon monoxide poisoning, and animal attacks. Recent results...

Ashleigh Louis, PhD and I founded Quantum ADR to emphasize compassionate conflict resolution through coaching and mindful mediation. Our aim is to effectively navigate intertwined relationships rather than attempting to sever them completely or establish the dominance of one party over the other. We've witnessed firsthand the detrimental impact of high-conflict relationships on children and adults, alike. This ignited our passion to resolve conflict through an interdisciplinary approach that is informed from both a legal and mental health perspective to help people discover the unique solutions that maximize healthy resolution for all parties. Rather than winners and losers, we encourage...

Trained at a prominent national firm, by leading practitioners in the field, I am honored to have worked for clients ranging from the smallest start-ups to billion-dollar companies and I bring a lifelong passion for technology to my work with each and every client. I believe in developing and executing IP strategies rooted in business realities and work to enlighten my clients as to the business implications of their IP decisions.

Kevin Prendergast began practicing law in 1999 as an associate at the law firm of Palmer & Dodge. Within a year's time he passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam and started a legal career that led to the founding of his own firm 4 years later. As a criminal defense and divorce attorney in Salem, Mr. Prendergast has helped dozens of individuals receive the legal help they need. If you would like his assistance with a criminal or family law matter, call his office immediately, or visit his website for more information.

Michael G. Furlong founded the Furlong Law Group in 2004. Prior to opening his own firm, Attorney Furlong served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and over the last 24 years worked for some of the premier Merrimack Valley law firms. Today Attorney Furlong’s practice is focused on estate planning, estate administration, real estate, asset protection, business law and select litigation cases. Attorney Furlong is a member of the Haverhill, Lawrence, Essex and Massachusetts Bar Associations and for a number of years volunteered in the Haverhill District Court Conciliation Program. Attorney Furlong...

JOSEPH STEPHEN PROVANZANO, J.D., ESQUIRE

EDUCATION: New England School of Law
J.D. - Cum Laude - June, 1975

Suffolk University
B.A. - Government Administration - June, 1970

Various Continuing Legal Education Courses

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Attorney Young has been handling workers' compensation cases for over 30 years. He started his career with one of the large Lowell law firms. He then became a partner in the firm of Casey & Young, P.C. In 2004 he opened his own firm.

He now focuses almost exclusively on work injury claims. His experience and reputation in the field give his clients an advantage.

I joined McGowan & Associates in September 2007 after developing a successful solo practice with a focus on real estate transactions. I bring over two decades of experience in representing buyers, sellers, and lenders across all aspects of residential real estate transactions. My comprehensive experience and meticulous approach ensure that real estate closings proceed smoothly for my clients. I am also recognized as a dedicated litigator, actively representing a diverse range of clients in state and federal courts for over ten years. Before my successful career in private practice, I served as a prosecutor for the Norwell Police Department and as...

I am a newly admitted lawyer, having graduated from Suffolk Law School in Boston in 2024. During my time at Suffolk, I concentrated on how the legal and health systems intersect. I found particular interest in courses like mental health law, medical malpractice, FDA law, and biomedical law and public policy. In my second year, I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant for Professor Marc Rodwin, focusing on topics such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare drug prices. My research also covered patents, FDA drug applications, end-of-life decisions—including decisions to forgo treatment, and gene therapy. In my...

Attorney Goldsmith pursued a liberal arts education at Haverford College where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 1987, following those studies with the immediate pursuit of a law degree. While at the University of Maine School of Law, Attorney Goldsmith was the only student in his class selected as a member of both the law school’s Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board, and did publish during his senior year an article entitled Contracting out of Maine’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine, 42 Maine Law Review 553 (July 1990). While in law school, he likewise interned at well-respected law...

Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr. joined the firm in August of 2009 from the Norfolk County District Attorneys office. Gaughen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wrentham, Quincy, Stoughton and Dedham District Courts and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Brookline District and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Gaughen is known for his zealous trial advocacy. In an appeals court case, opposing counsel characterized him as to have "pummeled into the jury's consciousness"1 important portions of the case. The case was decided in his client's favor.

Attorney Gaughen is a graduate of...

An advocate in the representation of consumer, commercial and business clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court. My practice involves all aspects of bankruptcy including cases filed as Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. I am dedicated to helping you regain control of your finances and ultimately, your life. I provide personalized, dedicated service to my clients who are overburdened by debt and wish to make a clean financial start.

I am an attorney licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States Tax Court. Additionally, I hold certifications as a Certified Public Accountant in both Massachusetts and Illinois, as well as a Certified Management Accountant in the United States. My legal practice is focused on tax law, business law, trust and estate planning, property law, domestic relations, and forensic accounting. I earned my MBA from Providence College before pursuing a law degree at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. During my law studies, I gained practical experience working for the Massachusetts Probate Court and the City...

David Russcol’s practice encompasses all aspects of litigation, from preliminary investigation to filing suit, through trial and pursuing appeals. He focuses on university sexual assault and discipline matters, appellate advocacy, employment and other civil actions, civil rights, and criminal defense. David is quick to grasp complex factual situations and legal principles, but he takes the time to develop a thorough understanding of all aspects of his cases. David’s experience clerking for state and federal judges and his attention to detail enable him to make forceful and innovative arguments on behalf of his clients. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, David Russcol...

Rachel Stroup focuses her litigation practice on employment law and criminal defense. Rachel is a compassionate and tenacious advocate who is dedicated to fighting for her clients.

Rachel listens carefully to each client’s needs, and works with the client to devise a case strategy aimed at meeting those needs. She recognizes that many of her clients want to focus on a strategy that compensates them for the injuries they have suffered without a protracted trial. Rachel’s strong advocacy, thoughtful decision making, and hard work have led to substantial settlements for her clients in cases she litigates. Rachel has successfully represented...

Sean is an attorney at Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP where he represents employers in labor and employment matters. Sean represents both public and private sector clients in litigation before federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies throughout the country. Sean litigates and counsels clients on the full range of labor and employment matters. Some of the most common issues he handles concern: claims of discrimination, retaliation and harassment; disability accommodation and leaves of absence matters; wage and hour disputes; non-competition and non-solicitation violations; trade secret misappropriation; claims of wrongful discharge; and unfair labor practice charges. In...

Jeremy Y. Weltman is a partner in the Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein litigation practice group where he brings an assertive and practical, results-oriented approach to help resolve clients’ personal and professional legal issues. Jeremy’s concentration is civil and commercial litigation, encompassing KCL’s varied general litigation practice with substantive experience handling complex commercial and business litigation, employment litigation, real estate disputes, construction, class-action, civil rights, ADA accessibility litigation, multi-party product liability, consumer protection, insurance coverage, municipal disputes, appellate advocacy and other tort based litigation matters. Jeremy has adeptly litigated and negotiated disputes for a wide range of clients including Fortune...

Attorney Birenbaum is a highly skilled and talented senior attorney at Bellotti Law Group, P.C. She has been a successful and tenacious litigator for over two decades, amassing an impressive resume of verdicts and settlements for her clients. During her lengthy career, she has successfully handled thousands of cases, focusing on automobile accidents, product liability, construction accidents, and an array of complex personal injury matters. Sara has played an integral role in countless civil settlements and also shines in the courtroom, where she has tried over 100 jury trials to conclusion. She has an incredible attention to detail and has...

At a young age, Andrew Resmini watched his father, Ronald J. Resmini, practice law at one of the top personal injury law firms. Years later, Andrew went on to pursue a legal career and now works with his father and two brothers at Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. Known for his incredible work ethic, Andrew fully dedicates himself to his clients' cases and works hard to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. Fortunately, his hard work has paid off as he has been selected to Super Lawyers list of "Rising Stars" each year...

KZ Law Offices is an immigration law office conveniently located in Cleveland Circle in Brighton, Massachusetts directly next to the Green Line. This firm offers an extensive variety of legal services in the area of immigration law, including employment-based and family-based immigration, temporary tourist and business visas (and extensions thereof), citizenship and naturalization, and more.

Massachusetts immigration attorney and sole proprietor of KZ Law Offices, Kat Shnayder applies the highest standards to every case and passionately help clients overcome the challenges of immigration transactions and disputes. Attorney Shnayder promises to build strong attorney-client relationships based on trust, understanding, and support, promptly...

Margaret has experience implementing asset protection plans, family business entities such as Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and valuation discounting. She focuses her practice on estate planning, elder law and long-term care planning (Medicaid), MassHealth applications for long-term care (Medicaid applications), MassHealth fair hearings (appeals on Medicaid denials), estate (probate) and trust administration, Federal estate tax returns (Form 706), Massachusetts estate tax returns (Form M-706), and gift tax returns (Form 709). Learn more http://www.Beliveaulaw.net

Joe Culgin represents injured workers in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents and Social Security Administration. Prior to joining Keches Law Group, P.C., Attorney Culgin worked for 6 years as Staff Counsel for a national insurance company handling Workers Compensation and General Liability claims. Having worked for both the insurance company and injured workers, Mr. Culgin has an in depth knowledge of all aspects of the workers compensation claims process. While attending law school, Mr. Culgin worked as a clerk at a firm that focused on Workers’ Compensation and Social...

Robert “Bobby” Shea grew up in Massachusetts. He attended Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, college at the University of Connecticut and returned to Massachusetts to attend Suffolk University Law School.

Gerald W. Sousa is a respected Brockton, Massachusetts personal injury attorney and the founding partner of Sousa & Sousa. With nearly 30 years of experience, Mr. Sousa has fought for the rights of victims injured by the negligence of others. Since 1983, he has successfully handled all types of complex cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. Because he focuses solely on personal injury matters, Mr. Sousa is known for his in-depth knowledge and expertise in this area of law.

Mr. Sousa is a tireless advocate for injured victims and provides each client with caring and compassionate legal counsel....