Franklin Lawyers

Attorney William S. Smith is the co-author of “Warrantless Searches of Persons or Places” in the award-winning reference manual used by attorneys, “Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts.” He has been an invited lecturer and instructor at many continuing legal education seminars and conferences for attorneys. The founder of the first and only website for appellate criminal defense attorneys in the state, he was also a guest on a major television talk show in Boston. As a bar association leader, Attorney Smith has testified before the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee in the Statehouse multiple times with respect to criminal justice legislation. He...

Sean is a partner and founder of the firm, O'Connor, Carnathan and Mack, LLC and focuses his practice in complex business litigation with a particular emphasis on insurance coverage, closely held businesses and trust and estate litigation.

Since 1993, although Massachusetts based, Sean has been litigating cases all over the country, from Texas to Minnesota and from California to Maine. He has tried or arbitrated over 25 cases in the state and federal courts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Sean has secured millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients. He regularly advises corporate executives in transition regarding their...

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Attorney Russell received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. He decided that bankruptcy and foreclosure law was the practice for him after witnessing many homeowners lose their homes and property without having anyone to turn to for help. In 2003, he became a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Boston Bar Association. He also has been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys since 2011. Mr. Russell is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 2012, he was named Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers...

Attorney George provides competent, aggressive representation. He is a problem solver who can shepherd his clients through complex life issues. Whether it means sorting out a personal or financial problem, launching a new business, helping buy a new house or drafting an appropriate estate plan, he finds the solution that's right for you.

He has represented hundreds of families seeking a fresh start through bankruptcy. His practice includes both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He has successfully won settlements for people whose rights were violated by debt collectors and credit reporting agencies. He has received numerous commendations for his work from...

As a founding partner of Sweeney Merrigan Law LLP in Boston, I have years of experience handling all different types of personal injury claims and will get you the compensation you deserve.

My expertise are in the following areas. Real Estate, Family Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation, especially collecting of commercial debt.

I specialize in criminal defense and practice in Massachusetts in the federal and state courts. Prior to opening my own criminal defense practice I worked as a public defender for 12 years in New York City and Lowell, MA where I handle the toughest cases against relentless prosecutors and unforgiving judges. I have been invited to serve as faculty at Harvard Law School’s Trial Advocacy Workshop and the Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy’s Advanced Evidence Skills program. When criminal defense lawyers in Massachusetts have questions about their cases, they call me. You should too.

A seasoned criminal defense lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, Neil Faigel has represented individuals and corporations in all levels of Massachusetts State Courts as well as Federal Courts in New England. For over a decade Mr. Faigel served as an Adjunct Professor at the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover, teaching criminal trial practice with an emphasis on courtroom methodology. After law school, He was employed at Jack Zalkind & Associates in Boston, MA, where he was part of a criminal defense team that defended some of the most high profile cases in the Commonwealth. In...

Dylan T. Hixson is a trial attorney who utilizes his legal education to help clients collect restitution when injured by the actions of others. Attorney Hixson graduated from Boston University School of Law where he was invited to participate in the Homer Albers Prize Moot Court Competition and was a finalist. After graduation, Attorney Hixson worked at an insurance defense firm in Boston, specializing in litigating claims brought against the clients of various insurance agencies throughout New England, including motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall cases. Attorney Hixson now utilizes his knowledge and experience to represent the clients of Sweeney Merrigan....

Victoria Santoro is the co-Founder of Santoro & Gray Law. She co-founded the firm with her longtime trial partner Jessica Gray after fourteen years in the field of personal injury law. A skilled trial attorney, she handles a variety of different types of cases including UBER/rideshare collisions, pharmaceutical litigation, wrongful death, product liability, and sexual assault. Notable results include a multi-million-dollar verdict against an international hotel chain for the wrongful death drowning of a father of four. Santoro has also had several seven-figure plaintiff's verdicts. During the height of the COVID crisis, she prevailed in the state’s first entirely remote...

J. Tucker Merrigan is co-managing partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. He started Sweeney Merrigan Law with his brother and fellow co-managing partner, Peter M. Merrigan, in 2010. Since, Sweeney Merrigan Law has become a Massachusetts and National powerhouse in the practice of plaintiff’s litigation. It has been many years since the firm began with its first settlement of $9,500.00 and has evolved to recovering over $30 Million in its most recent litigation. Much of the success attributable to Sweeney Merrigan is a direct product of Attorney Merrigan’s commitment the firm’s reputation as practicing with the highest...

As a former Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts, Attorney Kevin Collins has an insider's knowledge of how the Commonwealth and the criminal justice system will handle your case. This gives Attorney Collins an advantage over other attorneys who do not have similar experience. Attorney Collins served as a prosecutor for over seven years. He served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts, prosecuting cases in both District and Superior Court. Attorney Collins is experienced in all phases of criminal cases including investigation, witness preparation, motion drafting and argument, jury selection, and trial practice. He represents...

David Strouss concentrates his practice in representing children with catastrophic birth defects as a result of a parent's exposure to chemicals in the workplace. He represents children born with serious birth defects whose parents occupations include semiconductor manufacturing, agriculture, furniture making, industrial manufacturing, and scientific laboratories. Mr. Strouss prosecuted and successfully resolved some of the country’s first cases involving birth defects caused by glycol ethers and other solvent exposures in the semiconductor industry. He currently represents over 150 plaintiffs with birth defects in the United States and South America due to parental occupational and environment exposures. Mr. Strouss has also...

Ricky LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for the overall risk management of the firm and ensuring Sokolove Law is in compliance with the rules governing the practice of law, including legal advertising in each of the 50 states.

In addition to his responsibilities as managing attorney, Ricky directs the asbestos practice and oversees all of the firms other practice areas, such as birth injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and product liability, including pharmaceutical and medical devices.

Prior to Sokolove Law:

In 2006, Ricky founded and managed his own firm specializing in personal...

I am originally from Houston, Texas but spent many formative years in New York State. I am a proud husband for the last 8 years and soon to be father of twins. I am an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoy fishing and kayaking. I originally went to law school thinking I would become a corporate lawyer in a large firm but found myself (through experience) wanting to help people one by one and be an independent attorney. I've been an independent for five years and have enjoyed every moment of it.

Claudine A. Cloutier, a partner and manager of the litigation departments, joined Keches Law Group in 1996. Her trial successes include a 2017 Barnstable County Jury Verdict of over $4 million and Suffolk Superior jury verdicts in excess $2 million and $1 million in construction site injury cases and a Hall County, Georgia jury verdict of $475,000 in a products liability case. She has had numerous settlements reported in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as well as the Verdict Reporter. She has spoken at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education seminars and authored MCLE articles including “Who Is Responsible For An Injury On a...

Attorney Rozembersky is a trial attorney whose sole focus is on criminal defense in both State and Federal Courts.

He has previously served as a public defender in the Brockton trial court, as well as a certified Attorney with the Alternative Commitment & Registration Unit (SORB).

Rozembersky has never been a prosecutor, as his dedication and loyalty has always been with those persecuted by the government.

Licensed to practice law with the Supreme Court of the United States, US First Circuit Court of Appeals, US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the US Trial Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,...

I transitioned to divorce and family law after 15+ years working in accounting and operations for start-up technology companies. I strongly believe lawyers overlook the client experience and often force clients to work their way instead of the best way for the client. I try to look at everything from the client's perspective and make every effort to make things as easy as possible for them. In most situations, the best way to resolve disputes is through direct communication with the other party. The court system should be the last resort, and we have no problem advising clients that they are...

Benjamin Duggan is a litigator and trial lawyer. Ben devotes his practice to representing the underdog: plaintiffs up against corporations and insurance companies, and people who have been charged with crimes. Ben’s civil practice includes a wide array of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, breach of contract, consumer protection, and employment discrimination. Ben has successfully tried numerous cases, both civil and criminal. He has authored dozens of memoranda of law filed in Massachusetts District and Superior Court and the United States District Court. He has also written several appeals briefs filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court,...

I started my legal career by working as a judicial law clerk for a judge on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Thereafter I worked as an attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for over eight years. I learned how insurance companies handle claims. I learned how to deal with an insurance company. In 1999, I started the law firm of Bates & Riordan with my partner. The firm focuses on personal injury law and criminal appeals. Our personal injury clients have been in accidents that range from construction site injuries to car accidents. Our criminal appeal involve everything from...

Attorney Bellotti is a skilled trial attorney in civil and criminal litigation and is a former senior assistant district attorney for Middlesex County. As a prosecutor, he perfected his skills to become a talented and tenacious litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in the superior and district courts and presented arguments before the Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

In his practice, Attorney Bellotti is highly respected in the area of personal injury and is a resolute and successful plaintiff's counsel. Attorney Bellotti has more than 15 years experience with personal injury cases and cases that involve catastrophic...

I am a trial lawyer with nearly two decades of trial experience. I received my Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 1987 and obtained the degree of Juris Doctor in 1991. In 1991 I interned for the Hon. Mel L. Greenberg in civil and criminal trial sessions in the Suffolk and Worcester Superior Court. From 1992 to 1996 I served as an assistant district attorney prosecuting all types of misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Worcester County. Since leaving the DA's Office I have focused my practice on: civil and criminal litigation; serious injury and death cases; and, divorce...

Jason R. Markle joined Keches Law Group Personal Injury Department in 2007. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Markle worked for the Essex County Superior Court for five years, most notably as a courtroom session clerk. Following his employment with the Essex County Superior Court, Mr. Markle served as a judicial law clerk for the Justices of the Superior Court.

Mr. Markle was born in Boston, Massachusetts and earned his undergraduate degree from Salem State College. While earning his law degree cum laude from the New England School of Law, Mr. Markle served as the Technical Coordinating Editor for the New...

Attorney Nicholas J. LaFountain has been successfully representing clients inside and outside of the courtroom since 2004. As an attorney his negotiating experience, knowledge of the law, and familiarity with the court system help him achieve favorable results for his clients. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Attorney LaFountain was also trained in how to mediate cases, and he is a current member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. Attorney LaFountain primarily focuses his legal practice on divorce/family law. He does still accept and enjoy working on other types of civil litigation cases. As an experienced divorce lawyer, Attorney LaFountain...

At DiBella Law, located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, our founding partner, Attorney Christopher DiBella, brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the practice of personal injury and wrongful death cases. With a storied history stretching nearly two decades, DiBella Law has become synonymous with trust and efficacy in handling complex legal battles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our firm's commitment to utilizing the latest technology enhances our capabilities to manage cases efficiently while maximizing client outcomes. Under the esteemed leadership of Attorney DiBella, our firm is decorated with numerous accolades. These honors underscore his mastery in the field and...

I am a litigator who focuses my practice in probate and fiduciary litigation, including: will and trust challenges involving allegations of undue influence, incompetency, and fraud; breach of fiduciary duty and removal actions; guardianships and conservatorships; contested accountings; trust and estate property disputes; partition actions; and other probate and fiduciary litigation matters. In my practice, I represent individuals, families, and corporate fiduciaries, as trustees, personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries. My clients come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I personally believe that every client, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the best legal representation. I respect the trust my clients have placed...

Martin G. Weinberg is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney, widely regarded in the legal community as a leading trial and appellate white-collar defense litigator. Graduating from Harvard Law School in 1971, Attorney Weinberg has garnered acclaim for exceptional contributions as a trial and appellate attorney and influential figure in the legal profession. In 2022, he received the coveted lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Attorney Weinberg’s extensive experience includes leading defense teams that secured dismissals or acquittals in high-profile cases involving public officials, labor union leaders, business executives, attorneys and others charged with...

Since 2010, I have represented whistleblowers in federal and state False Claims Act cases, including a ten-year effort that led to the largest ever award in the history of the False Claims Act, $264 million in 2022. Among the types of cases I have handled: * customs duties cases, in which obligations to pay duties have been avoided or reduced due to false statements about cost of goods, tariff codes, or country of origin * health care cases, including Medicare or Medicaid claims for medically unnecessary goods or services, and false billing * pharmaceutical cases, including claims caused by improper off-label promotion of drugs,...

Powerful Voice. Strong Results. Compassionate Representation. Meet Chris. Client-focused and results driven NY/NJ employment attorney. I handle severance negotiations, workplace discrimination, unpaid wage and overtime pay recovery, retaliation, wrongful termination. Let's discuss your solution. During his career, Mr. Davis has served as class counsel on numerous nationwide employment class actions and has tried nearly 20 cases to verdict. Mr. Davis has been recognized by the press as an experienced trial attorney and employment law expert. He is regularly interviewed by print and television media outlets around the world, including The Associated Press, The Shriver Report, and CNN En...

Alec Pine is an experienced trial attorney who represents individuals and businesses in a variety of practice areas including personal injury, civil litigation (contract and real estate disputes), criminal and white-collar defense, and Title IX investigation defense at colleges and universities. Mr. Pine has a winning track record of pursuing and defending cases against some of the largest law firms in Massachusetts in both state and federal courts. His meticulous preparation and strong negotiation skills have resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients, including many six and seven figure recoveries. Mr. Pine’s recent accomplishments include: -A $12.7 million judgment following a two-week federal...

Since 1999, David Altman has been representing seriously injured people and their families throughout Massachusetts. David has recovered millions of dollars for people injured in cases ranging from simple negligence to the most sophisticated and complex liability cases. As the managing partner of the firm’s personal injury practice, David also oversees the other attorneys and staff at the firm in order to ensure that every case gets the attention it deserves.

While David has developed a reputation for achieving consistently outstanding results on behalf of injured people, he is probably best known for the level of service he provides. He makes...

Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding criminal defense representation to clients in Greater Boston. Recognized by Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine as a top lawyer in his field, Attorney Grimaldi represents clients in the following areas: * Homicide * Federal offenses * White Collar crime * Sexual offenses * Drug charges * Firearm offenses * Violent crimes * Restraining Orders * DUI / OUI / DWI (Drunk driving) * Title IX and Student Representation Attorney Grimaldi has won numerous not guilty verdicts at trial, including acquittals for armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, assault...

Bradley M. Henry is a Senior Trial Lawyer and Of Counsel attorney at SANTORO & GRAY, LLC focusing on wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury and commercial property loss cases. In 2016, the US Supreme Court let stand a $63 million trial verdict and $148.5 million judgment that Henry won with a former law partner, against a global pharmaceutical giant for devastating, life-long adverse drug reactions suffered by a child. See Reuters, http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-johnson-johnson-idUSKCN0UX1VW; Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson, 471 Mass. 272 (2015),(http://masscases.com/cases/sjc/471/471mass272.html; http://lawyersusaonline.com/reprints). From 2018 through 2022, he served as Co-Liaison and Class Counsel for the plaintiffs in a record-breaking $143...

Scott A. Spencer is an In-house litigator and litigation manager with government and law firm experience handling matters ranging from business and real estate litigation to defense of catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.

Aidan Murphy’s career with Scalli Murphy Law began as a paralegal while attending law school. Working on the intimate details of each case has made Aidan efficient and detailed in more than a decade of practice as an attorney. Over the years, Aidan gained valuable courtroom, trial and transnational experience. Today, Aidan uses his experience to focus exclusively on clients suffering traumatic injury as a result of another's negligence and those facing criminal charges. Call Aidan when a loved one has suffered wrongful injury or death or when they stand accused of criminal acts by the...

I advise and represent insurers in a wide range of coverage and defense matters, and focus my practice on complex subrogation recovery, construction litigation, product liability, and premises liability. I also handle pre-suit investigations of Fraud/SIU matters, including property, automobile, and business claims, breach of contract and bad faith causes of action, and suits arising out of material misrepresentations in applications for insurance. Representative matters involve significant losses arising from catastrophic events such as fires, floods, explosions, collapse events, chemical misapplications, construction defects, and various machinery, equipment, and infrastructure breakdowns. I also represent a broad range of...

Monica Shah focuses her litigation practice on criminal defense, employment, and Title IX matters. She has successfully handled complicated and highly-contested cases from the initial stages of investigation and discovery through trial and appeals. In the last two years, she served as lead counsel and successfully litigated and settled two cases against major universities where she represented clients who had experienced gender discrimination and sexual harassment, and she won a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict on behalf of her client in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the City of Boston, a verdict she defended in the appeals court...

James M. Lynch, has been a practicing attorney since 1977 and is a Principal and the President of Lynch & Owens, P.C. A resident of Hingham since 1983, Jim’s experience as both an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County and as a litigator in all Courts in Massachusetts since 1977 has proven invaluable in his aggressive and professional representation of the clients of Stevenson, Lynch & Owens. Today, Jim specializes in probate and family law, personal injury cases and select areas of criminal law. Jim graduated from Boston College (B.S. 1973) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D. 1976). Jim...