http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ma.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:39:11 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ma.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ma.php Address : 300 Brickstone SquareP.O. Box 39, Phone : 978-475-9100, City : Andover Annmarie Roark has joined the law firm of Devine, Millimet and Branch P.A. where she is now practicing of counsel in the Trusts and Estates Planning Practice Group. Attorney Roark has over 27 years of experience in the general practice of law, concentrating in estate and trust planning and administration, medicaid and elder law, commercial and residential real estate and corporate business law. Annmarie Roark has joined the law firm of Devine, Millimet and Branch P.A. where she is now practicing of counsel in the Trusts and Estates Planning Practice Group. Attorney Roark has over 27 years of experience in the general practice of law, concentrating in estate and trust planning and administration, medicaid and elder law, commercial and residential real estate and corporate business law. Anu Mullikin, a Shareholder of the Devine Millimet firm, has recently been named Vice Chair of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Manchester Region Advisory Board. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been working to improve the quality of life in our communities since 1962. It builds and manages a collection of funds created by individuals, families and corporations for charitable purposes. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is divided into seven regions throughout the state, with the Manchester Region being one of the newest and serving over 25 communities in the greater Manchester area Anu Mullikin, a Shareholder of the Devine Millimet firm, has recently been named Vice Chair of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Manchester Region Advisory Board. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been working to improve the quality of life in our communities since 1962. It builds and manages a collection of funds created by individuals, families and corporations for charitable purposes. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is divided into seven regions throughout the state, with the Manchester Region being one of the newest and serving over 25 communities in the greater Manchester area Devine Millimet announced today that former six-term Congressman Charles F. Bass has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Bass will be working with the firm to expand its capacity to deliver strategic advice and consulting services to the public and to the corporate, non-profit municipal and individual clients of the firm. "We are very excited about adding a resource of Mr. Bass' stature to the Devine team," stated Alexander Walker, Devine Millimet's President. "With his assistance and advice, we will be developing a group of professionals affiliated with the firm and available to provide a wide array of services to our clients and the broader public. We see it as yet another step our firm is taking to meet the increasingly complex issues our clients face and to provide them with the most comprehensive, knowledgeable and experienced professionals available." Bass, who represented New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District from 1995 through 2006, served as an influential member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and as Vice Chairman of the Telecommunications and Internet Subcommittee. Prior to his service in Congress, he held office in both the New Hampshire State Legislature and the State Senate. His years of service give him a thorough understanding of complex policy issues as well as a unique perspective on state and national politics. A recognized leader during his time in the House on renewable energy and environmental issues, Bass also developed expertise on telecommunications, health care and other issues of continuing importance to clients of Devine Millimet. "Devine Millimet has a clear vision of how to expand their services to assist their clients in meeting new challenges," stated Bass. "I am pleased that they consider me an important part of this vision, and look forward to helping the firm provide the very best guidance to their clients. Devine has grown and prospered over the years by always looking forward, and their commitment to ensuring that their clients have access to a full array of consulting services continues that tradition. Devine Millimet announced today that former six-term Congressman Charles F. Bass has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Bass will be working with the firm to expand its capacity to deliver strategic advice and consulting services to the public and to the corporate, non-profit municipal and individual clients of the firm. "We are very excited about adding a resource of Mr. Bass' stature to the Devine team," stated Alexander Walker, Devine Millimet's President. "With his assistance and advice, we will be developing a group of professionals affiliated with the firm and available to provide a wide array of services to our clients and the broader public. We see it as yet another step our firm is taking to meet the increasingly complex issues our clients face and to provide them with the most comprehensive, knowledgeable and experienced professionals available." Bass, who represented New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District from 1995 through 2006, served as an influential member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and as Vice Chairman of the Telecommunications and Internet Subcommittee. Prior to his service in Congress, he held office in both the New Hampshire State Legislature and the State Senate. His years of service give him a thorough understanding of complex policy issues as well as a unique perspective on state and national politics. A recognized leader during his time in the House on renewable energy and environmental issues, Bass also developed expertise on telecommunications, health care and other issues of continuing importance to clients of Devine Millimet. "Devine Millimet has a clear vision of how to expand their services to assist their clients in meeting new challenges," stated Bass. "I am pleased that they consider me an important part of this vision, and look forward to helping the firm provide the very best guidance to their clients. Devine has grown and prospered over the years by always looking forward, and their commitment to ensuring that their clients have access to a full array of consulting services continues that tradition. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=620 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=620&page=1 Address : 398 Essex Street, Phone : , City : Beverly http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2333 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2333&page=2 Address : 600 Atlantic Avenue, Phone : 617-371-1000, City : Boston Dwyer & Collora, LLP announced the launch of the Dwyer & Collora Foundation, Inc. The foundation is dedicated to insuring that those citizens who are unrepresented are provided with services and counsel within the judicial system. The Foundation is launching with a grant in honor of former Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Dwyer, father of one of the firm's founders, attorney Thomas E. Dwyer, Jr. The Foundation's initial grant, in memory of Judge Dwyer's half-century commitment to justice for the powerless, was awarded to Community Resources for Justice to support a new initiative that will assist prisoners making the difficult transition back into society. The grant will form the backbone of a major initiative to involve the private and public sectors in substantially reforming the methods of prisoner re-entry. The goal of the initiative is to decrease recidivism and serve the business community by providing much needed labor in key industries in Massachusetts. Dwyer & Collora, LLP announced the launch of the Dwyer & Collora Foundation, Inc. The foundation is dedicated to insuring that those citizens who are unrepresented are provided with services and counsel within the judicial system. The Foundation is launching with a grant in honor of former Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Dwyer, father of one of the firm's founders, attorney Thomas E. Dwyer, Jr. The Foundation's initial grant, in memory of Judge Dwyer's half-century commitment to justice for the powerless, was awarded to Community Resources for Justice to support a new initiative that will assist prisoners making the difficult transition back into society. The grant will form the backbone of a major initiative to involve the private and public sectors in substantially reforming the methods of prisoner re-entry. The goal of the initiative is to decrease recidivism and serve the business community by providing much needed labor in key industries in Massachusetts. Jody Newman, Managing Partner at Dwyer & Collora, is featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of an article on female managing partners in Boston. The newest of the female managing partners is Jody L. Newman, who, at 49, took the reins at Boston's Dwyer & Collora in January. A member of the firm since 1984, Newman says the challenge for her and her managerial counterparts in other Massachusetts firms "is not doing the job but getting the job." The fact that so few women have attained the post, Newman says, is a function of the small number of women achieving partnership status. "Only 17 percent of partners, nationally, are women," she reports. The lack of term limits for managing partners at many firms also is seen as an obstacle for women seeking to break into management. Newman's predecessor at Dwyer & Collora, William H. Kettlewell, held the post for 11 years until, she says, "he asked me if I wanted to do it." Jody Newman, Managing Partner at Dwyer & Collora, is featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of an article on female managing partners in Boston. The newest of the female managing partners is Jody L. Newman, who, at 49, took the reins at Boston's Dwyer & Collora in January. A member of the firm since 1984, Newman says the challenge for her and her managerial counterparts in other Massachusetts firms "is not doing the job but getting the job." The fact that so few women have attained the post, Newman says, is a function of the small number of women achieving partnership status. "Only 17 percent of partners, nationally, are women," she reports. The lack of term limits for managing partners at many firms also is seen as an obstacle for women seeking to break into management. Newman's predecessor at Dwyer & Collora, William H. Kettlewell, held the post for 11 years until, she says, "he asked me if I wanted to do it." Dwyer & Collora LLP is pleased to announce that Michael B. Galvin has become a partner of the firm. Mr. Galvin will continue to represent individual and corporate clients in complex civil and criminal litigation matters, including white-collar criminal defense investigations and trials, securities matters, state criminal matters, and business disputes. Dwyer & Collora LLP is pleased to announce that Michael B. Galvin has become a partner of the firm. Mr. Galvin will continue to represent individual and corporate clients in complex civil and criminal litigation matters, including white-collar criminal defense investigations and trials, securities matters, state criminal matters, and business disputes. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=676 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=676&page=3 Address : 303 Congress Street, Phone : 617-426-5900, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=398 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=398&page=4 Address : 101 Merrimac Street (9th floor), Phone : 617-227-3030, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2300 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2300&page=5 Address : One International Place3rd Floor, Phone : 617-310-6000, City : Boston Greenberg Traurig Where are you getting your salary info guys? What are we really supposed to do with 2004 figures? Greenberg Traurig Where are you getting your salary info guys? What are we really supposed to do with 2004 figures? Recruiting Most bizarre set of interviews ever had in my life. These guys have no idea what they want or what to say. And their recruiter is the rudest person in the world. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. After the Supreme Court ruled that Lethal Injections are legal, if done like Kentucky, Virginia is attempting to move ahead with the execution of Christopher Scott Emmett, whose execution was blocked by a Supreme Court stay last October. After the Supreme Court ruled that Lethal Injections are legal, if done like Kentucky, Virginia is attempting to move ahead with the execution of Christopher Scott Emmett, whose execution was blocked by a Supreme Court stay last October. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=949 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=949&page=6 Address : 260 Franklin StreetTwenty First Floor, Phone : 617-345-4600, City : Boston Day Pitney LLP, a leading full-service law firm formed by the January 1, 2007 merger of Pitney Hardin LLP and Day, Berry & Howard LLP, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, and Washington, D.C., announced today that its Third Avenue location will transition to its Times Square location on March 23, 2007. "While the physical move is only a few blocks, combining offices allows us to better leverage the synergies created by the merger and provide better service to our clients," said Ronald Janis, an executive committee member resident in the firm's New York office. The consolidated New York office will house more than 40 lawyers practicing in the areas of intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law, commercial litigation, and wealth transfer, among others. "With the merger now complete, we are moving aggressively to increase our talent and resources to best serve the needs of our clients," said Jim Sicilian and Dennis LaFiura, co-chairs of Day Pitney's executive committee. "The consolidation of our two locations is the first step in our mission to grow in the New York and the broader Northeast market." Legal services include: Litigation Day Pitney offers clients the historical strength of a highly respected trial practice. The firm's attorneys have a broad range of trial experience, representing large national and international corporations and smaller individual businesses. Day Pitney attorneys work on almost every type of litigation, including antitrust and unfair competition, commercial litigation, construction, consumer finance, environmental and toxic tort, franchise, government investigations, insurance and reinsurance disputes, intellectual property, product liability and mass tort, real property, securities enforcement, white collar crime, and zoning and other land use litigation. Corporate Day Pitney attorneys serve as securities and corporate counsel to an array of NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX listed companies in industries such as energy, banking, defense, communications, manufacturing, and technology. The firm's core group of transactional attorneys is among the most respected in the region, offering clients "Wall Street sophistication" with a "Main Street feel" in areas such as capital markets, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, compliance, state corporate law, and tax and benefits. The firm has broad environmental, land use and real estate capabilities, representing lenders, developers, owners and prospective purchasers of real estate projects of all kinds. Intellectual Property Day Pitney's Intellectual Property Practice offers a variety of counseling and litigation services including patent prosecution, litigation and transactions, and trademark prosecution and litigation. The firm's team of interdisciplinary attorneys has a wide range of technical experience in computer science, media and communications and science and engineering. Day Pitney's diverse client base includes national and international FortuneŽ 500 companies and small start-ups in industries such as digital technology, telecommunications, computers, electronics, software, business models, Internet sites and process, new media, consumer electronics, mechanical and electromechanical devices, aerospace, photocopying, photonics, industrial chemicals, chemical processes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Individual Clients Day Pitney's Individual Clients Department provides the full range of services needed by individuals and their families with respect to estate and tax planning, business succession planning, administration of decedent's estates, administration of trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and other matters relating to incapacity, divorce law, and probate litigation. Day Pitney LLP, a leading full-service law firm formed by the January 1, 2007 merger of Pitney Hardin LLP and Day, Berry & Howard LLP, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, and Washington, D.C., announced today that its Third Avenue location will transition to its Times Square location on March 23, 2007. "While the physical move is only a few blocks, combining offices allows us to better leverage the synergies created by the merger and provide better service to our clients," said Ronald Janis, an executive committee member resident in the firm's New York office. The consolidated New York office will house more than 40 lawyers practicing in the areas of intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law, commercial litigation, and wealth transfer, among others. "With the merger now complete, we are moving aggressively to increase our talent and resources to best serve the needs of our clients," said Jim Sicilian and Dennis LaFiura, co-chairs of Day Pitney's executive committee. "The consolidation of our two locations is the first step in our mission to grow in the New York and the broader Northeast market." Legal services include: Litigation Day Pitney offers clients the historical strength of a highly respected trial practice. The firm's attorneys have a broad range of trial experience, representing large national and international corporations and smaller individual businesses. Day Pitney attorneys work on almost every type of litigation, including antitrust and unfair competition, commercial litigation, construction, consumer finance, environmental and toxic tort, franchise, government investigations, insurance and reinsurance disputes, intellectual property, product liability and mass tort, real property, securities enforcement, white collar crime, and zoning and other land use litigation. Corporate Day Pitney attorneys serve as securities and corporate counsel to an array of NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX listed companies in industries such as energy, banking, defense, communications, manufacturing, and technology. The firm's core group of transactional attorneys is among the most respected in the region, offering clients "Wall Street sophistication" with a "Main Street feel" in areas such as capital markets, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, compliance, state corporate law, and tax and benefits. The firm has broad environmental, land use and real estate capabilities, representing lenders, developers, owners and prospective purchasers of real estate projects of all kinds. Intellectual Property Day Pitney's Intellectual Property Practice offers a variety of counseling and litigation services including patent prosecution, litigation and transactions, and trademark prosecution and litigation. The firm's team of interdisciplinary attorneys has a wide range of technical experience in computer science, media and communications and science and engineering. Day Pitney's diverse client base includes national and international FortuneŽ 500 companies and small start-ups in industries such as digital technology, telecommunications, computers, electronics, software, business models, Internet sites and process, new media, consumer electronics, mechanical and electromechanical devices, aerospace, photocopying, photonics, industrial chemicals, chemical processes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Individual Clients Day Pitney's Individual Clients Department provides the full range of services needed by individuals and their families with respect to estate and tax planning, business succession planning, administration of decedent's estates, administration of trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and other matters relating to incapacity, divorce law, and probate litigation. Day, Berry & Howard LLP and Pitney Hardin LLP announced today that the merger of the two firms is complete as of January 1, 2007. The new firm, Day Pitney LLP, has geographic reach and regional strength, particularly throughout the Northeast. This merger of equals creates a firm of approximately 400 attorneys, operating in nine offices located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Day Pitney's Executive Committee is co-chaired by Dennis LaFiura, former managing partner at Pitney Hardin, and Jim Sicilian, former chair of Day, Berry & Howard's executive committee. As a result of the combination, Day Pitney now offers increased depth of experience providing services to clients more efficiently and on a greater scale. "Since announcing the merger, we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our clients and the legal community," said Sicilian. "Given that our legacy firms share a similar history, characterized by an unwavering commitment to client service and client satisfaction, this merger is widely recognized as a natural fit." "Our expanded capabilities allow Day Pitney to service clients in a wide array of practice areas," said LaFiura. "In today's legal marketplace, clients are increasingly asking their law firms to provide more services to help them proactively identify legal solutions that respond to the needs of their businesses. We have greatly increased our ability to respond to these needs by strengthening the size of our firm and deepening our practice offerings in key areas. Our clients will realize immediate benefits from this combination." In addition to traditional strengths in litigation and corporate law, Day Pitney offers clients deeper capabilities in many areas, including government investigations, labor, employment, employee benefits, intellectual property, energy law, and individual client matters. Along with LaFiura and Sicilian, three members from each legacy firm will serve on Day Pitney's Executive Committee. From Pitney Hardin, these individuals include: Ronald H. Janis, a partner in the firm's corporate law practice; Anthony J. Marchetta, a partner in the firm's litigation practice; and Gregory C. Parliman, a partner in the firm's labor and employment practice. From Day, Berry & Howard, executive committee members include: Elizabeth C. Barton, a partner in the firm's environmental and land use law practice; Gerald Garfield, a partner in the firm's energy and utility law practice; and Stanley A. Twardy, Jr., a partner in the firm's white collar defense and internal investigations practice. Day, Berry & Howard LLP and Pitney Hardin LLP announced today that the merger of the two firms is complete as of January 1, 2007. The new firm, Day Pitney LLP, has geographic reach and regional strength, particularly throughout the Northeast. This merger of equals creates a firm of approximately 400 attorneys, operating in nine offices located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Day Pitney's Executive Committee is co-chaired by Dennis LaFiura, former managing partner at Pitney Hardin, and Jim Sicilian, former chair of Day, Berry & Howard's executive committee. As a result of the combination, Day Pitney now offers increased depth of experience providing services to clients more efficiently and on a greater scale. "Since announcing the merger, we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our clients and the legal community," said Sicilian. "Given that our legacy firms share a similar history, characterized by an unwavering commitment to client service and client satisfaction, this merger is widely recognized as a natural fit." "Our expanded capabilities allow Day Pitney to service clients in a wide array of practice areas," said LaFiura. "In today's legal marketplace, clients are increasingly asking their law firms to provide more services to help them proactively identify legal solutions that respond to the needs of their businesses. We have greatly increased our ability to respond to these needs by strengthening the size of our firm and deepening our practice offerings in key areas. Our clients will realize immediate benefits from this combination." In addition to traditional strengths in litigation and corporate law, Day Pitney offers clients deeper capabilities in many areas, including government investigations, labor, employment, employee benefits, intellectual property, energy law, and individual client matters. Along with LaFiura and Sicilian, three members from each legacy firm will serve on Day Pitney's Executive Committee. From Pitney Hardin, these individuals include: Ronald H. Janis, a partner in the firm's corporate law practice; Anthony J. Marchetta, a partner in the firm's litigation practice; and Gregory C. Parliman, a partner in the firm's labor and employment practice. From Day, Berry & Howard, executive committee members include: Elizabeth C. Barton, a partner in the firm's environmental and land use law practice; Gerald Garfield, a partner in the firm's energy and utility law practice; and Stanley A. Twardy, Jr., a partner in the firm's white collar defense and internal investigations practice. Day, Berry & Howard LLP, a leading full-service law firm with offices in Boston, New York, Connecticut and Washington D.C., is very proud to announce that two of its Partners, G. Warren Whitaker and Keith Bradoc (Brad) Gallant, have been named to Worth Magazine's 2006 "100 Top Attorneys" list. This is the second year for both attorneys to be chosen for this distinction. Both Whitaker and Gallant, who are based respectively in New York and New Haven, bring many accolades to Day, Berry & Howard's Individual Clients Department, one of the firm's strongest practices. This is the second annual Worth Magazine "100 Top Attorneys" list, which is compiled to identify the top attorneys nationwide on the basis of outstanding legal experience and client service. Worth Magazine spoke to financial advisors, office executives, accountants, consultants and most importantly clients to develop the nominations. The final selection was made by Worth Magazine editors who ranked the attorneys on specific criteria, including level of involvement in personal law, involvement with clients of sufficient net worth, and ability to provide the highest level of expertise to the publication's readers. "It is truly an honor for Brad and Warren to receive such a distinction for the second straight year," said Jim Sicilian, chair of the executive committee for Day, Berry & Howard. "They bring a high level of dedication and commitment to their clients, and this recognition is well deserved. They truly add value and have a positive impact on their clients' lives, and being ranked for the second year in a row on the Worth Magazine "100 Top Attorneys" list is certainly a reflection of this. They are invaluable members of the DBH team." Whitaker focuses his practice on complex domestic and international estate planning and related income tax, corporate and personal planning for high net worth individuals and multinational families. Whitaker is currently the U.S. Chair of the U.K.-based Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) and a member of the STEP World Wide Council. Whitaker has lectured around the world and has written many articles on estate planning. In addition, he is the author of Estate Planning for Foreign Persons, Trusts and Assets and co-author of the "United States" section of Tolley's Succession Laws. Gallant focuses his practice on traditional trust and estate planning and administration, special needs and disabilities planning, same-sex couples planning, planning for incapacity, and all types of probate litigation. Gallant is currently chair of the Estates & Probate Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). In addition, he is also the co-compiler of a regular column, "New Developments in Malpractice," in the ACTEC JOURNAL. Day, Berry & Howard LLP, a leading full-service law firm with offices in Boston, New York, Connecticut and Washington D.C., is very proud to announce that two of its Partners, G. Warren Whitaker and Keith Bradoc (Brad) Gallant, have been named to Worth Magazine's 2006 "100 Top Attorneys" list. This is the second year for both attorneys to be chosen for this distinction. Both Whitaker and Gallant, who are based respectively in New York and New Haven, bring many accolades to Day, Berry & Howard's Individual Clients Department, one of the firm's strongest practices. This is the second annual Worth Magazine "100 Top Attorneys" list, which is compiled to identify the top attorneys nationwide on the basis of outstanding legal experience and client service. Worth Magazine spoke to financial advisors, office executives, accountants, consultants and most importantly clients to develop the nominations. The final selection was made by Worth Magazine editors who ranked the attorneys on specific criteria, including level of involvement in personal law, involvement with clients of sufficient net worth, and ability to provide the highest level of expertise to the publication's readers. "It is truly an honor for Brad and Warren to receive such a distinction for the second straight year," said Jim Sicilian, chair of the executive committee for Day, Berry & Howard. "They bring a high level of dedication and commitment to their clients, and this recognition is well deserved. They truly add value and have a positive impact on their clients' lives, and being ranked for the second year in a row on the Worth Magazine "100 Top Attorneys" list is certainly a reflection of this. They are invaluable members of the DBH team." Whitaker focuses his practice on complex domestic and international estate planning and related income tax, corporate and personal planning for high net worth individuals and multinational families. Whitaker is currently the U.S. Chair of the U.K.-based Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) and a member of the STEP World Wide Council. Whitaker has lectured around the world and has written many articles on estate planning. In addition, he is the author of Estate Planning for Foreign Persons, Trusts and Assets and co-author of the "United States" section of Tolley's Succession Laws. Gallant focuses his practice on traditional trust and estate planning and administration, special needs and disabilities planning, same-sex couples planning, planning for incapacity, and all types of probate litigation. Gallant is currently chair of the Estates & Probate Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). In addition, he is also the co-compiler of a regular column, "New Developments in Malpractice," in the ACTEC JOURNAL. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=594 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=594&page=7 Address : 125 Summer Street, Phone : 617-345-3000, City : Boston Burns & Levinson LLP, a leading Boston-based law firm with offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia, announces that Barbra I. Black, Gil Breiman, Paul T. Muniz, Nancy A. Newark and Merton E. Thompson have been elected as Partners in the Firm. "We are pleased to congratulate this outstanding group of attorneys on their achievement and wish them every success as Partners of Burns & Levinson LLP," said David Rosenblatt, Managing Partner. Barbra I. Black, Partner - Divorce & Family Law Group - Ms. Black has been practicing law for thirteen years and concentrates her practice in family law related issues such as divorce and separation, child custody and support, pre-nuptial agreements, and paternity. She received her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School in 1992 and her B.A. from Brandeis University in 1988. Gil Breiman, Partner - International, Finance, Corporate, Securities and Intellectual Property / SciTech Groups - Mr. Breiman often represents foreign and domestic corporations and individuals establishing or expanding national and international business in such matters as corporate finance, venture capital, technology licensing and commercialization, outsourcing, distribution, start-up ventures, joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Burns & Levinson LLP in January 2006, Gil Breiman practiced at Perkins Smith & Cohen LLP. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Suffolk University School of Law in 1999, his M.B.A. with high honors from Suffolk University in 1999 and his B.A. from Tel Aviv University in 1993. Paul T. Muniz, Partner - Business Litigation Group - Mr. Muniz has represented clients in most of the state and federal courts in Massachusetts and routinely represents clients in the arbitration of commercial disputes and has experience litigating claims involving contract issues, tax, breach of fiduciary duty, employment, real estate, unfair trade practices, interference with contractual relations, fraud and other business torts, as well as claims involving negligence, professional liability and the False Claims Act. He received his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from New England School of Law and his B.A. from College of the Holy Cross in 1984. Nancy A. Newark, Partner - Business Litigation and Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Groups - In her employment practice, she represents both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship and litigation process. Ms. Newark works with clients ranging in size from family-owned businesses and entrepreneurial ventures to large non-profit charitable organizations and national corporations. She received her J.D. degree from University of Minnesota Law School in 1996 and her B.A. from Boston University in 1990. Merton E. Thompson, Partner - Intellectual Property / SciTech, Science & Technology and Life Sciences Groups - He concentrates his practice in intellectual property counseling, litigation, prosecution and licensing in the fields of computer hardware and software, medical devices, telecommunications, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, Internet, consumer goods and optics. Mr. Thompson counsels clients on a broad range of high technology related trademark, copyright, patent, and licensing issues. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School in 1997 and his B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, in Management from Northeastern University in 1991. Burns & Levinson LLP, a leading Boston-based law firm with offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia, announces that Barbra I. Black, Gil Breiman, Paul T. Muniz, Nancy A. Newark and Merton E. Thompson have been elected as Partners in the Firm. "We are pleased to congratulate this outstanding group of attorneys on their achievement and wish them every success as Partners of Burns & Levinson LLP," said David Rosenblatt, Managing Partner. Barbra I. Black, Partner - Divorce & Family Law Group - Ms. Black has been practicing law for thirteen years and concentrates her practice in family law related issues such as divorce and separation, child custody and support, pre-nuptial agreements, and paternity. She received her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School in 1992 and her B.A. from Brandeis University in 1988. Gil Breiman, Partner - International, Finance, Corporate, Securities and Intellectual Property / SciTech Groups - Mr. Breiman often represents foreign and domestic corporations and individuals establishing or expanding national and international business in such matters as corporate finance, venture capital, technology licensing and commercialization, outsourcing, distribution, start-up ventures, joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Burns & Levinson LLP in January 2006, Gil Breiman practiced at Perkins Smith & Cohen LLP. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Suffolk University School of Law in 1999, his M.B.A. with high honors from Suffolk University in 1999 and his B.A. from Tel Aviv University in 1993. Paul T. Muniz, Partner - Business Litigation Group - Mr. Muniz has represented clients in most of the state and federal courts in Massachusetts and routinely represents clients in the arbitration of commercial disputes and has experience litigating claims involving contract issues, tax, breach of fiduciary duty, employment, real estate, unfair trade practices, interference with contractual relations, fraud and other business torts, as well as claims involving negligence, professional liability and the False Claims Act. He received his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from New England School of Law and his B.A. from College of the Holy Cross in 1984. Nancy A. Newark, Partner - Business Litigation and Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Groups - In her employment practice, she represents both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship and litigation process. Ms. Newark works with clients ranging in size from family-owned businesses and entrepreneurial ventures to large non-profit charitable organizations and national corporations. She received her J.D. degree from University of Minnesota Law School in 1996 and her B.A. from Boston University in 1990. Merton E. Thompson, Partner - Intellectual Property / SciTech, Science & Technology and Life Sciences Groups - He concentrates his practice in intellectual property counseling, litigation, prosecution and licensing in the fields of computer hardware and software, medical devices, telecommunications, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, Internet, consumer goods and optics. Mr. Thompson counsels clients on a broad range of high technology related trademark, copyright, patent, and licensing issues. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School in 1997 and his B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, in Management from Northeastern University in 1991. We deeply mourn the loss of our partner and friend Mark J. Levinson. He was a fine attorney, and most generous and kind friend, mentor, husband, father and grandfather. Mark will be remembered with great fondness. We are all privileged to have known him. Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Friday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at his late residence following the burial until 4 p.m. continuing Saturday, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-7 p.m. Please omit flowers. Remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton , MA 02462. We deeply mourn the loss of our partner and friend Mark J. Levinson. He was a fine attorney, and most generous and kind friend, mentor, husband, father and grandfather. Mark will be remembered with great fondness. We are all privileged to have known him. Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Friday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at his late residence following the burial until 4 p.m. continuing Saturday, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-7 p.m. Please omit flowers. Remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton , MA 02462. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=327 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=327&page=8 Address : Three Center Plaza, Phone : 617-523-6010, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2206 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2206&page=9 Address : 176 Federal Street6th Floor, Phone : 617-556-3800, City : Boston Rich May's client, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, a subsidiary of Spectra Energy Corp and a major interstate natural gas company, successfully thwarted an effort by Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania to interfere with the construction of natural gas pipeline project. On Thursday, August 2, 2007, the Township's Building Code Officer issued a Stop Work Order ordering Texas Eastern to immediately cease construction of a compressor station that was essential to the project. In light of Rich May's long experience and expertise in land use and preemption cases for interstate natural gas companies, Texas Eastern requested that Rich May handle that dispute. On Monday, August 6, Texas Eastern filed an action against the Building Code Officer, the Township's Board of Supervisors and the Township in the federal district court in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Texas Eastern requested that the Court issue a temporary restraining order requiring the Township to immediately rescind the Stop Work Order. Texas Eastern also sought damages from the Township for interfering with Texas Eastern's rights secured by federal law. Faced with a hearing the next morning on the TRO request, the Township agreed that afternoon to withdraw the Stop Work Order and construction of the compressor station resumed the next day. Texas Eastern then withdrew its motion for injunctive relief, but the case remains pending. James T. Finnigan represents Texas Eastern in that matter. Rich May's client, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, a subsidiary of Spectra Energy Corp and a major interstate natural gas company, successfully thwarted an effort by Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania to interfere with the construction of natural gas pipeline project. On Thursday, August 2, 2007, the Township's Building Code Officer issued a Stop Work Order ordering Texas Eastern to immediately cease construction of a compressor station that was essential to the project. In light of Rich May's long experience and expertise in land use and preemption cases for interstate natural gas companies, Texas Eastern requested that Rich May handle that dispute. On Monday, August 6, Texas Eastern filed an action against the Building Code Officer, the Township's Board of Supervisors and the Township in the federal district court in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Texas Eastern requested that the Court issue a temporary restraining order requiring the Township to immediately rescind the Stop Work Order. Texas Eastern also sought damages from the Township for interfering with Texas Eastern's rights secured by federal law. Faced with a hearing the next morning on the TRO request, the Township agreed that afternoon to withdraw the Stop Work Order and construction of the compressor station resumed the next day. Texas Eastern then withdrew its motion for injunctive relief, but the case remains pending. James T. Finnigan represents Texas Eastern in that matter. Rich May obtained a substantial victory for its client, Superior Bulk Logistics, Inc. d/b/a Carry Transit, when the federal district court in Jacksonville, Florida dismissed with prejudice an action brought by CSX Transportation for recovery of demurrage charges in excess of $600,000. Demurrage is a penalty assessed by a railroad for detaining a rail car beyond a certain time period allowed for unloading. Faced with a motion for summary judgment and an imminent trial date if the summary judgment motion was not allowed, CSX decided to terminate the case after more than two years of litigation and requested that the Court dismiss the case with prejudice. Carry Transit assented to CSX's motion, but requested that it be awarded its costs. Over the opposition of CSX, the Court awarded costs to Carry Transit. James T. Finnigan represented Carry Transit throughout the entire litigation. Rich May obtained a substantial victory for its client, Superior Bulk Logistics, Inc. d/b/a Carry Transit, when the federal district court in Jacksonville, Florida dismissed with prejudice an action brought by CSX Transportation for recovery of demurrage charges in excess of $600,000. Demurrage is a penalty assessed by a railroad for detaining a rail car beyond a certain time period allowed for unloading. Faced with a motion for summary judgment and an imminent trial date if the summary judgment motion was not allowed, CSX decided to terminate the case after more than two years of litigation and requested that the Court dismiss the case with prejudice. Carry Transit assented to CSX's motion, but requested that it be awarded its costs. Over the opposition of CSX, the Court awarded costs to Carry Transit. James T. Finnigan represented Carry Transit throughout the entire litigation. High Rock Equities Fund I, L.P. Will Focus on Acquiring and Developing Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Rich May congratulates its client High Rock Development, LLC, a real estate development and investment firm focused on commercial retail opportunities in the New England area, on the closing of its first fund, High Rock Equities Fund I, L.P. at $50 million. With leverage, High Rock Fund I will be able to invest up to $200 million. High Rock Fund I will acquire, develop, re-develop, lease and/or sell real estate in the United States. While the initial primary focus of the Fund will be investing in commercial retail opportunities in the New England area, the Fund maintains flexibility to invest in opportunities outside of the New England area and in all sectors of the real estate industry. The general partner of High Rock Fund I is High Rock Development, LLC of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The founder of High Rock Development is David C. Sweetser. Mr. Sweetser received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and his MBA from Suffolk University. He has been working in the national and New England real estate and development markets since his graduation from Bowdoin in 1977 and has become a well known and respected figure both nationally and in the New England region. Most recently, Mr. Sweetser served as COO for the Heritage Property Investment Trust and was responsible for the day to day operations of this 32 million square foot, 165 shopping center, 185 person REIT. Prior to his involvement with Heritage, Mr. Sweetser served in a number of management capacities for a variety of important area businesses, including acting as Director of Leasing for Eastern Development, Inc., President of GovConnect, Inc. (Renaissance, Inc), VP of Real Estate for National Amusements, Inc., Founder and President of Trademark Development, Inc. and VP of Leasing for Equity Properties and Development Co. His experience and connections in the real estate industry are strong. Mr. Sweetser is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), former member of the Faculty of the ICSC University and Past Chairman of the New England Idea Exchange. "We are delighted to have closed High Rock Fund I and look forward to becoming active market participants," said Mr. Sweetser. "This is the appropriate size fund for our acquisition and development strategy. We have the flexibility both to pursue small, niche properties and to engage in major development activities. We are gratified at the confidence shown to us by the investor community." Rich May, a Professional Corporation of Boston, Massachusetts serves as counsel to the Fund and Braver, P.C. of Newton, Massachusetts serves as the certified public accounting firm for the Fund. High Rock Equities Fund I, L.P. Will Focus on Acquiring and Developing Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Rich May congratulates its client High Rock Development, LLC, a real estate development and investment firm focused on commercial retail opportunities in the New England area, on the closing of its first fund, High Rock Equities Fund I, L.P. at $50 million. With leverage, High Rock Fund I will be able to invest up to $200 million. High Rock Fund I will acquire, develop, re-develop, lease and/or sell real estate in the United States. While the initial primary focus of the Fund will be investing in commercial retail opportunities in the New England area, the Fund maintains flexibility to invest in opportunities outside of the New England area and in all sectors of the real estate industry. The general partner of High Rock Fund I is High Rock Development, LLC of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The founder of High Rock Development is David C. Sweetser. Mr. Sweetser received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and his MBA from Suffolk University. He has been working in the national and New England real estate and development markets since his graduation from Bowdoin in 1977 and has become a well known and respected figure both nationally and in the New England region. Most recently, Mr. Sweetser served as COO for the Heritage Property Investment Trust and was responsible for the day to day operations of this 32 million square foot, 165 shopping center, 185 person REIT. Prior to his involvement with Heritage, Mr. Sweetser served in a number of management capacities for a variety of important area businesses, including acting as Director of Leasing for Eastern Development, Inc., President of GovConnect, Inc. (Renaissance, Inc), VP of Real Estate for National Amusements, Inc., Founder and President of Trademark Development, Inc. and VP of Leasing for Equity Properties and Development Co. His experience and connections in the real estate industry are strong. Mr. Sweetser is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), former member of the Faculty of the ICSC University and Past Chairman of the New England Idea Exchange. "We are delighted to have closed High Rock Fund I and look forward to becoming active market participants," said Mr. Sweetser. "This is the appropriate size fund for our acquisition and development strategy. We have the flexibility both to pursue small, niche properties and to engage in major development activities. We are gratified at the confidence shown to us by the investor community." Rich May, a Professional Corporation of Boston, Massachusetts serves as counsel to the Fund and Braver, P.C. of Newton, Massachusetts serves as the certified public accounting firm for the Fund. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1987 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1987&page=10 Address : 260 Franklin StreetSuite 1901, Phone : 617-897-5600, City : Boston Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green is proud to announce the arrival of Attorney Jon S. Liland to the firm's Upper Valley office. Jon has joined the firm's Corporate Department and will be working with a broad array of businesses, institutions and investors in connection with mergers and acquisitions; public and private placement of securities; corporate governance matters; business entity selection, formation, and structuring issues; and complex licensing and contractual negotiations. Jon comes to Sheehan Phinney from well known corporate law firms in Portland, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts. Jon has significant experience with corporate and commercial matters, including the negotiation of complex electric power and natural gas supply contracts and financial derivative agreements. Jon is a 1993 graduate of Cornell University and received his J.D. cum laude from Boston College Law School in 1998. Jon is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and is licensed to practice in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green is proud to announce the arrival of Attorney Jon S. Liland to the firm's Upper Valley office. Jon has joined the firm's Corporate Department and will be working with a broad array of businesses, institutions and investors in connection with mergers and acquisitions; public and private placement of securities; corporate governance matters; business entity selection, formation, and structuring issues; and complex licensing and contractual negotiations. Jon comes to Sheehan Phinney from well known corporate law firms in Portland, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts. Jon has significant experience with corporate and commercial matters, including the negotiation of complex electric power and natural gas supply contracts and financial derivative agreements. Jon is a 1993 graduate of Cornell University and received his J.D. cum laude from Boston College Law School in 1998. Jon is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and is licensed to practice in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green will host the 19th Annual Employment Law Update on Thursday, May 24, 2007. The one-day seminar will be held at the C.R. Sparks Conference Center, 18 Kilton Road in Bedford. This year the seminar has sold out, reaching record attendance numbers. The seminar will focus on various HR-related issues including a review of recent developments in employment law, hiring best practices, creating useful employee handbooks, tips for dealing with chronic absenteeism, enforcing non-compete and confidentiality agreements, I9 compliance strategies, a wage and hour review, a legislative update, and guidance on handling employee terminations. The seminar is designed for human resource managers, finance managers, office managers, payroll professionals, controllers, accountants, CFOs, CEOs and other managers. Registration for the event begins at 8:00AM and the program runs from 8:30AM to 4:00PM. The cost of the event is $195 per person and includes breakfast, lunch and all seminar materials. Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green will host the 19th Annual Employment Law Update on Thursday, May 24, 2007. The one-day seminar will be held at the C.R. Sparks Conference Center, 18 Kilton Road in Bedford. This year the seminar has sold out, reaching record attendance numbers. The seminar will focus on various HR-related issues including a review of recent developments in employment law, hiring best practices, creating useful employee handbooks, tips for dealing with chronic absenteeism, enforcing non-compete and confidentiality agreements, I9 compliance strategies, a wage and hour review, a legislative update, and guidance on handling employee terminations. The seminar is designed for human resource managers, finance managers, office managers, payroll professionals, controllers, accountants, CFOs, CEOs and other managers. Registration for the event begins at 8:00AM and the program runs from 8:30AM to 4:00PM. The cost of the event is $195 per person and includes breakfast, lunch and all seminar materials. Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green has been named as the 2007 Business of the Year for the Business Services Industry by Business New Hampshire Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The honor was given based on the firm's outstanding civic contributions and overall performance as a firm. Each winner is chosen by a committee of chamber of commerce executives and a panel made up of last year's winners. Sheehan Phinney's President and Managing Director, Joseph DiBrigida, stated that this honor reflects the principles established by one of it's the firm's founders, Bill Green, "who set the standards by which the firm operates. Bill's influence and example of putting others first has shaped the way we at Sheehan Phinney serve our clients, the way we treat each other, and the way we contribute to our communities and the State of NH." Sheehan Phinney will be receiving its 2007 Business of the Year award at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, beginning at 11:30AM at the Radisson Hotel at the Center of NH in Manchester. Other winners include: - Fred Kocher - 2007 Business Leader of the Year - Education/Nonprofit - Granite State Independent Living - Financial Services/Insurance - Nathan Wechsler & Company, P.A. - Health Care - Child Health Services - Manufacturing/Technology - Kollsman Inc. - Retail/Wholesale - W.S. Goodrich Inc. - Tourism/Hospitality - Great NH Restaurants LLC Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green has been named as the 2007 Business of the Year for the Business Services Industry by Business New Hampshire Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The honor was given based on the firm's outstanding civic contributions and overall performance as a firm. Each winner is chosen by a committee of chamber of commerce executives and a panel made up of last year's winners. Sheehan Phinney's President and Managing Director, Joseph DiBrigida, stated that this honor reflects the principles established by one of it's the firm's founders, Bill Green, "who set the standards by which the firm operates. Bill's influence and example of putting others first has shaped the way we at Sheehan Phinney serve our clients, the way we treat each other, and the way we contribute to our communities and the State of NH." Sheehan Phinney will be receiving its 2007 Business of the Year award at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, beginning at 11:30AM at the Radisson Hotel at the Center of NH in Manchester. Other winners include: - Fred Kocher - 2007 Business Leader of the Year - Education/Nonprofit - Granite State Independent Living - Financial Services/Insurance - Nathan Wechsler & Company, P.A. - Health Care - Child Health Services - Manufacturing/Technology - Kollsman Inc. - Retail/Wholesale - W.S. Goodrich Inc. - Tourism/Hospitality - Great NH Restaurants LLC http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2166 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2166&page=11 Address : One Boston Place, Phone : 617-523-6666, City : Boston The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently granted summary judgment for the defendant employer on claims of disability and gender discrimination, retaliation, and infliction of emotional distress filed by an employee. Morgan, Brown & Joy's representation of the employer in this case was successful - the Court dismissed all of the employee's claims. The Plaintiff, an employee of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claimed Home Depot discriminated against him because of his alleged disability (anxiety and depression) and gender (male) when it failed to allow his schedule to be changed (starting an hour earlier and ending an hour earlier). Plaintiff sought this change to accommodate his daughter's new bus schedule. Home Depot denied each of Plaintiff's claims and produced evidence that his alleged disability did not substantially impair any of his major life activities, and, even if it did, the requested schedule change was to accommodate his daughter's schedule, not his disability. Home Depot argued Plaintiff's gender and retaliation claims failed because he did not suffer from an adverse employment action, and, with regard to the gender claim, he could point to no female employees in the same position who were allowed the type of schedule change that he was denied. The United States District Court allowed summary judgment, dismissing each of Plaintiff's claims. The Court found that the Plaintiff was not substantially limited in any of his major life activities by his anxiety and depression and that, even if he had been, it was not unreasonable for Home Depot to refuse to change his schedule. The Court also found the Plaintiff had no evidence that he suffered the adverse employment action vital to his claims of gender discrimination and retaliation. Finally, Plaintiff's claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress was barred by law. The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently granted summary judgment for the defendant employer on claims of disability and gender discrimination, retaliation, and infliction of emotional distress filed by an employee. Morgan, Brown & Joy's representation of the employer in this case was successful - the Court dismissed all of the employee's claims. The Plaintiff, an employee of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claimed Home Depot discriminated against him because of his alleged disability (anxiety and depression) and gender (male) when it failed to allow his schedule to be changed (starting an hour earlier and ending an hour earlier). Plaintiff sought this change to accommodate his daughter's new bus schedule. Home Depot denied each of Plaintiff's claims and produced evidence that his alleged disability did not substantially impair any of his major life activities, and, even if it did, the requested schedule change was to accommodate his daughter's schedule, not his disability. Home Depot argued Plaintiff's gender and retaliation claims failed because he did not suffer from an adverse employment action, and, with regard to the gender claim, he could point to no female employees in the same position who were allowed the type of schedule change that he was denied. The United States District Court allowed summary judgment, dismissing each of Plaintiff's claims. The Court found that the Plaintiff was not substantially limited in any of his major life activities by his anxiety and depression and that, even if he had been, it was not unreasonable for Home Depot to refuse to change his schedule. The Court also found the Plaintiff had no evidence that he suffered the adverse employment action vital to his claims of gender discrimination and retaliation. Finally, Plaintiff's claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress was barred by law. In a decision issued by the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Court upheld an order of the Suffolk Superior Court granting summary judgment to the defendant employer on claims of discrimination and retaliation filed by a former employee. Morgan, Brown & Joy successfully represented the defendant employer in the case. Plaintiff, a former employee of Vinfen Corporation, claimed that he was subjected to discrimination on the basis of his race and national origin, and subjected to retaliation for engaging in protected activity in violation of G.L. c. 151B. Vinfen denied each of these claims, and produced evidence that Plaintiff was terminated after he was the subject of three separate complaints of sexual harassment from three different individuals with whom he had contact in the course of his employment at Vinfen. The Superior Court entered judgment for Vinfen on all counts of the Complaint in January 2006. The Plaintiff then appealed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court. On April 17, 2007, the Appeals Court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court in all respects. The Court found that the employer had terminated the plaintiff employee for legitimate business reasons that did not warrant any inference of discrimination. The Court also rejected the plaintiff's various other claims of discrimination with regard to pay and promotions at the company. Greg Manousos represented the defendant employer in the case. In a decision issued by the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Court upheld an order of the Suffolk Superior Court granting summary judgment to the defendant employer on claims of discrimination and retaliation filed by a former employee. Morgan, Brown & Joy successfully represented the defendant employer in the case. Plaintiff, a former employee of Vinfen Corporation, claimed that he was subjected to discrimination on the basis of his race and national origin, and subjected to retaliation for engaging in protected activity in violation of G.L. c. 151B. Vinfen denied each of these claims, and produced evidence that Plaintiff was terminated after he was the subject of three separate complaints of sexual harassment from three different individuals with whom he had contact in the course of his employment at Vinfen. The Superior Court entered judgment for Vinfen on all counts of the Complaint in January 2006. The Plaintiff then appealed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court. On April 17, 2007, the Appeals Court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court in all respects. The Court found that the employer had terminated the plaintiff employee for legitimate business reasons that did not warrant any inference of discrimination. The Court also rejected the plaintiff's various other claims of discrimination with regard to pay and promotions at the company. Greg Manousos represented the defendant employer in the case. Morgan, Brown & Joy is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named as 2007 Massachusetts "Rising Stars" in a poll of Massachusetts Lawyers conducted by Law and Politics Magazine. The recipients are featured in the May issue of Boston Magazine. The following Morgan, Brown & Joy lawyers were selected: ˇ Tracy Thomas Boland (Employment & Labor) ˇ Amy Carlin (Employment Litigation) ˇ Michael Clarkson (Employment & Labor) ˇ Gregory Manousos (Employment & Labor) ˇ Daniel F. McCabe. Jr. (Employment & Labor) ˇ Laura M. Raisty (Employment Litigation) ˇ Jeffrey S. Siegel (Employment & Labor) Morgan, Brown & Joy is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named as 2007 Massachusetts "Rising Stars" in a poll of Massachusetts Lawyers conducted by Law and Politics Magazine. The recipients are featured in the May issue of Boston Magazine. The following Morgan, Brown & Joy lawyers were selected: ˇ Tracy Thomas Boland (Employment & Labor) ˇ Amy Carlin (Employment Litigation) ˇ Michael Clarkson (Employment & Labor) ˇ Gregory Manousos (Employment & Labor) ˇ Daniel F. McCabe. Jr. (Employment & Labor) ˇ Laura M. Raisty (Employment Litigation) ˇ Jeffrey S. Siegel (Employment & Labor) http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1692 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1692&page=12 Address : 45 Milk StreetSeventh Floor, Phone : 617-778-7500, City : Boston Two attorneys with extensive experience in regulatory issues facing financial services companies have joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as part of its Financial Services Group in the Washington, D.C. office. Lawrence D. Kaplan has joined the Firm as a partner and will focus on the regulatory issues facing banks, thrifts, and insurance, mortgage and other specialty financial companies. Janis F. Kerns has joined the Firm as of counsel and will focus on issues facing mutual funds, business development companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers and entities seeking to avoid regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940. "The addition of Larry and Janis will help expand our financial services practice in D.C. and help us meet new and existing client needs firmwide," said Jon Talcott, the partner who leads Nelson Mullins' Washington Financial Services Group. "Larry Kaplan and Janis Kerns are both well-known and respected regulatory attorneys, and we are excited that they are joining Nelson Mullins." Mr. Kaplan advises financial institutions and financial services company clients on all aspects of bank regulatory issues, with an emphasis on corporate structuring, control, enforcement and the electronic provision of financial services. He represents traditional and nontraditional financial services holding companies and financial institutions before federal and state bank regulatory agencies on a variety of matters, including structural, operational and authority issues. He has extensive experience with issues pertaining to payment networks and electronic funds transfers. Mr. Kaplan has significant experience representing clients on enforcement matters, and closely monitors regulatory initiatives and proposed legislation affecting the financial services industry. Before joining Nelson Mullins, Mr. Kaplan served as a senior attorney in the chief counsel's office at the Office of Thrift Supervision/Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and practiced at two other leading Washington, D.C. law firms. He earned his J.D. from the National Law Center of the George Washington University in 1987, and an A.B. degree, with distinction, in 1984 from The University of Michigan. Ms. Kerns, a former senior counsel in the Division of Investment Management of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focuses her practice on investment and asset management services, including the representation of mutual funds, business development companies, investment advisers and broker/dealers. Her arrival marks the establishment of the Firm\'s new Investment Management Practice, which offers expertise in the counseling of public and private investment companies, including mutual funds and business development companies, investment advisers, unregistered private investment vehicles and others in the investment management industry. The practice advises clients on all aspects of investment management activities, including disclosure under the federal securities laws, regulatory compliance and avoidance of regulation, corporate governance, and transactional, tax and contract matters. A former in-house counsel for PaineWebber Inc. who also practiced with another leading Washington, D.C. law firm, Ms. Kerns has extensive experience with the registration and operation of public and private investment companies. She advises clients on a wide variety of matters relating to the development and offering of investment products and services, as impacted by the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Her practice also includes experience with broker/dealer sales practice and compliance matters and the representation of public companies in various matters before the SEC and the NASD, ranging from domestic and foreign general corporate matters to initial listing and continuing qualification matters in the over-the-counter markets. Ms. Kerns earned her J.D. from the Washington College of Law at The American University in 1994, where she was associate articles editor of The Administrative Law Journal. She earned her B.A. degree in Chemistry from Wake Forest University in 1985. Nelson Mullins, established in 1897, has more than 360 attorneys practicing from offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Washington and Winston-Salem. For more information on the Firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com, or call (803) 255-9794, (803) 255-9280 or (202) 712-2800. Two attorneys with extensive experience in regulatory issues facing financial services companies have joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as part of its Financial Services Group in the Washington, D.C. office. Lawrence D. Kaplan has joined the Firm as a partner and will focus on the regulatory issues facing banks, thrifts, and insurance, mortgage and other specialty financial companies. Janis F. Kerns has joined the Firm as of counsel and will focus on issues facing mutual funds, business development companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers and entities seeking to avoid regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940. "The addition of Larry and Janis will help expand our financial services practice in D.C. and help us meet new and existing client needs firmwide," said Jon Talcott, the partner who leads Nelson Mullins' Washington Financial Services Group. "Larry Kaplan and Janis Kerns are both well-known and respected regulatory attorneys, and we are excited that they are joining Nelson Mullins." Mr. Kaplan advises financial institutions and financial services company clients on all aspects of bank regulatory issues, with an emphasis on corporate structuring, control, enforcement and the electronic provision of financial services. He represents traditional and nontraditional financial services holding companies and financial institutions before federal and state bank regulatory agencies on a variety of matters, including structural, operational and authority issues. He has extensive experience with issues pertaining to payment networks and electronic funds transfers. Mr. Kaplan has significant experience representing clients on enforcement matters, and closely monitors regulatory initiatives and proposed legislation affecting the financial services industry. Before joining Nelson Mullins, Mr. Kaplan served as a senior attorney in the chief counsel's office at the Office of Thrift Supervision/Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and practiced at two other leading Washington, D.C. law firms. He earned his J.D. from the National Law Center of the George Washington University in 1987, and an A.B. degree, with distinction, in 1984 from The University of Michigan. Ms. Kerns, a former senior counsel in the Division of Investment Management of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focuses her practice on investment and asset management services, including the representation of mutual funds, business development companies, investment advisers and broker/dealers. Her arrival marks the establishment of the Firm\'s new Investment Management Practice, which offers expertise in the counseling of public and private investment companies, including mutual funds and business development companies, investment advisers, unregistered private investment vehicles and others in the investment management industry. The practice advises clients on all aspects of investment management activities, including disclosure under the federal securities laws, regulatory compliance and avoidance of regulation, corporate governance, and transactional, tax and contract matters. A former in-house counsel for PaineWebber Inc. who also practiced with another leading Washington, D.C. law firm, Ms. Kerns has extensive experience with the registration and operation of public and private investment companies. She advises clients on a wide variety of matters relating to the development and offering of investment products and services, as impacted by the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Her practice also includes experience with broker/dealer sales practice and compliance matters and the representation of public companies in various matters before the SEC and the NASD, ranging from domestic and foreign general corporate matters to initial listing and continuing qualification matters in the over-the-counter markets. Ms. Kerns earned her J.D. from the Washington College of Law at The American University in 1994, where she was associate articles editor of The Administrative Law Journal. She earned her B.A. degree in Chemistry from Wake Forest University in 1985. Nelson Mullins, established in 1897, has more than 360 attorneys practicing from offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Washington and Winston-Salem. For more information on the Firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com, or call (803) 255-9794, (803) 255-9280 or (202) 712-2800. For her significant contributions to the Firm and professional community, Tammie Pope of Columbia has received the 2006 Jean D. Nunn Excellence in Leadership Award from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Ms. Pope, a paralegal coordinator with the Firm, earlier this year received the Palmetto Paralegal Association's Paralegal of the Year Award. Both nominations noted her history of pro bono work, her service as mentor for new paralegals and as a trainer for project assistants, many of whom became paralegals with her assistance. For the past three years, Ms. Pope has served as the Firm's principal investigator into the medical treatment provided to mentally ill inmates in South Carolina prisons. The investigation required interviewing dozens of severely mentally ill prisoners, often under poor conditions. As a result of her work, Nelson Mullins is pursuing a class action against the S.C. Department of Corrections and the S.C. General Assembly. The award is named for Nelson Mullins paralegal Jean D. Nunn for her dedication to client service, personal and professional ethics, recognition as a leader by her peers, and her continuing contributions to the paralegal program, the Firm and the legal profession. Also, recipients of the 2005 E.W. Mullins Paralegal Pro Bono Awards are: Carrie Shillingford of Charleston for her work in the representation of an inmate claiming excessive force and unreasonable seizure in his arrest. When the case went to a new attorney, Ms. Shillingford briefed the attorney on the case merits and witnesses, prepared exhibits, located witnesses, and assisted in depositions and court filings. Yvonne Koerner of Myrtle Beach for her work with Habitat for Humanity of Horry County, with at least 14 homeowner closings for families and preparing documents for three properties for future homes. "Yvonne has gone the extra mile in researching unusual homebuyer problems for Habitat, and been willing to lend her expertise on top of an already heavy work load," according to the Habitat executive director. Jennifer Conrick of Columbia for her pro bono work, including the litigation against the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice and representation of two death row inmates in post conviction proceedings. For the last three years, she has been involved with the lawsuit against the S.C. Department of Corrections seeking adequate medical treatment for mentally ill inmates. Nelson Mullins, established in 1897, has more than 360 attorneys practicing from offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Washington and Winston-Salem. For more information on the Firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com, or call (803) 255-9794 or (803) 255-9280. For her significant contributions to the Firm and professional community, Tammie Pope of Columbia has received the 2006 Jean D. Nunn Excellence in Leadership Award from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Ms. Pope, a paralegal coordinator with the Firm, earlier this year received the Palmetto Paralegal Association's Paralegal of the Year Award. Both nominations noted her history of pro bono work, her service as mentor for new paralegals and as a trainer for project assistants, many of whom became paralegals with her assistance. For the past three years, Ms. Pope has served as the Firm's principal investigator into the medical treatment provided to mentally ill inmates in South Carolina prisons. The investigation required interviewing dozens of severely mentally ill prisoners, often under poor conditions. As a result of her work, Nelson Mullins is pursuing a class action against the S.C. Department of Corrections and the S.C. General Assembly. The award is named for Nelson Mullins paralegal Jean D. Nunn for her dedication to client service, personal and professional ethics, recognition as a leader by her peers, and her continuing contributions to the paralegal program, the Firm and the legal profession. Also, recipients of the 2005 E.W. Mullins Paralegal Pro Bono Awards are: Carrie Shillingford of Charleston for her work in the representation of an inmate claiming excessive force and unreasonable seizure in his arrest. When the case went to a new attorney, Ms. Shillingford briefed the attorney on the case merits and witnesses, prepared exhibits, located witnesses, and assisted in depositions and court filings. Yvonne Koerner of Myrtle Beach for her work with Habitat for Humanity of Horry County, with at least 14 homeowner closings for families and preparing documents for three properties for future homes. "Yvonne has gone the extra mile in researching unusual homebuyer problems for Habitat, and been willing to lend her expertise on top of an already heavy work load," according to the Habitat executive director. Jennifer Conrick of Columbia for her pro bono work, including the litigation against the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice and representation of two death row inmates in post conviction proceedings. For the last three years, she has been involved with the lawsuit against the S.C. Department of Corrections seeking adequate medical treatment for mentally ill inmates. Nelson Mullins, established in 1897, has more than 360 attorneys practicing from offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Washington and Winston-Salem. For more information on the Firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com, or call (803) 255-9794 or (803) 255-9280. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's government contracts practice has grown in North Carolina with the addition of Missy Copeland in the Raleigh office. "Missy's years of experience in South Carolina and in government contracts work make her a valuable asset to our Raleigh team," said Managing Partner Noah Huffstetler. "In addition to government contracts work, she also is in demand as a speaker for legal organizations and clients on issues related to technology, ethics, alternative dispute resolution, and pre-trial preparation." Recently admitted to the North Carolina Bar, Ms. Copeland's chapter on government contracts, "Getting the Government to Play By Its Own Rules," will be published this summer in Government Contract Litigation Best Practices: Leading lawyers on understanding regulations, planning defensively, and successfully litigating government contracts. A Nelson Mullins partner, she joined the Firm in 1994. She also practices in the areas of business litigation and administrative law. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Copeland has served as a special assistant solicitor for the Office of the Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. She is co-author of "State and Local Procurement: It\'s a Different World," 39 No. 2 The Procurement Lawyer 14 (2004), and author of "Learning Government Purchasing Lingo," South Carolina Business Journal (February 2005). Ms. Copeland is an active member of the Public Contract Law Section of the American Bar Association. She is also a member of the Coalition of Food Industry Counsel, the Richland County Bar Association, and the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association. In 2004, Ms. Copeland was a recipient of the Firm\'s Claude M. Scarborough, Jr. Pro Bono Award for helping lead a project in which Firm attorneys prosecute criminal domestic violence cases in magistrate courts. This is part of a state-sponsored program where attorneys prosecute domestic violence cases on a pro bono basis. Using lawyers instead of police officers to handle domestic violence cases helps boost convictions. Ms. Copeland won the first conviction under the program in 2003. In 1994, Ms. Copeland earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Charleston in 1991. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's government contracts practice has grown in North Carolina with the addition of Missy Copeland in the Raleigh office. "Missy's years of experience in South Carolina and in government contracts work make her a valuable asset to our Raleigh team," said Managing Partner Noah Huffstetler. "In addition to government contracts work, she also is in demand as a speaker for legal organizations and clients on issues related to technology, ethics, alternative dispute resolution, and pre-trial preparation." Recently admitted to the North Carolina Bar, Ms. Copeland's chapter on government contracts, "Getting the Government to Play By Its Own Rules," will be published this summer in Government Contract Litigation Best Practices: Leading lawyers on understanding regulations, planning defensively, and successfully litigating government contracts. A Nelson Mullins partner, she joined the Firm in 1994. She also practices in the areas of business litigation and administrative law. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Copeland has served as a special assistant solicitor for the Office of the Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. She is co-author of "State and Local Procurement: It\'s a Different World," 39 No. 2 The Procurement Lawyer 14 (2004), and author of "Learning Government Purchasing Lingo," South Carolina Business Journal (February 2005). Ms. Copeland is an active member of the Public Contract Law Section of the American Bar Association. She is also a member of the Coalition of Food Industry Counsel, the Richland County Bar Association, and the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association. In 2004, Ms. Copeland was a recipient of the Firm\'s Claude M. Scarborough, Jr. Pro Bono Award for helping lead a project in which Firm attorneys prosecute criminal domestic violence cases in magistrate courts. This is part of a state-sponsored program where attorneys prosecute domestic violence cases on a pro bono basis. Using lawyers instead of police officers to handle domestic violence cases helps boost convictions. Ms. Copeland won the first conviction under the program in 2003. In 1994, Ms. Copeland earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Charleston in 1991. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1751 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1751&page=13 Address : Park Square Building31 Street James Avenue, 7th Floor, Phone : 617-556-0007, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1314 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1314&page=14 Address : 99 Summer Street, Phone : 617-951-2300, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=617 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=617&page=15 Address : 84 State Street11th Floor, Phone : 617-742-9310, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2503 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2503&page=16 Address : One Financial Center, Phone : 617-856-8200, City : Boston Brown Rudnick's Washington DC office continues to expand with the addition of H. W. "Buddy" Menn III, who joins the firm as a Principal in the Government Law & Strategies Group. Mr. Menn has over 20 years of experience in federal and state government law and political and legislative affairs. He has served as the senior government relations advisor for numerous healthcare trade associations and corporations, with a particular focus in the areas of pharmaceuticals, retail pharmacy and health insurance. Mr. Menn also served as Chief of Staff to United States Senator Bob Graham, and was appointed by President William J. Clinton to serve as Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs at the Food & Drug Administration. Before joining Brown Rudnick, Mr. Menn was the Executive Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He was responsible for developing government relations strategies, managing the state lobbying team, and advancing the company policy positions before the United States Congress, federal agencies and trade associations. While executive director, Mr. Menn received the 2006 President Award for the successful launch of an innovative state legislative initiative encouraging Medicaid agencies to implement chronic lung disease management programs. From 2001 - 2004, he served as the Chief of Staff to United States Senator Bob Graham. In this role, Mr. Menn was the Senator's principal advisor on political, legislative and legal matters. He was also the senior advisor for the Bob Graham for President Campaign in 2003, and served on the legislative staff for the Senator in 1987, as well as on his gubernatorial staff in 1985 when Bob Graham was Governor of Florida. From 1992 - 1993, Mr. Menn was a member of the Clinton/Gore Presidential Transition Team, and he served as a State Finance Director for the Democratic National Committee during the 1992 Clinton/Gore presidential campaign. Mr. Menn was also a campaign fundraiser for Bob Graham's first election to the United States Senate in 1986. Mr. Menn has served in a number of top advisory positions in the healthcare industry including, among others: Minority Staff Director and Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Vice President of Government Affairs, Generic Pharmaceutical Industry Association; Manager of Government Affairs, National Association of Chain Drug Stores; and Assistant Counsel, Health Insurance Association of America. Brown Rudnick CEO Joseph F. Ryan commented about the recent appointment, "With a new Congress, the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries face a shifting political landscape. Buddy's addition to our federal practice ensures the firm is well-positioned to assist clients in navigating through potential healthcare policy reforms and political challenges at state and federal levels. We are delighted that he has joined our growing Washington office." Mr. Menn joins a dynamic team of bipartisan Capitol Hill advocates and legislative specialists in Brown Rudnick's DC office: - Michael Lewan has over 30 years of Washington experience and has managed several successful political campaigns. He is a former Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), and plays an important role in the work of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, The New Democratic Coalition, the Third Way and the Democratic Leadership Council. - Doyce Boesch brings extensive experience on the Republican side, having served as Chief of Staff to Senator Don Nickles (R-OK), and Executive Director of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. - Ruth Ravitz Smith brings over 20 years of experience as a Congressional and gubernatorial staffer, political strategist and government affairs professional. She held executive government relations positions at The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. and Northeast Utilities. - James J. Bonham has over 15 years of experience in legislative affairs, coalition building, political advocacy and campaigns, and media relations. He is the former Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), a position to which he was appointed by Democratic Leader and now Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and the late Chairman Robert T. Matsui. Mr. Bonham also served as Chief of Staff to Representative Matsui. - Anne Saunders Fabry is a Director of Government Relations, representing clients before the United States Congress, the Executive Branch and other federal agencies. She has long-standing relationships with the new House Democratic Majority, and in particular with Ways and Means Committee and Financial Services Committee Members, as well as with moderate pro-business caucuses such as the New Democrat Coalition and Blue Dogs. - Marlene E. English is a Government Relations Specialist in Brown Rudnick's Government Law & Strategies Practice Group in Washington DC. Prior to joining Brown Rudnick, she was the Federal Government Relations Coordinator for St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc., where she helped to establish a new federal government relations office. This announcement coincides with Brown Rudnick's recent notice that Anne Saunders Fabry was promoted to a Director of Government Law & Strategies. She was formerly a Government Relations Specialist in the D.C. office. Brown Rudnick's Washington DC office continues to expand with the addition of H. W. "Buddy" Menn III, who joins the firm as a Principal in the Government Law & Strategies Group. Mr. Menn has over 20 years of experience in federal and state government law and political and legislative affairs. He has served as the senior government relations advisor for numerous healthcare trade associations and corporations, with a particular focus in the areas of pharmaceuticals, retail pharmacy and health insurance. Mr. Menn also served as Chief of Staff to United States Senator Bob Graham, and was appointed by President William J. Clinton to serve as Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs at the Food & Drug Administration. Before joining Brown Rudnick, Mr. Menn was the Executive Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He was responsible for developing government relations strategies, managing the state lobbying team, and advancing the company policy positions before the United States Congress, federal agencies and trade associations. While executive director, Mr. Menn received the 2006 President Award for the successful launch of an innovative state legislative initiative encouraging Medicaid agencies to implement chronic lung disease management programs. From 2001 - 2004, he served as the Chief of Staff to United States Senator Bob Graham. In this role, Mr. Menn was the Senator's principal advisor on political, legislative and legal matters. He was also the senior advisor for the Bob Graham for President Campaign in 2003, and served on the legislative staff for the Senator in 1987, as well as on his gubernatorial staff in 1985 when Bob Graham was Governor of Florida. From 1992 - 1993, Mr. Menn was a member of the Clinton/Gore Presidential Transition Team, and he served as a State Finance Director for the Democratic National Committee during the 1992 Clinton/Gore presidential campaign. Mr. Menn was also a campaign fundraiser for Bob Graham's first election to the United States Senate in 1986. Mr. Menn has served in a number of top advisory positions in the healthcare industry including, among others: Minority Staff Director and Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Vice President of Government Affairs, Generic Pharmaceutical Industry Association; Manager of Government Affairs, National Association of Chain Drug Stores; and Assistant Counsel, Health Insurance Association of America. Brown Rudnick CEO Joseph F. Ryan commented about the recent appointment, "With a new Congress, the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries face a shifting political landscape. Buddy's addition to our federal practice ensures the firm is well-positioned to assist clients in navigating through potential healthcare policy reforms and political challenges at state and federal levels. We are delighted that he has joined our growing Washington office." Mr. Menn joins a dynamic team of bipartisan Capitol Hill advocates and legislative specialists in Brown Rudnick's DC office: - Michael Lewan has over 30 years of Washington experience and has managed several successful political campaigns. He is a former Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), and plays an important role in the work of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, The New Democratic Coalition, the Third Way and the Democratic Leadership Council. - Doyce Boesch brings extensive experience on the Republican side, having served as Chief of Staff to Senator Don Nickles (R-OK), and Executive Director of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. - Ruth Ravitz Smith brings over 20 years of experience as a Congressional and gubernatorial staffer, political strategist and government affairs professional. She held executive government relations positions at The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. and Northeast Utilities. - James J. Bonham has over 15 years of experience in legislative affairs, coalition building, political advocacy and campaigns, and media relations. He is the former Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), a position to which he was appointed by Democratic Leader and now Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and the late Chairman Robert T. Matsui. Mr. Bonham also served as Chief of Staff to Representative Matsui. - Anne Saunders Fabry is a Director of Government Relations, representing clients before the United States Congress, the Executive Branch and other federal agencies. She has long-standing relationships with the new House Democratic Majority, and in particular with Ways and Means Committee and Financial Services Committee Members, as well as with moderate pro-business caucuses such as the New Democrat Coalition and Blue Dogs. - Marlene E. English is a Government Relations Specialist in Brown Rudnick's Government Law & Strategies Practice Group in Washington DC. Prior to joining Brown Rudnick, she was the Federal Government Relations Coordinator for St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc., where she helped to establish a new federal government relations office. This announcement coincides with Brown Rudnick's recent notice that Anne Saunders Fabry was promoted to a Director of Government Law & Strategies. She was formerly a Government Relations Specialist in the D.C. office. Brown Rudnick, a premier international law firm, represented Sermo, the largest online physician community, in the company's closing of a $26.7 million round of Series C funding. Sermo will use the additional financing to accelerate product development to accommodate the increased volume of online content and physician subscribers. This latest round was led by Legg Mason Capital Management who was joined by Allen & Company LLC. Edwin C. Pease, a partner in Brown Rudnick's Corporate Department, served as lead counsel for Sermo. Brown Rudnick has been a business and legal advisor to Sermo since the company's launch in 2006. In June 2007, the firm represented the company in its two-year agreement with the American Medical Association (AMA) aimed at improving medical practice, physician advocacy and patient care. Through this new partnership, the AMA can now listen to the discussions on Sermo, post questions, and get feedback from physicians instantaneously. In representing Sermo, Brown Rudnick's Corporate & Securities and Information Technology Practice Groups developed the licensing and service agreements between Sermo and the AMA. Last year, the firm handled Sermo's $2 million Series A funding from Longworth Venture Partners, as well as the $9.5 million Series B round led by SoftBank Capital in early 2007. The firm also provided counsel on employment matters including Sermo's non-disclosure agreement, consulting agreement, and employee and privacy policies. Additionally, attorneys from Brown Rudnick's Intellectual Property Group assisted with trade secret and copyright matters. The CEO of Sermo, Daniel Palestrant, M.D. said, "We are grateful for the support of our key advisors such as Brown Rudnick, who has been with us every step of the way. This latest financing round is an important milestone for the growth of the company. It will allow us to escalate product development and physician outreach, thus adding greater value to analready valuable physician tool." Brown Rudnick, a premier international law firm, represented Sermo, the largest online physician community, in the company's closing of a $26.7 million round of Series C funding. Sermo will use the additional financing to accelerate product development to accommodate the increased volume of online content and physician subscribers. This latest round was led by Legg Mason Capital Management who was joined by Allen & Company LLC. Edwin C. Pease, a partner in Brown Rudnick's Corporate Department, served as lead counsel for Sermo. Brown Rudnick has been a business and legal advisor to Sermo since the company's launch in 2006. In June 2007, the firm represented the company in its two-year agreement with the American Medical Association (AMA) aimed at improving medical practice, physician advocacy and patient care. Through this new partnership, the AMA can now listen to the discussions on Sermo, post questions, and get feedback from physicians instantaneously. In representing Sermo, Brown Rudnick's Corporate & Securities and Information Technology Practice Groups developed the licensing and service agreements between Sermo and the AMA. Last year, the firm handled Sermo's $2 million Series A funding from Longworth Venture Partners, as well as the $9.5 million Series B round led by SoftBank Capital in early 2007. The firm also provided counsel on employment matters including Sermo's non-disclosure agreement, consulting agreement, and employee and privacy policies. Additionally, attorneys from Brown Rudnick's Intellectual Property Group assisted with trade secret and copyright matters. The CEO of Sermo, Daniel Palestrant, M.D. said, "We are grateful for the support of our key advisors such as Brown Rudnick, who has been with us every step of the way. This latest financing round is an important milestone for the growth of the company. It will allow us to escalate product development and physician outreach, thus adding greater value to analready valuable physician tool." Brown Rudnick, a premier international law firm,today announced that it is representing the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) on its closure of the Hartford Landfill. This project, which was announced in February 2007, involves the City of Hartford and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The landfill is scheduled to close by the end of 2008 in a manner that protects natural resources and the public health, benefits city residents and allows CRRA to meet its responsibilities for efficient processing of solid waste. Brown Rudnick is providing a full slate of legal services to CRRA including counsel on matters related to general real estate, permitting and zoning, litigation, environmental and energy law. To represent CRRA, Brown Rudnick assembled a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys from its Environmental, Government Law & Strategies, Real Estate and Energy Practice Groups. The legal team consists of Douglas A. Cohen, Thomas D. Ritter and Michael E. Kozlik. This team assisted CRRA in drafting the Hartford Landfill Closure Settlement Agreement, and advised the client in its negotiations with the City of Hartford. In the signed agreement, the city agreed to partner with CRRA to find state assistance for the closure and long-term maintenance and monitoring of the landfill. The DEP has granted approval for a modification of CRRA's permit for the landfill that includes provisions calling for an end to waste disposal at that facility by December 31, 2008; installation of the latest technology synthetic cap as the final cover; and development of plans for post-closure use of the site. Brown Rudnick also represented CRRA in the DEP administrative hearings concerning the approval of a new regional recycling facility. In January 2007, CRRA received a permit from the DEP to consolidate its paper and cardboard recycling operations with container processing. The new facility allows 70 Mid-Connecticut towns to recycle boxboard, oversized glass and metal containers, aerosol cans and junk mail. Brown Rudnick, a premier international law firm,today announced that it is representing the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) on its closure of the Hartford Landfill. This project, which was announced in February 2007, involves the City of Hartford and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The landfill is scheduled to close by the end of 2008 in a manner that protects natural resources and the public health, benefits city residents and allows CRRA to meet its responsibilities for efficient processing of solid waste. Brown Rudnick is providing a full slate of legal services to CRRA including counsel on matters related to general real estate, permitting and zoning, litigation, environmental and energy law. To represent CRRA, Brown Rudnick assembled a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys from its Environmental, Government Law & Strategies, Real Estate and Energy Practice Groups. The legal team consists of Douglas A. Cohen, Thomas D. Ritter and Michael E. Kozlik. This team assisted CRRA in drafting the Hartford Landfill Closure Settlement Agreement, and advised the client in its negotiations with the City of Hartford. In the signed agreement, the city agreed to partner with CRRA to find state assistance for the closure and long-term maintenance and monitoring of the landfill. The DEP has granted approval for a modification of CRRA's permit for the landfill that includes provisions calling for an end to waste disposal at that facility by December 31, 2008; installation of the latest technology synthetic cap as the final cover; and development of plans for post-closure use of the site. Brown Rudnick also represented CRRA in the DEP administrative hearings concerning the approval of a new regional recycling facility. In January 2007, CRRA received a permit from the DEP to consolidate its paper and cardboard recycling operations with container processing. The new facility allows 70 Mid-Connecticut towns to recycle boxboard, oversized glass and metal containers, aerosol cans and junk mail. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=291 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=291&page=17 Address : 352 Newbury Street, Phone : 617-267-7000, City : Boston http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2165 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2165&page=18 Address : 585 Commercial Street, Phone : 617-456-8000, City : Boston Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Robert Schlein and Associate James "Ted" Hoyt to the firm's Real Estate practice group. The experience and capability of these attorneys will allow the firm to provide clients with additional sophisticated services related to real estate transactions, environmental issues and litigation. Robert Schlein joins Prince Lobel as a partner with more than 26 years of commercial real estate and environmental experience. Most recently, Rob was an equity partner at Posternak, Blankstein & Lund LLP, where he was responsible for a broad range of real estate transactions, including representation of shopping center anchor tenants, quick service restaurant tenants, office landlords and tenants, and the purchase, sale, development and financing of commercial real estate. Rob received his J.D. from Boston College Law School. He can be reached directly at 617-456-8098 or at rschlein@plgt.com James "Ted" Hoyt joins Prince Lobel as an associate. His practice will center on telecommunications and general real estate matters. Ted has a background in real estate-related civil litigation, and has experience in all stages of litigation before State and Federal Courts. Ted joins Prince Lobel from Portnoy and Greene, PC, where he lead the firm's litigation department, focusing his practice in the areas of real estate litigation and transactions. Before obtaining his law degree, Ted was a military officer, serving in the Army Special Forces ("Green Beret") in a variety of assignments and locations. Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Robert Schlein and Associate James "Ted" Hoyt to the firm's Real Estate practice group. The experience and capability of these attorneys will allow the firm to provide clients with additional sophisticated services related to real estate transactions, environmental issues and litigation. Robert Schlein joins Prince Lobel as a partner with more than 26 years of commercial real estate and environmental experience. Most recently, Rob was an equity partner at Posternak, Blankstein & Lund LLP, where he was responsible for a broad range of real estate transactions, including representation of shopping center anchor tenants, quick service restaurant tenants, office landlords and tenants, and the purchase, sale, development and financing of commercial real estate. Rob received his J.D. from Boston College Law School. He can be reached directly at 617-456-8098 or at rschlein@plgt.com James "Ted" Hoyt joins Prince Lobel as an associate. His practice will center on telecommunications and general real estate matters. Ted has a background in real estate-related civil litigation, and has experience in all stages of litigation before State and Federal Courts. Ted joins Prince Lobel from Portnoy and Greene, PC, where he lead the firm's litigation department, focusing his practice in the areas of real estate litigation and transactions. Before obtaining his law degree, Ted was a military officer, serving in the Army Special Forces ("Green Beret") in a variety of assignments and locations. Joe Steinfield was recommended by Chambers & Partners in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007, as a Nationwide Leading Individual for First Amendment Litigation, Band 2: "Interviewees consider Joseph Steinfield to be a great lawyer. He is based in the Boston office of Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP, and defends clients in libel, invasion of privacy and newsgathering suits." Joe Steinfield was recommended by Chambers & Partners in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007, as a Nationwide Leading Individual for First Amendment Litigation, Band 2: "Interviewees consider Joseph Steinfield to be a great lawyer. He is based in the Boston office of Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP, and defends clients in libel, invasion of privacy and newsgathering suits." Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP expresses its deepest sorrow on the passing of our friend and colleague, Bill Rizzo on June 12, 2007. While we grieve for this loss, we also celebrate Bill's life and his many contributions to the legal community and to our firm. Of counsel to Prince Lobel since 2003, Bill was a valued member of the firm's Real Estate Law Group. Prior to joining our firm, Bill was a partner at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP, and a founder of McDermott & Rizzo. Bill was a graduate of Lawrence University (magna cum laude, phi beta kappa, 1970) and Columbia University School of Law (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor, 1973). After law school, Bill served as law clerk to the Honorable Irving R. Kaufman, Chief Judge of the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals, before joining Ropes & Gray in Boston. Bill indulged his lifelong interest in history as a devoted member of the Brookline Thursday Club. He was a historian, trusted advisor, good friend, loving husband, father and brother. He was devoted to his community, but above all to his wife, Susan J. Parker, and their daughter, Aura Rizzo. Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP expresses its deepest sorrow on the passing of our friend and colleague, Bill Rizzo on June 12, 2007. While we grieve for this loss, we also celebrate Bill's life and his many contributions to the legal community and to our firm. Of counsel to Prince Lobel since 2003, Bill was a valued member of the firm's Real Estate Law Group. Prior to joining our firm, Bill was a partner at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP, and a founder of McDermott & Rizzo. Bill was a graduate of Lawrence University (magna cum laude, phi beta kappa, 1970) and Columbia University School of Law (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor, 1973). After law school, Bill served as law clerk to the Honorable Irving R. Kaufman, Chief Judge of the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals, before joining Ropes & Gray in Boston. Bill indulged his lifelong interest in history as a devoted member of the Brookline Thursday Club. He was a historian, trusted advisor, good friend, loving husband, father and brother. He was devoted to his community, but above all to his wife, Susan J. Parker, and their daughter, Aura Rizzo. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1928 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1928&page=19 Address : One Financial Center, Phone : 617-542-6000, City : Boston Mintz Levin Financial Advisors (MLFA), LLC, an affiliate of the law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C., has been named one of the top 100 independent financial advisors in the United States, according to Barron's. The listing was compiled by financial-industry consultant R.J. Shook and is based on each advisor's assets under management, his or her contribution to the firm's revenues and profits and indications of service quality. Through interviews with the advisors and analysis of their data, Shook determined asset levels and made judgments about the quality of service provided. He also reviewed regulatory records. Investment performance was not a criterion because many advisors do not have audited track records. "This recognition by Barron's speaks to the talented team of professionals who work tirelessly to help our clients achieve their goals," said Robert J. Glovsky, President of MLFA. "We are proud to be considered recognized for the quality of the service we provide." MLFA provides high net worth individuals and families with comprehensive, holistic wealth management services. MLFA is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser, overseeing more than $1 billion of client assets. Its mission is to be the best organization at offering high level, customized, and objective wealth management services to high net worth individuals and families with a minimum of $1 million of investment assets. In 2004, 2005, and 2006, Bloomberg Magazine chose MLFA as one of the nation's Top Wealth Management firms. MLFA was also included in the June 2006 edition of Financial Advisor magazine in its inaugural list of leading firms, and the Boston Business Journal recently listed MLFA as one of its top independent wealth management firms. Mr. Glovsky and Managing Director Cary P. Geller are regularly listed as two of the top wealth advisors in the country by such publications as Worth magazine. Mintz Levin Financial Advisors (MLFA), LLC, an affiliate of the law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C., has been named one of the top 100 independent financial advisors in the United States, according to Barron's. The listing was compiled by financial-industry consultant R.J. Shook and is based on each advisor's assets under management, his or her contribution to the firm's revenues and profits and indications of service quality. Through interviews with the advisors and analysis of their data, Shook determined asset levels and made judgments about the quality of service provided. He also reviewed regulatory records. Investment performance was not a criterion because many advisors do not have audited track records. "This recognition by Barron's speaks to the talented team of professionals who work tirelessly to help our clients achieve their goals," said Robert J. Glovsky, President of MLFA. "We are proud to be considered recognized for the quality of the service we provide." MLFA provides high net worth individuals and families with comprehensive, holistic wealth management services. MLFA is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser, overseeing more than $1 billion of client assets. Its mission is to be the best organization at offering high level, customized, and objective wealth management services to high net worth individuals and families with a minimum of $1 million of investment assets. In 2004, 2005, and 2006, Bloomberg Magazine chose MLFA as one of the nation's Top Wealth Management firms. MLFA was also included in the June 2006 edition of Financial Advisor magazine in its inaugural list of leading firms, and the Boston Business Journal recently listed MLFA as one of its top independent wealth management firms. Mr. Glovsky and Managing Director Cary P. Geller are regularly listed as two of the top wealth advisors in the country by such publications as Worth magazine. McKenzie Webster, an associate with Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., has been named as one of 15 "Up and Coming Lawyers" for 2007 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. According to the publication, the list features Massachusetts lawyers who have been practicing for 10 years or less, but who have already distinguished themselves in the legal profession. Ms. Webster practices in the firm's Boston office in the Litigation section, and is a leading associate in the firm's white collar criminal practice and the securities litigation group. Most recently, Ms. Webster successfully tried one of Massachusetts' largest criminal health care fraud cases which was the result of a long and substantial government investigation into Medicaid fraud. Her client along with the other three former employees, were completely acquitted of any wrongdoing after a month-long trial. In addition, Ms. Webster recently assisted with one of the largest healthcare fraud trials in United States history, which also yielded the complete acquittal of a former pharmaceuticals sales executive accused of, among other things, violating the federal anti-kickback statute and conspiracy. Ms. Webster has extensive experience representing clients before grand juries, handling Criminal Justice Act cases, conducting internal investigations, representing officers and corporations in connection with SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings, and defending class action suits. Notably, over the past several years, she has been a key member of the firm's representation of clients involved in government investigations relating to the "Big Dig" project in Boston, and has defended clients against investigations by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and other state and federal agencies. Ms. Webster is also the director of Mintz Levin's Domestic Violence Program which provides pro bono legal assistance to low-income victims of domestic violence. She earned her B.A. in history and psychology from the University of Michigan (1997), and her J.D. and M.A. in legal history from the University of Virginia (2001). McKenzie Webster, an associate with Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., has been named as one of 15 "Up and Coming Lawyers" for 2007 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. According to the publication, the list features Massachusetts lawyers who have been practicing for 10 years or less, but who have already distinguished themselves in the legal profession. Ms. Webster practices in the firm's Boston office in the Litigation section, and is a leading associate in the firm's white collar criminal practice and the securities litigation group. Most recently, Ms. Webster successfully tried one of Massachusetts' largest criminal health care fraud cases which was the result of a long and substantial government investigation into Medicaid fraud. Her client along with the other three former employees, were completely acquitted of any wrongdoing after a month-long trial. In addition, Ms. Webster recently assisted with one of the largest healthcare fraud trials in United States history, which also yielded the complete acquittal of a former pharmaceuticals sales executive accused of, among other things, violating the federal anti-kickback statute and conspiracy. Ms. Webster has extensive experience representing clients before grand juries, handling Criminal Justice Act cases, conducting internal investigations, representing officers and corporations in connection with SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings, and defending class action suits. Notably, over the past several years, she has been a key member of the firm's representation of clients involved in government investigations relating to the "Big Dig" project in Boston, and has defended clients against investigations by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and other state and federal agencies. Ms. Webster is also the director of Mintz Levin's Domestic Violence Program which provides pro bono legal assistance to low-income victims of domestic violence. She earned her B.A. in history and psychology from the University of Michigan (1997), and her J.D. and M.A. in legal history from the University of Virginia (2001). After 30 years in public service as both a Democratic State Senator and Representative, Senator Robert Havern is joining ML Strategies, the consulting affiliate of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C, as the President of its Massachusetts Government Relations Practice. Senator Havern, who currently serves as the Assistant Majority Whip in the Massachusetts State Senate, notified Governor Patrick, Senate President Murray and House Speaker DiMasi of his plans to join ML Strategies last week. He plans to join the firm on September 4. "Senator Havern has been a valued member of our leadership team, and he will be missed," said Senate President Therese Murray. "As Assistant Majority Whip in the Senate and a long-time chairman of the Transportation Committee, Senator Havern was a dedicated legislato