Education
- 2003: Bowdoin College, B.A.
- 2006: Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- California
- New Hampshire
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Representative Engagements
Commercial Litigation
- Represented commercial tenant in breach of contract against commercial landlord, with various disputes over the interpretation of the applicable lease agreement and a failure to deliver the premises as agreed upon.
- Represented shareholders of private corporation in alleged freeze out concerning multi-million dollar dispute.
- Represented corporate client to enforce arbitration award of over $100 million.
- Represented estate for breach of contract dispute as to the return of security deposit.
- Represented contractor accused of fraudulent billing for residential home.
- Represented corporate client in Massachusetts False Claims Act with dispute over whether there was sufficient evidence of scienter to prove causes of action.
Real Estate
- Represented developer concerning abuse of process claims arising out of enforcement of restrictive covenant in gated residential community.
- Represented developer pursuant to dispute over interpretation of easement.
- Represented developer concerning fraudulent misrepresentation of the condition of property, found to be unsuitable for development due to undisclosed environmental conditions.
Probate
- Represented client in guardianship for end of life decision-making for family member.
- Represented multiple trustees of various trusts concerning trust administration, fiduciary duties, and interpretation of trusts.
Aquaculture
- Drafted by-laws for Massachusetts Aquaculture Association.
- Represented and counseled multiple clients in transfer of aquaculture licenses, subject to Town of Plymouth’s Board of Selectmen approval and with lengthy discussions concerning interpretation of Aquaculture By-Laws.
- Represented and counseled multiple clients in aquaculture application process before Town of Scituate.
- Represented client in application for license of aquaculture permit pursuant to the Colonial Ordinances of 1641 – 1647 regarding privately owned tidelands.
- Represented multiple individuals and corporate entities concerning business valuation and sale of aquaculture businesses.
Memberships, Affiliations, and Personal Interests
- Massachusetts Aquaculture Association (former trustee)
- Boston Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- California Bar Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association