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A TALE OF TENANCIES

By: Attorney William Rosa| Partner Whenever you are acquiring real estate it is important to have your attorney assist you in determining the manner in which you will hold title [...]

“SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY”

By: Attorney Kevin P. McRoy| Partner As I was growing up, my father used to tell me the same phrase over and over again, undoubtedly trying to cement the mantra [...]

The Importance of Estate Planning for Parents

By: Attorney Dianna M. Williams| Associate If something were to happen to you, who would you want to raise your children? People often associate estate planning with older, retired individuals; [...]

Trying to “catch’em all” is not a valid defense to trespass and the other risks…

By: Attorney Dina M. Swanson| Partner It’s all the rage right now. You see people walking around staring at their smart phones or posting on social media their latest capture [...]

Know Your Rights: Tenancy Law in Massachusetts

By: Attorney Corey T. Pontes| Associate When entering into a residential lease agreement with a landlord, it is important that a tenant knows their rights. While a majority of landlords [...]

THE DISADVANTAGES OF LEASING SOLAR PANELS

By: Attorney Patricia E. Alexandre| Associate If you are considering signing a lease agreement for the installation of solar panels from a solar company, BEWARE of the financial risks attached [...]

Lien Creditors Ability to Oppose or Object to a Debtor’s Motion to Avoid Judicial Lien…

By: Attorney Raymond C. Pelote | Partner When debtors file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions, many lien creditors don’t pay attention to the filing, despite receiving notice, until [...]

Massachusetts and Rhode Island Dog Bite Laws & Owner Liability

By: Attorney Kate A. Messinger | Associate Each year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs. More than 800,000 receive medical attention for dog bites; [...]

PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

By: Attorney Kevin J. O’Malley | Partner In a widely publicized case brought by the Department of Justice against Apple, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Central [...]

MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD MISTAKES TO AVOID

By: Attorney Ryan Prophett | Associate Many individuals in Massachusetts view buying rental property as a good investment and an alternative to putting their money in the stock market [...]