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The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Automobile Insurance Coverage

Patricia Alexandre, Esq. | Law Clerk In Massachusetts, drivers choose to take risks every day by operating motor vehicles without insurance. What drivers don’t know is that they are still [...]

Injured at Work? Information employees need to know about Massachusetts Workers Compensation Laws

By: John J. O’Day Jr. | Partner Massachusetts has had Worker’s Compensation laws since 1912. The law was designed to distribute benefits on a “no fault” basis. Thus, it does [...]

Slip and Fall: Accident or Owner Liability?

By: Charles Mulcahy, Esq. | Partner Many individuals are injured as a result of slip and falls. First, a determination needs to be made whether the slip and fall is [...]

“The Importance of Optional Insurance Coverage for Motorcycle Operators”

Patricia Alexandre, Esq. | Law Clerk With the warmer weather here and the days longer, you will notice many people taking their motorcycles out for a ride. Although this may [...]

Protecting your assets, the importance of filing a homestead in Massachusetts

William Rosa | Partner A homestead is an essential part of any financial planning and protection package that any individual, irrespective of their circumstances, should take advantage of. A homestead [...]

BANKRUPTCY IS NOT THE “DEATH KNELL” OF DEBT RECOVERY

By: Kevin P. McRoy, esq. | Partner You are owed money. You have made demand. That didn’t work, so you brought a lawsuit. Maybe you have even received a judgment. [...]

Summary process actions and how bankruptcy affects a party’s right to challenge a foreclosure

Melo v. Villarcon: Summary process actions and how bankruptcy affects a party’s right to challenge a foreclosure On January 9, 2015, Attorney Ryan E. Prophett of Wynn & Wynn successfully [...]

Massachusetts Probate Law: When a Loved One Passes Away With or Without a Will

Dianna M. Williams, Esq. | Associate Dealing with the death of a loved one is a tremendously hard, emotional experience. Everything seems to happen very quickly and, in addition to [...]

Has Consumer Protection Gone too Far?

On August 1, 2015, changes to the lending process will greatly affect the process of owning a home. The rules regarding banks’ lending money to consumers has now changed dramatically [...]

The potential criminal and civil consequences of Cyberbullying in Massachusetts

Kate A. Desmond | Associate Throughout the country, and in Massachusetts, students in schools have always felt the effects of bullying. Unfortunately, today, the internet and social media have spawned [...]