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311 Main Street
P.O. Box 15156
Worcester, MA 01608, United States
Areas Of Practice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Commercial Law & Contracts
- Construction Law
- Education
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Finance & Banking
- Health
- Insurance
- Labor & Employment Law
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Parents of college students or of any child who has turned 18 years old should encourage their adult child to execute a durable power of attorney, health care proxy and HIPAA Authorization…
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/ Education Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
1. Parental alienation involves a parent manipulating a child in a way that causes the child to fear, disrespect, dislike, and reject the other parent. It is often more complicated than it seems, and it is not always to blame…
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/ Family Law
As the population of the U.S. ages, we are in the midst of what some are calling the “great generational wealth transfer,” and some studies are suggesting there could be over $100 trillion passing to the next generation over the…
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/ Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
In a recent ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) affirmed the finality of voluntary acknowledgments of parentage (“VAPs”), even if later genetic evidence proves that a parent who signed a VAP has no…
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/ Family Law
On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court settled a longtime debate among federal appellate courts regarding so-called “reverse discrimination” claims that are brought by employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
It is long-standing law in Massachusetts that the best interests of a child govern custody disputes. Said another way, when parents cannot agree and the court has to make custody and parenting time decisions, the well-being and…
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/ Family Law
The Massachusetts Parentage Act (“MPA”) went into effect on January 1, 2025. Since then, lawyers, judges, and court personnel have been grappling with its implementation and interpretation. No cases addressing the MPA have yet…
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/ Family Law
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) overstepped its authority by issuing guidance that extended certain workplace…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
The use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (“ART”) is becoming more and more common, and those utilizing ART may have additional considerations when creating or updating their estate plan. This blog will focus specifically on…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service issued long awaited guidance on the taxation of paid family medical leave. The revenue ruling is effective for payments received on or after January 1, 2025…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Taxation
Hiring a lawyer is a major decision. You select someone to help you navigate a challenging, often emotional, situation, and you may spend a significant amount of money on their legal services. So how can you get the best return…
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/ Family Law, Law Practice Products & Services
In response to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruling in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, 495 Mass. 183 (2025), the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) filed permanent regulations on…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Transferring your family business into the hands of a new generation is an exciting opportunity for growth. But with that opportunity also come legal considerations that are crucial to the ongoing success of any business. We…
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/ Business Organizations, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Mistakes happen, and the tax law can be complex and ambiguous. The question becomes, what does a taxpayer do if they discover a mistake on their tax return? Should an amended tax return be filed? In some cases, the taxpayer will…
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/ Taxation
The question of enforceability of an offer to purchase real estate was addressed by the Massachusetts Appellate Court in McCarthy v. Young, 105 Mass. App. Ct. 203 (2025). In this case, the buyer offered to purchase real estate…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential
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