CROWE & DUNN is, above all else, a trial firm. We have successfully tried cases in state and federal courts. The following are just some of the areas in which we focus our practice:
COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS LITIGATION
We have successfully represented individuals, corporations, and other business entities in litigation involving business disputes, contract actions, and payment of commercial paper. Our clients include business men and women, small closely held corporations, as well as large national and international concerns. In the representation of our business clients, we have handled sophisticated cases involving allegations of breach of contact, fraud, unfair or deceptive trade practices, interference with advantages contractual relations, and violations of the consumer protraction statute. We have also defended against corporate coup attempts and actions involving shareholders and directors, and successfully litigated cases concerning the buying or selling of business interests and assets.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
In criminal cases, an individual's liberty and reputation is often at stake. Crowe & Dunn has attorneys who are dedicated to zealously advocating for its clients, especially those charged or indicted for criminal offenses. From complex cases involving charges of murder or rape to more simple clerk's hearings, we devote the time and necessary attention to our clients who are accused of a crime. Some of the cases we have handled include casing involving charges of first degree murder, rape, sexual assault, armed home invasion, motor vehicle homicide, to operating under the influence, assault and battery, domestic violence, and violations of Chapter 209A. We have also handled cases involving white collar crime. We utilize cutting edge technology and basic leg work to get the job done.
PERSONAL INJURY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & WRONGFUL DEATH
There is nothing more devastating or painful than suffering a serious personal injury or loosing a loved one as a result of negligence or malpractice. At Crowe & Dunn, we have successfully achieved some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Massachusetts and beyond for our clients who have suffered serious personal injuries or had family members die as a result of negligence or malpractice. From simple motor vehicle accidents to complex cases of medical neglect, we work closely with eminently qualified experts and invest the time and resources to optimize results for our clients. We have achieved success with medical practice cases, including those involving obstetrical and birth related injuries, failure to render correct diagnoses, orthopedic and neurosurgical negligence, and surgical malpractice. W e also handle construction and work related accidents and injuries, general tort liability, motor vehicle accidents, and litigation involving defective products, such as defective household appliances, and industrial and commercial machinery that have resulted in serious bodily injury or wrongful death. We also represent children who are the victims of sexual abuse or who have suffered brain injuries.
PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT LITIGATION
The Probate and Family Court's can often be an emotional battleground. Whether it's a simple divorce or dispute over custody or assets, we have attorneys who are skilled at handling the matter. We have represented husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other family members who are involved in disputes in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts. We have handled simple and highly complex complaints for divorce, modification, and contempt, including those involving the division of the marital estate, the valuation of assets and business concerns, issues of custody and visitation, the desires of parents to relocate and remove children from the state, as well as other matters. We have also handled cases involving disputes over wills, trusts, and estates.
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION
This firm has represented both employers and employees in all areas of employment disputes. Some of the cases we have successfully handled include matters involving claims of violations of the Wage Act, claims of breach of confidentiality and covenants not to complete, claims of embezzlement, theft, and claims of other misconduct by employees and corporate officers alike. We have handled cases ranging from the dissolution of businesses and partnership breakups, to negotiating exit strategies for highly skilled professional from their positions. Our lawyers also have experience in litigating discrimination and harassment claims in state and federal courts, as well as before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE & LICENSURE
Not only have we successfully prosecuted civil claims against professionals for malpractice, but we have defended individuals who are professionals against criminal charges and actions brought against them before various licensing board, including the Boards of Registration. Some of our clients include doctors, pharmacists, accountants, teachers, lawyers, and other professionals whose reputations and livelihoods are at stake.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Sometimes the biggest victories come in avoiding litigation in the first place. Many of our typical clients include individuals, families, and corporations in need of crisis management and expedited legal intervention, such as targets of investigation, subjects of academic or professional disciplinary process, as well as those, who by chance or design, find themselves embroiled in the threat of complex civil, criminal, domestic, or probate litigation. Although some cases require an aggressive approach, there are certain matters that are best handled with tact and finesse. At Crowe & Dunn, we have sophisticated attorneys who can intervene in the time of crisis. We work with many of our clients in attempting to extricate them from the legal obstacles they face they face and navigate the legal system to avoid threat of exposure.
COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS LITIGATION
We have successfully represented individuals, corporations, and other business entities in litigation involving business disputes, contract actions, and payment of commercial paper. Our clients include business men and women, small closely held corporations, as well as large national and international concerns. In the representation of our business clients, we have handled sophisticated cases involving allegations of breach of contact, fraud, unfair or deceptive trade practices, interference with advantages contractual relations, and violations of the consumer protraction statute. We have also defended against corporate coup attempts and actions involving shareholders and directors, and successfully litigated cases concerning the buying or selling of business interests and assets.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
In criminal cases, an individual's liberty and reputation is often at stake. Crowe & Dunn has attorneys who are dedicated to zealously advocating for its clients, especially those charged or indicted for criminal offenses. From complex cases involving charges of murder or rape to more simple clerk's hearings, we devote the time and necessary attention to our clients who are accused of a crime. Some of the cases we have handled include casing involving charges of first degree murder, rape, sexual assault, armed home invasion, motor vehicle homicide, to operating under the influence, assault and battery, domestic violence, and violations of Chapter 209A. We have also handled cases involving white collar crime. We utilize cutting edge technology and basic leg work to get the job done.
PERSONAL INJURY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & WRONGFUL DEATH
There is nothing more devastating or painful than suffering a serious personal injury or loosing a loved one as a result of negligence or malpractice. At Crowe & Dunn, we have successfully achieved some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Massachusetts and beyond for our clients who have suffered serious personal injuries or had family members die as a result of negligence or malpractice. From simple motor vehicle accidents to complex cases of medical neglect, we work closely with eminently qualified experts and invest the time and resources to optimize results for our clients. We have achieved success with medical practice cases, including those involving obstetrical and birth related injuries, failure to render correct diagnoses, orthopedic and neurosurgical negligence, and surgical malpractice. W e also handle construction and work related accidents and injuries, general tort liability, motor vehicle accidents, and litigation involving defective products, such as defective household appliances, and industrial and commercial machinery that have resulted in serious bodily injury or wrongful death. We also represent children who are the victims of sexual abuse or who have suffered brain injuries.
PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT LITIGATION
The Probate and Family Court's can often be an emotional battleground. Whether it's a simple divorce or dispute over custody or assets, we have attorneys who are skilled at handling the matter. We have represented husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other family members who are involved in disputes in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts. We have handled simple and highly complex complaints for divorce, modification, and contempt, including those involving the division of the marital estate, the valuation of assets and business concerns, issues of custody and visitation, the desires of parents to relocate and remove children from the state, as well as other matters. We have also handled cases involving disputes over wills, trusts, and estates.
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION
This firm has represented both employers and employees in all areas of employment disputes. Some of the cases we have successfully handled include matters involving claims of violations of the Wage Act, claims of breach of confidentiality and covenants not to complete, claims of embezzlement, theft, and claims of other misconduct by employees and corporate officers alike. We have handled cases ranging from the dissolution of businesses and partnership breakups, to negotiating exit strategies for highly skilled professional from their positions. Our lawyers also have experience in litigating discrimination and harassment claims in state and federal courts, as well as before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE & LICENSURE
Not only have we successfully prosecuted civil claims against professionals for malpractice, but we have defended individuals who are professionals against criminal charges and actions brought against them before various licensing board, including the Boards of Registration. Some of our clients include doctors, pharmacists, accountants, teachers, lawyers, and other professionals whose reputations and livelihoods are at stake.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Sometimes the biggest victories come in avoiding litigation in the first place. Many of our typical clients include individuals, families, and corporations in need of crisis management and expedited legal intervention, such as targets of investigation, subjects of academic or professional disciplinary process, as well as those, who by chance or design, find themselves embroiled in the threat of complex civil, criminal, domestic, or probate litigation. Although some cases require an aggressive approach, there are certain matters that are best handled with tact and finesse. At Crowe & Dunn, we have sophisticated attorneys who can intervene in the time of crisis. We work with many of our clients in attempting to extricate them from the legal obstacles they face they face and navigate the legal system to avoid threat of exposure.
CROWE & DUNN
Attorneys at Law
141 Tremont Street, 8th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
TELEPHONE: 1.617.367.6767
FACSIMILE: 1.617.367.6765
EMAIL: info@crowedunn.com
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
TELEPHONE: 1.617.367.6767
FACSIMILE: 1.617.367.6765
EMAIL: info@crowedunn.com
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