We have represented many Boston law firms in a broad variety of matters, including claims for discrimination, breach of contract and fiduciary duty, malpractice, excessive fees, and insurance coverage issues. We have also counseled law firms on sensitive issues involving departing partners, allegations of discrimination and harassment, as well as ethical and partnership law issues.

Alan D. Rose was appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court to the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers for a four year term effective January 1, 2003, and he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Bar Overseers effective January 1, 2005.

• obtaining the dismissal of a discrimination claim brought against a large Boston firm by a former non-equity partner. The dismissal was affirmed on appeal (Dziamba v. Warner & Stackpole, LLP, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 397 (2002), further review appellate denied, 438 Mass. 1106 (2003));
• obtaining summary judgment against a leading professional liability insurer, thereby triggering malpractice insurance coverage; and
• securing the dismissal of two malpractice suits brought by criminal defendants against their former criminal defense counsel. One case was dropped while the appeal of the dismissal was pending and one was affirmed by the Massachusetts Appeals Court (Fireman v. Dwyer & Collora, LLP, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 397 (2002), further appellate review denied, 438 Mass. 1106 (2003)).