BURNS & LEVINSON LLP


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Burns & Levinson Named to BTI's 2024 Client Service A-Team

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

BOSTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson has been named an unparalleled leader in excellent client service in the new BTI Client Service A-Team 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson has been named an unparalleled leader in excellent client service in the new BTI Client Service A-Team 2024.
  • The firm was one of 207 law firms that top legal decision makers singled out – by name – as delivering the absolute best client service in the activities that drive superior client relationships.
  • With over 650 law firms competing for business at large companies, the firms in the BTI Client Service A-Team perform better than 70% of all law firms on multiple key metrics.
  • We have an entrepreneurial, partner-driven client service model which enables us to service clients at the highest levels," said Paul Mastrocola , Managing Partner at Burns & Levinson.

Burns & Levinson Adds Three Attorneys in Private Client Group

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BOSTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Jennifer Laucirica and Peter Thomas have joined the firm's Private Client Group as Of Counsel and Justin McCarthy has joined as an Associate.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Jennifer Laucirica and Peter Thomas have joined the firm's Private Client Group as Of Counsel and Justin McCarthy has joined as an Associate.
  • The attorneys will be members of the Private Client Group's Trusts & Estates and Fiduciary Litigation practice groups.
  • Laucirica brings 24 years of experience to her new role, most recently serving as Assistant General Counsel at Kensington Investments Company, Inc.
  • Before joining Burns & Levinson, he was a Partner at Cohen Clearly, P.C., where he started his law career.

Burns & Levinson Announces Michael Bannister, CPA Joins Private Client Group

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Michael Bannister , CPA, has joined the firm's Private Client Group as an associate.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Michael Bannister , CPA, has joined the firm's Private Client Group as an associate.
  • Prior to joining Burns & Levinson, he was First Vice President and Manager of Tax at Cambridge Trust Company, a leading private banking and wealth management firm in Boston.
  • As a lawyer for over seven years and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over 12 years, he has a deep understanding of complex tax issues.
  • He earned his CPA certifications in 2011 (New Hampshire) and 2016 (Massachusetts).

Burns & Levinson Partner Josef Volman Named a 2024 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Josef Volman , who co-chairs the firm's Business Law and Securities and Capital Markets Groups, has been named a 2024 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Josef Volman , who co-chairs the firm's Business Law and Securities and Capital Markets Groups, has been named a 2024 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
  • The list recognizes the top business lawyers in the region – the ones other lawyers refer clients to because of their expertise, accomplishments and creative thinking.
  • Volman's ability to solve problems and get deals done has made him a go to lawyer by clients, peers and members of the deal ecosystem.
  • He has been ranked in The Best Lawyers in America for the past 11 years and was named 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for Business Organizations (Boston), among other prestigious awards.

Five Burns & Levinson Partners Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

BOSTON and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partners Sean Coffey , Peter Durning , Thomas Mackie , David Rosenblatt , and John Shea have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law for their remarkable achievements in environmental law.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partners Sean Coffey , Peter Durning , Thomas Mackie , David Rosenblatt , and John Shea have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law for their remarkable achievements in environmental law.
  • He represents public companies, real estate developers, investors, small businesses, and municipalities in environmental litigation, enforcement defense, land use, and permitting.
  • He is the author of "Hazardous Waste Cleanup Law" in the Massachusetts Environmental Law treatise published by MCLE.
  • from the University of Maine Law School, his master's degree in environmental law, cum laude, from Vermont Law School, and his B.S., cum laude, from Holy Cross College.

Burns & Levinson Announces Meaghan Kelly Joins Private Client Group as Of Counsel

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Meaghan Kelly has joined the firm's Trusts & Estates Group as Of Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Meaghan Kelly has joined the firm's Trusts & Estates Group as Of Counsel.
  • Prior to joining Burns & Levinson, she was a partner at Cameron & Mittleman LLP, where she handled complex trusts and estate matters for over five years.
  • Previously, she served as Chief of the Estate and Gift Tax Department at Rhode Island's Division of Taxation.
  • "We are excited to add Meaghan to our highly regarded trusts and estate team," said Paul Mastrocola, Managing Partner at Burns & Levinson.

Burns & Levinson Named to U.S. News & World Report's Inaugural 2024 Best Companies to Work For List

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson has been named to the inaugural 2024 list of Best Companies to Work For, among U.S. law firms, by U.S. News & World Report.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson has been named to the inaugural 2024 list of Best Companies to Work For, among U.S. law firms, by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Firms were ranked based on an objective, data-driven analysis of six factors that are important to employee wellbeing and job satisfaction.
  • Firms with the highest composite scores were included in the list.
  • The Best Companies to Work For ranking is a free resource on U.S. News & World Report's website, which is designed to help people learn more about potential employers.

Kristen Weller Receives 2024 Excellence in Marketing Award From Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Kristen Weller , the firm's Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer (CMBDO), has received a 2024 "Excellence in Marketing" Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her outstanding leadership, vision and passion in the marketing field.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Kristen Weller , the firm's Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer (CMBDO), has received a 2024 "Excellence in Marketing" Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her outstanding leadership, vision and passion in the marketing field.
  • Weller has over 20 years of marketing experience in the legal industry and has served since 2017 as the firm's CMBDO, where she develops and implements strategic marketing and branding initiatives, including digital marketing, internal communications, public relations, advertising, and events.
  • Previously, Weller was the Assistant Director of Marketing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, where she helped the firm earn 28 international and regional LMA awards for marketing excellence in brand/identity launch, website development, recruiting and advertising campaigns, and integrated marketing.
  • She has also been recognized by the Creativity International Awards and the MarCom Awards for excellence in website development and design.

Burns & Levinson Named Law360 2023 Cannabis Practice Group of the Year

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Monday, January 22, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP has been named a 2023 Cannabis Practice Group of the Year by Law360 for its exceptional track record in the cannabis industry over the past year.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP has been named a 2023 Cannabis Practice Group of the Year by Law360 for its exceptional track record in the cannabis industry over the past year.
  • Burns & Levinson was one of only five firms nationwide singled out by Law360 for this prestigious award.
  • Burns & Levinson was one of the first major Boston corporate law firms to develop a dedicated cannabis business practice over 10 years ago to advise cannabis businesses, entrepreneurs and investors across the country.
  • The firm has unrivaled experience in advising on cannabis and hemp/CBD business formation and corporate structuring, capital raises, M&A, investment structuring, lending for lenders and borrowers, regulatory matters, workouts, receiverships, ABCs, and overall business issues affecting the fast-growing cannabis industry.

Burns & Levinson Partner David Rosenblatt Named to a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Partner David Rosenblatt has been named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Partner David Rosenblatt has been named a 2023 Go To Environmental Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly.
  • The list recognizes the top lawyers in the region who are leaders in their field with a long history of success.
  • Rosenblatt has been chair of Burns & Levinson's Environmental Group since 1989 in addition to serving as the firm's managing partner for 24 years.
  • In 2023, he was named to the Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law and Mass Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame.