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The Attorneys in Mirick O’Connell’s Business Group represent privately-held and publicly-traded corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships, sole proprietorships and joint ventures in all aspects of their businesses, from planning and initial formation, to the sale, merger or acquisition of the business. Our clients include high-tech and life sciences companies, manufacturers, construction firms, service providers, nonprofits, and a full range of banking and commercial lending institutions. For new companies, we draft stockholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements and other organizational documents. For established companies, we serve as general and special counsel and advise them on a full range of matters, including licensing and development agreements, distribution, reseller and supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and employee benefits and stock incentive plans.

We have extensive experience in public and private equity and debt financings, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance and reporting, and state and federal taxation. We advise our clients with respect to intellectual property issues, including patent filings, trademarks and copyrights. We represent second- and third-generation family-held businesses and put into place effective generational transfers for our clients.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

"Having a broad base of specialties within one firm and a point person who really knows us, our business and our goals has proven to be invaluable for over 20 years now."

Theodore B. Goodnow, CEO
Woodmeister Master Builders, Inc.

Professionals

Practice Chair

Jeffrey E. Swaim
Partner

Joseph H. Baldiga
Partner

Paul W. Carey
Partner

Andrew A. Croxford
Of Counsel

Anthony P. DaSilva, Jr.
Partner

Allen J. Falke
Of Counsel

Paul C. Foley
Partner

Elizabeth L.B. Greene
Partner

Adam W. Jacobs
Partner

Zachary B. Luczyk
Associate

Andrew B. O'Donnell
Of Counsel

Michael A. Refolo
Partner

David E. Surprenant
Managing Partner

Business

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Practice Chair

Jeffrey E. Swaim Partner

Joseph H. Baldiga Partner

Paul W. Carey Partner

Andrew A. Croxford Of Counsel

Anthony P. DaSilva, Jr. Partner

Allen J. Falke Of Counsel

Paul C. Foley Partner

Elizabeth L.B. Greene Partner

Adam W. Jacobs Partner

Zachary B. Luczyk Associate

Andrew B. O'Donnell Of Counsel

Michael A. Refolo Partner

David E. Surprenant Managing Partner

Cynthia M. John Paralegal

2024 Best Lawyers Awards Announced

Joe Baldiga contributed to The Wall Street Journal article "As Consumers Pull Back Postpandemic, Troubled Retailers Lose a Lifeline"

Trusts and Estates e-News: Episode 2 of Trusts and Estates Podcast Series

Mirick O'Connell Launches Trusts and Estates Podcast Series

Reid Wakefield quoted in Newsweek, "Employer 'Hounding' Worker for His Baby's Birth Certificate Sparks Debate

27 Mirick O'Connell Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

25 Mirick O'Connell lawyers recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023

Four Attorneys Recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers 2023

Adam Jacobs joins Mirick O'Connell as a partner in the Business Group

Nicholas Anastasopoulos quoted in Worcester Business Journal, "Labor's long fight in Worcester"

Jonathan Sigel quoted in Boston.com, "What benefits are required for summer employees?"

Robert Kilroy quoted in Part B News article, "CMS' vaccine rules lay out staff deadlines, how to handle hold-outs"

Amanda Baer quoted in UNLEASH article, "Should employers cut sick pay for the unvaccinated?"

Elizabeth Greene quoted in Medical Economics article, "Dealing with Medical Board Complaints"

Worcester Business Journal Recognizes Mirick O'Connell as "Best Law Firm" for Business

Happy New Year from Mirick O'Connell

Dave Fine quoted in Construction Dive article, "The Dotted Line: Supply chain woes lead to possible breach, defect claims"

Betsy Landry Receives "Outstanding Women in Business" Award from Worcester Business Journal

e-Alert: Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave - Benefits Extended

PODCAST: Allen Falke discusses Considerations for Parents as Children Turn 18

Tim Braughler was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article "Bar Adjusts as COVID Factors into Divorce Cases"

e-Alert: Should Employers Consider Surcharges for Unvaccinated Workers?

e-Alert: What Employers Need to Know about President Biden's "Path Out of the Pandemic" COVID-19 Action Plan

Amanda Baer was quoted in the ConstructionProNet article "The Dotted Line: How to Navigate Vaccine Mandates"

17 Mirick O'Connell Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List

PODCAST: Jonathan Sigel discusses the MA Paid Family and Medical Leave

PODCAST: Anthony DaSilva discusses Protecting Employee Retirement Plans from Cyberattacks

Amanda Baer was quoted in Ragan's Workplace Wellness Insider article "5 Issues Every Organization Should Consider in Planning Their Return to Work

Bob Kilroy quoted in Boston Business Journal article, "Covid Surge Puts Wrinkle in Some Employers' Return-to-Office Plans""

Patricia Davidson was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article, "Widow Gets Appreciation on her Share of Estate"

Dave McCay interviewed by Go Green Radio, "PFAS in Your Water? You Have Rights"

PODCAST: Reid Wakefield discusses Massachusetts Emergency COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave

e-Alert: DOL Issues Cybersecurity Guidance for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Jessica Murphy quoted in the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle article "Judge Mulling Injunction that Would Shut Down The Care Factory"

e-Alert: Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave - Updated Guidance and Resources

Amanda Baer will be on Worcester County Bar Association panel "Maximizing your Remote Stenography and Videography Services now and Post-Pandemic"

PODCAST: Ken Pickering discusses Preventing, Detecting and Responding to Employee Fraud

e-Alert: Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave - Employer Guidance

Anthony P. DaSilva, Jr. Joins Mirick O'Connell

Reid Wakefield quoted in Forbes article "What the EEOC's Updated Covid Guidelines Mean for Business Leaders"

Amanda Baer interviewed by Spectrum News 1 "Back to the Office: What Employers and Employees Can Expect with a Return to Work"

Amanda Baer quoted in Workest by Zenefits article "Can Small Businesses require COVID Vaccines in the Workplace?"

e-Alert: COVID-19 and Masks: Updated Guidance from OSHA and Massachusetts

e-Alert: COVID-19 and Masks: Should Employers Continue to Require Masks in the Workplace?

Brian Casaceli quoted in LegalZoom "Vaccinations, Masks, and Small Business Rights"

Reid Wakefield quoted in "How Do US Laws Protect LGBTQ Homebuyers From Discrimination"

Best Lawyers release the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in New England

Kim Rozak quoted in Telegram, "Can employers mandate vaccine? Experts discuss strategies to maintain workforce health and safety in the era of COVID-19"

PODCAST: Amanda Baer discusses American Rescue Plan Act and FFCRA

Amanda Baer Named Partner

PODCAST: Jessica Murphy discusses Women in Construction Week March 7-14, 2021

PODCAST: Patricia Davidson discusses the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest

PODCAST: Mirick O'Connell attorneys discuss February being Heart Awareness Month

PODCAST: Arthur Bergeron discusses Planning Ahead to Protect your Home as you Age

Elizabeth Greene was featured in ABA Journal article "Elizabeth Greene aims to prevent heart disease and stroke in central Massachusetts"

James Donnelly and Chris Collins to co-chair MBA 18th Annual In-House Counsel Conference: The New (Not So) Normal

Amanda Baer was quoted in the Healthline.com article "Why Many Employers Want to Make COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory,"

David Surprenant was quoted in Telegram & Gazette article "Mirick O'Connell signs 10-year lease renewal with Mercantile Center in downtown Worcester"

Mirick O'Connell Wins First Place for Law Firms in Worcester Business Journal Best of Business

Matt Fisher quoted in Business.com Article "How Do HIPAA Laws Impact Employers (and HIPAA Compliance Checklist)?"

PODCAST: Amanda Baer discusses Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Claims

Stephen Madaus quoted in Telegram & Gazette article "Worcester school bus hub and conservation land are part of plans for former Allegro property"

Stephen Madaus quoted in Telegram & Gazette article "Amazon revealed as proposed tenant for Greendale Mall redevelopment project"