- Criminal DefenseBrien P. Connolly joined Avery, Dooley & Noone in 1992, as a general practitioner in the areas of civil litigation, residential real estate transactions, administration and probate of estates, and criminal defense. Mr. Connolly’s practice grew to focus on labor and employment law concentrating in the area of federal employment law, including administrative law and appeals, security clearance matters, prohibited personnel practices, whistleblower retaliation, and complaints of discrimination.
- Corporate LawAvery, Dooley, & Noone provides representation for nonprofit tax-exempt organizations in formation, operation and tax compliance of nonprofit institutions. Our attorney’s advise clients on all the needs of this growing industry, including director liability, obtaining tax exempt status from the IRS, state law compliance, structure, corporate governance, local exemptions, contracts, charitable and planned giving matters. We advise on both traditional matters and emerging challenges, helping to ensure the governing boards and their directors understand their duties and obligations. Our business expertise allows us to provide formidable creative solutions to help achieve each not-for-profit’s specific goals, while helping with day-to-day operational concerns.
- Business TransactionsOur commercial real estate practice provides legal services to developers and landlords as well as buyers and sellers of commercial property. We represent clients at each stage of their projects, from acquisition and assemblage of land to securing tenants and developing leases. We can assist with establishing the appropriate business entity for the transaction or project. Our attorneys help clients obtain zoning and construction permits and represent them before the Zoning Boards of Appeal. We negotiate, draft, and review the many contracts needed for commercial transactions.
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- Wrongful TerminationThe federal government, as with any entity or business, is not without corrupt practices. In some instances, these practices can lead to wrongful termination, giving employees potential grounds for a lawsuit. Every employee is entitled to certain … [Read more...]
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- Employment ContractCompliance with state and federal employment laws, employment agreements, executive contracts, severance agreements, and non-competition agreements
- Employment LitigationOur attorneys have drafted and analyzed contracts for all types of projects. The firm’s substantial trial and arbitration experience enables its clients to effectively defend or prosecute these types of claims. We have advised contractors in employment issues, including the drafting of employment policies and employment handbooks.
- Severance AgreementThe team at Avery Dooley & Noone is available to supervise, coordinate, or conduct internal investigations. Our attorneys also assist in planning for terminations and downsizing and in drafting and negotiating employment contracts and severance agreements. To schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys, call (617) 489-5300 or fill out our online form.
- Sexual HarassmentWe have been retained by several types of employers to conduct seminars and training for supervisors and managers in the workplace. Topics include equal employment opportunity laws, sexual harassment, supervisory training skills, maintaining a workplace environment free of claims and liability, proper and lawful interviews, and performance evaluations. We can also create custom training materials to address the needs of individual employers.
- Real Estate LitigationAvery Dooley & Noone, LLP provides legal representation for clients in a variety of real estate transactions. Our real estate attorneys are often retained by developers, institutional and private lenders, and individuals who seek quality advice and legal expertise for real estate matters. Our clients benefit from our broad experience and knowledge regarding every aspect of a transaction.
- Premises LiabilitySince 1921, Avery Dooley & Noone has represented insureds, individuals, and business entities in the areas of tort and liability. Our attorneys handle tort and liability cases and matters throughout Massachusetts and New England. Our highly skilled trial lawyers litigate cases in all of the state and federal courts of Massachusetts. We have also been specially admitted to practice in other states. Although we handle simple tort claims aggressively, efficiently, and cost effectively, we specialize in complex, sophisticated and high-exposure cases in the product liability, construction, and premises liability areas.
- Construction LitigationJoseph M. Noone joined the law firm of Avery Dooley, LLP in October 1994 and in 1998 became a Partner in the firm (now Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP). He focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and businesses engaged in civil litigation in both the state and federal court systems. Mr. Noone has successfully litigated numerous matters in both state and federal court. He focuses on legal matters concerning insurance defense litigation and coverage matters, products liability, construction litigation, property and fire damage claims, employment, and personal injury.
- Real Estate TransactionsWe recognize that each real estate transaction is unique. We help our clients set clear objectives and identify strategies to achieve them. Our attorneys strive to proactively solve problems while mitigating risks and seeking to complete the deal within our client’s established parameters.
- Land Use and ZoningOur attorneys assist clients with all types of zoning and land use matters. Promptly obtaining zoning approval and the necessary permits is often the difference between a successful project and one that drags on and runs over budget. Residential, corporate, and institutional projects all require an experienced zoning attorney to serve as a guide through the legal process and to keep the projects on schedule and under budget. Our clients who seek counsel for land use and zoning matters range from individual homeowners to commercial property developers. We defend clients in a variety of cases, ranging from zoning violation charges to toxic contamination claims.
- Property DamageAfter an accident or property damage occurs, a variety of coverage issues often arise. Our attorneys are called upon to evaluate those issues and litigate them as needed. Avery Dooley & Noone lawyers are experienced in giving advice to both policyholders and insurers.
- Condominium LawAvery Dooley & Noone, LLP represents lenders in both residential and commercial transactions. For these clients, we handle drafting and reviewing residential and construction loan documents, residential and condominium development plans and contracts, and title insurance documentation and coverage.
- Personal InjuryAvery Dooley & Noone has built a strong track record of success litigating personal injury actions. Our experienced and specialized team of attorneys has a history of trying significant personal injury cases and brokering lucrative settlements on behalf of clients.
- Disability DiscriminationThe Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in all employment practices. An individual with a disability under the ADA is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one-or-more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment. Major life activities are activities that an average person can perform with little-or-no difficulty, such as walking, breathing, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning, and working.
- Estate PlanningAvery Dooley & Noone provides estate planning and probate administration services to our clients to preserve their wealth and to enable them to pass assets to their beneficiaries in the most appropriate manner. Our services include preparing estate plans and settling the estate after a death. In both instances, our attorneys provide thoughtful and comprehensive advice and services to families and individuals that center on protecting assets and carrying out personal wishes for the distribution of assets.
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