- Child Custody and VisitationMorrison Mahoney’s attorneys routinely handle cases of alleged nursing home malpractice involving decubitus ulcers, improper use of restraints, physical and sexual abuse, and malnutrition. Our attorneys have also represented facilities in matters involving guardianship issues and visitation rights and have successfully tried cases to verdict by defending claims of negligent security resulting in the murder of a nurse and obtaining permanent injunctive relief against disruptive family members that threatened the health and safety of nursing home residents.Â
- Guardianship
- Wrongful DeathMorrison Mahoney has been involved in the defense of a wide range of pharmaceutical and medical device products with claims ranging from soft tissue damage and amputation to wrongful death and serious brain trauma.
- Sex Crimes
- FraudOur Insurance Fraud and Forensic Investigations attorneys provide comprehensive legal, advisory, consultative and litigation services to industries and organizations subject to attack or otherwise victimized by organized schemes to defraud. Morrison Mahoney’s insurance fraud and forensic detection, prevention and affirmative recovery practice group is comprised of highly skilled and experienced litigators, including former prosecutors and industry-recognized insurance defense attorneys, with a proven track record of developing fraud prevention plans, identifying patterns of fraud through the utilization of forensic tools, civilly prosecuting fraud rings and, where appropriate, referring matters to federal, state and/or local law enforcement agencies for investigation and criminal prosecution.Â
- Theft
- Embezzlement
- Assault
- Murder
- Identity TheftMorrison Mahoney complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in connection with the collection of personal data from EU residents (“Data Subjects”). For the purposes of the GDPR, we are considered the “controller” of all personal data about which we collect through this Website. You can find more information on the GDPR from the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/. Morrison Mahoney has implemented generally accepted administrative, technical and physical safeguards in order to protect personal information from unauthorized use, access, theft or destruction. We will notify you in the event of any breach of your personal information that we control which could expose you to risk of identity theft. In addition, we do not sell personal information, nor will we share it with any third parties without your prior consent except where we are required to do so by law.
- ArsonThe basis of a successful arson or fraud defense begins with an immediate and thorough investigation. For years, attorneys at Morrison Mahoney have worked closely with fire cause and origin experts and other expert consultants to ensure that a thorough evaluation of the fire scene is conducted and important evidence preserved. Working closely with claims personnel, appropriate measures are recommended to ensure that the insurer’s rights are protected during the investigation and adjustment of the claim and to design and implement an effective investigation strategy.
- Corporate LawDevelop compliant data security policies, incident response plans and corporate governance policies that protect C-Suite executives, the Board of Directors and other key personnel
- Mergers and AcquisitionsMorrison Mahoney attorneys handle the defense of claims against accountants and securities professionals in a wide variety of matters including negligence, breach of contract, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty. We have experience representing both individual professionals as well as major firms in these claims, and have successfully defended these claims in state and federal courts as well as before professional licensing and regulatory boards throughout the country. In addition to "traditional" accountant liability claims (such as miscalculation of taxes), we have served as counsel to accounting firms involved in third-party claims for misrepresentation of financial condition associated with mergers and acquisitions. We also represent securities brokers in arbitration, litigation, and disciplinary proceedings regarding all matters of regulatory, common law, Blue Sky, and federal claims. We are intimately familiar with the standards of care that apply to these professionals and work regularly with the best experts in the industry.
- Business DisputesAs Morrison Mahoney is first and foremost one of the most respected and preeminent trial firms in the Northeast, it is no surprise that our commercial and business litigation practice is highly successful and extensive. We represent hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives encompassing a variety of business disputes and issues ranging from the multi-faceted, complex, and national to more singular, direct, and local matters. Whether representing an individual business person, executive, an established corporation, or a start-up enterprise, we bring the full force of our talent and commitment to bear.
- Business TransactionsSphere Drake occupational accident spiral. Further, we have handled numerous reinsurance collection disputes in court and arbitration, as well as the negotiation of complex reinsurance contracts and business transactions.
- Limited Liability CompaniesMorrison Mahoney’s corporate lawyers emphasize cost effective and pragmatic solutions for our business clients. Whether a client is seeking to establish a new business or protect and enhance a more mature business, we provide a broad range of business and corporate advice to entrepreneurs and private companies. These clients include corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, family-owned companies, and individual entrepreneurs. We also represent a substantial number of foreign companies who have subsidiaries and affiliates in the United States.Â
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyOur team works with a diverse range of clients on intellectual property issues including software developers, inventors, technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, franchises, financial advisors, and electronic game developers. We understand the unique needs of each client and tailor the legal work accordingly. We draft and negotiate employee and contractor work-for-hire agreements, intellectual property assignment, and licensing agreements and enforce clients' intellectual property rights through litigation.Â
- Unfair CompetitionLitigated coverage for advertising injury for claims of product disparagement, unfair competition, trademark infringement, and invasion of privacy
- Workers CompensationMorrison Mahoney has a very active Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) practice serving as primary outside counsel to one of the nation’s largest marine defense contractors. We also represent several insurers on a national basis in the defense of LHWCA claims and advise employers and insurers about controlling and managing LHWCA exposure.Â
- Wrongful TerminationDispute resolution—Sometimes, despite all your proactive efforts, disagreements arise and you require skilled trial lawyers to defend your organization against claims of unlawful discrimination or harassment, wrongful discharge, wage claims, and disputes arising from separation from employment. Our attorneys are skilled in all aspects of dispute resolution and can provide informed advice to help guide your company to the desired outcome.
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractThe group’s practice includes representation of aircraft manufacturers, aviation component manufacturers, as well as major commercial airlines and their insurers, for claims brought and involving a variety of federal statues, regulations, and international treaties, including, but not limited to the Federal Aviation Act, the Air Carrier Access Act, the Aviation Medical Assistance Act, the Warsaw Convention, the IATA Agreements, the Airline Deregulation Act, the General Aviation Revitalization Act, the Tokyo Convention, the Hague Protocol, the Federal Tort Claims Act, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the various Federal Civil Rights Acts, the Aircraft Safety Act of 2000, and the Death on the High Seas Act. We have experience in all aspects of aviation insurance, accident investigation, financing and lease agreements, product liability matters, employment agreements, and disputes.
- Employment LitigationMorrison Mahoney provides labor and employment consultation, discrimination and harassment training and investigations, and defense of litigation at state and federal administrative agencies and in State and Federal Court. Our approach to labor and employment counseling is built upon years of litigation experience trying employment disputes to juries, judges, and arbitrators and at administrative agencies.
- Non-compete Agreement
- Severance AgreementTerminations—As employees are asked to leave your organization, it’s important to end your employment relationships properly. Our team is experienced in planning for terminations and/or reductions in force (RIF). We routinely draft severance agreements, separation agreements, and formal releases of legal claims.
- Sexual HarassmentWe investigate harassment claims and give guidance on how to handle these allegations. Several attorneys at Morrison Mahoney are trained discrimination and harassment investigators with certification from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD). These specially-skilled attorneys are able to counsel and assist employers with regard to their need to investigate complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment based upon a protected class, and retaliation.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationWhether involved in insurance defense litigation or addressing a wide range of our clients' needs, our construction litigation attorneys employ their extensive experience to serve the needs of owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and product suppliers.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Property DamageOur attorneys have extensively litigated and arbitrated occurrence and date of loss issues, claims made and notice of circumstance issues, the application of various exclusions, interpretation of property damage, limits of liability and aggregates, “other insurance†and allocation issues, late notice defenses, claims cooperation and control disputes, “bad faith†claims, products and completed operations coverage issues, and additional insured questions.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryWith offices in Boston, Providence, Bridgeport, New York, and New Jersey, Morrison Mahoney is geographically placed to provide coverage throughout the Northeast. Our expertise ranges from pleasure craft to tankers and includes the defense of maritime personal injury, cargo and hull and machinery claims, and the prosecution of marine cargo recoveries.
- Medical MalpracticeThe firm’s extensive medical malpractice expertise combined with its products liability expertise has uniquely positioned the firm to appreciate the complexities and issues involved in the defense of life science claims. Our litigation teams have experience with a wide range of drugs and medical devices. Our teams make use of our nurse paralegals and partners to effectively focus on medical records and medical issues together with our experienced litigation counsel. The firm has equally been involved in class actions in both the US and Canada and our lawyers have been effective in the coordination of lawsuits, defense of multi district litigation and management of mass torts – either directly or by providing our clients with audits of both litigation structure and legal billings. Most importantly, our attorneys appreciate the primary goal of resolution of a problem. Our attorneys have participated in the settlement of over $2 billion in life science claims over the past 10 years.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure