Bernkopf is delighted to announce that ten of our partners are recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Regarded as one of the legal profession’s most respected honors, Best Lawyers bases its selections entirely on peer evaluation. The following Bernkopf partners appear on the Boston, Massachusetts… Read More
On June 26, 2026, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its long-awaited decision in J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co., a closely watched case addressing the relationship between the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act (PPA), arbitration, and the Court’s 2024 decision in Business Interiors Floor Covering Bus. Tr. v. Graycor… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to celebrate fourteen attorneys named to the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 2026 Rising Stars lists. As part of this recognition, Super Lawyers identifies outstanding attorneys through a patented selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Only 5% of attorneys in each state… Read More
On February 17, 2026, a Manhattan federal judge in United States v. Heppner answered a question of first impression: whether AI interactions are discoverable in litigation. The court ruled the defendant’s AI interactions that he prepared and shared with his attorneys are subject to discovery. The court further concluded that… Read More
Law360 featured a Massachusetts Superior Court case led by Bernkopf partner Bob Stetson involving an exclusive listing agreement dispute. Bob represents Danielle M. Fleming and her brokerage, MA Properties Real Estate LLC, in this matter tied to a residential development in Lexington, Massachusetts. The defendants are Barons Custom Homes… Read More
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is again considering how the Prompt Payment Act (PPA), G.L. c. 149, § 29E, should operate during active construction projects in Columbia Construction Co. v. J.C. Cannistraro, LLC, a case the construction bar is watching closely. The appeal follows the SJC’s 2024 decision in Business… Read More
Bernkopf is pleased to share that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly selected April L. (Wilmar) DaSuta as a 2025 Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer. “Go To Lawyers” lead their field, delivering consistent results, trusted judgment, and deep expertise in complex legal matters. April is known as a true “deal junkie” and… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to announce that eight partners have been recognized in the 2025 Boston magazine Top Lawyers™ list. This prestigious award honors the region’s best and brightest attorneys and highlights Bernkopf’s commitment to excellence across our practice areas. We are thrilled to celebrate the following Bernkopf partners: Eric… Read More
Bernkopf, a Boston-based law firm, is proud to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, both nationally and in the Boston metropolitan area. Firms included in the Best Law Firms rankings receive recognition for professional excellence and the impressive feedback they earn from both clients and peers. Read More
Bernkopf proudly announces that several attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers selection process is a patented, multi-phase evaluation that includes nominations, independent research, and peer reviews, recognizing attorneys for outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition. Each year, no more than… Read More