Bernkopf attorney Dan Lampke was recently quoted in an article by The Concord Bridge discussing when a property owner can be held liable for property damage caused by a fallen tree. The article looked at a situation in Concord where a resident suffered property damage caused by a… Read More
Law360 featured a Middlesex County Superior Court case in which Bernkopf partner Bob Stetson represents OND 1740 Investors LLC in a dispute involving the City of Cambridge’s inclusionary housing requirements. The case concerns a proposed mixed-use development at 1740 Massachusetts Avenue. OND is seeking to develop a six-story building… Read More
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
Bernkopf is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA as a leading Massachusetts law firm. Chambers USA has ranked Bernkopf in Real Estate for the first time, reflecting our longstanding commitment to clients, continued depth and growth of our real estate practice, and the… 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
Bernkopf’s Bob Stetson was recently quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing a Massachusetts Superior Court decision that raises a question that practitioners on both sides of real estate transactions encounter regularly: can a buyer’s failure to pay a purchase deposit constitute a material breach excusing the seller’s performance? SRO Development… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to announce that Allen D. Hankins was named a 2026 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. “Go To Lawyers” demonstrate leadership, expertise, and consistent success in handling complex legal matters. As a business and commercial real estate attorney, Allen has closed hundreds of… 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
Bernkopf is pleased to share that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly named litigation associate Christos Koutrobis an “Up & Coming Lawyer” in its upcoming Excellence in the Law feature and event. The honor recognizes emerging leaders in the Massachusetts legal community for their professional accomplishments and meaningful community involvement. Christos’s selection… Read More
Bernkopf is pleased to announce that Eric Allon, after a fulfilling career spanning more than four decades, will be stepping down as Partner and transitioning to Of Counsel, effective February 1, 2026. Eric has been an important part of Bernkopf since 1989 and has been practicing law since 1983. Read More