Bernkopf litigation partner Bob Stetson was recently quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, discussing the Superior Court’s decision in Sport Pro Surfacing, LLC v. Flake et al. The Court upheld personal jurisdiction over an individual defendant based on a forum selection clause. Still, it declined to extend that jurisdiction to… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to share that Peter B. McGlynn has been recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a 2025 Go To Construction Lawyer. “Go To Lawyers” are leaders in their field with a proven track record of success. Peter is a trial lawyer and chair of the Litigation Department… Read More
In the case of H1 Lincoln, Inc. d/b/a Majestic Honda v. 849 South Washington Street, LLC, plaintiff Majestic Honda obtained a judgment exceeding $20 million against several LLCs owned by Alfredo Dos Anjos concerning a commercial lease. The defendants paid the full amount while indicating plans to appeal. Although a… Read More
Bernkopf has achieved a significant victory for client Salpi Monteiro in Badrikian v. Monteiro, a complex, multi-year breach of fiduciary duty trial. Led by Bernkopf partner Bob Stetson, with critical support from Bernkopf associate Dan Lampke, the Bernkopf team secured a resounding jury verdict after just two hours of deliberation,… Read More
Bernkopf is pleased to announce a significant victory in the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The court upheld a lower court ruling that affirmed our client’s rightful inheritance and the validity of her late husband’s final wishes. In Carmela Curley and John Ternullo v. Fabiana Ternullo, the Appeals Court decisively rejected claims… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to announce that Greg Ucuz, a litigation associate, was selected as an “Up & Coming Lawyer” honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in its upcoming Excellence in the Law feature and event. This recognition is awarded to emerging leaders in the Massachusetts legal field for their professional achievements… Read More
On January 21, 2025, the Massachusetts Appeals Court overturned a land court decision, ruling that an offer to purchase (OTP) in a real estate transaction was unenforceable because the parties failed to agree on all material terms having left an easement open for future negotiation. In reaching this holding, the… Read More
Bernkopf, a leading Boston-based law firm, proudly announced today that six of the firm’s Partners have been honored in Boston magazine’s 2024 Top Lawyers issue. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and its standing in the legal community. The honored attorneys are:… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to announce it has received recognition in both the national and Boston metropolitan markets of the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in the Best Law Firms rankings are recognized for professional excellence and have impressive feedback from both clients and peers. The… Read More
On October 7, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum urging the NLRB to find certain non-compete provisions unlawful and prevent employers from applying them. In particular, Abruzzo argues that broad non-compete agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act by preventing employees from… Read More