In another first, in light of public health concerns arising from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the state of emergency declared by the governor, the Massachusetts Appeals Court has ordered that all cases scheduled for oral argument during April 2020 shall be deemed submitted on the briefs on file,… Read More
In a further effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Massachusetts’ highest court has decreed that, starting tomorrow, March 18, 2020 and continuing until at least April 6, 2020, the only in-person proceedings that shall be held in any Massachusetts state courthouses will be to address emergency matters that… Read More
As federal and state governments work to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Bernkopf Goodman is committed to maintaining its high quality of client service through this period of unprecedented volatility. Bernkopf Goodman has been advising its clients on potential coronavirus-related issues including complexities in transactions, insurance clauses, leases and construction… Read More
Bernkopf Goodman attorney Eric Allon has been recognized as one of the leading commercial real estate influencers according to GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, a national real estate publication. He will be recognized in New York City in late March at the 18th GlobeSt. Net Lease Conference. Eric… Read More
Bernkopf Goodman LLP is proud to announce Lydia G. Chesnick, a real estate and business law partner, has been named by Connect Media as one of the top women in Boston commercial real estate. Connect Media, a national commercial real estate publication, chose 90 inspirational, talented and driven women who… Read More
Bernkopf Goodman LLP recently released the first episode of “Breaking Ground,” a podcast about the people who drive the business and commercial real estate industry in Greater Boston and beyond. The episode features Jesse Baerkahn, an expert in urban planning and placemaking. Baerkahn, founder of… Read More
Five Bernkopf Goodman attorneys have been named as 2019 Massachusetts Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. Associates Matthews Gens and Nicholas Schneider and partner Robert Stetson were recognized in the areas of business litigation. Associate Allen Hankins was recognized in real estate and associate David Merritt was honored for his work… Read More
Super Lawyers has selected six Bernkopf Goodman attorneys for its 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Eric Allon, Lydia Chesnick and Sheryl Starr were recognized for their real estate work, Peter McGlynn for construction litigation, Richard Michaud for construction litigation and Meredith Swisher for business litigation. This year’s six honorees, all… Read More
The following article, written by Bernkopf Goodman partners Peter McGlynn and Robert Stetson, was selected as the cover story in Best Lawyers’ Summer Business Edition titled the “Litigation Issue.” See the story as it appeared in print here. A Corporate Veil Remains Unpierced: How an Unwinnable Case Was Won… Read More
Bernkopf Goodman LLP has hired Christopher D. Mordas as its new chief executive officer. Mordas, a licensed attorney, has more than a decade of experience in operational and financial leadership as the COO and CFO at Kahn, Litwin, Renza and Co. Ltd., an international accounting and consulting firm, and previously… Read More