Attorneys in McGlinchey’s Boston office represent clients in all areas of litigation and commercial law. Our team of highly experienced litigators in Boston works closely with attorneys from McGlinchey’s national practice to provide clients with a full range of comprehensive legal counsel while delivering exceptional service.
August 29, 2024
The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.
August 22, 2024
In July 2024, the United States Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed a pro se litigant’s claims against Experian Information Services LLC (Experian), TransUnion LLC (TransUnion), and Equifax Information Solutions, Inc. (Equifax) (collectively, Credit Reporting Agencies) for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.
August 15, 2024
McGlinchey is 50! In honor of our anniversary this year, attorneys across our footprint and practices are reflecting on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.
August 15, 2024
McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that 74 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
August 14, 2024
With the most recent addition of Matt Manning, the executive Policy Committee now comprises a majority of “next generation” Gen X and Millennial leaders. As of August, 70% of the Policy Committee and 88% of Office Managing Attorneys are Gen X and Millennial leaders.
August 2, 2024
The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.
July 29, 2024
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to the “Empowering Women” list for its efforts to elevate women attorneys by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
July 18, 2024
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture.
July 15, 2024
On June 14, 2024, in Smitherman v. Midland Credit Mgmt. Inc., the United States District Court for the Western Division of Missouri granted summary judgment for a creditor on a plaintiff’s claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., finding that the Plaintiff lacked standing to assert her claim and ruling that the creditor’s alleged conduct did not violate the FDCPA.
July 2, 2024
McGlinchey was named among many AmLaw 100 and 200 firms among Vault’s 2025 rankings for Diversity in Law Firms, based on input from the firm’s Associates. McGlinchey also ranked in two categories in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Diversity Scorecards: Women in Law and the LGBTQ+ Scorecard.
June 27, 2024
Associate and Chair of McGlinchey PRIDE Andrew Albritton was quoted in a Law360 Pulse story about how attorneys are commemorating Pride month.
June 27, 2024
The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.
June 24, 2024
The United States Court for the Western District of Virginia recently granted a foreclosure firm’s motion to dismiss on the grounds that the firm’s representation of a lender did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
June 18, 2024
On June 5, 2024, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision adopting in its entirety the May 13, 2024 Report and Recommendation regarding the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The court held that under TILA, a creditor in an open-end consumer credit plan has no obligation to notify or disclose to consumers information that the creditor has or intends to verify with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the consumer’s taxes or income in the course of servicing the consumer’s debt.
June 17, 2024
McGlinchey is proud to announce that the firm is relaunching its African American Affinity Group under a new identity: BOLD, McGlinchey’s Black Originators, Leaders, and Doers.
April 23, 2024
Disputes between contractors, subcontractors and/or owners are relatively common in the construction industry. Although you should not appear over-eager in rushing into a settlement to avoid the time, costs, and stress that comes with protracted litigation, when settlement appears likely and in your company’s best interests, full attention to reaching a mutually agreeable resolution should be given.
May 30, 2024
In April 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held in a matter of first impression that a borrower must allege actual damages to qualify for relief under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), 12 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq. Specifically, the borrower must allege actual damages before arguing statutory damages under 26 U.S.C. § 2605(f)(1)(B)’s “pattern and practice” language.
April 1, 2024
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that trademark and contracts attorney Thomas F. Dunn has joined the firm’s Boston office as a Member. With more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property and corporate law, Tom’s practice combines trademark and copyright matters with licensing and contracts for individual and business clients in numerous industries.
March 1, 2024
In January 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) heard oral arguments in Good v. Uber Technologies, Inc.
March 6, 2024
McGlinchey is pleased to announce Member Benjamin P. Lajoie will be honored with the 2024 "Up & Coming Lawyers" distinction by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at their annual Excellence in the Law Event on Tuesday, March 19.
February 28, 2024
Member Benjamin P. Lajoie and Associate Greg Scialabba will present an In-House Connect Webinar, "Good Deals Gone Bad for In-House Counsel: How In-House Counsel Need to Navigate Commercial Matters Headed for Litigation," on February 28, 2024. Benjamin and Greg will review strategic insights and tactical considerations to help resolve contract disputes and remedy good deals “gone bad.”
February 7, 2024
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2024, Michael Ferachi has been elected to serve a second three-year term as the firm’s Managing Member. “I am proud of the progress the firm made during my first term, ranging from growing our employee headcount and geographic footprint to expanding our practice areas,More
January 2, 2024
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the eight attorneys who have been named Members at the firm, effective January 1, 2024. These attorneys represent four practice groups and six of the firm’s 17 offices.
November 2, 2023
McGlinchey is pleased to announce three national practice group rankings and 44 metropolitan practice area rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®.
September 7, 2023
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Benjamin P. Lajoie has joined the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice group as a Member (Partner) in Boston. Ben is one of 34 attorneys McGlinchey has brought on in 2023 as part of a focused hiring effort to expand its highly integrated team of best-in-class attorneys.
August 17, 2023
McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that 65 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These attorneys represent 12 of the firm’s 17 offices throughout nine states and Washington D.C. The recognized attorneys practice in 39 distinct areas of law. Seventeen attorneys are being recognized for the first time.
August 10, 2023
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked nationally among many AmLaw 100 and 200 firms in three categories on Vault’s 2024 Best Law Firms for Diversity rankings.
July 25, 2023
Boston Member Patrick T. Voke was quoted in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article on spoliation sanctions ordered in an unpaid commissions case on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
July 21, 2023
McGlinchey is pleased to welcome eleven summer associates from eight law schools who will work in seven offices over two sessions alongside our attorneys nationwide
February 28, 2023
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that it has moved its Boston office in the city’s downtown. From this new location in Boston’s Beacon Hill District, the firm is poised to serve existing an
February 8, 2023
In the age of big data, it's more important than ever to understand your obligations relating to your customers’ private information. Information can be utilized by bad actors in a variety of ways that can be harmful to both you and your consumers.
August 18, 2022
McGlinchey is proud to announce that 53 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
December 21, 2021
McGlinchey is pleased to announce the inclusion of nine attorneys in the 2021 New York, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and Mid-South editions of Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers “Rising Stars.”
April 26, 2021
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to welcome two attorneys to the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Financial Services Litigation practice groups in the New York City office. Experienced litigator Margaret Cascino has been hired Of Counsel and Matthew Gordon has been hired as Associate.
April 20, 2021
Shanna Boughton (Boston), Patrick Voke (Boston), and Dennis Amore (New York City) co-authored an article summarizing some of the regulatory developments affecting default mortgage servicers and further considerations for handling default litigation in the ABA Business Law Section’s The Business Lawyer, Volume 76, Issue 2, Spring 2021.
March 10, 2021
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that in 2021, eight attorneys have been promoted to Office Managing Members (Partners) within the firm.
February 9, 2021
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that litigator Marisa Roman has joined its national Commercial Litigation practice group in the firm’s Boston office as an Associate.
February 9, 2021
Since the beginning of the year and the change in Presidential administrations, a number of relief measures granted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. Below are updates regarding relief measures in place pertaining to mortgage foreclosures and evictions, debt collection, and student lending.
December 14, 2020
Shanna Boughton (Boston) and Kerry Ann Cummings (Fort Lauderdale) will co-present a LIVE Webcast with The Knowledge Group on Monday, December 14. The webcast will provide an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, updates, and challenges affecting consumer finance litigation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 4, 2020
Shanna M. Boughton (Boston), will co-present "Managing Your Increased Litigation Exposure: Preparing Your Organization for the New Wave of Lawsuits after COVID-19" during the ACI Women Leaders in Financial Services Law and Compliance on December 4, 2020.
November 10, 2020
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the hires of three attorneys in the firm’s Northeast offices in October. Joining the Consumer Financial Services Litigation and Commercial Litigation practice groups are Jack I. Siegal (Member/Partner) and Jameson Pasek (Associate) in Boston, and Asher A. Klein (Of Counsel) in New York City.
October 30, 2020
McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the inclusion of attorneys in its Boston, New York City, and Houston offices in the Massachusetts, New York, and Texas editions of Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters.
March 19, 2020
On March 16, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that all active construction sites in Boston are halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Boston’s lead, the City of Cambridge has issued a similar moratorium on all construction projects.
March 17, 2020
The health and safety of our McGlinchey family and uninterrupted service to our clients are our number one priorities as we continue to closely monitor and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 20, 2019
McGlinchey Stafford announces the hire of four attorneys from LeClair Ryan, including Patrick Voke, a seasoned trial lawyer with thirty years of experience in commercial, insurance, and financial services litigation matters, as well as Shanna Boughton, the co-chair of her former firm’s Consumer Financial Services Litigation team.