About Lovett O'Brien

Lovett O’Brien attorneys have decades of experience helping clients resolve a wide variety of business disputes, employment matters, government and internal investigations, and other complicated legal issues. We take a practical approach to solving your legal problems and work with you to develop a strategic plan to achieve your goals. Whether pursuing informal negotiations or vigorously representing you in court or before a government agency, we tailor a strategy to get you the best result for your legal challenge.

Businesses, individuals, and organizations contact us when they have a serious problem, are under investigation, or are unsure about how to address a legal matter. We get to know our clients, their businesses, and their individual circumstances. We are responsive and discreet. 

Our attorneys have been recognized as leaders in their profession by Boston Magazine "Top Lawyers," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly "Go-To Lawyers," Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyers,"
Martindale-Hubbell "Peer Review Ratings", and The Best Lawyers in America.  

Bill Lovett and Justin O’Brien worked together for more than fifteen years at Boston law firm Collora LLP (formerly Dwyer & Collora) and at international law firm Hogan Lovells. They founded Lovett O’Brien to continue providing clients practical, strategic, and effective advice at reasonable rates.

Bill Lovett brings over twenty-years’ experience representing clients in complex civil and criminal matters. An experienced trial lawyer, his practice focuses on a wide range of complex financial and regulatory issues that include representing clients in a variety of state and federal investigations and enforcement matters. Learn more about Bill Lovett

Justin O’Brien applies a range and depth of business law experience and sound judgment to each client's challenges.  He tackles business matters of all shapes and sizes from “bet the company” litigation and investigations for major corporations to governance issues for startup partnerships. Learn more about Justin O’Brien

Jody Newman is an employment lawyer, independent investigator, and mediator with more than 35 years’ experience in resolving workplace disputes and investigating bias and sexual misconduct cases.  Jody is a tenacious and passionate advocate, as well as an insightful mediator and independent investigator.  Learn more about Jody Newman

Arianna Medina Ralic leverages experience in high-stakes investigations and litigation to provide exceptional counsel in every matter. She advises clients in white collar criminal defense, business and employment disputes, and investigations, navigating complex legal issues across diverse industries and regulatory frameworks.  Learn more about Arianna Medina Ralic

Ben Ashenburg began his career as a global business consultant. Drawing on his experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and risk assessment, Ben focuses on providing clients with practical solutions to complex legal challenges. His practice ranges from commercial lease and construction disputes to criminal tax sentencing.  Learn more about Ben Ashenburg

Lovett O'Brien attorneys have represented clients in a wide range of matters. We understand the rules and procedures of courts, alternative dispute resolution forums, and government agencies. Whatever your legal challenge, we can guide you to a solution.   

Learn more about our areas of experience:

Business Litigation

Criminal Defense

Investigations

Employment

Tax Controversies

Accounting Professionals

Financial Fraud

Business Advice

Schools & Universities