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Bill Lovett and Justin O'Brien take a practical approach to solving legal problems from business dis

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We take a practical approach to solving your legal problems.  We work collaboratively with you to develop a strategic plan and achieve your goals. Sometimes informal negotiations are the best path forward and other times you need vigorous representation in court or before a government agency.  We have the experience to get you the best result for your legal challenge.


Following is a a sample of our work in prior matters:


Business Litigation

  • Won dismissal of misrepresentation claims brought against a contractor in multi-million-dollar development project
  • Won federal court judgment and appeal for city and its mayor concerning alleged housing fraud
  • Won injunction for international education corporation against former president and director regarding corporate misconduct
  • Won court judgment dismissing claims for breach of internet company partnership agreement and state employment laws
  • Won court judgment dismissing all claims against corporate president and CFO in seafood company ownership and dispute
  • Negotiated settlement of litigation regarding banking software license
  • Won court judgment dismissing federal whistleblower employment retaliation claims against national healthcare provider


Government Investigations & Enforcement

  • Successfully represented corporate executive in criminal and civil investigation of insider trading activity and client’s company
  • Successfully defended car dealership in federal grand jury investigation involving allegations of tax fraud
  • Represented licensed securities professional in criminal and civil enforcement actions concerning mutual fund market timing
  • Managed internal investigations for national healthcare provider concerning federal kickback statute compliance
  • Successfully represented corporate executive in criminal and civil investigations of company’s compliance with Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and government contracting regulations


Employment

  • Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement on the eve of trial for a wrongfully terminated tenured university professor following his exoneration in a Title IX investigation
  • Following a trial involving claims, counterclaims, and multiple appeals, secured a muti-million-dollar judgment for an executive whose valuable founder shareholder rights were wrongfully forfeited
  • Mediated highly charged sexual harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination and disability discrimination cases both pre-suit and in protracted litigation
  • Secured a number of six-figure settlements for women executives and professionals in different commercial sectors who were adversely affected by gender bias
  • Conducted sensitive discrimination and harassment investigations for colleges and universities, large employers, and non-profits 


General Corporate Advice

  • Advised gig economy startup company on development of service agreements
  • Counseled engineering and construction joint venture in multiple matters concerning its project management for the Central Artery / Tunnel Project (“Big Dig”), the largest public works project in U.S. history
  • Advised university on resolution of state building code compliance matter
  • Evaluated and drafted incorporation documents, partnership agreements, operating agreements, and compliance policies
  • Advised national healthcare provider on federal anti-trust compliance


Criminal & Civil Tax Controversies

  • Represented a Massachusetts CPA in connection with the first criminal prosecution arising from of the Panama Papers data breach
  • Successfully represented closely held company in grand jury investigation involving inventory valuation issues that resulted in no charges being brought
  • Represented numerous clients concerning disclosure of foreign bank accounts under the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) and complying with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
  • Represented clients in connection with civil and criminal payroll and sales tax enforcement actions
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Accounting Professionals

  • Represented national financial institution in claims brought against national accounting firms based on negligently performed audits
  • Represented shareholders in a closely held corporation in claims against a Big Four accounting firm related to the sale of the family business
  • Represented audit manager at a Big Four accounting firm in disciplinary proceedings brought by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
  • Represented a syndicate of banks in connection with claim brought against Big Four accounting firm related to auditors’ failure to detect massive fraud in a large publicly traded company
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Financial Fraud

  • Won jury trial on fraudulent transfer of assets to avoid payments to creditor
  • Won Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reversal of lower court decision in investment services fraud case
  • Represented financial services CEO against claims of securities marketing fraud
  • Defended client against SEC and private civil actions for recovery of funds allegedly obtained from fraudulent investments
  • Represented law firm in claims against former partner and accounting firm related to the theft of law firm funds



* This sampling of cases represents a selected, small portion of our total experience, including attorney experience prior to Lovett O’Brien, and past performance is not intended to be a representation of likely future results, which must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Lovett O'Brien

Bill Lovett has more than 20 years of  experience representing clients  in complex financial and regulatory matters. As an accountant and former federal prosecutor, Bill is well positioned to provide timely and practical advice to clients whether it be in the boardroom or courtroom.  More About Bill


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 kinds from high-stakes litigation and investigations for Fortune 500 corporations to governance issues for startup partnerships. More About Justin


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 across workplaces and college campuses. More about Jody


Arianna Medina brings a deep background in high stakes investigations and litigation to each new client matter. She advises clients in white collar criminal defense, litigation, and internal investigations across a wide range of legal issues, industries, legal regimes, and jurisdictions.  More About Arianna

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