MCLE New England Establishes Robinson & Cole LLP Scholarship Fund

Robinson+Cole has made a generous contribution of $25,000 to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. New England’s (MCLE) scholarship endowment to establish the Robinson & Cole LLP Scholarship Fund in support of pro bono and legal aid training. The fund will annually support ten scholarships to MCLE programs for deserving lawyers who serve the public interest, including private practitioners who accept pro bono cases and legal aid staff attorneys who, day in and day out, serve those in need. Kendra Berardi serves as Clerk of the Board of Trustees of MCLE, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is “to keep raising the caliber of lawyers’ professional and ethical service to their clients and communities by providing comprehensive and practical continuing legal education of the highest quality to the broadest possible audience.” Read more. 

Boston Magazine Names Six R+C Lawyers as Top Lawyers 2022

Six Robinson+Cole lawyers—Kendra Berardi, Amanda Eckhoff, Michael Giaimo, Matthew Lawlor, Seth Orkand and Timothy Twardowski— were designated as Top Lawyers 2022 by Boston magazine. Now in its second year, the list was issued in the December 2022 edition of the magazine and included 1,211 best lawyers in the region, as chosen by their peers. The feature aims to serve readers as a valued resource for finding the best and most widely recognized lawyers in the Greater Boston area for their excellence in legal work. Lawyers were invited to nominate up to three of their peers in a select number of law specialty categories. Learn more and view the list.

Kendra Berardi Elected Clerk of MCLE Board of Trustees

Kendra Berardi, a member of the Business Litigation Group as well  as the Real Estate and Title Insurance Team and Appellate Team, has been elected to serve a two-year term as Clerk of the Board of Trustees of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE), a nonprofit corporation whose mission is “to keep raising the caliber of lawyers’ professional and ethical service to their clients and communities by providing comprehensive and practical continuing legal education of the highest quality to the broadest possible audience.” Since 2018, Kendra has served on MCLE’s Board of Trustees, which governs the institution and comprises 23 distinguished members of the Massachusetts legal community. She has also served as chair of MCLE’s annual Land Court Judicial Forum.

Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

On July 28, 2022, Robinson+Cole recognized 19 lawyers and staff members for their pro bono work, mentoring, community service and efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment as part of the firm's annual awards.

The Pro Bono Award is presented by the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and honors individuals for their outstanding commitment to Robinson+Cole’s pro bono initiative. This year’s honorees were Megan E. Baroni, Laurie A. Krepto, Ryan V. Leichsenring, Leticia C. Pimentel, Stephani A. Roman and Business Center Specialist Elsa E. Colon and Attorney Career Development Manager Kristopher I. Moore, who were honored for their ongoing dedication and support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Kendra Berardi Elected to Boston Neighborhood Council

Kendra Berardi, a member of the Business Litigation Group as well as the Real Estate and Title Insurance Team and Appellate Team, has been elected to a two-year term on the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council, which serves as an advisory board to the City of Boston on municipal affairs. The twelve-member Council of elected residents advises on issues affecting the quality of life in the city’s North End and Waterfront areas. These issues include, but are not limited to, land use, development, parking, street cleanliness, public safety, residential and commercial expansion, and food and beverage license.

Amanda Phillips Authors Article on Future of Remote Proceedings in Massachusetts Bar Association's "Section Review"

Business Litigation Group member, Amanda Phillips, authored the article “The Future of Remote Proceedings,” published in the January/February issue of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (MBA) online “Section Review.” The article presents a summary overview of a panel discussion featuring experienced commercial litigators, including Robinson+Cole lawyers Kendra Berardi and Danielle Andrews Long, convened by the Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council of the MBA. As reported in Amanda’s detailed article, the panelists responded to a request from the Hon. Brian A. Davis for feedback on a wide range of areas of interests and concerns as the legal profession emerges from the pandemic, including the advantages and disadvantages of remote proceedings, such as efficiency, economics and quality of life; civility and interactions with opposing counsel; differences across courts; depositions, trials and witnesses; and appellate arguments. Read the full article here. 

Boston Magazine Names Seven R+C Lawyers as a Top Lawyer 2021

Seven Robinson+Cole lawyers —Kendra Berardi, Julianna Charpentier, Michael Giaimo, Matthew Lawlor, Seth Orkand, Kenneth Sherman and Timothy Twardowski— were recognized as a Top Lawyer 2021 by Boston magazine. The inaugural list, issued in the December 2021 edition of the magazine, included 1,099 best lawyers in the region, as chosen by their peers. Lawyers were invited to nominate up to three of their peers in a select number of law specialty categories. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Kendra Berardi Featured in Law360 Pulse As She Takes the Reins of the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts

Business Litigation Group lawyer, Kendra L. Berardi, was highlighted in the Law360 Pulse article, “Robinson & Cole Atty On Taking The Reins Of Mass. RE Group,” published on November 23, 2021. Kendra will begin her one-year term as President of the 150-year old Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts (REBA) on January 1, 2022. Her association with REBA dates back to the beginning of her legal career, when she clerked for Judge Karyn Scheier, Chief Justice of the Land Court in Massachusetts. It was Judge Scheier who urged Kendra to get involved with the organization. Kendra’s trajectory in REBA took off in 2014 when she became chair of the New Lawyers Section, which led to subsequent board, executive committee and officer positions. During her term, Kendra plans to build on REBA’s existing initiatives focusing on outreach to young lawyers and law students, and peer-to-peer mentoring. She also notes in the article “that many of the issues that might require REBA's attention in the next year haven't revealed themselves yet.” Read the full article here.

Kendra Berardi Honored as One of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2020 Top Women of Law

Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi has been selected for inclusion as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2020 Top Women of Law. The recognition celebrates the achievements of exceptional women lawyers who are pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models. Kendra was featured in a special issue of the publication and honored during a virtual event held on November 17, 2020. Kendra serves as a co-chair of the firm’s Women’s Committee and is also a member of the Real Estate and Title Insurance and Appellate Teams.

Matt Lawlor, Kendra Berardi, and Kristen Elia Author Article on Massachusetts Moratorium Published in New England Real Estate Journal

Real Estate + Development Group lawyers Matthew J. Lawlor and Kristen E. Elia and Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi authored the article “Massachusetts enacts H. 4647 during COVID-19 state of emergency” published in the New England Real Estate Journal on May 8, 2020. The article gives an overview of the statewide moratorium in Massachusetts covering a broad swath of evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The moratorium implemented through House Bill No. 4647 applies to all non-emergency evictions and foreclosures on occupied residential properties and certain small business premises unit properties throughout the Commonwealth in response to the governor’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. Read the full article.

Kendra Berardi and Ed Heath Author Article on Price Gouging Published in Industry Week

Business Litigation Group lawyers Kendra L. Berardi and Edward J. Heath authored the article “Price-Gouging 101 for Suppliers” published in Industry Week on April 27, 2020. The article shares proactive measures companies may want to consider when it comes to the pricing of products and services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, given the various federal and state emergency orders. “While the country grapples with this pandemic, any business considering making a price increase, or any business on the receiving end of a proposed price increase, will want to understand the laws that apply to price gouging and the practical options available to it.” Read the full article.

Kendra Berardi and Ed Heath Quoted on Price Gouging in CT Examiner Article

Business Litigation Group lawyers Kendra L. Berardi and Edward J. Heath were quoted extensively in the article “As Prices Spike Tong Fields Complaints for Price Gouging in Wake of Coronavirus” published by CT Examiner on April 18, 2020. The article uses excerpts from the webinar on price gouging that Kendra and Ed presented with Sen. Richard Blumenthal as part of a free “Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series” offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's and the Connecticut District Export Council on April 16, 2020. During the program, they explained that there is limited federal law on price gouging and that prosecution is mostly a state issue, with laws varying from state to state. “Businesses, individuals, wholesalers, brick-and-mortar stores and online entities that allow reselling can all be subject to a price gouging claim, Berardi said. Complaints can be brought by state attorneys general or state prosecutors, initiated from a member of the public, either consumer or business, in the supply chain. Private businesses can also bring a complaint in a civil context.” “Here’s the takeaway: If you’re selling something at a price that is noticeably more than it was selling for before the pandemic, you may get investigated and prosecuted,” [Heath] said. Read the full article.

Boston Office Attends Annual John & Abigail Adams Benefit Ball

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, Kendra L. Berardi, Julianna M. Charpentier, Melissa A. Frost, Matthew J. Lawlor, Andrew W. Monthey, Alicia R. Selman, Melissa (Lisa) Thompson, and Derek Valentine, accompanied by their significant others, attended the annual John & Abigail Adams Benefit Ball at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Hosted by the Boston Bar Foundation, the event is the largest of its kind in the Boston area, with 100 percent of the proceeds funding direct grants awarded to local organizations that serve thousands of individuals and families struggling with critical issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and various forms of injustice. This year’s event raised a record breaking $725,000+ for the work of the Foundation. View a photo from the event.

Kendra Berardi Elected to MCLE | New England™ Board of Trustees

Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi was elected to the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE | New England™) Board of Trustees during the nonprofit corporation’s annual meeting on November 7, 2018. According to MCLE | New England’s website, the educational institution has been “the Massachusetts’ legal community’s premier provider of hands-on programs and practical reference materials for over 50 years” and offers “more than 250 programs annually, in a variety of in-person or online formats.” The Board of Trustees meets on a quarterly basis. There are also several committees of the board that meet at various times throughout the year. Kendra serves as chair of MCLE | New England’s annual Land Court Judicial Forum.

Kendra Berardi Chairs MCLE Program on the Inner Workings of the Land Court

Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi chaired a program on the “Inner Workings of the Land Court: Registration, Surveys & Tax Liens” at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Conference Center in Boston, Massachusetts on October 25, 2018. Kendra opened the program with a welcome and covered the key takeaways of the seminar, which provided an introduction to the inner workings of the Land Court and its many roles. Faculty included Land Court officials who explained the Court’s registration process, the role of the survey division, and the Court’s role in tax liens and foreclosures.

51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

Boston Lawyers Attend Annual John & Abigail Adams Benefit

On Saturday, January 28, 2017, J. Michael Wirvin, Matthew J. Lawlor, and Kendra L. Berardi accompanied by their significant others, attended the annual John & Abigail Adams Benefit at the Museum of Fine Arts. Hosted by the Boston Bar Foundation, the event is the largest of its kind in the Boston area, with 100 percent of the proceeds funding direct grants awarded to local organizations that serve thousands of individuals and families struggling with critical issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and various forms of injustice. Click here to view a photo from the event.

Kendra Berardi Chairs Judicial Forum 2016

Real Estate Litigation and Title Insurance Team lawyer Kendra L. Berardi chaired the program "Meet the Land Court Judicial Forum 2016," sponsored by MCLE New England, in Boston on October 20, 2016. The session featured judges and officials of the Land Court who described the types and frequency of cases before the Land Court, its rules and standing orders and how they differ from other trial court departments, and the land registration process and the role of title examiners. In addition, they offered practical tips for appearing before the justices of the Land Court.

Kendra Berardi Elected Vice Chair of ABA Real Estate Litigation Committee

Real Estate Litigation + Title Insurance Team lawyer Kendra L. Berardi has been elected vice chair of content of the ABA's Real Estate, Condemnation, and Trust Litigation Committee. She is also the editor in chief of the committee's editorial board and most recently served as co-chair of its Young Lawyers Subcommittee. The Real Estate, Condemnation, and Trust Litigation Committee focuses on real estate disputes and their resolution, including issues of ownership, purchase and sale, title, casualty, and land use. 

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Join Annual Walk to the Hill

Katherine C. Bailey, Kendra L. Berardi, Lawrence P. Heffernan, John E. O’Brien, Jr., and Kathryn M. Rattigan represented the firm when they walked with hundreds of lawyers to the Massachusetts State House in the 17th Annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid on January 28, 2016. At the State House, participants urged lawmakers to protect state funding for civil legal aid. Many low-income individuals need civil legal aid when they face various civil legal problems, such as loss of housing, domestic abuse, access to veterans' benefits, unemployment appeals, and wage and hour disputes. By providing lawyers and legal advice to people living at or near the federal poverty level, civil legal aid programs enhance the ability of clients to access justice and can serve as a powerful tool to combat poverty. Click here to view a photo of Robinson+Cole lawyers at the State House.

The Walk to the Hill event was sponsored by the Equal Justice Coalition, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Boston Bar Association.

Kendra Berardi Chairs Land Court Judicial Forum 2015

Real estate litigation lawyer Kendra L. Berardi chaired the Meet the Land Court Judicial Forum 2015, held at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 15. Attendees of the program met and heard from sitting justices and court officials, who described the Land Court's purpose—its jurisdiction, the matters it presides over, and its methods, procedures, and resources—and the current state of the Court and its cases and workload. Specific sessions included the Land Registration Process, Litigating Real Estate Disputes, Tax Foreclosures, and Land Court Practices.

Boston Lawyers Speak at REBA Spring Conference

Real estate litigation lawyer Kendra L. Berardi presented at the 2015 REBA Spring Conference, sponsored by the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts, on May 4, 2015. In the session "Ibanez and Its Aftermath: Title Issues to Be Aware of Post‐Foreclosure," Ms. Berardi, along with Melissa Morrow, discussed common title issues following a real estate foreclosure, in particular challenges that can arise after Ibanez and its progeny, and various proposed legislative solutions to more permanently address the post-Ibanez landscape.

Kendra Berardi Appointed to SJC Standing Advisory Committee on Professionalism

The justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) have selected Kendra L. Berardi, real estate litigation lawyer in the Boston office, to serve a three-year term on the Standing Advisory Committee on Professionalism. In a rule ordered by the justices, newly admitted lawyers to the Massachusetts bar are required to take a course on professionalism. The Standing Advisory Committee on Professionalism is charged with overseeing the rule's implementation and assuming these duties, among others: selecting the course providers and approving curriculum, recommending the fees for the course, evaluating course providers, and assessing whether the program accomplishes its goals and outcomes.

Despite Blizzard, Boston Lawyers Participate in Annual Walk to the Hill

The blizzard did not stop over 500 lawyers from trudging through the snow in the annual Walk to the Hill for Legal Aid on January 29, 2015. The lawyers represent bar associations from across Massachusetts in support of the Equal Justice Coalition, the sponsor of the Walk to the Hill. Participating from the Boston office of Robinson+Cole were co-captains Carla M. Moynihan and Kendra L. Berardi, along with Larry P. Heffernan and John E. O’Brien Jr. Civil legal aid is the last resort for low-income people when they face critical civil legal problems, such as loss of housing, domestic violence, access to veterans' benefits, unemployment appeals, and wage and hour disputes. By providing lawyers and legal advice to people living at or near the federal poverty level, civil legal aid programs enhance their clients' ability to access justice and can serve as a powerful tool to combat poverty. The Walk to the Hill means literally walking up Beacon Street to the Capitol on Beacon Hill to urge state representatives and senators to preserve funding for legal aid programs.

Boston Lawyers Present at MCLE Real Estate Disputes Program

Real estate litigation lawyers Kendra L. Berardi and Danielle Andrews Long participated in the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program "Litigating Residential & Commercial Real Estate Disputes" on February 13, 2014, in Boston, Massachusetts. Ms. Long chaired the panel and presented "Where Are We Now Three Years after Ibanez," and Ms. Berardi presented "The Politics and Practicalities of Smoke-Free Condominiums." Ms. Berardi also presented "Litigating in the Land Court," together with Judge Robert Foster of the Massachusetts Land Court.

Please click here to view the video of "The Politics and Practicalities of Smoke-Free Condominiums."

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Host Networking Event at 2014 ABA Annual Meeting

Robinson+Cole hosted a cocktail networking hour for clients and guests from the ABA Sections of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; State and Local Government Law; and Litigation on August 9 during the 2014 ABA Annual Meeting in Boston. Held on Griffin's Wharf at the Boston Tea Party Museum, the event provided a unique venue for guests to mix, mingle, and explore an authentically restored tea ship, from which a R+C flag was flown to mark the occasion. The event was spearheaded by Candace M. Cunningham, with J. Michael Wirvin, Kendra L. Berardi, Thomas J. Donlon, Jerome L. Garciano, Charles E. Janson, Matthew J. Lawlor, Dwight H. Merriam, Carla M. Moynihan, Sorell E. Negro, and Emilee Mooney Scott also attending.

Kendra Berardi Selected to Provide Commentary for Massachusetts Land Court Reporter

Real estate litigation lawyer Kendra L. Berardi was recently selected to cover real property issues of the Massachusetts Land Court for the Massachusetts Land Court Reporter, a publication of Landlaw Legal Publishers. Ms. Berardi provides quarterly commentary regarding Land Court decisions of interest published in the Massachusetts Land Court Reporter. She is one of a group of leading Massachusetts lawyers who offer expert insight, knowledge, and experience in their subject matter areas.

A key tool for land use professionals, the Massachusetts Land Court Reporter provides the latest information on zoning and land use law in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Land Court hears cases concerning zoning variances, subdivision disputes, special permits, foreclosures, and the registration of land titles.

Kendra Berardi Elected to Board of REBA

Boston Lawyers Prepare Students to Deliver Oral Arguments

For the third consecutive fall, Boston lawyers Clive D. Martin and Kendra L. Berardi coached middle school students in the Discovering Justice program "Stand Up for Your Rights." Mr. Martin and Ms. Berardi taught fifth to eighth grade students from the Edward W. Brooke Charter School in Roslindale about the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the basic elements of legal procedure and oral argument, using a hypothetical case involving the search of a middle school student by the school principal. The program culminated on the evening of November 10, 2013, with teams of students, including 15 from the Brooke School, delivering oral arguments in the Moakley Courthouse before judges from the U.S. District Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court, and the Land Court. The courtrooms were crowded with families, friends, teachers, and onlookers. Voulenteer judges assisted Chief Justice Karyn Scheier of the Massachusetts Land Court in commenting on and critiquing the Brooke School students. The student appellate lawyers acquitted themselves extremely well and made their coaches proud.

Pictured are the happy students after their oral arguments with their two R+C coaches, a third coach from the law firm Saul Ewing, Judge Scheier, and the two additional appellate advisory judges.

Boston Lawyers Appointed to ABA Leadership Positions

Boston Lawyers Author Article for ABA Newsletter

In the article, the authors discuss a potential modernization that would bring Massachusetts real estate laws in line with other jurisdictions as they relate to a landlord's right to compensation following the breach of a lease. To read the full article, please click here.

Boston Lawyers Participate in MCLE Panel on Real Estate Disputes

Kendra Berardi Receives Pro Bono Initiative Award

The MDAO’s Pro Bono Program was created in 2008 to address a significant gap in the way that domestic violence victims are served during the restraining order process. To address this problem, the MDAO partners with law firms to identify victims and provide free representation. Since its inception, the program has served more than 100 victims, with a 97 percent success rate of cases resolved in favor of the victim.

To view the MDAO's press release, click here.

Attorneys Teach Middle School Students to Present Oral Arguments Before Massachusetts Appeals Court Justices

Litigation Associate’s Article on Foreclosure Requirements in American Bar Association Newsletter

Real Estate and Title Litigation Attorneys Prevent Class Action Against Client

Litigation Associate’s Article on Court Rulings Published on American Bar Association Website

Boston Attorneys Coach Students to “Stand Up for Your Rights”

For eight weeks, attorneys from Robinson & Cole’s Boston office, Kendra Berardi and Clive Martin, coached middle school students from the Epiphany School in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in the Discovering Justice program “Stand Up for Your Rights.” The program culminated on the evening of November 15, 2011, with teams of students, including ten from the Epiphany School, delivering oral arguments in the historic Oliver Wendell Holmes courtroom in the John Adams courthouse before Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court justices. The teams argued a hypothetical case in which a middle school student sues his school district after he is searched by the principal looking (unsuccessfully) for evidence of graffiti-writing. The students overcame their nervousness and unfamiliarity to deliver excellent arguments, which were then carefully and generously critiqued by the presiding judge, the Honorable Gary Katzmann of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Click to view a picture of the students, their teacher Dwight Simon, the two R&C coaches, and Judge Katzmann.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

A total of 39 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2022. In addition, 30 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

Jeffrey J. White was named to the Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2022 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

74 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023. Of the 74 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 54 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law insurance law and construction litigation. Only the top 5.3 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Brian R. Smith in Land Use and Zoning Law, Christine E. Bromberg in Tax Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Regulatory Law, Norman H. Roos in Banking and Finance Law, Rachel V. Kushel in Employment Law – Management, Theodore J. Tucci in  Health Care Law and Virginia E. McGarrity – in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

The third edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Elected President of Real Estate Bar Association

Robinson+Cole Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi was elected president of the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) during the association’s Annual Meeting & Conference on November 1, 2021. Kendra will serve a one-year term beginning January 1, 2022.

For nearly 150 years, REBA’s mission has been to advance the practice of real estate law by creating and sponsoring professional standards, actively participating in the legislative process, creating educational programs and materials, and demonstrating and promoting fair dealing and good fellowship among members of the real estate bar. Kendra has served on the REBA Board of Directors since 2014 and held several leadership roles including president-elect, treasurer, clerk, co-chair of the Continuing Education Committee and chair of the New Lawyers Section. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 42 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2021. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

Bruce B. Barth and Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2021 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2021 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

65 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Of the 65 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Patrick M. Birney in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Michael F. Maglio in Banking and Finance Law, Robert S. Melvin in Environmental Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Law and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib in Trademark Law. Peter V. Lacouture was also named a Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, Rhode Island in the area of Energy Law.

The second edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

Kendra Berardi Elected President-elect of Real Estate Bar Association

Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi was elected president-elect of the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) during the association’s virtual annual meeting on November 2, 2020. Kendra will serve a one-year term beginning January 1, 2021. She has served on the REBA Board of Directors since 2014 and held several leadership roles including clerk, co-chair of the Continuing Education Committee and chair of the New Lawyers Section. Read more in the press release.

47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

A total of 47 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island for 2020. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

Also, Bruce B. Barth was named to the Top 50: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2020 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

Kendra Berardi Elected Clerk of the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts

The Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) has elected Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi to serve as its clerk for the 2019 term. For more than 150 years, REBA's mission has been to advance the practice of real estate law by creating and sponsoring professional standards, actively participating in the legislative process, creating educational programs and materials, and demonstrating and promoting fair dealing and good fellowship among members of the real estate bar. As clerk, Kendra will be responsible for maintaining the official records of the organization. Read more in the press release.

Kendra Berardi Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as an “Up and Coming Lawyer”

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly honored Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” during the publication’s annual Excellence in the Law event on May 10, 2018 at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Up and Coming Lawyers are described as the rising stars of the legal community—Massachusetts attorneys who have been members of the bar for ten years or less, but who have already distinguished themselves despite their relatively junior status. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of seven new partners, effective January 1, 2018. The new partners are Kendra L. Berardi, Stephen O. Clancy, Dana M. Horton, Rachel V. Kushel, Keisha S. Palmer, Timothy C. Twardowski, and George W. Watson III.

“The development and advancement of our lawyers is critical to our continuing success,” said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “The advancement of these new partners is representative of the ways in which the firm continues to grow and be successful. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate our new partners, and also congratulate the R+C community for helping them achieve their success.”

Read more in the press release.

Kendra Berardi Recognized as an “Emerging Leader” by the Real Estate Bar Association

The Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) honored Business Litigation Group lawyer Kendra L. Berardi as an “Emerging Leader” during the association’s annual meeting on November 6, 2017. The Emerging Leader Award honors young or new leaders within REBA's membership rolls. The award’s recipients demonstrate a level of involvement, excellence, collegiality, ethics and integrity within the Massachusetts real estate bar that exceeds expectations for practitioners of their experience level. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2016. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

In addition, 23 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2015. The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here. See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Boston Lawyers Coach Students on Constitutional Procedure

Boston inner-city middle school students went to court to argue a hypothetical First Amendment case in which a student sues his school district after he is suspended for wearing a shirt with a bull's eye logo and the words "Fight the Power." The students learned to exercise their First Amendment rights with coaching from Robinson+Cole lawyers. This was the fourth consecutive year that lawyers from the Boston office of Robinson+Cole taught Discovering Justice's "Stand Up for Your Rights" program. 

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers

A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York for 2014.The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here.

To see the recognized attorneys and their areas of practice, click here.