Frequently represents clients in matters involving complex business, probate, professional liability, real estate, employment and personal injury related disputes, including defamation, discrimination and disputes between heirs, beneficiaries and members of closely-held corporations, LLC's and partnerships. Has represented several clients before various State Commissions and Boards.Has developed a criminal practice, representing clients charged with crimes in state and federal courts ranging from domestic assault and battery to drug and firearm possession and distribution to participation in counterfeit check cashing schemes. Some recent and notable achievements at Todd & Weld include:Successfully defending an Executor of an Estate and a Successor Trustee against claims for breach of fiduciary duty in a three-week jury trial in Suffolk Superior Court.Successfully petitioning the Supreme Judicial Court to reform a trust to conform with the objectives of the settlor. Securing a judgment in the amount of $504,290, including an award for attorneys' fees, against an individual who forged a Will and defrauded an Estate of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Securing a favorable settlement against a Fortune 500 company in connection with a former female employee's claim for gender discrimination. Securing a substantial settlement shortly after filing suit on behalf of an individual doctor pursuing a claim for defamation against another doctor. Securing a favorable settlement on behalf of a company against a former employee and the former employee's new employer for the misappropriation of the company's valuable trade secrets and the former employee's violation of the company's non-compete and confidentiality agreement.Obtaining a favorable settlement on behalf of an individual severely beaten by bouncers outside a popular Boston nightclub.