Department profile
Sullivan & Worcester

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Sullivan & Worcester

About

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

Exploring creative legal options from the point of view of practical, commercial realities sets us apart. This strategic, holistic approach leverages our capabilities to help prevent budding disputes from turning into major crises.

When a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved, our early intervention and inventiveness strengthens our ability to vigorously litigate the dispute to a successful conclusion.

Regardless of the client or claim, we litigate each case aggressively yet efficiently and credibly, with lean staffing and hands-on partner focus and involvement.

Many of our litigations come from long-term clients, often in financial services and tech. Our firm structure enables and empowers us to represent companies of all sizes, headquartered within the U.S. and abroad, as well as individuals facing difficult claims and disputes.

We regularly litigate across a variety of other industries, including art and museum, consumer goods, insurance, life sciences, media and entertainment, real estate, securities and tech.

We regularly represent clients involved in diverse subject matters, including:

  • Blockchain and crypto-currency litigation
  • Complex breach of fiduciary duty matters
  • Copyright/trademark/patent infringement
  • Employment disputes, including alleged discrimination, harassment, retaliation and compensation
  • Insurance/reinsurance
  • Securities fraud
  • Software implementation/licensing disputes
  • White collar defense and investigations

Industries (16)

  • Bankruptcy & Restructuring
  • Complex Commercial & Financial Disputes
  • Corporate
  • Government Investigations & White Collar Defense
  • Information Technology Litigation
  • Media, Entertainment & Publishing Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Automotive
  • Cannabis
  • Financial Services
  • Hi-Tech
  • Life Sciences
  • Nonprofit & Education
  • Sports
  • Hotels & Hospitality
  • Investment Management

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Massachusetts

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Worcester has a notable litigation offering in Boston, with experience handling a wide array of commercial disputes. The firm has handled complex securities, real estate, art and tax-related cases.

Notable practitioners

Patrick Dinardo is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Worcester represented client May Zhou in a suit against co-shareholders pf a group of closely held corporations in the international education space, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties.

Strengths

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  • Sullivan & Worcester is distinguished by its extensive litigation experience.

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  • Sullivan & Worcester is exceptional when it comes to complex litigation.

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Members

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

  • Natalie Lederman

  • Nicholas O'Donnell

  • Ryan Rosenblatt

  • Christopher Shields

  • Michael Dyson

  • Amy A. Zuccarello

  • Erika Todd

  • Gerry Silver

    Head of Department

  • Anna Lea McNerney

  • Laura Steinberg

  • Michael Sullivan

  • George Richardson

  • Erika Dennery

  • Keri Costello

  • Meghan Rohan

  • Marian Boyle

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