Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, P.C.
USA Guide 2023
Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, P.C.
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About
Managing Partners: Amy L Fracassini
Number of partners: 24
Number of lawyers: 11
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1979, Davis Malm is a premier full-service, Boston-based business law firm that represents local, national and global businesses, institutions and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries. Clients rely on Davis Malm’s attorneys to efficiently deliver successful results through direct partner involvement, responsive client service, and creative and strategic problem solving. The firm’s attorneys practice at the top level of the profession and possess the agility necessary to handle any issues that arise during the course of a matter. Davis Malm is a member of the International Lawyers Network, representing Massachusetts and northern New England. This membership enables the firm to offer high-quality, efficient services to clients doing business globally.
Main Areas of Practice:
Business
Banking & Credit
Divorce & Family Law
Employment
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Real Estate & Environmental
Regulatory & Administrative
Banking & Credit:
The firm’s banking and credit attorneys regularly represent institutional, private, governmental, commercial and nonbank lenders in a broad spectrum of commercial transactions. The firm is known for its expertise in U.S. Small Business Administration lending, floor plan financing, tax-exempt bond financing, commercial lending and real estate financing. The firm also assists lenders in default situations.
Business:
The firm’s business attorneys represent publicly traded and privately held businesses in a wide range of industries. It handles all areas of business practice from startup to sale, including choice-of-entity decisions and initial formation, to issues of governance, private and public financing, licensing agreements, joint ventures, SEC compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and tax matters.
Divorce & Family Law:
The firm's divorce & family law team has extensive experience providing empathetic guidance and tenacious advocacy to clients, including high-net-worth and high-profile individuals, in matters involving divorce, custody/visitation, child support, child removal requests, international child abduction, modifications, paternity, asset protection and division, pre-divorce strategy planning, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and estate and probate litigation.
Employment:
The firm’s employment attorneys regularly represent employers, executives and employees in all aspects of employment law, including claims related to discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract, and matters related to noncompetition agreements, trade secret protection and infringement, and executive compensation.
Intellectual Property:
The firm’s intellectual property attorneys represent inventors, start-ups, emerging companies, and private and public companies in a wide range of industries and technology verticals. It handles matters involving patent prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, joint ventures, opinions and intellectual property litigation.
Litigation:
The firm’s litigators have extensive experience in both trial and appellate commercial litigation matters, and in administrative agencies. The firm has a strong track record of taking on complex cases, going up against the largest law firms in the country and obtaining positive results for clients.
Real Estate & Environmental Law:
The firm’s real estate and environmental team represents commercial, industrial and residential developers, property owners and managers, and commercial tenants in all areas of real estate and environmental law from permitting to conveyance. Its expertise in condominium law development and management is well-known. The firm has a long history of successfully representing clients in environmental compliance and contamination matters.
Regulatory & Administrative Law:
The firm’s regulatory and administrative law attorneys represent clients in regulated industries, including cable television, telecommunications, data security and privacy, energy, renewable energy, environmental, permitting, zoning and cannabis. The firm provides a range of services from securing regulatory approvals and advocating in state and federal agency proceedings to representing clients in commercial transactions.
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Provided by Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, P.C.
- BostonOne Boston Place, 201 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, MA 02108
- Web: www.davismalm.com
- Tel: +1 617 367 2500
- Fax: +1 617 523 6215
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Articles, highlights and press releases
23 items provided by Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, P.C.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: Should Employers Recommend or Require Vaccination?
While a mandatory vaccination policy may make sense for some employers, the issues associated with such a policy are complex and require careful consideration.
Davis Malm Adds New Associate to Business Litigation and Employment Practices
Davis Malm is pleased to announce the addition of David L. Hansen to the firm’s Business Litigation and Employment practices.
COBRA Benefit Included in American Relief Plan
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which includes, among its many provisions, a COBRA premium assistance benefit.
Gary Feldman Named a Massachusetts “Go To Employment Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Davis Malm is pleased to announce that shareholder Gary Feldman has been named a 2021 “Go To Employment Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Davis Malm Attorneys Serve as Contributing Authors for ILN’s Labor Group Paper on Paid Leave
Emily Crowley and Tamsin Kaplan served as contributing authors to the International Lawyers Network’s (ILN) Labor Group Paper on paid leave.
Department of Labor Increases Salary Level Test for Exempt Employees Under Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 1, 2020, a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule became effective, which raised the salary level test for employees to be exempt from premium pay for overtime hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As a consequence, up to 1.3 million American employees are newly eligible to
Handling Requests for Time Off Under the BRAVE Act
In August of 2018, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act Relative to Veteran’s Benefits, Rights, Appreciation, Validation and Enforcement, otherwise known as the BRAVE Act.
Tamsin Kaplan Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Top Women of Law” List
This highly coveted honor is presented to exceptional lawyers who are recognizable pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models who have made tremendous professional strides and demonstrated great accomplishments in their respective legal fields.
Department of Family and Medical Leave Provides Further Guidance on the Massachusetts PFML Act
On October 1, 2019, the payroll tax for the Massachusetts PFML Act will go into effect, following a three-month delay to give employers more time to prepare for the rollout of the program and for the newly created Department of Family and Medical Leave to provide further guidance on the law.
September 30th Deadline for Submitting Pay Data to EEOC as Part of EEO-1 Report
Employers with at least 100 employees have a deadline of September 30, 2019 to file with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) a revise
Massachusetts Delays Implementation of Payroll Tax to Fund Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
On June 13, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill that will delay by three months the scheduled July 1, 2019 implementation of a payroll tax to fund the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Recent MA SJC Case Rules That Employers Must Pay Overtime to Commission-Only Retail Employees
On May 8, 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled in Sullivan v. Sleepy’s LLC that commission-only retail salespeople are entitled to additional compensation for overtime and Sunday work.
Tamsin Kaplan Contributes Section to ILN Paper on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
"What US: Massachusetts Companies Need to Know,” provides an overview of current workplace sexual harassment law, legislative response to the recent increase in sexual harassment complaints, and guidance for employers to enforce compliance in the workplace.
Davis Malm Adds Emily Crowley to its Employment and Litigation Practices
Davis Malm announces that Emily Crowley has joined the firm as an associate in the Employment and Litigation practices.
Protecting Your Trade Secrets and Goodwill
One step businesses can take to protect their trade secrets and customer goodwill from competitors involves the use of employee confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants.
Massachusetts Passes Legislation on Non-Compete Agreements
Taking effect on October 1, 2018, the Act imposes significant limitations and requirements on non-competition and forfeiture for competition agreements for employees and independent contractors who reside or work in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Adopts Paid Family and Medical Leave and Increases the Minimum Wage
Dubbed a “grand bargain” due to its successful passage through the compromise of legislators, the business community, and workers’ rights advocates, this new law has significant implications for Massachusetts employers.
The Amended Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
The amended Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) goes into effect July 1, 2018. The purpose of the new law is to ensure that all workers in Massachusetts are paid equally for comparable work performed and to provide the opportunity to earn competitive salaries in the workplace.
Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect
On April 1, 2018, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective. The Act requires Massachusetts employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and those who are breastfeeding.
Massachusetts Equal Pay Act to Go Into Effect July 1, 2018
The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) goes into effect July 1, 2018. The Act prohibits employers from paying different wages to employees of different genders who perform comparable work.
Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Becomes Law
On April 1, 2018 the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective and require Massachusetts employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
Handicapped Employees Can Use Medical Marijuana Off-Site Under Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law
On July 17, 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) determined that Massachusetts law permits the off-site use of medical marijuana by handicapped employees, provided that this accommodation does not unduly burden the employer.
Massachusetts Enacts "An Act to Establish Pay Equity"
On August 1, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill amending the Commonwealth’s Equal Pay Act. The purpose of the new law is to ensure that all workers in MA are paid equally for comparable work performed and to provide the opportunity to earn competitive salaries.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: Should Employers Recommend or Require Vaccination?
While a mandatory vaccination policy may make sense for some employers, the issues associated with such a policy are complex and require careful consideration.
Davis Malm Adds New Associate to Business Litigation and Employment Practices
Davis Malm is pleased to announce the addition of David L. Hansen to the firm’s Business Litigation and Employment practices.
COBRA Benefit Included in American Relief Plan
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which includes, among its many provisions, a COBRA premium assistance benefit.
Gary Feldman Named a Massachusetts “Go To Employment Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Davis Malm is pleased to announce that shareholder Gary Feldman has been named a 2021 “Go To Employment Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Davis Malm Attorneys Serve as Contributing Authors for ILN’s Labor Group Paper on Paid Leave
Emily Crowley and Tamsin Kaplan served as contributing authors to the International Lawyers Network’s (ILN) Labor Group Paper on paid leave.
Department of Labor Increases Salary Level Test for Exempt Employees Under Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 1, 2020, a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule became effective, which raised the salary level test for employees to be exempt from premium pay for overtime hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As a consequence, up to 1.3 million American employees are newly eligible to
Handling Requests for Time Off Under the BRAVE Act
In August of 2018, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act Relative to Veteran’s Benefits, Rights, Appreciation, Validation and Enforcement, otherwise known as the BRAVE Act.
Tamsin Kaplan Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Top Women of Law” List
This highly coveted honor is presented to exceptional lawyers who are recognizable pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models who have made tremendous professional strides and demonstrated great accomplishments in their respective legal fields.
Department of Family and Medical Leave Provides Further Guidance on the Massachusetts PFML Act
On October 1, 2019, the payroll tax for the Massachusetts PFML Act will go into effect, following a three-month delay to give employers more time to prepare for the rollout of the program and for the newly created Department of Family and Medical Leave to provide further guidance on the law.
September 30th Deadline for Submitting Pay Data to EEOC as Part of EEO-1 Report
Employers with at least 100 employees have a deadline of September 30, 2019 to file with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) a revise
Massachusetts Delays Implementation of Payroll Tax to Fund Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
On June 13, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill that will delay by three months the scheduled July 1, 2019 implementation of a payroll tax to fund the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Recent MA SJC Case Rules That Employers Must Pay Overtime to Commission-Only Retail Employees
On May 8, 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled in Sullivan v. Sleepy’s LLC that commission-only retail salespeople are entitled to additional compensation for overtime and Sunday work.
Tamsin Kaplan Contributes Section to ILN Paper on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
"What US: Massachusetts Companies Need to Know,” provides an overview of current workplace sexual harassment law, legislative response to the recent increase in sexual harassment complaints, and guidance for employers to enforce compliance in the workplace.
Davis Malm Adds Emily Crowley to its Employment and Litigation Practices
Davis Malm announces that Emily Crowley has joined the firm as an associate in the Employment and Litigation practices.
Protecting Your Trade Secrets and Goodwill
One step businesses can take to protect their trade secrets and customer goodwill from competitors involves the use of employee confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants.
Massachusetts Passes Legislation on Non-Compete Agreements
Taking effect on October 1, 2018, the Act imposes significant limitations and requirements on non-competition and forfeiture for competition agreements for employees and independent contractors who reside or work in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Adopts Paid Family and Medical Leave and Increases the Minimum Wage
Dubbed a “grand bargain” due to its successful passage through the compromise of legislators, the business community, and workers’ rights advocates, this new law has significant implications for Massachusetts employers.
The Amended Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
The amended Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) goes into effect July 1, 2018. The purpose of the new law is to ensure that all workers in Massachusetts are paid equally for comparable work performed and to provide the opportunity to earn competitive salaries in the workplace.
Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect
On April 1, 2018, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective. The Act requires Massachusetts employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and those who are breastfeeding.
Massachusetts Equal Pay Act to Go Into Effect July 1, 2018
The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) goes into effect July 1, 2018. The Act prohibits employers from paying different wages to employees of different genders who perform comparable work.
Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Becomes Law
On April 1, 2018 the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective and require Massachusetts employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
Handicapped Employees Can Use Medical Marijuana Off-Site Under Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law
On July 17, 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) determined that Massachusetts law permits the off-site use of medical marijuana by handicapped employees, provided that this accommodation does not unduly burden the employer.
Massachusetts Enacts "An Act to Establish Pay Equity"
On August 1, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill amending the Commonwealth’s Equal Pay Act. The purpose of the new law is to ensure that all workers in MA are paid equally for comparable work performed and to provide the opportunity to earn competitive salaries.