See you at the American Bar Association Legal Malpractice Conference?
Sherin and Lodgen is proud to be a sponsor of the American Bar Association National Legal Malpractice Conference, April 19-21st at the Westin Copley Place in the Boston. E
dward S. Cheng serves as chair of this year's conference.
Debra Squires-Lee will be speaking on "Case Law Developments" on Thursday, April 20th at 11:30 AM. The panel will discuss the
hottest new cases in lawyers liability, including, among other topics, examination of recent cases relating to whether legal malpractice claims may be pursued by assignment, subrogation, or as third party beneficiary.
Despite two-state practice, attorney still finds time for legislative career
A Quick Word with ... Christopher Blazejewski
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
It's fair to say that Christopher R. Blazejewski has a full plate these days. A partner at Sherin and Lodgen, he practices in the firm's litigation department, splitting his time between the Providence and Boston offices. But in addition to the time he spends on his clients' business interests, Blazejewski also focuses on the state's business as the Democratic representative for Rhode Island House District 2, which encompasses several neighborhoods in Providence. Read More
New expectations in wake of latest updates to 'snitch rule'
By Thomas W. Kirchofer
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Some of the stickiest ethical situations a lawyer can face are created by others. A lawyer who stumbles upon a serious ethical transgression by his or her partner, associate or co-counsel enters an ethical minefield filled with competing pressures and obligations. Recent amendments to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct may make it more difficult for lawyers to dodge one of the more difficult ethical issues arising from another attorney's misconduct - namely, whether or not to report the matter to bar disciplinary authorities. Read More
When suing for fees, firm can't rescind client 'credits'
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Edward S. Cheng was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on attorneys' fees and "professional courtesy credits." The article discussed the Appeals Court decision in BourgeoisWhite, LLP v. Sterling Lion, LLC, et al.Read More
Governo case gleaned for lessons in handling efiles
Robert J. Muldoon to receive Gold Medal Award at Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Dinner
Robert J. Muldoon, Jr., co-chair of Sherin and Lodgen's Professional Liability Group and a partner in the firm's Litigation Department, will receive the 2017 Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) Gold Medal Award at the MBA Annual Dinner, May 4th in Boston.
The MBA's Gold Medal Award honors individuals who have provided outstanding legal services in Massachusetts.
Click here to learn more and register for the event.
Sherin and Lodgen proud to support Cristo Rey's corporate work study program
Sherin and Lodgen is proud to support Cristo Rey Boston, a Catholic high school exclusively serving families of limited economic means, through their corporate work study and tutoring programs. Our involvement was featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Learn more.
