Each divorce and family situation has a unique set of facts and issues to consider. When emotions are involved, it can be difficult for clients to think objectively, weigh options and focus on the end results. When substantial and complex assets are at stake, clients need sophisticated attorneys who can analyze the multifaceted layers and fiercely protect their wealth. Our skilled and experienced attorneys have decades of experience representing clients, including high-net-worth and high-profile individuals, in all aspects of divorce and family law matters.
Our business experience spans every sector, from startup to public. We cover businesses from pre-launch to mergers and acquisitions and everything in between. Our clients include national and international entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, private and publicly traded companies, private equity and VCs, and non-profits.
Business Disputes
When Hal Davis, Michael Malm and Julian D’Agostine opened the doors to Davis Malm in 1979, they envisioned a law firm that combined the best aspects of small and large practices. They attracted the finest attorneys from larger firms and state and federal agencies. They hired young, talented associates and gave them the opportunity for growth and development. And Davis Malm evolved from a boutique real estate firm into a full-service business law firm. Today, the firm still encompasses the vision of its founders and continues to grow and thrive with a unique culture.
Business Transactions
Bill Griffin practiced at the firm for 40 years as a business, real estate, bond and tax attorney. Before retiring in 2022, he represented private and public businesses in over 700 sophisticated business transactions, and briefed and argued numerous appellate cases. Bill authored a 1,600 page treatise...
Our real estate team counsels 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. We rank among the Commonwealth’s foremost firms in litigating real estate disputes and have set precedents in landmark cases.
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our former colleague, Robert J. Galvin. Before retiring from Davis Malm in 2015, Bob practiced at Davis Malm for nearly 30 years. Affectionately known as the “Condo Maven,” Bob devoted his career to real estate practice, specializing in condominiums, cooperatives and commercial landlord-tenant law.
Condominium Law
Davis Malm Attorneys Serve as Editor and Contributing Authors for the 2022 MCLE Treatise “Massachusetts Condominium Law” Read More
Being a full-service firm allows us to collaborate with in-house colleagues to provide comprehensive service and advise on a number of other issues that arise in a divorce, including those that impact: family and closely held business concerns; partnership interests; tax matters; real estate; and retirement, pension and employment-related equity and compensation plans.