November 2, 2023

Preti Flaherty Ranked Among Best Lawyers 2024 Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers has ranked Preti Flaherty among the Best Law Firms for 2024. To be eligible for ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney named in the 2024 Best Lawyers in America in a particular practice area and metro region—Preti Flaherty had 42 attorneys recognized, including one Lawyer of the Year honoree. All rankings are based on peer reviews, client assessments, and extensive research gathered by the publication.

The firm received a total of 33 Best Law Firm awards, including 13 Tier 1 awards for quality in the following areas of law:

Augusta, Maine

Administrative/Regulatory Law
Government Relations Practice

Concord, New Hampshire

Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law

Portland, Maine

Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law - Individuals
Litigation - Antitrust
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Mediation
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

The Best Law Firms list is published online at bestlawfirms.com.

Firm Highlights

Compliance for Two—What Employers Need to Know about the Newly Effective Final Regulation for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On June 18, 2024 the final rule from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) takes effect, clarifying employers' obligations under this landmark legislation. Effective since June 27...

Navigating New DEI Compliance and Enforcement Trends: What Employers Need to Know

A series of recent executive orders and federal agency actions have introduced significant changes to how workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are evaluated under federal law. While longstanding legal obligations prohibiting discrimination...

Mass. High Court Clarifies 6-Year Statute of Repose Does Not Bar Contractual Indemnification Claims

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court just issued an important decision in Trustees of Boston University v. Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP . In short: the Court held that the six-year statute of repose for...

First Circuit Court Decision Highlights Key Insurance Coverage Issues for Construction Defects

Earlier this month, in Admiralty Insurance Company et. al. v. Tocci Building Corporation et. al , the First Circuit Court of Appeals offered important guidance on the scope of insurance coverage for construction defect claims...

Actions to Take Now to Prepare for Potential Major Impacts of Proposed Tariffs

The change of administration has brought with it a number of proposed tariffs on a wide variety of countries and goods. These tariffs, if implemented, will have far-reaching effects on material availability, project timelines...

Preti Flaherty Announces Promotion of Cameron Ferrante, Effective January 1, 2025

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the promotion of Cameron Ferrante. Cameron Ferrante has been promoted to Partner . A seasoned attorney in the firm’s Municipal Law and Finance Practice Group, Cam specializes in...

Massachusetts High Court Issues Important Ruling Impacting Prompt Pay Act

Earlier today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an order in the matter of Business Interiors Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Co. Inc. This decision presents the high court’s first ruling clarifying...

Preti Flaherty Welcomes Three Lateral Attorneys to the Firm

New England-based law firm Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of three lateral attorneys to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, and Energy & Telecommunications Practice Groups: Chris McBrady began his career...

Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Holds that Construction Defects Are Not Covered by CGL Policy

The recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision in Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc. (August 2024) offers important clarification for contractors, subcontractors, and insurers regarding the coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability...

Navigating Growth in Transportation Infrastructure Projects

Congress enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on November 15, 2021. In the wake of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, demand for infrastructure construction is expected to continue...