Attorney Rosie Tootell Successfully Causes Dismissal of Wage Act Claim Asserted by Former CEO
For Immediate Release Attorney Rosemary Tootell successfully causes dismissal of Wage Act claim asserted by former CEO July 25, 2023 (Essex Superior Court) Fletcher Tilton Litigation Attorney, Rosemary Tootell, successfully argued a motion to dismiss Wage Act claims brought against the firm’s cannabis dispensary client. The pending action involves counterclaims asserted by a former employee…
Attorney Adam Ponte named Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Lawyers Weekly
Shareholder, Fletcher Tilton Boston Adam C. Ponte routinely represents developers and contractors in complex residential and commercial construction projects, from preparation and negotiation to project execution. He deals with matters ranging from formal demand correspondence to litigation in both federal and state courts. A graduate of College of the Holy Cross, Ponte earned his law…
YMCA Honors Attorney Mark Donahue with George I. Alden Award
YMCA of Central Massachusetts Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event April 27, 2023–The YMCA of Central Massachusetts held their Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition event on April 26th at the Greendale Family Branch. Over 200 people were in attendance at the event to show their support for the wonderful volunteers who received awards in recognition…
Fletcher Tilton Litigation Team Secures Substantial Real Estate Attachment Against General Contractor
For Immediate Release Fletcher Tilton Litigation Team Secures Substantial Real Estate Attachment Against General Contractor Fletcher Tilton Attorneys, Michael Brangwynne and Alex Rodolakis, recently obtained a real estate attachment on behalf of homeowner clients against a residential contractor in the amount of $655,000. The plaintiff owners allege that they were misled by a Cape Cod…
WBJ Features Article By Fletcher Tilton’s Christine Boutin
10 Things I know about … Long-term care planning for small business owners PHOTO | COURTESY OF CHRISTINE BOUTIN Christine Boutin is an officer at Worcester law firm Fletcher Tilton and is an experienced elder law attorney. 10) Don’t wait! Early planning is essential. MassHealth looks back five years from the date of application to see…
Affirmative Defenses: Short Statute of Limitations for Claims Against an Estate
Short Statute of Limitations – Claims against an Estate Certain defenses shield a defendant from liability even if all the allegations against them are true. A familiar one includes the statute of limitations. In Massachusetts, a special short statute of limitations applies when a creditor seeks to hold the estate of a decedent liable for…
Lis Pendens in Massachusetts
Obtaining a lis pendens, which directly translates to “suit pending,” is a legal procedure that involves a plaintiff seeking court approval to record a memorandum at the Registry of Deeds that effectively puts the world on notice of a pending suit involving title, use, or occupation of the real estate. The procedure is governed by…
New Retirement Account Rules for 2023 – 2024 Article
Below is a list of the important changes made recently by the new “Secure Act 2.0” federal tax law, relating to retirement accounts including IRAs. If you have questions about any of these changes, or how they might impact your Estate Planning documents, please contact an Attorney in our Trusts & Estates Department. Effective now (2023):…
Fletcher Tilton Celebrates RH White 100th Anniversary
Fletcher Tilton PC would like to extend a big congratulations to RH White in celebrating its 100th anniversary. The company kicked off its centennial celebration with a gala and live auction at Mechanics Hall on Thursday to raise funds for Easter Seals, one of the companies numerous long standing outreach initiatives. The anniversary is special to…