Karen LaFond selected as a 2025 Commercial “Go To Lawyer” honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Fletcher Tilton is proud to congratulate attorney Karen LaFond, a valued member of the firm’s Transactional Group as well as the firm’s Management Committee, who was recently selected as a 2025 Commercial “Go To Lawyer” honoree by Mass Lawyers Weekly. She represents regional and national lenders, borrowers, and businesses in all aspects of commercial finance,…
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: A (Somewhat) Concise Primer
New article alert! 🚨 The latest from our Labor & Employment Law attorney, Joe Bartulis breaks down the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law and what it means for employers and job seekers. Read the full article here
MASSACHUSETTS PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW: A (Somewhat) Concise Primer
As readers may recall, in 2018 Massachusetts updated its Equal Pay Act by passing An Act to Establish Pay Equity. That updated law provided clarity on what constitutes unlawful wage discrimination; it also ensured that Massachusetts employers not pay employees of different genders less money for “comparable work.” Building on that law, the Act Relative…
Fletcher Tilton celebrates four attorneys named Super Lawyers® and Rising Star® for 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate our four attorneys recognized on the 2025 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists! Congratulations to William Jalkut, Civil Litigation; Richard Barry, Estate & Probate; Fred Misilo, Elder Law; and Rosemary Tootell, Rising Star, Business/Corporate Litigation. Your dedication and expertise continue to set a standard of excellence for our clients and…
New Edition of “Coming of Age” Now Available Online
We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of Coming of Age is now available online. This comprehensive legal guide is designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families as they navigate the transition to adult services. From understanding eligibility and rights, to planning for education, employment, housing, and long-term supports,…
Fred Misilo Inducted into the MA Weekly Hall of Fame
What a great time we had at the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame event on Sept. 16th. It was an impressive class of honorees, and we were proud to be there in support of our own Fred Misilo, who was recognized for his decades of service. Fred exemplifies the intersection of legal expertise and…
Amanda Risch Honored in WBJ’s 40 Under Forty
Our Fletcher Tilton crew had a great time at the Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty event on Sept. 17th at Mechanics Hall. We were especially proud to cheer on our colleague, Amanda Risch, as she was honored among this year’s outstanding class of young leaders. Congratulations to Amanda and all of the honorees on…
2025 ASNP Conference: Collaborative Special Needs Planning
The 2025 National Conference of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) held in San Diego, California, earlier this spring featured a compelling presession on collaborative special needs planning. Presented by Jerry Hulick of MassMutual SpecialCare, Fred Misilo of Fletcher Tilton, and Jeff Vistica of Vistica Wealth Advisors, the discussion emphasized the crucial integration of financial and legal…