DDS Application and Appeals Process: Getting to Eligibility
The parents and guardians of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities face numerous challenges, not the least of which is navigating the process of obtaining support services from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). This article provides a brief summary of the steps in that process and some suggested tips that can enhance your chances…
Fletcher Tilton SuperLawyers® 2020
We are pleased to announce the 2020 SuperLawyers® selections have been published and include five of our attorneys. For this designation, attorneys are nominated by their peers, evaluated by third-party research across 12 key categories, and reviewed by a highly credentialed Blue Ribbon Panel of attorneys. Richard C. Barry has been designated as a SuperLawyer for the 16th year in a…
Business Liability Insurance: An Introduction to Causes of Action
This is the third article in a series on the circumstances that attach to a civil lawsuit. Earlier articles in the series can be found on Fletcher Tilton’s website under ARTICLES and on the NEREJ website. Business Liability Insurance In order to lay a proper foundation, it seems necessary to take one final detour before…
Corporate Liability: An Introduction to Causes of Action
This is the second article in a series on the circumstances that can give rise to a civil lawsuit. The first article in the series can be found on Fletcher Tilton’s website under ARTICLES. Corporate Liability Generally Before diving into a discussion of the most common causes of action – which are the combination of…
WBJ’s Webcast: The Future of Commercial Real Estate
FT Shareholder attorney Mark L. Donahue participated in the Worcester Business Journal’s October 2, 2020 Webcast regarding the future of Commercial Real Estate. Click here to watch the webcast. Attorney Donahue’s portion begins at 40:09.
Under What Circumstances Can a Civil Lawsuit Be Filed? An Introduction to Causes of Action
Despite references in popular culture to the contrary, one cannot sue another, or be sued for that matter, for any reason at all. To be more precise, a person could file a civil lawsuit against another for any reason under the sun, but unless that individual’s lawsuit is based on an appropriate cause of action,…
Guardianship and Alternatives
In Massachusetts, the law dictates that all individuals are presumed legally competent to make their own decisions upon reaching adulthood at age 18. All adults are afforded the right to privacy relative to their medical information, the right to enter into legal contracts, and the right to make their own life choices. If an individual…
Why You Should Have An Estate Plan
We are often asked “Why do I need an estate plan?” If you have assets, are married, or have children, any of these is a reason to have an estate plan. An estate plan enables you to distribute your assets to the people you choose, in the manner you want them to be received, and…