Congratulations to the 16 Fletcher Tilton Attorneys who were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
LAWYER OF THE YEAR® Anthony J. Salvidio II – Banking and Finance Law BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA Rosemary M. Tootell – Litigation, Labor and Employment; Litigation, Real Estate Alicia L. Hoffman – Elder Law; Trusts and Estates BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® Richard C. Barry, Jr. – Trusts and Estates Todd E. Brodeur…
Fletcher Tilton Mourns the Passing of Senior Partner Sumner “Tony” Tilton
Fletcher Tilton announces, with deep sadness, the passing of Sumner “Tony” Tilton, Jr., a senior partner who passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Tony had a distinguished career as an attorney, trustee, and community leader for the past sixty-three years. His leadership within Fletcher Tilton was instrumental to its success and growth into a regional…
Appeals Court Affirms All Judgments and Orders in Favor of Fletcher Tilton Client
Attorneys Michael Brangwynne, Nisha Koshy and Rosemary Tootell recently obtained favorable decisions from the Massachusetts Appeals Court on three related appeals, in which the Appeals Court affirmed all judgments and orders in favor of our client, a real estate investor in Boston. (Doyle v. Lydon, Massachusetts Appeals Court, 2024-P-1384 and 2024-P-1040). All three appeals arose from…
Massachusetts Zoning Act Amendments: What Property Owners and Developers Need to Know
On July 9, 2026, Governor Maura Healey signed into law the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, which included several notable amendments to the Zoning Act. Effective immediately, the following amendments work to reduce barriers to housing construction and facilitate other types of development: Easing of Variance Standards 1. Permit Granting Authorities Now Have Greater Discretion…
Winner of the 2026 Boston Family Favorites
We’re honored to share that Fletcher Tilton has once again been named winner of the Boston Family Favorites Awards for Special Needs Legal Assistance by Boston Parent’s Paper. This recognition means so much because it comes from the families and community members we are privileged to serve. For more than two centuries, Fletcher Tilton has…
Congratulations to Patrick Tinsley! Appointed to MetroWest YMCA Board
We’re proud to share that Attorney Patrick Tinsley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the MetroWest YMCA. Patrick’s appointment reflects his commitment to serving our community both inside and outside the practice of law. The MetroWest YMCA plays a vital role in strengthening communities through programs that promote youth development, healthy living,…
Sharing Experience. Shaping Futures.
At Fletcher Tilton, we believe that investing in the next generation of legal professionals is an important part of strengthening our profession. We recognize attorney Adam Baldarelli, who recently volunteered his time at Western New England University School of Law, providing feedback to students participating in a Trial Advocacy class. As part of the course,…
FT Chosen as a Best Legacy Law Firm for the Second Year
We are proud to share that Fletcher Tilton PC has once again been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a Best Legacy Law Firm. The Legacy Law Firms program recognizes generational law firms that have made a lasting impact on the Commonwealth through decades of service, leadership, and commitment to their clients and communities. As…
Celebrating an Extraordinary Career
After nearly 53 remarkable years with Fletcher Tilton, we congratulate Attorney Douglas Meystre on his retirement, effective July 1. Doug’s dedication and leadership have left a lasting legacy. For the majority of his career, he served as Chair of our Litigation Department, where he earned the respect of colleagues, clients, and the legal community alike….