Rubin Rudman

Congratulations to Elder Law Chair Steven Cohen on being recognized in Best Lawyers 2027, and to Partner Lauren DeMatteo, recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Our Elder Law practice provides compassionate counsel through long-term care and Medicaid planning, guardianships, incapacity planning, probate matters, special needs planning, and sophisticated asset protection strategies.

Six Rubin Rudman attorneys contributed to the newly released Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual, 6th Edition published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England): Lisa M. Cukier, David Friedman, Sara E. Kitaeff, Nicole Collins, Abigail Howard and Theresa Roeder. This manual will serve as a comprehensive resource for Law Practitioners guiding them through every stage of the divorce process. https://lnkd.in/eDk4qyS4

Five Rubin Rudman attorneys were named to Best Lawyers 2027 for their contribution to real estate law: Chair Andrea Young Toulouse and partners Andrew Kara, Michael Novaria, Joseph R. "Joe" Tarby III, Paul Baccari, and Jim Sperling. Our team advises clients at every stage of the real estate lifecycle, from initial acquisition, due diligence, and zoning to permitting, financing, construction, leasing, tax strategy, and disposition, and more.

Labor & Employment attorney Daniel Baumel, Esq. recently earned the Workplace Investigations Specialty Credential from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The credential builds on his experience counseling employers through complex workplace issues and strengthens his work helping clients navigate sensitive facts, competing perspectives, and significant legal and organizational considerations. Congratulations, Daniel!

Congratulations to partners Jeffrey Dretler, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Denise I. Murphy on their recognition in Best Lawyers 2027 for their work in labor and employment law. Rubin Rudman represents private and public sector employers across Massachusetts and beyond, offering strategic solutions that empower leadership and protect the workplace. We advise businesses, municipalities, educational institutions, and nonprofits across a wide range of workplace matters, including high-stakes disputes, implementing new policies, and navigating workforce changes.

Congratulations to Rubin Rudman Trusts & Estates partners on their recognition in Best Lawyers 2027: Matthew Berlin, Steven M. Carr, Lisa M. Cukier, Jessica Demmerly, Kristin Dzialo , Jay Pabian, and Robert Vigoda. Partner Lauren DeMatteo was named "One to Watch". Our Trusts & Estates practice is one of the largest and most experienced in Massachusetts—a cornerstone of the firm and a trusted partner for individuals, families, and business owners seeking sophisticated, strategic solutions to preserve wealth, honor legacy, and protect loved ones.

Tax law isn’t Matthew Berlin’s only specialty. This weekend, our Trusts & Estates partner will take the stage with his band, Annie and The Fur Trappers, at the Bay State Hot Jazz Festival in Medford. Rubin Rudman is pleased to sponsor this year’s festival, featuring live jazz at the Condon Shell from 11:00-3:00 p.m.

Congratulations to the nine Rubin Rudman Family Law attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers 2027. Our Family Law team is among the largest and most experienced in Massachusetts, known for the professional guidance we provide to clients regarding divorce, child custody, parenting plans, alimony, paternity actions, asset division, post-judgment modifications, family law-related appeals and the drafting and negotiation of pre- and post-nuptial agreements. This year’s honorees include Family Law Chair Susan B. Grandis and partners Lisa M. Cukier, David Friedman, Courtney Greenberg, Sara E. Kitaeff, Jared Spinelli, and Meredith Stratford. Partner Gabrielle Denby and Associate Theresa Roeder were named "Ones to Watch."

Congratulations to Rubin Rudman partners Neal Splaine, Jay Pabian and David Shamberger on their recognition in Best Lawyers 2027 for their work in corporate law. Our Corporate, Business & Tax attorneys advise businesses and their owners through every stage of growth—from formation and financing to strategic transactions, succession and exit. The team represents closely held and family-owned businesses, emerging and growth companies, private equity and venture capital firms, and financial institutions, combining seasoned transactional counsel with practical, business-minded strategy.

Congratulations to the 30 Rubin Rudman attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers 2027. Our roster represents a wide range of practice groups across the firm, including litigation, real estate, corporate, tax law, trusts & estates, elder law, and family law.