RIW’s Construction Litigation Practice Achieves 2025 National Tier 1 Ranking by Best Lawyers®

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Best Lawyers has released its 2025 Best Law Firm National rankings, and RIW’s Construction Litigation Practice achieved a Tier 1 ranking for the second year in a row! These rankings are determined by several factors, including peer reviews, reputation, quality of work, client satisfaction, and a thorough research process and places RIW among the best…

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RIW Hosts Prompt Payment Act Symposium with the Boston Bar Association

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On October 22nd, RIW President Bradley Croft moderated a panel of experts to discuss the intricacies and impacts of the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act. The recent court decisions in Tocci Building Corp. v. IRIV Partners and Business Interiors v. Graycor have fundamentally changed the way complex construction projects are administered in Massachusetts and how the…

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New Episode of Transaction Talk | When is the Right Time to Sell?

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Hollie Choe, Business Broker and Certified Exit Planning Advisor at Transworld Business Advisors. In this conversation, Hollie provides key insights on how to determine the right time to sell and how to prepare for it, both personally and in your business. Tune in to hear what…

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The Industry: October 2024

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The October issue of RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group newsletter, The Industry, is live! This quarter, we explore some of the latest trends and insights shaping the hospitality landscape, including: Adam Barnosky and Michael Cronin tackle key updates and commonly asked questions about Boston’s new liquor license bill and approval process. Thinking about selling your business?…

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Bradley Croft Named to the Top 100 List of Massachusetts Super Lawyers

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RIW is thrilled to share that President Bradley Croft has been named to the “Top 100 List” of Massachusetts Super Lawyers for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights the 100 attorneys who received the highest point totals among all Massachusetts attorneys during the Super Lawyers selection process which includes a statewide survey of lawyers,…

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RIW Client Home Décor Group Acquires Factory Paint & Decorating

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RIW is pleased to announce that client the Home Décor Group successfully acquired Factory Paint & Decorating along with its related facilities in Pembroke, MA, making this its 25th location! Family-owned and operated, the Home Décor Group has been a one-stop, concept-to-completion source for home improvement projects in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for over 50…

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RIW Attorneys Named to 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

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RIW is happy to share that 13 attorneys have been named to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Massachusetts Rising Stars lists. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Massachusetts who are selected through a multiphase process consisting of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Selected lawyers received the highest point totals…

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New Episode of Transaction Talk | Restaurant and Liquor Licensing Transactions

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Adam Barnosky, Chair of the Restaurant and Hospitality Practice Group at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner. In this conversation, Adam delves into the unique challenges of restaurant transactions, discussing everything from liquor licensing and zoning permits to the intricacies of multi-unit franchising. He highlights how doing your…

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POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Hospitality Practice Group, News

Get to Know Attorney Michael O’Connor

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Michael O’Connor recently joined RIW as an associate in the Trusts & Estates Group. His practice includes estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and estate tax returns. Why did you become a lawyer?  I always knew I liked to write and present an argument, so I have always considered going to law school. But, because…

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Boston’s Future Leaders Program Q&A with Adam Gutbezahl

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With back-to-school season in full swing, we caught up with RIW attorney Adam Gutbezahl to hear how his first six months with Boston’s Future Leaders Program have been going. A partnership between Harvard Business School and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program stands out as an initiative uniquely designed to…

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