Recent Legal News & Firm Updates

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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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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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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In the most recent edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, RIW President Bradley Croft discusses the intricacies and impacts of the Prompt Payment Act after the SJC’s recent ruling in Business Interiors v. Graycor. Brad addresses the following questions: When does the Act apply and what is its purpose? What must a project owner do to avoid violating the Act? Under what circumstances…

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On Monday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court released its decision in Business Interiors Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Co., Inc., SJC No. 13507, 2024 WL 3016128. Commercial real estate and construction lawyers as well as the construction industry eagerly awaited the decision with hopes that the SJC would clarify a few questions about…

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For the second year in a row, RIW President Bradley Croft and RIW’s Construction Practice Group have been ranked by Chambers USA as a top construction attorney and top construction law firm in Massachusetts. Chambers rankings are prestigious, well-known lists that spotlight top lawyers and law firms based on detailed research and feedback from clients…

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A leading authority on the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act after obtaining the first judgment under that statute in the 2022 landmark case Tocci Building Corporation v. IRIV Partners, LLC, RIW was extensively quoted in this week’s Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in an article about a similar pending case.  The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral argument…

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Best Lawyers® has released its 2024 Best Law Firm national rankings and Ruberto Israel & Weiner’s Construction Litigation Practice Area achieved “Tier 1,” the highest ranking given. “It’s an honor to be included among the top law firms in the country for construction litigation,” noted RIW President and Litigation Department Chair, Bradley Croft. “This recognition…

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Litigation chair Bradley Croft was named a 2023 top construction lawyer by Boston Magazine. Brad is an accomplished trial attorney representing clients in a wide range of complex business matters, including construction claims, general commercial disputes, partnership disputes, land use litigation and zoning appeals, employment matters, condominium cases and tort claims. Brad is a recognized…

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Shareholder Kimberly Alley was recently recognized by Boston Magazine as a 2023 top construction lawyer. Kim represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of construction disputes, employment law issues and general litigation matters. Kim has handled more than 150 trials before state and federal courts, including over 50 jury trials. She concentrates her practice…

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