Litigation/Appeals

The attorneys at The McCormack Firm, LLC are no strangers to litigation.  Large and small businesses from Massachusetts come to the firm for their litigation needs including:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Injuries and Construction Defect Claims
  • Property Damage Claims
  • Product Liability
  • Railroad and Public Transit Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Recreation and Adventure Program Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Employment Related Discrimination and Harassment Claims
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents

From trial to appeal, The McCormack Firm is ready to tackle your case

Our attorneys have extensive experience with direct negotiations, mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution methods.  They focus on civil trial practice in both federal and state courts and administrative agencies.

The McCormack Firm has successfully handled many appeals and provides evaluation services such as advice as to whether an appeal is warranted, which arguments have the greatest chance of success and the probability of success on appeal.

Representative cases

Obtained a directed verdict in favor of a property manager in a claim for over $400,000 in damage to a condominium complex from a burst pipe in the attic.

Represented a trucking company in a Norfolk Superior Court jury trial in connection with a serious motor vehicle accident, resulting in a verdict in the trucking company's favor.

Obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial in Suffolk Superior Court for a plumbing subcontractor in a construction site accident involving serious personal injuries.

In a case documented by Court-TV, successfully defended transit authority in a wrongful death action by demonstrating that the teen's death was caused by "train surfing".

Subrogation

The McCormack Firm's insurance and litigation experience has naturally put it in a unique position to assist its clients in recovering paid losses through subrogation from other responsible parties.  The firm identifies potential sources of recovery, evaluates the probabilities of recovery from those sources, develops a successful strategy for pursuit, and obtains recovery.

The attorneys of The McCormack Firm have also been involved in a number of Massachusetts appellate cases protecting insurers' rights under the Massachusetts workers' compensation subrogation statute.  The firm's experience includes subrogation of:

  • Workers' compensation claims
  • Property damage claims
  • Construction defect claims
  • Construction injury claims
  • General liability claims
  • Professional liability claims
  • Motor vehicle accidents

Serving institutional and individual clients since 1981

Call The McCormack Firm at 617-951-2929 or contact us online today.

Contact Info

The McCormack Firm, LLC
Attorneys at Law

One International Place, 7th Floor
Boston, MA 02110

Phone: 617-951-2929
Fax: 617-951-2672

What's New

  • Joseph Aronson is now providing mediation and arbitration services. To schedule a mediation or arbitration, please call (617) 951-2929 or email mediations@mccormackfirm.com.
  • The Boston ERISA and Insurance Litigation Blog, authored and published by McCormack Firm partner Stephen Rosenberg, has been selected as one of LexisNexis' Top Insurance Law Blogs for 2011. This is the third year in a row Mr. Rosenberg's blog has been honored by LexisNexis. True to its name, the blog covers developments in the law governing ERISA and insurance disputes, and includes detailed commentary on major pieces of litigation in these fields. Clicking on this link will bring you to LexisNexis' announcement of the award, and clicking here will bring you to the Boston ERISA and Insurance Litigation Blog. http://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insurancelaw/blogs/topblogs/archive/2011/11/11/the-winners-the-insurance-law-community-top-blogs-for-2011.aspx http://www.bostonerisalaw.com
  • On November 3, 2011, Attorney John Lacey was guest speaker at the Boston Bar Association's "Brown Bag Lunch" Series where he discussed pending Federal legislation in the area of data privacy and data breach notification. The event was well attended and well received by members of the Bar. For more information, please see https://www.bostonbar.org/membership/events/event-details?ID=8110
  • On October 26, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit issued its written opinion affirming a defense verdict obtained by Robert La Hait on behalf of Stonebridge Life Insurance Company. The preceding jury trial had involved a dispute over whether the plaintiff was entitled to the death benefits payable under three accidental death policies as a result of the named insured's death. After three days of trial, including testimony by experts for each side, the jury found in favor of Stonebridge.
  • On May 10, 2011, Attorney John Lacey was a guest on Legal Talk Network's program, Lawyer2Lawyer hosted by Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi. The Topic was the recent massive data breach at Sony Corporation.
    Listen to the show here…

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