Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.‘s commercial litigation group is jointly led by Scott Ford in Boston and Seth Goldman in New York. Ford leads business disputes for corporate clients, including class action defense in federal and state courts, while Goldman leads significant bet-the-company and employment litigation. Also in New York, firm managing partner Robert Bodian remains active in complex commercial disputes, advising private equity, financial services, real estate, and banking clients, while Therese Doherty handles civil and securities-related disputes, with a strong emphasis on financial services. In Boston, Elissa Flynn-Poppey chairs the government law practice, tackling government investigations and enforcement matters, while John Dougherty is reputed for defending product liability and consumer class action claims. Alec Zadek, also Boston-based, advises on insurance coverage disputes and broader commercial litigation.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Peter Pan Bus Lines
- Uber Technologies
- Dutchie Inc.
- Standard BioTools
- SMG Mountain
- AvalonBay Communities
- Phillips MA
- Isaac Soleimani
- RxSense, LLC
- Computershare, Ltd.
- Acumen Technology Solutions
- Siemens Financial Services, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Peter Pan Bus Lines, a major regional transportation provider, in a high-profile consumer class action in the District of Massachusetts challenging alleged “junk fees” associated with the company’s online ticketing system.
Secured a landmark settlement on behalf of Uber Technologies in a high-profile employee classification lawsuit brought by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Uber and Lyft agreed to pay a combined $175 million and extend new benefits to drivers, resolving years of litigation.
Represents Dutchie in multiple complex disputes nationwide, including a breach of contract case in South Carolina where the firm has filed a countersuit and recently won a class action dismissal. Additionally, Mintz resolved a fraud claim through a favorable settlement and continues to pursue a tortious interference case, showcasing its strategic litigation capabilities in the cannabis tech sector.
Practice head
Scott Ford; Seth Goldman
Other key lawyers
Robert Bodian; Elissa Flynn-Poppey; John Dougherty; Therese Doherty; Alec Zadek; James Rapore; Arameh O’Boyle