Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is trusted by clients in the public and private sectors to deliver on a variety of projects in the transportation, industrial, educational, retail, and technology sectors. The Boston-based practice is headed by Tony Starr, who advises on contract drafting and disputes involving mechanics’ liens, bonds, terminations and delays; and William Hill, who represents clients in arbitration and mediation and helps them avoid litigation. Rebecca Raphaelson is skilled in litigation and construction formation; she recently advised Gradiant Corp. on a multibillion-dollar transaction to construct a microchip manufacturing facility. Kevin Mortimer and Amy Pearlman also represent clients in alternative dispute resolution procedures.
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Key clients

  • DivcoWest
  • Gradient Corp.
  • Drawbridge Realty
  • Hancock Street Partners
  • Onyx Corporation
  • Nautilus US Power Holdco LLC (“Nautilus”)
  • Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (“DOC”)
  • Western Builders, Inc. (“Western”)
  • NorthStar Contracting Group, Inc.

Work highlights

Represented DivcoWest in all matters pertaining to the drafting of construction documents for its Cambridge Crossing project in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as the Peninsula Crossing development in Burlingame, CA.
Acts as U.S. construction counsel for Gradiant Corp. in connection with a multibillion-dollar project to construct a microchip manufacturing facility for Micron in Boise, Idaho.
Represents Hancock Street Partners in various disputes and risk mitigation tied to a mixed-use transit/oriented development in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Tony Starr

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Rebecca Raphaelson

Practice head

Tony Starr; William Hill

Other key lawyers

Rebecca Raphaelson; Kevin Mortimer; Amy Pearlman