Best Law Firms Rankings

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

16 National Rankings & 24 Metro Rankings  |  Client Confirmed

Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.

Real Estate Law

The Nutter team led by Mike Burke is a pleasure to work with. They have expertise in real estate law and are very instrumental in helping our team negotiate successful lease transactions.

David Crane RREEF

Real Estate Law

A five star firm specializing in resolving complex legal matters. An experienced, responsive, engaged team of professionals -- true partners.

Lyon Osborn The First Church of Christ, Scientist

Land Use & Zoning Law

Nutter has tremendous experience and knowledge on all matters regarding zoning and land use. Their team is responsive and extremely diligent.

David Crane RREEF

Trusts & Estates Law

Outstandingly excellent guidance.

Michael Simon Central Property Management LLC

Trusts & Estates Law

Sara Curley of Nutter has been a trusted resource since my husband and I made our initial estate plan about 15 years ago, and she subsequently helped us revise and update the plan when needed. In addition, Sara provided advice as we navigated the administration and settlement of a relative's estate. I was an executor, and the estate was being handled by a team of lawyers at a highly regarded, international law firm out of New York. However, Sara provided advice and displayed expertise when offering guidance that far outperformed the other law firm.

Environmental Law

This firm is the leading environmental firm in Massachusetts. Their expertise both in general advice and in the litigation context is exceptional.

Evan Slavitt Paper Excellence Group

Patent Law

Mark Leonardo brings a combination of business acumen and intellectual property expertise that makes him a pleasure to work with. Mark understands both our business objectives and technology to create an effective patent portfolio. There is little ramp-up when working with Mark. He understands the technology and gets going immediately.

Brian Krupczak Nuix, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Shannon Zollo was exceptional.

Andrew Boyle Boyle Transportation

Commercial Litigation

Nutter is a go-to firm with a can-do attitude that gets the job done. They are consistently delivering favorable results for the organization; there is a reason why they are considered trusted advisors for their clients. Stephen Brake is an exceptional attorney who is best-in-class at resolving complex issues.

Commercial Litigation

Nutter's steady hand guided us well through complex matters. I was impressed by the breadth and depth of their expertise, and their commitment to professionalism.

Patent Law

Mark Leonardo of Nutter has a deep insight into technology and its application. He has been extremely helpful in protecting our intellectual property in the U.S.

Trademark Law

Mark Leonardo has many years of working with brands and the development and management of global trademark portfolios. He has specific experience in developing revenue-generating arrangements where brands are of the ultimate value. Mark also knows when and how to assert trademark rights against domestic and global infringers. He understands the value of trademarks and uncovers opportunities for us to generate revenue from our suite of brands.

Joseph Baum Dean & Deluca Brands, Inc.

Land Use & Zoning Law

I use Nutter for all of my land use and related legal needs. They have assembled a great team of professionals that are able to meet a variety of needs for my firm. My partners and investors feel confident that Nutter's work protects their interests in our projects.

Andy Huntoon Trammell Crow Residential

Land Use & Zoning Law

Every attorney with whom I have worked at Nutter has a high level of expertise and the ability to dissect the most complex legal issues and problems. That being said, Nutter's advice always contains practical suggestions and careful risk analysis, which makes Nutter my go-to law firm for sophisticated legal matters. The more complex the matter, the more it may be necessary to cross departments and disciplines, and that is where Nutter is superior to other large law firms. The attorneys work as a team and are always collegial. As a result, Nutter's legal service and legal products are comprehensive, reliable and thorough. As a high-level government official in a state legal office, I need attorneys that recognize and appreciate political challenges and constraints and the often unwieldy requirements and bureaucracy that comes with government work. There are good law firms that cannot deliver on public sector legal work the way Nutter can. That being said, I have recommended Nutter for consideration for private work as well.

Venture Capital Law

We have a real business partnership with Nutter. They are our go-to counsel on any deal-related questions.

Real Estate Law

My family and our businesses have been so impressed with Nutter's real estate practice that we have used them for years and continue to use them. We have so much confidence in the firm that we have used them to assist and guide us with non-real estate needs as well. They are professional, knowledgeable and go the extra mile for us.

Peter Tedeschi Formerly - Tedeschi Food Shops, Inc.

Litigation - Environmental

My experience in the complexities around environmental litigation in New England, both at a federal and state level, has been effectively managed by the great team at Nutter. Stephen Brake is simply best-in-class in client support and conflict resolution.

Patent Law

Mark Leonardo is an extraordinary patent attorney. He understands our business objectives and technology to help us create an extensive patent portfolio.

Eric Graham CrowdComfort, Inc.

Patent Law

We have been very happy with Nutter's services.

Real Estate Law

The Nutter team is exceptionally responsive, professional and well grounded.

Michelle Pereira Boston Scientific Corporation

Real Estate Law

I worked with Nutter for years. Every lawyer whose specialty I engaged was knowledgeable.

Steven Cox Curo Enterprises

Corporate Law

Shannon Zollo of Nutter was exceptional.

Real Estate Law

Beth Mitchell is excellent in every way — responsive, smart, insightful, thorough, and friendly. She and her colleague Greg Bradford are top-notch.

Dennis Kanin New Boston Ventures

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

We are been using Ian Roffman and Ashley Paquin of Nutter to handle all of our third-party subpoena and regulatory request work. They have been excellent, and the value is phenomenal. I would highly recommend this team to perform this work for any financial services firm. Mr. Roffman's prior SEC experience and deep understanding of the asset management business is second to none.

Patent Law

Nutter has been a wonderfully professional company to work with. Kathleen Williams and Gurunathan Laxmikanthan have conducted in-depth FTOs and have written exceptional PCTs for our team. We look forward to continued work with them.

Matt Stahl Steel Therapeutics

Real Estate Law

Best attorney group in Boston. Professional, responsive and able to handle all legal issues.

Robert Donnelly Whole Foods

Patent Law

I have worked with Nutter once before and their expertise, responsiveness and domain experience is critical and one of the key reasons I have come back to them as my first choice for U.S. representation.

Paul Kinnon Diadem

Real Estate Law

Nutter was attentive and quick to respond to questions and issues.

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