Attorney Bill Dalton is a founding and managing partner of the firm, specializing in Residential Real Estate. Mr. Dalton completed his undergraduate work at the University of New Hampshire and received his Juris Doctor degree from the Massachusetts School of Law. He worked as a staff attorney for the National Association of Government Employees and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, negotiating contracts and handling labor/employment disputes. He has also practiced at two other firms specializing in Real Estate and Corporate Law. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New Hampshire.

Attorney Barry Finegold is a founding and managing partner of the firm, specializing in Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate. Mr. Finegold has a long career in public service; he currently represents the 2nd Essex and Middlesex district in the Massachusetts State Senate and served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1997-2010. Before that, he was a Selectman in the Town of Andover. Before practicing law, he worked in commercial and residential lending for several banking institutions in the Greater Boston area. Mr. Finegold is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, the Massachusetts School of Law, and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Finegold resides in Andover with his wife, Amy, their three children, Ava, Ella, and Max, and the family’s bulldog, Otis. In his free time, Mr. Finegold enjoys coaching his children’s flag football, hockey, and soccer teams, attending hard rock concerts, and his daily 5am work out.

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David concentrates his practice in business and real estate litigation. Along with general business entities, he represents banks and other financial institutions in loan workouts.  David advises clients on a wide array of business disputes, including business contract matters, conflicts among owners of closely held corporations, non-compete agreements and employee severance arrangements. He also counsels real estate clients in a variety of matters.

Earlier in his career, David practiced commercial litigation at the Boston firm of Bingham Dana & Gould, now Morgan Lewis. Later, he served as in-house counsel for RECOLL Management Corporation, a subsidiary of Fleet Bank, where he focused on the enforcement of creditors’ right in all courts, including adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court. David has been repeatedly listed as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer.

David is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Massachusetts, including the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  He graduated from Tufts University with a B.S. in chemical engineering (1982), and received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law (1985).

David enjoys vacationing with his wife, Kathy, and spending time with his three adult children and their families.

Attorney Stephen Bazarian is a partner specializing in Litigation. His practice focuses primarily on tort defense, including premises liability, product liability, and foodborne illness litigation. He also has substantial experience representing clients in complex business and commercial litigation and large-scale debt collection and other creditors’ rights actions. Mr. Bazarian’s practice also includes litigating disputes for commercial landlords and property managers. His clients include a nationwide supermarket chain, for whom he is lead defense counsel for all of the company’s general liability cases in New England. Mr. Bazarian’s thirty years of experience enable him to advise a wide range of clients with regard to potential disputes and to represent those clients through litigation, at trial, and in appeal. Mr. Bazarian is a graduate of Boston College Law School and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the State of Connecticut, and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Mr. Bazarian is also Dalton & Finegold LLP’s General Counsel.

Attorney Brendan Boyle is a Partner at the firm concentrating in Commercial Real Estate and Business law with a focus on the financing, acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate. Mr. Boyle joined Dalton & Finegold in 2012. Mr. Boyle represents institutional and private lenders in the structuring and documentation of commercial real estate loans and the negotiation of documents evidencing such loans. He also represents individual and institutional developers and investors in connection with the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate. In addition to his commercial real estate practice, Mr. Boyle represents individuals and existing companies in connection with organizational formation and general corporate matters. Mr. Boyle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College, and received his law degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Boston chapters of the Real Estate Finance Association, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the Urban Land Institute, the Boston College Club and the Boston College Alumni Association. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New Hampshire.

Attorney James H. Cohen is a Partner at the firm, specializing in commercial real estate law. His practice primarily includes representing lenders in commercial financing transactions, and commercial tenants for office, retail and life sciences leases. Jim was a founding partner at the firm of Looney Cohen & Aisenberg LLP, located in Boston, and practiced there from 1995 until joining Dalton & Finegold. Jim received his Bachelor’s Degree from Colgate University, and his law degree from Boston University School of Law, where he was a Note and Case Editor for the Boston University Law Review. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a member of the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts.

Attorney Crosby Elliott is a partner at the firm and assists individuals and families in all aspects of estate planning and trust and estate administration. Crosby’s experience in both planning and administration allow him to expertly advise clients through their many stages of life. Crosby prides himself on building relationships with clients to help simplify what can often be an overwhelming experience.

Crosby’s practice focuses on how best to minimize or avoid Massachusetts or federal estate taxes, avoid probate, shield assets from the cost of long-term care, and protect assets for beneficiaries. Crosby accomplishes these goals by employing sophisticated and comprehensive estate planning techniques, including the use of revocable trusts and various irrevocable trusts. Crosby also prepares federal gift tax returns.

A significant portion of Crosby’s practice also involves counseling clients through the administration of a loved one’s trust or estate. In doing so, Crosby regularly prepares and files both Massachusetts and federal estate tax returns, petitions with the probate court, and assists in dispute resolution between parties. Crosby also hosts presentations at businesses, organizations, and clubs on the importance of estate planning.

Outside of the office, Crosby enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his dog. During the non-winter months, Crosby spends his free time either in Kennebunkport, Maine, hiking along the Appalachian Trail, or just generally enjoying the outdoors.

Attorney Ashley Evirs is a partner at the firm specializing in all facets of estate planning, estate and trust administration, as well as long term care planning. Ashley works with individuals and couples that have not completed any planning to design a customized plan to suit their goals and needs, as well as enjoys working with clients that have existing plan documents to see if any improvements or updates would be beneficial to the overarching plan. Goals and families change over time and so too should your legal documents. Her goal is to help people avoid probate system, minimize estate taxes, as well as provide asset protection for beneficiaries.

Further, Ashley’s experience with long term care planning allows her to provide strategic counsel for the elderly community, and their families, preparing for a loved one’s upcoming MassHealth/Medicaid long term care application. She counsels families on available spenddown strategies, sets up Irrevocable Trusts for protection purposes, as well as locates any planning deficiencies so she can recommend improvements. Ashley’s practice also centers on counseling clients through the loss of a loved one. She has handled probate actions, navigated resolutions for family disputes, acted as Trustee for clients, represented Trustee’s to counsel and guide the administration process, as well as prepared and filed state and federal estate tax returns.

Ashley enjoys meeting people to keep up on legal topics that concern the community, working with financial advisors to navigate clients concerns to develop possibilities available, as well as giving presentations to educate folks as to planning options that exist and are available.

When not at work, Ashley loves exploring with her children, Chuck and Helena, spending time in her gardens, as well as discovering new restaurants with her husband, Mike.

Attorney Paul J. Gagliardi is a Partner at the firm specializing in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law, Land Use and Zoning, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Business Law. Prior to joining Dalton & Finegold, Attorney Gagliardi was a Partner at the well-respected full-service firm of Healey, Deshaies, Gagliardi & Woelfel, PC located in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Attorney Gagliardi received his Bachelor’s Degree, magna cum laude, from Tufts University, and his law degree from Boston University School of Law. He has also earned a Masters in Taxation at Boston University School of Law. Paul, who has been practicing in Amesbury since 1977, is a member of the Amesbury Lions Club. In addition, he is a member of the American, Massachusetts, Essex County, and Newburyport Bar Associations as well as the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts.

Attorney Patrick Heffernan is a partner specializing in litigation.  His practice focuses on complex contract and business litigation, homeowner and general contractor disputes, commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters, condominium disputes, land use disputes, and various employment matters.  Patrick also assists small businesses with general corporate representation including business entity formation, corporate upkeep and business succession matters, preparing ownership and management agreements, and contract drafting.

Patrick is a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School and Connecticut College.  Patrick received his law degree from New England School of Law where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement.  Patrick also earned his M.B.A from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Patrick is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Steve  is an advocate and counselor for clients involved in, contemplating, or seeking to avoid litigation.  Steve focuses his practice on complex business disputes, including shareholder/partnership disputes, distributor terminations, and other unfair trade practices claims.  He regularly represents health care providers, provider organizations and managed care plans in disputes among them and in defense of consumer claims.  Steve has substantial experience in the defense of professionals and fiduciaries including legal malpractice and ERISA fiduciary claims and class actions, and in product liability claims as well.

Steve has tried and arbitrated numerous cases and represented clients on appeals filed in State and Federal Courts in and outside of Massachusetts, and before state and federal agencies.  He is on the Commercial Panel of Arbitrators and National Healthcare Roster for the American Arbitration Association, and is available to assist in resolving disputes as a mediator.  Steve has received the highest Martindale Hubbell peer rating of AV-Preeminent™, and appears regularly as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer® for business litigation.  Steve is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Massachusetts, in the United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Second and D.C. Circuits, and in the United States Supreme Court.

Steve is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University (B.A.) The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (M.A.), and the University of Michigan Law School (J.D.),  where he served as an Editor on the Michigan Law Review.  Steve was previously a partner at the international law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery LLP, and Looney Cohen & Aisenberg LLP.  He is a past member and  Chair of the Ethics Committee of the Boston Bar Association.

In his spare time, Steve enjoys reading, swimming and biking, and (most of all) enjoying his family and friends.

Kenneth MacKenzie is a partner specializing in Commercial Real Estate, with a focus on Hospitality and Recreation. He represents lenders, developers, tenants, management companies, and pension and opportunity funds in all aspects of real estate transactional matters. Before joining Dalton & Finegold, he spent 25 years as a member of two of Boston’s largest law firms, most recently as a partner and co-leader of the Goulston & Storrs Hospitality and Recreation Group. Kenneth is a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, part of the Hospitality Industry Advisory Board for New England Real Estate Journal and has been a guest lecturer at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. He recently served as a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer for Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, the community service agency for the Merrimack Valley. He was named a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” and was awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale. Kenneth is an alumnus of Phillips Andover Academy and Dartmouth College. He received his law degree, magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, where he was a Note and Case Editor for the Boston University Law Review and a recipient of the William L. and Lillian Berger Prize for academic excellence. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Attorney P. Michael Margolis is a Partner at the firm concentrating in Commercial Real Estate and Finance. His clients include Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mike has served as lead real estate counsel since 1996 developing its entire real estate portfolio. Mike holds a law degree from The George Washington University School of Law and an undergraduate degree in accounting from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut, The United States District Court of Connecticut and The United States Tax Court. Mike is also a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Connecticut.

Mckenzie Russell-Masterson is a Partner at the firm specializing in Residential Real Estate. She focuses her practice on providing legal services to home buyers, sellers and developers. Mckenzie completed her undergraduate work at Saint Anselm College and received her Juris Doctor degree from New England Law | Boston. She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mckenzie resides in Springfield and in addition to leading our Longmeadow Office services clients from Boston to the Berkshires.

Attorney Susan Mooney is a partner at the firm and assists individuals and families in all aspects of estate planning and trust and estate administration, as well as long term care and medicaid planning.  After owning her own firm for over 20 years, Susan joined Dalton & Finegold to be a part of a growing firm dedicated to providing personalized service that meet the needs to her long time client base.  Susan’s firm provided legal representation to more than 3,000 individual clients and their families for over thirty-three years of practice.  She is excited about creating a legacy for her client as their estate planning needs evolve and change.

With Susan’s legal knowledge and years of experience, she designs estate plans and long term care plans that focus on the unique circumstances of each client. She understands the difficult emotional and financial decisions that clients often face in their planning, whether it is the client’s first estate plan or crisis planning.  These plans include important legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney to legally accomplish the client’s intentions, protect assets, and minimize taxes.  She prides herself on creative planning to achieve the personal goals of each individual client.

In addition, Susan regularly represents clients in the Massachusetts Probate Court with the administration of a family member’s estate, assisting clients through the probate process,  in the transfer of assets, including the sale of estate related real estate, distribution of assets to the legal beneficiaries, as well as advising on necessary tax filings and counseling on disputed matters when required.

A significant part of Susan’s practice involves elder law and long term care planning.  Susan volunteers at the local Senior Center to provide legal advice and direction to the senior population and is a regular contributor to the Woburn Daily Times Chronicle on matters related to estate planning and elder law.  Her favorite case this year involved preserving a home for a 75 year old severely disabled person whose live in caregiver of 30+ years would have otherwise been rendered homeless upon the death of the disabled adult.  With Susan’s creative planning the disabled person was able to preserve her benefits necessary for her lifetime care at home, and at the same time preserve her home to pass to her long time caregiver in accordance with her intentions.

In her leisure time, Susan enjoys spending time with family, beach walks, entertaining and travel with her husband Tom, their 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. She and Tom especially enjoy attending grandchildren’s sporting events as their number 1 fans.

For more information visit www.SusanMooney.com

Attorney Christina Petrucci is a Partner specializing in Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate and Wills and Trusts. Attorney Petrucci joined Dalton & Finegold in 2011. Attorney Petrucci received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Merrimack College, majoring in political science, and she received her law degree from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Petrucci focuses on representing Buyers, Sellers, Lender, and Developers. In addition Attorney Petrucci is also called upon a a subject matter expert by instructors who each Real Estate Agent Continuing Education courses. Attorney Petrucci was a student-athlete as a member of the Women’s Rugby team and held the position of Captain her Junior and Senior year. In addition to her work with Dalton & Finegold, Attorney Petrucci coaches a middle school girls basketball team. She also serves on the board of the Women’s Council of Realtors Central Mass. She is a member of the North East Association of Realtors, the North East Association of Builders and Remodelers, the Mass Bar Association and the Merrimack Alumni Association. Attorney Petrucci is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her family and being outside and active each season by hiking, boating, snowboarding, golfing and traveling.

Attorney Eric C. Nadeau is a Partner specializing in litigation. His practice primarily focuses on representing institutional landlords, general contractors/subcontractors, developers and business owners in matters ranging from residential and commercial evictions, fair housing defense, construction litigation, civil litigation, corporate matters and commercial transactions. Attorney Nadeau routinely appears before all Housing Court divisions as well as various District and Superior Courts across the Commonwealth. Attorney Nadeau has also represented clients before the American Arbitration Association and numerous Mediation agencies. Attorney Nadeau earned his Bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State University and received his Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston. While attending New England Law | Boston, Attorney Nadeau worked full time as a law clerk and was a member of the “New England Law Review Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement.” Attorney Nadeau is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and before the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts.

Attorney EJ Schneider is a Partner who specializes his law practice on the representation of professional athletes, and high net worth individuals and families in the acquisition and disposition of real estate. EJ collaborates with Realtors, concierge, private banks, family offices, and trusted financial advisors to ensure no detail is overlooked for his clients. EJ has earned a reputation for representing clients in the most exclusive neighborhoods and new construction projects in and around Boston. EJ has been a member of the firm since 2013, beginning his tenure at the firm as a paralegal assistant while attending law school at night. EJ is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, and New England School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Beyond his real estate expertise, EJ is a ‘big brother’ with Big Brother Big Sister of Massachusetts, and an Advisory Board Member for the McCourt Foundation. EJ resides in Boston’s Seaport district, and manages our Boston office.

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In his free time, EJ loves to travel with his wife, Timea. If not traveling abroad, you can find them enjoying Nantucket. When EJ’s not on the move, you can find him playing golf, savoring ice cream, or cheering his favorite Boston sports teams. Regularly, EJ enjoys harbor walks with his goldendoodle Seaport Charlie, and dropping into group fitness classes with Timea.

Attorney Kelly J. Shanahan is a partner specializing in Commercial Real Estate. Ms. Shanahan completed her undergraduate degree at River College in Nashua, New Hampshire, and earned her J.D. from New England School of Law in 2002. She has represented lenders, developers, buyers and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. Ms. Shanahan is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association and Nashua Bar Association. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Attorney Paige Shlayen is a Partner specializing in Residential Real Estate.  Paige focuses her practice on buyer and seller representation.  Paige graduated on the deans list with a Bachelors of Science in International Business and a minor in Spanish from Quinnipiac University and obtained her Juris Doctor from New York Law School.  Throughout law school, Paige worked with a firm handling corporate and real estate litigation matters.  Upon graduation, Paige worked as a judicial clerk for Judge DeCastro in Hudson County Superior Court.  Paige obtained her Finance Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) certification before working in compliance with Santander Bank, N.A.  Paige left the hustle of NYC in 2018 and fell in love with the charming city of Boston. Paige currently resides in Newton, Massachusetts where most of her business is focused and works out of our Boston office. Being one of four sisters, outside of work Paige enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, and traveling.

Attorney Shannon Slaughter is a partner at the firm specializing in litigation at the trial court and appellate court level. Her practice involves resolving complex title litigation including determination of title and clearing title defects for recorded and registered land, complex land use litigation involving breach of contract claims, easement disputes, adverse possession claims, determination of ownership of tidelands, zoning appeals, enforcement of restrictive covenants, construction defects, fraudulent title and conveyances, condominium disputes and probate disputes involving contested petitions, incapacity, undue influence claims, and fraud claims. Attorney Slaughter is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the State of New Hampshire.  She was selected to the 2021 MA Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Attorney Thomas W. Tavenner, Jr. is a partner specializing in Commercial Real Estate Law, representing developers and lenders in all facets of commercial transactions, including debt and acquisition transactions, ownership structuring, leasing and workouts. Prior to Joining Dalton & Finegold, Mr. Tavenner was the General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Realty Financial Partners in Wellesley, Massachusetts for 14 years. In this role he represented multiple private closed end real estate funds and was responsible for managing the legal work in the acquisition and disposition of multiple commercial real estate investments, including property and legal due diligence, and the drafting of complex operating and partnership agreements, purchase agreements, loan documents and commercial leases. Mr. Tavenner received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in economics from the University of Maine at Orono and his J.D. with honors from Suffolk University Law School in 1993. He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Maine.

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In his free time he enjoys skiing and sailing.

Christopher R. Vaccaro concentrates his practice in commercial real estate and banking, representing developers and financial institutions in sophisticated commercial transactions. His practice includes real estate development, condominiums, leasing, zoning, permitting, litigation, and loan restructuring. Chris was admitted to the Texas bar in 1984 (currently on inactive status), the Massachusetts bar in 1988, and the United States District Court for Massachusetts in 2001. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts. Chris is the author of the monthly “Law of the Land” column in Banker & Tradesman, and has published articles in other periodicals, including Boston Business Journal, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and the New England Real Estate Journal. Chris is a member of the Board of Directors of Bridgewell, a leading human services nonprofit in northeastern Massachusetts. He is a former Chairman of the Reading Board of Appeals and has also served as an assistant coach with Reading Youth Hockey and Reading United Soccer. Chris was selected to the 2021 MA Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers Magazine.

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Chris’s outside interests include hiking, biking, and drawing cartoons.  He has climbed to the summits of 44 of New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-foot mountains, and he regularly participates in the annual Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City, which starts in lower Manhattan and ends in Staten Island after a ride through the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, and across the Verazzano-Narrows Bridge.  Chris’s cartooning efforts are mostly for the entertainment of friends and family, but they often appear in Dalton & Finegold’s monthly newsletter.

Attorney Kevin F. Yetman is a Partner at the firm specializing in Commercial Real Estate Law.  Mr. Yetman represents developers and lenders in all facets of commercial real estate transactions, including financing, acquisition, disposition, ownership structuring and leasing of commercial real estate.  In his lender practice, Mr. Yetman represents institutional and private lenders in the structuring and documentation of commercial real estate loans.  In his owner/developer practice, Mr. Yetman represents developers and investors in connection with the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate.  Mr. Yetman joined Dalton & Finegold in 2021 and prior to joining the firm, Mr. Yetman founded and ran Waypoint Real Estate Development, which operated a commercial portfolio of industrial and mixed-use assets.  Mr. Yetman received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in economics from Hamilton College and his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Mr. Yetman resides in Weston with his wife, Heather and their 3 boys, Brooks, Cooper and Wyatt.

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Outside of the office Kevin enjoys skiing, spending time on the water, golfing and being with family.

Attorney Melissa Curtis was born and raised in North Andover, MA. Melissa specializes in real estate conveyancing, she has an enhanced knowledge of Purchase and Sale review and preparation and extensive experience in representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Melissa graduated from Mount Washington College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and earned her Juris Doctorate from Massachusetts School of Law. Melissa was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2013.  Upon graduating from law school, Melissa also pursued a career in law enforcement. She became a reserve police officer for the City of Methuen, which she served for six years.

Melissa’s goal is to provide her clients with excellent legal representation and is dedicated to providing quality customer service. She takes pride in being highly accessible and encourages her clients to reach out to her directly with any questions.  Melissa understands that owning your own home is one of the greatest assets someone will have. For that reason, she works hand in hand with her clients to make sure they understand the entire process from beginning to end.

In her spare time Melissa enjoys spending time with friends and family.  Melissa and her three children are seasonal campers, loving the lake life!

Attorney Julissa Cruz is an Associate in our Residential Real Estate department. Attorney Cruz joined Dalton & Finegold as a legal assistant and has worked in a variety of departments throughout her time at the firm. Attorney Cruz received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Merrimack College, and she received her law degree from Suffolk Law School. Attorney Cruz focuses on representing Buyers, Sellers, Lender, and Developers. Attorney Cruz is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Justin DeFilippo is an associate specializing in Residential Real Estate. Justin completed his undergraduate work at University of Massachusetts Lowell, Masters in Criminology at University of Lowell and received his Juris Doctorate degree from New England School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Prior to joining the firm, Justin worked as a land use and zoning attorney focusing on special permits and variances. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, pick up games of baseball and playing chess.

Attorney Zoë Gillies is an Associate specializing in Residential Real Estate. She graduated magna cum laude from Bentley University and earned her JD cum laude from Suffolk University Law School. During her time at Suffolk, Zoë was an active member of the Suffolk University Law Review and the Women’s Law Association. She also gained valuable experience as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Frank M. Gaziano of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

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Outside of her professional life, Zoë enjoys boating, skiing, spending time with family, and trying new restaurants in Boston. She also cherishes her time in her home state of Maine. Zoë currently resides in South Boston and is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Maine.

Attorney Holmes is a graduate of Union College with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and New England School of Law.

Attorney Caitlin Izzo is an associate specializing in Residential Real Estate. She focuses her practice on the representation of buyers, sellers, lenders, and developers in all aspects of residential real estate. Prior to joining the firm, Caitlin worked at a large firm in Worcester, Massachusetts specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Corporate matters, where she focused her practice on commercial finance, leasing, and the purchase and sale of businesses and business assets. Caitlin has experience working closely with Land Court, various state agencies, engineers, and other professionals for a wide variety of legal matters, including working closely with attorneys filing S-Petitions in Land Court, obtaining town permits for new developments and zoning matters, and conservation restrictions.

Caitlin completed her undergraduate work at the University of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut and received her Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. Caitlin grew up in Anchorage, Alaska and now resides in central Massachusetts with her husband and their two cats.

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In her free time, Caitlin enjoys traveling with her family around the country, but mostly to Disney World or spending time outdoors hiking or just enjoying nature. If she’s not traveling or spending time outside, you can find her hanging out with her husband and their two cats, Lady and Olive.

Attorney Melissa D. Lee has been working in the real estate industry for 10 years. She began her real estate practice as an associate closing refinance loans. Melissa has grown her business representing buyers, sellers, lenders, investors, and developers from the Greater Boston area to the North Shore. She works with many top agents in the Marblehead/Swampscott/Lynn/Salem area and always delivers white glove service. Melissa’s clients appreciate her wealth of knowledge and can-do attitude. Melissa has built a name for herself as a highly responsive and easily reachable attorney.

Melissa attended College of the Holy Cross for her undergraduate degree and was Senator-at-Large for the Student Government Association and co-chair of the Multicultural Identity Exploration. She went on to attend Suffolk Law School where she was a member of the National Women’s Law Student Association and an Equal Justice Fellow. Melissa enjoys spending time with her daughters and her husband Patrick.

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In her free time, she likes to travel and spend time with her family

Attorney John Loreti is an associate specializing in Residential Real Estate and has been with the firm since 2022. John represents buyers, sellers, lenders, and investors in all aspects of residential real estate transactions across the North Shore. John graduated Magna Cum Laude and received his degree in Biology from Umass Lowell. John then went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston and is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. John currently lives in Gloucester where he enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

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In his free time, John enjoys spending time with friends and family and can found hiking, skiing, or playing basketball.

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Outside of the office, Maeve enjoys traveling, working out, volunteering in her local community, exploring the restaurant scene in Boston, and spending time with her loved ones.

Douglas DeBettencourt is an associate specializing in Residential Real Estate where he represents buyers, sellers, and lenders through every phase of real estate transactions. Doug focuses his business serving Boston, the South Shore, and the Cape and Islands. Doug graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tampa and cum laude from Suffolk University Law School. During law school, Doug was a member of the Journal of High Technology Law. Doug’s clients have come to know him for his responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to effectively problem solve on their behalf.

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Doug lives in Quincy with his wife and when he isn’t working, Doug enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hiking, volunteering, fishing, and watching sports (UFC, hockey, football).

Kelly attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and graduated Cum Laude with Majors in Political Science, Sociology, and Minor in Latin American Studies. Kelly is a member of the Laurel Society, a Political Science Honor Society. After college, Kelly attended New England School of Law and graduated Cum Laude and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar Association in 2007. Kelly prides herself on the highest level of legal representation and customer satisfaction. She has a reputation for being available around the clock and going above and beyond for her clients. Kelly represents buyers and sellers in all aspects of real estate transactions. With a large network of clients, lenders and agents, Kelly is well connected and can provide advice and referrals when requested. Having lived and worked in Wellesley, Newton, Needham and Natick for the past two decades, Kelly has extensive knowledge of the Metrowest and beyond. Kelly represents clients all over the State of Massachusetts and will travel for clients. Kelly also lived in South America is an experienced Spanish-Speaking real estate attorney.

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Outside the office, Kelly has been in leadership positions in many charitable and community organizations including founding board member and President of the non-profit Little Chefs Pantry, and President of the Wellesley Mothers Forum.  Kelly also owns Little Chefs, LLC,  a cooking school offering healthy cooking classes for kids. When Kelly is not practicing law and cooking with kids, Kelly spends time raising her four children and eight animals at home in Natick.

Jessica Leoni is a dedicated associate with a specialized focus on Residential Real Estate. With a deep commitment to excellence, Jessica represents buyers, sellers, and lenders through every phase of residential real estate transactions. Her practice predominantly serves the communities of Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, and Arlington. Jessica is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her calm, methodical approach to complex transactions. A graduate of Merrimack College and Suffolk University School of Law, she is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Jessica resides in Watertown with her husband, Luke, and their dog, Ted. Outside of work, she enjoys trying out new recipes, diving into a good book, and spending quality time with her family.

Attorney Kerri Tolman is an associate specializing in Residential Real Estate. Kerri focuses her practice on representing buyers, sellers, and lenders. Attorney Tolman prioritizes providing exceptional client-first legal services to each of her clients. Attorney Tolman graduated magna cum laude from Salem State College, has a Master of Science from Suffolk University, and received her law degree from Massachusetts School of Law. She is an Affiliate Member of Greater Newburyport REALTORS®. Attorney Tolman is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Kerri is a lifelong resident of Newbury, Massachusetts. She grew up on Plum Island, a small barrier island located off the northeast coast of Massachusetts. She now lives off-island in Newbury with her husband Michael. Kerri has a passion for photography and loves being on or near the ocean. In her free time, Kerri enjoys spending time with family and friends and boating on the Parker River.

Tim Walsh is an associate specializing in Residential Real Estate. He joined Dalton & Finegold in 2021. Tim focuses his practice on representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in the acquisition and disposition of real estate, from Boston to South Shore and the Cape and Islands. Tim graduated cum laude and received his degree in Marketing from Bentley University, and he graduated cum laude and received his Juris Doctor and Real Estate Certificate from Brooklyn Law School. During his time in law school, Tim was a member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law and he served as a Judicial Intern at the Massachusetts Land Court. Tim lives in Duxbury and enjoys spending time with family and friends on the golf course, at the beach, and exploring restaurants

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Tim enjoys going out to eat and drink with friends and family, playing golf, traveling, and working out.

Jesse Geller, is senior counsel to the firm and concentrates his practice in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, including extensive experience in acquisition/sale, development and construction, financing and leasing transactions. Mr. Geller also represents borrowers and lenders in secured commercial lending transactions. Mr. Geller’s practice includes representing clients in connection with business formations and the acquisition/sale of small businesses and other business related matters, with a concentration in the purchase, ownership and sale of restaurants and other food and beverage establishments.

Mr. Geller was born in Chinon, France and was raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a 1986 graduate of Boston University School of Law. Mr. Geller has been a member since 2006 and is Chairman of the Town of Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals (American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter 2021 Citizen Planning Award) and is a past President of the Yavneh Corporation. Mr. Geller is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Attorney David Guerette is an Associate at the firm concentrating in Commercial Real Estate Law, representing developers and lenders in all facets of commercial transactions, including debt and acquisition transactions, leasing, land use and zoning.  Mr. Guerette joined Dalton & Finegold in 2024.  Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an associate at a Boston-based law firm and as in-house counsel for a major wireless communications infrastructure company.   He received his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and his J.D. from Vermont Law School in 2008. He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.  Mr. Guerette is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and serves as an associate member of the Andover Zoning Board of Appeals.

Attorney Erin Donahue is an associate at the firm specializing in estate planning as well as estate and trust administration. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and graduated cum laude from New England Law | Boston with her J.D. While attending New England Law | Boston, Attorney Donahue received the New England Scholar Award for being in the top 10% of the class in addition to Excellence awards for both Mediation and Family Law, which is given to the highest grade in the class. In her free time, she enjoys working out, snowboarding, and cooking.

Attorney Andrea Rutherford is an associate concentrating in Trusts and Estate Planning. She holds a B.A. in political science from Yale University, summa cum laude; a master’s degree in government from Harvard University; and her J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and is a member of the Boston Estate Planning Council. Her previous work experience has been in international finance, and she has lived in Moscow and London. She now lives in Andover with her husband and son, Alex. Attorney Rutherford is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts​ and the State of New Hampshire.

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Attorney Althea Volper is an associate specializing in estate planning. She earned her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Government and Spanish from Skidmore College. Attorney Volper earned her law degree from Brooklyn Law School, where she served as an Executive Board Member of the Moot Court Honor Society. She is a member of the American, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Essex County Bar Associations and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. Althea works in our office in Amesbury, where she lives with her husband and children. She enjoys working with the Amesbury Rotary Club and being involved with her community.

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Outside the office, I enjoy volunteering with the Amesbury Rotary club, whose service projects include serving at the Annual Senior Holiday Lunch.  It’s a great way to engage with people in my community.

Attorney Harold ‘Hal’ Owen Beede specializes in Civil Litigation. Attorney Beede’s practice includes private and commercial contract and lease disputes, real property / land issues such as appeals of denials of permits and variances, and addressing zoning violations; as well as resolving title defects (“quiet title actions”), adverse possession, prescriptive easements, and right-of-way and property line / boundary disputes. Hal also advises large and small businesses and employers as to employment law issues, and litigates probate cases such as Will contests and trust administration disputes. He has represented individuals, small businesses and large corporate clients at all levels of state and federal trial and appellate courts, including obtaining favorable published decisions in the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Beede earned his undergraduate degree from Salem State University, cum laude, and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School where was Executive Editor of the Suffolk International Law Review, Member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society, and was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Commercial Law. Hal also interned at the US Attorney’s Office in Providence Rhode Island, and for Hon. Ernest C. Torres, US District Court Judge for the District of Rhode Island. Hal grew up in Reading, Massachusetts, and has lived in southeastern New Hampshire since 1992.

Attorney Kaleena Machado is an associate at the firm specializing in litigation at the trial court level.  Her practice involves resolving complex title litigation including determination of title and clearing title defects for recorded and registered land, as well as handling landlord tenant disputes, including summary process actions. Her previous work experience has been in representing creditors in pre- and post-foreclosure title litigation. She received her undergraduate degree from Northeastern University and earned her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.  Attorney Machado is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New Hampshire, the State of New York, the United States District Court for Massachusetts and the United States District Court for New Hampshire.

Attorney Victor E. Molle Jr. concentrates his practice in landlord-tenant law, specializing in litigation. With a focus on advocating for landlord’s rights, he also provides representation for general contractors/subcontractors, developers, and business owners in their legal disputes. Additionally, Victor provides legal support for small businesses addressing their diverse legal challenges, while protecting their interests and fostering their growth.

Prior to joining Dalton & Finegold, LLP, Victor received his Juris Doctorate from Massachusetts School of Law, where he was awarded the Dean’s Award. Also, Victor received his Master’s in Business Administration and Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Endicott College and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Kim McCullom is the Chief Financial Officer at Dalton & Finegold where she provides leadership and direction to the Finance & Accounting Teams.  She primarily focuses her time on financial forecasting and firm budgeting while providing strategic recommendations to the COO and Managing Partner of the Firm.  Prior to joining Dalton & Finegold, Kim spent 12 years as Director of Finance and Technology at CBG and served as Vice President at Zurich Scudder Investments where she was employed for 9 years.  Kim received her Bachelor Degree of Science in Finance from Boston College.  She currently resides in Andover with her husband, son & twin daughters.  In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with family & friends, exercising, reading and baking with her daughters.

Nicole Szymanski is HR Director providing consultation to management on strategic staffing needs, compensation, benefits, training and development and labor relations. She strives to provide employees the culture that enables them to perform to the best of their abilities.  For several months Nicole participated in VIBE Academy Leadership training.  Prior to joining Dalton & Finegold, Nicole was the Financial Reporting Manager at HUB International, the 5^th largest insurance broker in the world for 7 years and Assistant Controller at HEALTHSOUTH New England Rehabilitation Hospital for four years.  Nicole received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Bentley University where she was a diver on the Bentley University Swimming and Diving Team.  She currently resides in Andover with her husband, and three young sons.  In her spare time not running from hockey rink to hockey rink with her boys, Nicole enjoys running and has successfully completed the Boston Marathon twice.  Nicole also enjoys spin class, boot camp workouts and shopping.

Anne Webster is the Chief of Operation at Dalton & Finegold LLP/Gold Title P.C. specializing in Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning and Litigation.  She provides operational leadership across the business units to improve processes, team performance, collaboration and leverage technology to ensure the firm delivers a high level of client services.  Prior to joining Dalton & Finegold, Anne spent 20 years in real estate management with two different Realogy companies; Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a corporately held company, and ERA, an independently owned and operated franchise.  Additionally, Anne served 7 years active duty as a United States Army Medical Officer leading both field medical units and garrison hospitals overseas and stateside.  Anne holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelors Degree in Education.

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In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and exploring new trails.