Led by Managing Partner Tom Sullivan, the Boston team of highly experienced trial attorneys have years of practice serving global brands in the health, science and technology industries. Opening in 2019, our Boston attorneys represent clients in high-stakes disputes in and out of the courtroom throughout the Commonwealth, the Northeast and the country. Shook’s Boston attorneys are licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. They routinely handle complex commercial, product liability, class action, employment, and intellectual property litigation, and bankruptcy matters. Our clientele spans a multitude of sectors:

  • Consumer Products; 
  • Automotive;
  • Environmental and Agribusiness;
  • Health Care, Life Sciences and Biotechnology; and
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices. 

Like many other Shook attorneys nationwide, Boston lawyers are recognized by their peers and their communities for outstanding legal work, receiving accolades in Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America® and the LMG Life Sciences All-Stars. Boston attorneys have made a commitment to make their city a better place to work and live through pro bono representation and volunteer efforts. Our Boston attorneys have held and hold notable leadership positions, including the following:

  • Past President, Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association;
  • Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council, Massachusetts Bar Association; 
  • Fellow, Leadership Academy, Massachusetts Bar Association;
  • Board of Directors, Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association;
  • Former Volunteer Firefighter;
  • Mentor, Eagle Scout; and
  • Coach, Community Youth Sports.