Sherin and Lodgen LLP

United States 2025

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Year founded: 1945

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Overview

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Leading corporations throughout New England and beyond rely on Sherin and Lodgen LLP to handle sophisticated transactions, difficult litigation and complex regulatory issues in real estate, litigation, business law, and employment.

Our size and client focus set us apart. With nearly 50 attorneys, we're large enough to handle big, complicated problems while small enough to provide responsive, senior-level attention to every matter. Clients receive sophisticated analysis and effective, efficient and focused representation. We provide this high level of service by developing an in-depth understanding of our clients'; business issues, concerns and goals, as well as emerging industry trends.

By design, Sherin and Lodgen is not a general practice firm offering all things to all clients. Instead, we have chosen to focus on what we do best, attracting talented, experienced attorneys in these practice areas.

Rankings

Sherin and Lodgen LLP is nationally ranked in 4 practice areas and metro ranked in 13 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 2

Tier 2 for Environmental Law

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Tier 3

Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Metro Rankings

Boston

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Employment Law - Individuals

Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 1 for Environmental Law

Tier 1 for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law

Firm Leadership

Sara Jane Shanahan

Managing Partner

Brian J. MacDonough

Chair, Employment Department

Matthew C. Moschella

Chair, Litigation Department

Carla M. Moynihan

Chair, Real Estate Department

C. Forbes Sargent III

Chair, Business Law Department

Select Clients

Agilitas Energy
Ahold Delhaize
Big Night Entertainment
BlueHub Capital
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Boylston Properties
Cambridge Trust Company
Children's Services of Roxbury
Citizens Energy Corporation
Distinctive Hospitality Group
Eastern Bank
Finard Properties
Kearsarge Energy
Lixi Group
Massachusetts Port Authority
Museum of Fine Arts
Rafi Properties
The Beal Companies

Highlighted 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

Sherin and Lodgen walk the fine line between institutional quality blue chip firm and smaller nimble creative boutique firm. They have expertise in virtually every category that applies to my real estate development practice and I have found that the more business I've done with them, the more I have wanted to work with them in the future.

Real Estate Law

I work for a mission-driven loan fund with many options of law firms to choose from and Sherin and Lodgen is my firm of choice for the loans in my portfolio. I rely heavily on their expertise and greatly appreciate their ability to problem-solve. Their extreme efficiency and ability to quickly remedy issues means that they are always cost effective so that I have no worries in bringing them into deals with our non-profit borrowers who are always concerned about costs. They are tough and direct when needed but always professional and pleasure with which to work.

Mollye Lockwood – The Life Initiative

Commercial Litigation

My experience with the law firm Sherin and Lodgen has been excellent over several years. I have had the opportunity to interact with several departments within the law firm and found the attorneys and staff to be professional, kind and considerate. I would like to recognize a couple of specific attorneys that I would like to acknowledge, Gary Buchman and Sara Shanahan. I have had a great working relationship with these fine attorneys. Not only are they excellent attorneys but they also exhibit kindness, respect and humility. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with them and look forward to a long professional relationship.

Joe DiStefano – Stadium Auto Body, Inc.

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen has been my go-to legal firm for all of our Real Estate related needs including sales and acquisitions, financing, leasing, environmental, and partnership related agreements. They are a well rounded firm that has the ability to efficiently and cost effectively allocate all matters among the appropriate experts in their fields. They have continually been highly responsive and efficient with an apt understanding of the ultimate business principals underlying any transaction.

Mark Deschenes – Boylston Properties

Real Estate Law

My experience with Sherin and Lodgen is completely positive. They provide a thorough, knowledgeable, and common sense approach that is also very reasonably priced.

Nora Bloch – Boston Community Loan Fund, Inc.

Real Estate Law

I have been a client of Sherin and Lodgen for more than 10 years, using them for much of my general Real Estate needs across a broad spectrums of disciplines including financing, franchising, investor agreements, and brownfields to name a few. They have always provided me with outstanding service.

Mark Deschenes – Boylston Properties

Real Estate Law

Bethany Bartlett and her colleagues in the real estate group at Sherin and Lodgen are best in market in terms of the value proposition they offer their clients. They apply their deep experience and expertise in a manner that protects and maximizes value for their client while being received as reasonable and commercial by the opposite side. The result is a successful and cost-effective transaction that prompts repeat business.

Daniel Poydenis

Real Estate Law

I have been in Commercial Real Estate for thirty-seven years, and Sherin and Lodgen is by far the best law firm that I have ever worked with on my properties. They are responsive, smart, cost-effective and extremely helpful when just seeking advice, be it simple or complex.

Robert Hayes – KeyPoint Partners, LLC

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen attorneys have a perfect blend of knowledge on the business and legal aspects of commercial real estate which makes for a great partner able to execute in an efficient manner. I'd strongly recommend.

Drew Garkinfle – Boston Private Bank & Trust Company

Real Estate Law

I appreciate that Sherin & Lodgen retains a "big picture" perspective and will work towards reasonable and attainable solutions without jeopardizing a deal. They also understand the importance of managing costs. They consistently provide straightforward legal and cost assessments and have become an important participant in our cost/benefit analysis.

William Duffy – Duffy Properties

Commercial Litigation

Sherin and Lodgen, and Matthew Moschella in particular, are my go-tos for commercial litigation, employment litigation, and counseling. The firm and their attorneys are a tremendous value, and I am always happy to unreservedly recommend them to my clients and the companies I have worked for.

Alisha Bloom – Versant Legal

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen has strong legal acumen, great service, and excellent value for services.

Ani Ajemian – Rockhill Management/Rockpoint Group

Employment Law - Individuals

Nancy Shilepsky of Sherin and Lodgen is an exceptional lawyer, and Employment Law - Individuals there is excellent.

Deborah Lunder

Commercial Litigation

I would like to specifically comment on Sherin and Lodgen attorney Edward Cheng's work on a civil litigation matter in which my firm is involved as a client. Attorney Cheng's approach to our case is thoughtful, precise, and firm, yet his demeanor is very personable, civil, and professional. His approach to our litigated case is to carefully identify all possible avenues of strategy and tactics and to help us understand the possible implications in order to make the best decisions along with him as we navigate the case.

Max Mahoney – Max Mahoney LLC

Real Estate Law

Sherin & Lodgen has represented us on a number of complex renewable energy transactions since 2014. We have had an excellent relationship with Bethany Bartlett and Doug Henry.

Tom Marchael – Union Bank & Trust Company

Real Estate Law

Both Debbie and Josh of Sherin and Lodgen did a fantastic job with the myriad details in the sale of our hotel property, creating a very positive forward-leaning process which pushed the transaction though within the aggressive timeframe I had established at the outset. They were professional, friendly and efficient. I recommend Sherin and Lodgen without hesitation.

Peter Rait – 25 Charles St LLC

Real Estate Law

Bob Carney of Sherin and Lodgen is a valued partner in assisting on the vast array of real estate legal issues we face day-to-day.

Employment Law - Individuals

Nancy Shilepsky of Sherin and Lodgen is an expert when it comes to strategy development in the support of executive negotiating terms of employment. She is amazingly responsive and highly supportive of her client. She is smart, successful, assertive and a pleasure to work with.

Real Estate Law

Bob Carney of Sherin and Lodgen is excellent and is constantly assisting C&S with our vast majority of real estate issues throughout our nationwide network. We couldn't manage our real estate needs without Bob's input and expertise.

Real Estate Law

I have had the pleasure of working with Robert M. Carney, of Sherin and Lodgen, on multiple commercial leasing, real estate acquisition, and real estate development projects over the last several years and I am continuously impressed with his expertise, efficiency and candor. Bob has consistently displayed an expertise in navigating difficult negotiations to successful conclusions in a cost effective manner.

William Duffy – Duffy Properties

Employment Law - Individuals

Brian of Sherin and Lodgen was incredibly professional throughout this difficult process. He reviewed all the relevant documents and was able to build a very solid case. He managed our expectations while developing a rapport with my former employer's attorney enabling him to more effectively represent our position and negotiate a settlement. In fact he played a good devil's advocate to ensure our representation of the events was easy to follow,

Commercial Litigation

We use Sherrin and Lodgen to defend our professional insureds in malpractice and disciplinary actions. Their expertise in this area is excellent, particularly in the area of legal malpractice claims. The firm's responsiveness to inquiries is excellent. It anticipates well our reporting needs and the criteria we use in evaluating a case. Attorney Ed Cheng will volunteer a course of action, such suggestions are always insightful and cost effective. Thus, the firm shows excellence in understanding.

Employment Law - Individuals

Nancy Shilepsky and Brian MacDonough of Sherin and Lodgen did outstanding work for me. I highly recommend working with Sherin and Lodgen's Employment Law group!

Real Estate Law

The professionals at Sherin and Lodgen have all the expertise required for a deal to be successfully consummated. Such professionalism is unparalleled among all the firms we've worked with over the years.

Lin Chen – Lixi

Real Estate Law

We rely heavily on Sherin and Lodgen for their expertise, business acumen, and common sense. Doug Henry and Bethany Bartlett are experts in their field and are incredibly responsive and sensitive to their clients' needs. We look to them as partners in our deals.

Pamela Feingold, SVP – Eastern Bank

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen attorneys Bethany Bartlett and Doug Henry are an unparalleled pair of sharp, creative, and efficient attorneys who happen to also be fun to work with.

Environmental Law

Sherin and Lodgen is a top-notch law firm with exceptional knowledge in environmental law. They are a valued partner, and I consult with them on all of my remediation projects.

Real Estate Law

I have depended on Peter Friedenberg at Sherin and Lodgen for years in connection with our company's real estate transactional work in Massachusetts, and he is absolutely superb. He is always a pleasure to deal with, intelligent, thoughtful and effective.

Vicki Finkelstein – W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen never fails to satisfy our needs. They are well-versed in the Real Estate field and are able to execute without any issues the complicated transactions we have been involved with. They are very quick to respond and always follow through with all of our matters quickly and efficiently.

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen holds a deep understanding of the hospitality market and the individual deal structures that surround this segment.

Real Estate Law

Sherin and Lodgen has represented our firm for many years in various areas including real estate, litigation, and other matters. Their firm is extremely professional and highly experienced in these areas and I would recommend their practice to any firm.

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 2

Tier 2 for Environmental Law

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Tier 3

Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Regional Rankings

Boston

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Employment Law - Individuals

Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 1 for Environmental Law

Tier 1 for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Tier 1 for Real Estate Law

Tier 2 for Arbitration

Tier 2 for Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Tier 2 for Litigation - Insurance

Tier 2 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Tier 3 for Tax Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
CleanTech Law
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Development
Employment Law - Individuals
Employment Law - Management
Environmental Law
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Food and Beverage Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Litigation - Environmental
Litigation - Real Estate
Real Estate Law
Tax Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Sherin and Lodgen LLP has 21 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Sherin and Lodgen LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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