Working with Our Litigation Attorneys
At slnlaw, our team of trial lawyers and case managers is dedicated to helping you come up with and implement the best strategy for dealing with your litigation matter. This includes an early and candid risk assessment and discussion of both strategy and cost, so that you can make informed decisions throughout the process.
Meet Our Trial AttorneysOur team of business law attorneys brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Each attorney specializes in various aspects of business law, ensuring that you receive the best possible representation tailored to your specific industry and requirements.
They are supported by our team of case managers, who help in your initial onboarding with the firm and provide support throughout your case. New Client Intake and ConsultationConsidering working with us? We offer a streamlined intake and consultation process designed to get to the heart of your business's legal requirements. During this consultation, we'll discuss your objectives, concerns, and expectations to ensure that we're well-prepared to support your business effectively.
Learn more about our New Litigation Client Intake and Consultation process. Initial Engagement and StrategyOur process begins with an initial assessment and strategy session. We understand that every business is unique, and our goal is to gain a deep understanding of your business, its goals, and its challenges. Our team will carefully assess your current situation and formulate a strategic plan that aligns with your objectives.
Learn more about our initial approach to litigation matters. Principles for Success in LitigationEvery lawsuit is unique, shaped by its own set of circumstances and complexities. However, at slnlaw, we adhere to a set of fundamental principles that guide our approach to civil litigation. These principles are designed to serve our clients' best interests and help them reach satisfactory outcomes.
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Meet Our Trial Attorneys
Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years, with a focus on complex business litigation. In 2009, she started the firm that became slnlaw. She has been recognized as Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year for a precedent-setting victory at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. She has written a book on employment law: Rules of the Road, What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts, and helped thousands of clients with business and employment disputes. Emily has handled cases at every level of the state system, in the federal trial court, and before the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
Elijah Bresley: Eli is a 2014 graduate of Seton Hall Law school, and has worked with slnlaw since 2020. He previously worked for a boutique employment law firm outside of Boston, and then for the Labor and Employment department of a large Boston firm. He also spent a year clerking for the judges of the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Eli has successfully defended numerous employers in the MCAD, and litigated other business and employment disputes throughout the state court system and in the federal trial court.
Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has litigated both plaintiff and defendant cases in the state court system, MCAD, and the federal trial court.
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