Your Resource for Employment Law, Business Law and Estate Planning Solutions

We get it- you don't want to need a lawyer. But sometimes it happens. Maybe you have a business dispute, an employment relationship that ended badly, or an employer who won't pay you what you have earned. Maybe you have an elderly relative who suddenly can't manage their affairs anymore. Maybe you have just realized you need to create or update an estate plan, or create the documentation you need for your business. We know these things were not part of your plan.

We've got this.  Our lawyers are top-rated, experienced, creative, compassionate, and dedicated to solving problems. Whatever your issue is, chances are we have seen it before. We are committed to finding solutions, and making a plan with you to get you from where you are now to the right solution as quickly as possible.  

We'd like to hear from you.  Call us at 781-784-2322, or fill out our contact form below to let us know what you need help with. Our staff would be happy to set up a free consultation for you. Not sure whether your situation is one our law firm can help with? Not a problem- if it is outside of our areas of expertise, we will make every effort to connect you with a trusted referral who can help.

Need Help With a Business Law, Employment Law, or Estate Planning Issue?

YOUR SOLUTIONS

EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLUTIONS

Are you facing a tough employment situation?

​Employment disputes are difficult for all parties. The stakes are high for the employer, who invests substantial resources in staff. The stakes are equally high for the employee. Many times the employment laws governing those relationships can be a minefield.

Whether it is a question about employment discrimination, wage and hour compliance, sexual harassment, or enforcement of non compete agreements, our labor and employment lawyers can help. We represent employees and employers in trying to prevent disputes and reaching the best resolution if there is a disagreement.

​Examples of things our employment lawyers can help you with:

BUSINESS LAW SOLUTIONS

Not sure where to turn for advice about your business?​​​

​Your business can't afford not to talk to a lawyer once in a while. You may need advice about a difficult employee situation, review of significant vendor and other contracts to make sure you are protected, or help creating or updating your business entities or corporate documents. Whether it is a small question or a major problem, our law firm can help you get through it so you can go back to doing what you went into business to do.

Some of the things our business lawyers can help you with:
  • Legal Issues for New and Start Up Companies. from choosing a corporate form and creating business entities to developing business contracts to understanding the major issues you will face when you start to bring on employees, we have broad experience both as counselors to other small businesses and as a small business ourselves, and we are here to help.
  • Business Contract Basics: what you need to know about your agreements with vendors, business partners, and customers to help you avoid disputes and distractions in your business.
  • Dispute Resolution: what to do in the face of a civil lawsuit and understanding alternative dispute resolution options.
  • Does your small business need ongoing legal advice? Learn more about how you can access our business attorneys on a regular basis through our our small business membership program.

ESTATE PLANNING SOLUTIONS

Confused about how to make a plan for your family?

​You may not know the difference between a will and a trust, but you know you need to make a plan for your family.  And it is not as hard as you think to get it done. In fact, thinking about getting started on an estate plan is probably much harder than actually doing it once you take the first step. 
Our estate planning lawyers are ready to guide you to a comprehensive plan that is right for you and your family. This will give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on all of the other things that are important to you.

​Some of the things our estate planning attorneys can help you with:
  • Understanding your family's specific needs and how to achieve your goals with your estate plan.​
  • Understanding how the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will distribute your assets if you do not have a will or a living trust.
  • Minimizing or avoiding Massachusetts estate taxes. The Massachusetts estate tax affects more families than you might think, because the state counts life insurance proceeds, retirement accounts, and other non-probate assets in your taxable estate.
  • Creating wills and trusts to ensure that your assets are distributed and managed the way you want.
  • Preparing a durable power of attorney and health care proxy to make sure medical, financial and legal decisions are made for you by someone you trust if you are ever incapacitated.
  • Protecting your minor children by naming a guardian in your will.
  • Protecting your child with special needs with a special needs trust.​
  • Understanding the legal requirements for a valid will under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Emily Smith-Lee Massachusetts Lawyer
"When I started this practice in 2009, I thought I knew all about being a lawyer.  I had spent thirteen years at a prestigious international law firm in Boston.  I had worked on complex cases involving large companies in many industries, from pharmaceutical to health care to seed companies.  What I did not understand then was the true power of being in a position to help ordinary people facing challenges that seem extraordinary to them.  I have had the opportunity to help families make sure the people they love the most are protected, small businesses avoid catastrophic lawsuits, entrepreneurs launch their dream without exposing their families to liability, hardworking people protect their right to be paid and treated fairly in the workplace, and more. 

Here is what I learned these people have in common: They are facing a challenge in their lives or their businesses that is unfamiliar to them.  They do not know what questions to ask.  In many cases, they do not have a great experience being heard, or feeling like someone has their back. They may have called a few law firms and, instead of finding solutions, been made to feel small, unimportant, or more overwhelmed.

I've learned that it doesn't have to be that way.  We may have seen your problem a hundred times before, but I and my team work hard to remember that it is new to you.  We do not have "big" clients and "small" clients- we have clients, whose issues are all important to us.  Our mission is to give you the best advice, advocate for your interests, help you ask the right questions, and make sure you have the information you need to make the decisions that are best for you or your business.  So that when you come out on the other side of whatever you are facing- and you will- you will have not only a resolution but clarity about how you got there, and how you can avoid that particular problem in the future.

Not sure which way to turn?  Give us a call- we'd really like to help."
Testimonials

"Emily, a chief partner, and the two other lawyers who worked on my case were extremely competent and approachable. They were responsive to inquiries and they thoughtfully explained, as needed, complex legal terms. I was very well represented at each stage of a protracted legal case against a major national firm."  Brian R

"It was a pleasure working with Emily Smith-Lee on a business matter. She willingly shares her expertise and always listens to her clients' concerns. Emily's caring demeanor puts people at ease immediately. The outcome of my experience was quite favorable. I would highly recommend them."  Camille B.

​"Emily is an incredible resource of knowledge on employment law. She helped guide us on how to structure our employee classifications and made adjustments to our consulting agreements so our business is better protected and positioned. She's both law-savvy and business minded - great asset to have when launching/growing a business."  Diana B.

"SLN represented me in a complicated employment-related dispute. What could have been a prolonged nightmare for me was handled swiftly and skillfully, and with fairness and dignity."  Smita N.

Read more on our reviews page ​​

How We Can Help

We can help you get clarity on your rights and obligations under Massachusetts law, make sure your business is legally protected, and get you started on an estate plan that protects you and your family.  They all start with a free, no obligation consultation with a member of our team.  If your issue is one we can help you with, we will lay out your options and help you make a plan for a solution.  If it is outside of our areas of expertise, we will make every effort to connect you with a trusted referral who can help.  You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, give us a call at  781-784-2322, or fill out our web form  to let us know a little more about your situation.