Overview
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.
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
National
Tier
2
National Ranking
Environmental LawTier
2
National Ranking
Real Estate LawTier
3
National Ranking
Commercial LitigationTier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentRegional
Boston
Tier
1
Boston
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Boston
Employment Law - IndividualsTier
1
Boston
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Boston
Environmental LawTier
1
Boston
Ethics and Professional Responsibility LawTier
1
Boston
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentFirm Leadership
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
These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
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 InitiativeCommercial 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 PropertiesReal 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 PropertiesReal 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, LLCReal 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 CompanyReal 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 PropertiesCommercial 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 LegalReal Estate Law
Sherin and Lodgen has strong legal acumen, great service, and excellent value for services.
Ani Ajemian
Rockhill Management/Rockpoint GroupEmployment 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 LLCReal 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 CompanyReal 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 LLCReal 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 PropertiesEmployment 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
LixiReal 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 BankReal 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
Tier
2
National Ranking
Environmental LawTier
2
National Ranking
Real Estate LawTier
3
National Ranking
Commercial LitigationTier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentRegional
Boston
Tier
1
Boston
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Boston
Employment Law - IndividualsTier
1
Boston
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Boston
Environmental LawTier
1
Boston
Ethics and Professional Responsibility LawTier
1
Boston
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Boston
Professional Malpractice Law - DefendantsTier
1
Boston
Real Estate LawTier
2
Boston
ArbitrationTier
2
Boston
Legal Malpractice Law - DefendantsTier
2
Boston
Litigation - InsuranceTier
2
Boston
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
3
Boston
Tax LawPractice Areas
Sherin and Lodgen LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 13 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- 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 proudly has 21 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Client Comments
A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
Offices & Contacts
Boston, MA
One Lincoln Street, 14th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
United States
Providence, RI
10 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
United States