Thomas S. Fitzpatrick and Gary S. Matsko Participate in MCLE 14th Annual New England Business Litigation Conference

March 03, 2015 - Boston, MA
For more information contact: Joanne Thorud
(617) 589-3894; jthorud@davismalm.com

On March 27, Davis Malm shareholders Thomas S. Fitzpatrick and Gary S. Matsko respectively co-chaired and served on the faculty of the 14th annual “Business Litigation 2015” conference hosted by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education. Mr. Fitzpatrick, along with co-chair Michael F. Connolly, served as the conference moderator.

Mr. Masko served on the “Navigating the Tricky Terrain of Closely Held Entity Owners’ Disputes” panel, which addressed the interaction between fiduciary obligations and contract principals in the closely held entity setting. Mr. Matsko and the other panelists discussed a variety of issues including the uncertain protection afforded the majority by entity formation documents and contracts, the unclear lines between fiduciary and contractual obligations that arise from the Blank-Chokel-Merriam line of cases, the impact of the recently-decided Selmark Associates, Inc. v. Ehrlich case, the peculiar privilege and conflict concerns that arise, and the advantages of looking to the laws of other jurisdictions when selecting a state of formation.

This one-day annual conference provides the latest updates on new business litigation developments, trends and important case law delivered by a faculty of U.S. District Court and Massachusetts Superior Court Judges and preeminent practitioners.

Mr. Fitzpatrick is a trial lawyer, concentrating his practice in business litigation. He has extensive experience in all forms of business disputes, including litigation and arbitration in corporate, real estate, construction, and shareholder cases.

Mr. Matsko practices in the Business Law and Litigation areas. He has represented individuals and business entities in civil litigation and before regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, P.C.
Founded in 1979, Davis Malm is a premier mid-sized, full-service New England firm. The firm provides sophisticated, cost-effective legal representation to local, national, and international public and private businesses, institutions, and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries. The attorneys at the firm practice at the top level of the profession and deliver successful results to clients through direct partner involvement, responsive client service, and practical and creative problem solving. Davis Malm is the member firm for the International Lawyers Network representing Massachusetts and northern New England.