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Melick & Porter Ranked "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® announced the release of their “Best Law Firms” rankings. Firms included in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Zip Line At Your Own Risk

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently held that a landowner did not owe a separate duty to warn a child who was under his parental supervision, and using a dangerous instrumentality that was open and obvious. 

Attorney Doug Fox Wins 2019 Adams Pro Bono Publico Award

Congratulations to our colleague Doug Fox, and to attorney Lawrence Cohen, on being chosen as recipients of a 2019 John Adams and John Quincy Adams Pro Bono Publico Award in recognition for their many years of pro bono service to the residents of Jeremiah's Inn in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Melick & Porter Sponsors DOVE Gala Fundraiser

In recognition of both Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the start of ABA Pro Bono week, which will highlight the need for legal assistance for domestic and sexual violence survivors, Melick & Porter is proud to, again, be a sponsor of the DOVE (DOmestic Violence Ended) Gala Fundraiser. 

Melick & Porter Helps Raise Money for YMCA Water Wise Program

Melick & Porter was a proud sponsor of the North Shore YMCA 24 Hour Swim to Save Lives event. All proceeds benefited the North Shore YMCA Water Wise Program, which is aimed to help teach children on the autism spectrum, or other special needs, to be safe in and around water.