Suffolk County
The Boston firm of Laredo, Smith & Kane has elevated Massachusetts Bar Association member
Brendan S. Cox to partner and MBA Business Law Section Council member
Darshana Indira to senior counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Cox is an experienced litigator and criminal defense attorney. A versatile advocate, he counsels businesses and individuals to build strong cases that provide maximum protection and minimize serious risks. He has extensive experience managing trial court matters for complex civil and criminal cases, as well as advising companies of all sizes on business
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litigation matters.
As an accomplished employment and business lawyer, Indira advises company owners, organizational leaders and C-suite executives across a broad spectrum of employment and commercial litigation matters. With a deep understanding of various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, health care and retail, her expertise spans both transactional and litigation work.
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Suffolk County
Casner & Edwards in Boston has elevated Massachusetts Bar Association members Jordan P. Bowne, Evey M. Diaz, Caitlin A. Romasco and Russell J. Smith to partner effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Bowne focuses his practice on all areas of trusts and estates. He works directly with high-net-worth clients to design, structure and implement estate-planning and tax-minimization strategies. Bowne’s practice also includes advising institutional and individual fiduciaries throughout the trust and estate administration process.
Diaz is a seasoned family law attorney with over a decade of experience who has earned a reputation for guiding clients through the complexities of domestic relations and family law matters with compassion. Known for her client-centric approach, Diaz brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to clients.
Romasco focuses her practice on commercial litigation. With over a decade of experience, she represents clients in all manner of complex business disputes. She handles cases involving closely held business, contract, real estate, condominium law, employment, construction, professional liability, insurance coverage, product liability, premises liability and liquor liability.
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Smith specializes in fiduciary litigation, including probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, will contests, actions to remove personal representatives and trustees, and complaints in equity. Additionally, he has been appointed by the Probate and Family Court as a fiduciary in contested matters, including as conservator and personal representative.
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