For more than three decades, Alan has served as a trusted advocate for clients facing high-stakes legal challenges.
His practice spans complex divorce and probate matters, professional disciplinary defense, and sophisticated commercial disputes. Whether guiding individuals through emotionally charged family transitions or advising organizations in multimillion-dollar litigation, Alan brings strategic clarity and deep litigation experience to every matter.
Alan regularly represents clients in complex domestic relations and probate cases involving significant assets and intricate financial, legal, and custodial issues. He also defends medical professionals and licensed practitioners in disciplinary proceedings, including recent success defending a contract civilian psychologist before a military tribunal operating under military law.
In the business and regulatory arena, Alan has represented clients in high-impact disputes, including serving as lead counsel for a multinational corporation in arbitration over the construction and operation of a major power plant. He has also successfully represented a large medical group in a lease dispute with its managing partner, securing a jury award later affirmed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Guides High-Net-Worth Clients Through Complex Divorce and Probate Matters
Serves as trusted counsel to individuals navigating divorce and probate disputes involving significant assets, business interests, and complex financial, legal, and custodial considerations.
Successfully Defended Civilian Psychologist Before Military Tribunal
Secured a favorable outcome for a contract civilian psychologist in a professional disciplinary proceeding before a military tribunal, navigating the matter under specialized military rules and procedures.
Led International Arbitration Over Power Plant Construction and Operations
Acted as lead counsel for a multinational corporation in arbitration proceedings involving the construction and operational disputes of a major power facility, including contract warranty and high-value equipment claims.
Won Jury Verdict for Medical Group in Lease Dispute With Managing Partner
Represented a large medical practice in a lease payment dispute with its managing partner; obtained a substantial jury award, later affirmed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Advised Municipal Utilities in Seabrook Nuclear Power Contract Litigation
Counseled six municipal light departments in complex, multimillion-dollar litigation concerning long-term power purchase agreements tied to the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant.
Defends Physicians in Disciplinary Proceedings Before Hospitals and State Boards
Regularly represents physicians in extended disciplinary matters before hospital review bodies and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, safeguarding licensure and professional standing.
Education
- JD, Boston College Law School
- Colgate University
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Experience recognized
- The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, 2008-2021
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2014, 2015, 2017
- Riverside Community Care (providing services to over 10,000 clients with mental health and developmental issues), Former Chair and Member of the Board of Directors
- Former Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance, Former Counsel
- Rubin Rudman Litigation Department, Former Chair
- Rubin Rudman Executive Committee, Former Member