John H. Perten

Obtained dismissal of products liability action pending in OK for MA client based on jurisdictional grounds. Case involved in-depth analysis of personal jurisdiction under OK law. Resolved insurance coverage dispute favorably, thereby ensuring that client’s defense fees were covered, notwithstanding carrier’s assertion of late notice under a claims made policy.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of client in dispute involving interpretation of a purported easement to discharge wastewater into client’s pump station and into municipal sewerage system.

Obtained summary judgment for contractor in a construction defect case based upon argument that subsequent warranty did not revive previously released claims.

Negotiated a $10 million contract for the construction of new hotel and a $15 million dollar contract for brownstone renovation in downtown Boston.

Helped negotiate and close the sale of company that organizes and coordinates annual convention for comic fans.

Negotiated the involuntary dissolution of a partnership and the equitable allocation of partnership assets, without litigation.

Assisted multiple clients in choosing appropriate form of business entity and drafting of organizational documents.

Following a multi-day trial, prevailed in an action to set aside a deathbed conveyance of a family farm, thereby allowing the family farm business to continue.

Resolved partnership dispute involving allocation of purchased securities and return of capital contributions.

Negotiated tax increment financing agreements (TIF’s) and special tax agreements (STA’s) for companies seeking to relocate or expand into Massachusetts.

Acted as general counsel for national firm engaged in crime scene and other biological clean-up projects. Representation included negotiation of insurance claims and disputes with various state regulatory agencies.

Negotiated resolution of claim in a matter involving embezzlement by a partner. Case resolved through voluntary withdrawal by offending partner and transfer of all partnership assets to the innocent partner on very favorable terms.

Won arbitration award against a site contractor who abandoned a job following the reduction of a payment requisition. The site contractor argued that the reduction was pretextual and motivated by desire to engage a different contractor.

Obtained a jury verdict in a contract dispute over the design and manufacture of a piece of machinery to be utilized in a clean room.

Brought an action for a determination that a 17-acre tract of land in the middle of a residential subdivision had been acquired by the developer through adverse possession. Court granted title company summary judgment, thereby saving millions of dollars in potential damages.