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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

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Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Cozen O'Connor opened its Boston office in early 2022 to better serve our Commercial Litigation and Construction Law clients. Our Boston attorneys have a strong background in all aspects of Construction Law, representing contractors and owners in litigation and arbitration of construction disputes. With more than 45 attorneys practicing in 12 offices throughout the United States, Cozen O’Connor’s Construction group has the depth and geographical reach to handle our clients’ most complex problems in the United States and abroad.

The lawyers of the Commercial Litigation group represent clients in trial and arbitration proceedings in state and federal courts in partnership disputes, corporate and LLC dissolution and partition actions, and in claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, unfair business practices unfair competition, defamation, invasion of privacy, insurance bad faith, and intellectual property.

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Jeffrey Bourgeois

Jeffrey Bourgeois

Counsel

Stephanie Chesney

Stephanie Chesney

Member

Michael Filbin

Michael Filbin

Associate

Walter Foster

Walter Foster

Member

Douglas Mackin

Douglas Mackin

Member

Matthew Manuszak

Matthew Manuszak

Counsel

Courtney Ann Richards

Courtney Ann Richards

Associate

Wendy K. Venoit

Wendy K. Venoit

Office Managing Partner

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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

November 07, 2024 In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Wendy Venoit Inducted into the National Academy of Construction

October 11, 2024 Wendy Venoit, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Practice, has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction (NAC).

Two Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

October 11, 2024 Super Lawyers has named two Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2024 list of top practitioners in Massachusetts.

Stephanie Chesney Receives Veterans Legal Services 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Award

October 03, 2024 BOSTON, October 3, 2024 – Stephanie Chesney, member of Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department, has been named the recipient of the Veteran Legal Services 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Award.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Cozen O’Connor Continues its Boston Expansion adding Veteran Labor and Employment Lawyer Walter M. Foster

May 29, 2024 Foster comes to the firm from Eckert Seamans and joins Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department as a shareholder.

Cozen O’Connor Promotes 23 Attorneys to Member

March 15, 2024 “This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.

Wendy Venoit Discusses High Stakes Construction Projects with the Construction Super Conference

December 01, 2023 Wendy Venoit was interviewed by the Construction Super Conference to share insights about her experience with high-stakes construction projects.

Michael Filbin Selected for Massachusetts Bar Association 2023-2024 Leadership Academy

October 26, 2023 Michael Filbin, an associate in the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been selected as a fellow of the 2023-2024 class of the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) Leadership Academy.

Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

October 24, 2023 Wendy K. Venoit was named a 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyer and Michael Filbin was named a 2023 Massachusetts Rising Star.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Wendy Venoit Reinstalled as Member of the GSUSA National Board Development Committee

July 31, 2023 Wendy Venoit, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been reinstalled as a member of the National Board Development Committee of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).

Business Today Names 32 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to Its Top 10 Lists

July 28, 2023 These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.

Legal 500 Recognizes Six Cozen O’Connor Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys in its 2023 Guide

July 10, 2023 Cozen O'Connor's Aviation (Litigation/Regulation), Construction, L&E, M&A (Midmarket), Shipping (Finance and Litigation/Regulation) practices were ranked by the Legal 500.

Newest CSC EAB Member: “Old Pay-To-Play Format Is Long Gone”

June 22, 2023 Wendy Venoit was quoted in an article discussing her new role as a Construction SuperConference educational advisory board member and her opinions on the educational sessions that contribute to a successful conference.

Wendy Venoit Named a 2023 Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly

May 31, 2023 Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Wendy Venoit, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been named a 2023 Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly.

Wendy Venoit Inducted into The Moles

May 01, 2023 Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Wendy Venoit, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Practice, has been inducted into The Moles, a highly prestigious nationwide fraternal organization of heavy construction professionals.

Cozen O’Connor Brings its Institutional Response and Subrogation Practices to Boston

February 28, 2023 Jeffrey Bourgeois and Shannon M. Warren — to its Boston office. Bourgeois, who previously served as assistant attorney general in the Human Trafficking Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, joins the IRG as counsel. Warren, who previously served as partner and vice president at Uehlein & Associates, joins the firm’s Subrogation & Recovery Department as a member.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Cozen O’Connor Expands its Geographic Reach to Boston with Addition of Well-Known Construction Lawyer and Arbitrator, Wendy K. Venoit, to the Construction Practice Group

January 31, 2022 Venoit brings a distinguished history of litigation and arbitration of infrastructure, power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and vertical construction projects throughout the United States and internationally.

Contacts

Wendy K. Venoit

Office Managing Partner

wvenoit@cozen.com

(617) 849-5002

Eva Colon

Office Manager

ecolon@cozen.com

(212) 908-1379