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Joshua D.
I am an experienced small business attorney. I work diligently to ensure that small business owners achieve their objectives while maintaining compliance, satisfying legal duties, and engaging in smart contracting opportunities. I provide everything from organization, to lease/commercial real estate purchase agreement review and negotiation, and even IP filings. I can help to navigate commercial and government contracts, as well as other SaaS-type agreements.
"Joshua is a phenomenal attorney to work with. He has a personality and isn't monotone to converse with. He is extremely responsive and delivers timely. He answered all my questions, while fairly abiding by the scope of representation. I would work with him again."
Jessica W.
Family and Probate attorney with over 15 years experience.
"Jessica is a great lawyer, and I would recommend her to anyone."
Charles D.
At DACC.Law, we deliver high-quality, practical legal solutions specifically for entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and growing businesses. With more than 25 years of experience, our firm handles everything from contract drafting and review to entity formation, deal structuring, and risk mitigation. Clients rely on us for clear guidance on regulatory compliance, navigating complex transactions (including multifamily, landlords, developers), resolving disputes efficiently, and protecting their business interests. We combine deep legal expertise with a hands-on, results-oriented approach so you can move forward with confidence.
Frank G.
Accomplished business and litigation counsel with experience managing a broad spectrum of legal matters on behalf of individuals as well as early-stage and established technology, software, service and medical device companies. Substantial experience in drafting commercial agreements as well as litigation and arbitration of complex business disputes as plaintiff’s and defendant’s counsel. Served as infantry officer (attaining rank of Major) in ground combat units for the United States Marine Corps and educated in Marine Corps management and tactics. Adept at taking complicated information and legal principles and presenting strategy to non-lawyers in a concise and easy-to-understand format.
"Working with Frank is like going on a road trip with your best friend. You have more fun during the road trip than at your final destination. Frank told me a deadline and stayed with it, always being responsive to messages, with thick detail to reinforce his reasoning. When talking over the phone, Frank goes into great detail and paints the real picture of what to expect, in his experience, dealing with the court and judges. I would work with Frank again for future work."
Megan B.
20-year business lawyer with extensive experience ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses.
March 8, 2025
David W.
David has experience assisting individuals, startups, mid-sized, and publicly traded companies with various business, corporate, and real estate matters including residential and commercial real estate sales, acquisitions, financing and leasing; contract drafting and negotiation; regulatory compliance; and business acquisition, sale, formation, and dissolution.
September 15, 2025
Paula C.
DACC Law is a general practice client-centered law firm. I am a Partner in DACC and have been proudly serving clients across Massachusetts since 1997. With over 25 years of legal experience I have a built a reputation for trust, results-driven advocacy across a wide range of practice areas including contract law, personal injury, estate planning, workplace issues, and real estate. At the heart of my practice is a client-centered approach -- one that values clear communication, responsive service, and practical legal solutions tailored to each individual's needs. Whether helping a family protect their future through thoughtful estate planning, representing someone injured due to negligence, or guiding clients through complex workplace or property matters, I bring deep legal knowledge and personal attention to every case. If you're looking for a seasoned Massachusetts attorney who combines experience with empathy, and strategic insight with strong advocacy, I am here to help.
Sean D.
After 15+ years at leading firms in Silicon Valley, Boston, and DC, I started Supernova Law to partner with the clients who inspire me most—start-ups, mission-driven companies, B-Corps, and non-profits. My goal is simple: provide accessible, affordable, high-quality legal support to innovators creating positive change for our society. At Supernova Law, your vision and values come first.
October 24, 2025
Kevin S.
Over 10 Years of Litigation and Transactional experience.
Sean W.
Sean is an accomplished legal counsel with more than 10 years of experience providing assistance to individuals and companies of different sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s. He has been involved with various industries including biotechnology, consulting, healthcare, finance, hospitals, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, software, and sports. He has been a key legal advisor and strategic business partner to senior leaders and stakeholder management, advising on a broad range of legal, contractual, corporate, and regulatory compliance matters on behalf of leading organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
John P.
specializes in corporate governance, data privacy, intellectual property, and employment law. A former VP of Legal & Compliance and interim CFO, he has led legal operations across fundraising, acquisitions, and data privacy initiatives.
March 5, 2026
Matthew R.
Matt Rubner is a Florida and Massachusetts licensed attorney. His practice focuses on estate planning, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and civil litigation, with an emphasis on providing clear, practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s specific circumstances. Matt works with individuals and families to create thoughtful estate plans that protect assets, avoid unnecessary probate complications, and ensure that a client’s wishes are clearly documented. His estate planning services commonly include revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and guidance on properly funding trusts and coordinating beneficiary designations. He also regularly advises clients on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Matt approaches these matters with a practical and balanced perspective, helping couples create agreements that clearly define financial expectations while preserving fairness and transparency for both parties. In addition to his transactional work, Matt maintains an active litigation practice and represents clients in a variety of civil matters. His litigation experience gives him a strategic perspective when drafting agreements and estate plans, allowing him to anticipate potential disputes and structure documents in a way that reduces future conflict. Matt represents clients in both Florida and Massachusetts and frequently works with individuals who have assets, businesses, or family connections in multiple states. He focuses on making the legal process straightforward, efficient, and understandable so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.
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Employee Contract
Massachusetts
Can I file a claim for unpaid overtime wages?
I have been working for a small consulting firm for the past two years, and I recently discovered that I have not been receiving overtime pay despite regularly working more than 40 hours per week. According to my employment contract, I am classified as an exempt employee, but after researching the Fair Labor Standards Act, I believe that I may be misclassified and entitled to overtime compensation. I would like to know if I have a valid claim for unpaid overtime wages and what steps I should take to pursue this matter legally.
Frank G.
If you are "non-exempt" and thereby entitled to overtime. Determining whether a worker is an "exempt" employee and not entitled to overtime requires application of the law to the facts. For instance, an "exempt" executive employee are paid not less than $455 per week, have their primary duty to manage part of the busisess, regularly direct the work of two or more other employees, and have the authority to hire or fire other employees or to make recommendations about hiring and firing taken into account by their employers. An "exempt" administrative employee, are also paid at least $455 a week and has the primary duty of the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer or its customers--and is an employee whose primary duty for the employer involves exercising their discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the employer. It's not always easy to determine if someone is a managerial or administrative employee however and it can be a gray area. There are lots of examples of overtime exemptions such as computer and creative professionals, outside sales people, some truck drviers, some mechanics and some people working at auto dealerships. You may be non-exempt and eligible for overtime under the law if you are a paid a salary based on a 40 hour work week but work more than 40 hours. If you are eligible for overtime there are laws protecting you from retaliation for complaining about not being paid overtime.
Business
Shareholders Agreement
Massachusetts
Should I form a corporation around my research if I don't plan to conduct any other forms of business (e.g., hire, sell, or raising funding) in the next year?
Should I form a corporation around my work if I don't plan to conduct any other forms of business (e.g., hire, sell, or raise outside funding) in the next year? My research is computational in nature (can be done on my laptop) and doesn't require many resources.
Richard G.
The answer to this questions to some degree depends upon your tolerance for risk. If in performing your "business" you are not exposing yourself in any way to the outside world, e.g., hiring, selling, inviting investors, etc., then you may no little to no liability exposure. However, if there is any aspect of your work that would or could develop into something which does involve others, or which is relied upon by others, then the safest path would be to incorporate or form an LLC. LLC's are more expensive to maintain in Massachusetts, i.e., $500 annually, but require less paperwork (no shares to consider, etc.). An LLC should have an operating agreement, even with a single member to clearly distinguish the member as an individual from the LLC as a company. Incorporation is more expensive in the early stages as it requires you to pay your fee to the Secretary of State (about $275), which recurs annually. It is more heavy in terms of annual meeting minutes of shareholders, and other formal documents, and can be a bit more expensive as incorporating will require a shareholder's agreement and other documentation at the outset (not repeated annually).
Business
Employment Agreement
Wyoming
I do not reside in USA. I have registered an LLC in wyoming state. I want to hire couple of employees in usa. Can I give them signing authority to sign any legal documents like I-9, W9, Any immigration forms etc. If so how to do it.
I do not reside in USA. I have registered an LLC in wyoming state. I want to hire couple of employees in usa. Can I give them signing authority to sign any legal documents like I-9, W9, Any immigration forms etc. If so how to do it.
Kristen R.
Individuals who can sign the employer's side of an I-9 document are any authorized representative of the company. The DHS does not require the representative to have a specific agreement authorizing them to do so. Your company would be held liable for any violations. The person who signs a W9 must be a "U.S. person." That means that the signer must be an individual who is a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien. The signer should have the organization's consent to sign a W9 on its behalf, but consent can be oral or implied. There is no requirement that a company create a written authorization to sign a W9.
Business
LLC
New York
How is profit shared after LLC formation?
I am looking to form a LLC with two other partners and we need to understand how profits will be shared between us. We have already agreed on certain terms, such as the amount of capital we will each contribute, but we need help understanding how profits should be distributed in accordance with LLC laws.
Damien B.
Hello: I understand you are forming an LLC and want to know how to distribute profits. Generally, members would share profits based on their percent ownership. For example, if you own 50% of the LLC, you get 50% of the profits. Likewise, with three members, it could be 33.33% each for example. However, LLC's are very flexibile and the distribution of profits and percentage is not set in stone. The members can decide how to distribute profits among them, usually set forth in the Operating Agreement.
Business
Business Partnership Agreement
North Carolina
Can I withdraw from a business partnership agreement?
I am currently in a business partnership agreement with a colleague, and I am considering withdrawing from the partnership. We have been in the agreement for over a year and our goals and objectives have changed. I am looking for legal advice on the steps I need to take to withdraw from the agreement, and the potential legal implications of doing so.
N'kia N.
Below is a general overview of how the process of a partner withdrawing from a partnership commonly plays out: The withdrawing partner gives written notice of withdrawal. The parties obtain business valuations to determine payout terms. The parties execute some type of withdrawal or buyout agreement that states rights, responsibilities, and restrictions (such as non-competition and non-disclosure/confidentiality), and other important terms of the deal. A partner who is considering withdrawing from the partnership should consider consulting with a knowledgeable attorney who can review the Partnership Agreement and the terms of a proposed withdrawal or buyout agreement, and either guide the partner through handling the process without representation or represent the partner through the withdrawal. Additionally, the partner might consider consulting with a tax professional regarding tax liabilities. [It is often beneficial for the partner to seek assistance from an independent attorney or tax professional, rather than one who represents the partnership or another partner.]
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