Small business (1-10 people)

Steve is a founding partner of Beck Reed Riden LLP – Boston's newest litigation boutique. BRR lawyers have years of experience at large law firms, working with clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation – including contract, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and healthcare litigation – as well as labor and employment, trade secrets, noncompetes, and alternative dispute resolution. We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. Specialties Employee-lawsuit defense (including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage & hour), noncompete litigation, employee-raiding litigation, labor relations.

For business law, I represent businesses and business owners in work-outs and bankruptcies. I represent debtors, creditors, and other interest holders in bankruptcy.

Vanessa Schaefer is very active in several business networking groups, including LMA (Legal Marketing Association), SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services), SBANE (Small Business Association of New England), and Gotham Boston.

Attorney Philip Summers is a Partner concentrating his practice in the areas of elder law, probate and complex probate litigation such as will contests and actions against trustees and executors/administrators. When representing probate litigation clients, whether fiduciaries or beneficiaries, Attorney Summers seeks a prompt resolution to disputes. Most importantly he seeks to protect and advance our client's interests and rights. As an experienced litigator, he strives to make the legal process as smooth as possible for each individual client. Attorney Summers is also accreditated for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans' benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs. His previous experience includes working in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal matters and various positions for Compaq Computer. Attorney Summers is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce. Attorney Summers earned his B.S. from Babson College, his M.B.A. at Boston University, and his J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law.

Scott Loring is an Executive Coach, Mediator and Negotiation consultant. With over 20 years of experience in business and sales management, he brings the transformational principles of coaching to business owners and entrepreneurs. Scott has particular expertise assisting family and other closely-held businesses to increase focus, improve collaboration, and increase profitability.

BayState Business Brokers, Principal, 2004 - 2009; Business Card Express, President/Owner 1997 - 2004; Auto Body Supply Corporation, President/Owner 1982 -1996