MetroWest

Burns & Levinson Partner Josef Volman Named a 2024 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Josef Volman , who co-chairs the firm's Business Law and Securities and Capital Markets Groups, has been named a 2024 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Josef Volman , who co-chairs the firm's Business Law and Securities and Capital Markets Groups, has been named a 2024 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
  • The list recognizes the top business lawyers in the region – the ones other lawyers refer clients to because of their expertise, accomplishments and creative thinking.
  • Volman's ability to solve problems and get deals done has made him a go to lawyer by clients, peers and members of the deal ecosystem.
  • He has been ranked in The Best Lawyers in America for the past 11 years and was named 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for Business Organizations (Boston), among other prestigious awards.

Greenberg Traurig's Jack S. Gearan and Amanda L. Carney to Speak on MetroWest HRMA Webinar

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston office Shareholder Jack S. Gearan and Associate Amanda L. Carney will present on the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) webinar, "Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You," Sept. 14. They will discuss maintaining employee handbooks, including compliance and leave policies, training management, and more.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston office Shareholder Jack S. Gearan and Associate Amanda L. Carney will present on the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) webinar, "Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You," Sept. 14.
  • They will discuss maintaining employee handbooks, including compliance and leave policies, training management, and more.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston office Shareholder Jack S. Gearan and Associate Amanda L. Carney will present on the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) webinar, " Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You ," Sept. 14.
  • A MetroWest HRMA board member, Gearan concentrates his practice in the areas of Labor & Employment and Litigation.

Greenberg Traurig's Jack S. Gearan Elected to MetroWest HRMA Board

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jack S. Gearan, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston Labor & Employment and Litigation practices, was elected to the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) Board. As a board member, he will help develop educational programming on timely HR topics for HRMA members. Gearan will also be a featured speaker along with Greenberg Traurig Associate Amanda L. Carney on the Sept. 14 webinar, "Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You."

Key Points: 
  • Jack S. Gearan, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston Labor & Employment and Litigation practices, was elected to the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) Board.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jack S. Gearan , a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston Labor & Employment and Litigation practices, was elected to the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) Board.
  • As a board member, he will help develop educational programming on timely HR topics for HRMA members.
  • The MetroWest HRMA serves the human resource profession in the MetroWest region of Boston, which includes nine communities: Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, and Wayland.

Brooks Rehabilitation Continues Expansion in Orlando Market, Announces New Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic in Horizon West

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation continues to grow in the Orlando market to address the demand for – and to provide necessary access to – physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech-language pathology (SLP). The nonprofit will open its 12th Central Florida outpatient clinic August 23 in Horizon West at 15820 Shaddock Drive, Suite 110, Winter Garden, FL 34787.

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  • The nonprofit will open its 12th Central Florida outpatient clinic August 23 in Horizon West at 15820 Shaddock Drive, Suite 110, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
  • Brooks is currently accepting patients at its new Horizon West clinic, located off Porter Road directly across from Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital.
  • Physical therapy services at Horizon West include sports medicine, orthopedic physical therapy, post-operative physical therapy, geriatric physical therapy and worker's compensation.
  • The Horizon West clinic joins the growing number of Brooks outpatient clinics throughout the state, bringing the total number to 51.

The Jewish Communal Fund Board of Directors Elects Four New Members

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are delighted to welcome a group of successful and talented individuals to the JCF board—people who are respected in their fields and devoted to charitable causes," said Rachel Schnoll, CEO of Jewish Communal Fund.
  • "Zoe, Will, Uri and Barry bring to JCF tremendous expertise in many different disciplines."
  • She serves on the New York Advisory Board of Facing History and Ourselves, which helps teachers empower students to stand up to bigotry and hate.

Leader in High-Impact Tutoring is Awarded the Equity in Education Grant by the Foundation for MetroWest

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Friday, June 30, 2023

BOSTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nation's most trusted nonprofit partner for implementing high-impact tutoring, Saga Education, announced that it is the latest recipient of the Equity in Education grant from the Foundation for MetroWest.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nation's most trusted nonprofit partner for implementing high-impact tutoring, Saga Education, announced that it is the latest recipient of the Equity in Education grant from the Foundation for MetroWest.
  • "We feel incredibly fortunate to be awarded this funding from The Foundation for MetroWest which will help 20 students receive high-impact tutoring in an afterschool program," said AJ Gutierrez, Co-Founder of Saga Education.
  • This new funding will go directly towards supporting the work that Saga Education is doing in Milford, Massachusetts.
  • "Foundation for MetroWest is thrilled to provide a grant to Saga Education as a key partner in launching a pilot after-school tutoring program to address math proficiency for 20 middle school youth in Milford, MA in the upcoming school year," said Jay Kim, executive director of Foundation of MetroWest.

Generations Retirement Group Opens 2nd Office

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

BRAINTREE, Mass., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generations Retirement Group, a financial advisory firm experienced in helping simplify retirement planning, announced today it opened the doors to its second location. The new office, located at 1400 Computer Drive, Westborough expands Generation's footprint to better serve its clients throughout the MetroWest area of Massachusetts. 

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  • BRAINTREE, Mass., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generations Retirement Group, a financial advisory firm experienced in helping simplify retirement planning, announced today it opened the doors to its second location.
  • The new office, located at 1400 Computer Drive, Westborough expands Generation's footprint to better serve its clients throughout the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.
  • "We're very excited about the opening of our new location and to have the opportunity to connect with even more members of our local communities," said Dave Corman, Founder of Generations Retirement Group.
  • Generations Retirement Group is open 7 days a week, from 9am to 5pm.

Online Real Estate Tech Platform Final Offer Officially Launches in Boston Following DC Success

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

HINGHAM, Mass., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Final Offer, an online real estate tech platform that helps agents get the most for their sellers' homes while providing ultimate clarity to buyers, officially launched in its home market of Massachusetts last week. Building on a successful rollout in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia Metropolitan area (DMV) late last year, Final Offer's foray into Massachusetts is in step with the spring buying season.

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  • After Beta testing in the spring of 2022 in the Boston area, Final Offer spent several months refining the platform's feature set before officially launching in the DMV market on October 19, 2022.
  • "Without question, my seller was able to achieve a significantly better outcome because we ran the offer process through Final Offer.
  • Final Offer has the financial backing of more than $5M raised in large part from top real estate agents in Boston, DC and Florida (with a collective total sales volume of $5B+ in 2022).
  • Its expansion beyond Boston and DMV will continue with launches later this year in additional major U.S. markets.

12-Member Wealth Management Team Led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola Joins First Republic

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a 12-person team led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola has joined First Republic Investment Management.

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  • First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a 12-person team led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola has joined First Republic Investment Management.
  • “Derek Mohamed, Justin Merola, Stephen Greene, Brian Kelleher, Leland Mindnich and their team are a terrific addition to our growing wealth management capabilities in the greater Boston area,” said Bob Thornton, President of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, Mohamed was a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, Merola was a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Puttshack Signs New Lease in Greater Boston

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NATICK, Mass., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Puttshack, the world's first and only upscale, tech-infused mini-golf destination with global food and drink, announced today the signing of a new lease to be located within the Natick Mall in greater Boston. This new venue will be Puttshack's second location in Massachusetts and is expected to open its doors at the end of 2023.

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  • NATICK, Mass., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Puttshack , the world's first and only upscale, tech-infused mini-golf destination with global food and drink, announced today the signing of a new lease to be located within the Natick Mall in greater Boston.
  • Puttshack Natick will expand across 22,000 square feet over two levels, adding an upscale, high-energy vibe to the premium enclosed shopping destination in the heart of Natick.
  • "Bringing Puttshack to the greater Boston area will provide locals and visitors alike with a perfect spot for date nights or high-energy and engaging excursions with family and friends."
  • Puttshack looks to further extend its footprint in the Boston area after successfully opening Puttshack Boston in the Seaport district in October 2022.