Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Adoption
• Paternity
  Matters involving probate and trusts run the gamut from disputes involving wills, trusts estates and bequests, to paternity suits, guardianship and conservatorship. Casner & Edwards attorneys have extensive experience representing the broad spectrum of interested parties in such matters: individuals, families, corporate fiduciaries, nonprofit organizations, beneficiaries, executors, and administrators.
• Premarital Agreement
  We provide counsel in complex divorces and post-divorce proceedings, involving the modification of judgments, contempt and removal complaints. We are also well-versed in all aspects of prenuptial agreements and agreements between domestic partners.
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support

Business and Corporate Law

• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Casner has experience helping healthcare facilities across the broad spectrum of transactional, regulatory, compliance and litigation-related issues they may face. We advise nonprofit and for-profit healthcare entities on governance, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, finance, government and private payor audits, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, real estate and tax matters. From the hospital floor to the boardroom, and from community providers to physician practices and hospital systems, large and small, our multidisciplinary team provides integrated advice that results in efficient and cost-effective legal representation.
• Business Disputes
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  We provide counsel on a variety of employee relations matters, including employment contracts, state and federal compliance, employee terminations and employee claims of every kind. In addition, we advise on the development of personnel policies and procedures.
• Employment Litigation
  With substantial employment litigation experience, we represent clients before state and federal courts, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Nonprofit Projects, Including Tax-Exempt Bond Financing, Other Project Financing, Property Tax Exemptions, & Other Real Estate Matters Specific to Nonprofit Entities
• Construction Litigation
  We represent general contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, developers, owners, lenders, material suppliers and others in matters arising from construction projects. We assist clients during all phases of the construction process from contract bidding, supply-chain and field construction operations and claims documentation, to project close-out. When disputes arise, we are there to help resolve contentious issues, and if necessary, to develop, present and defend construction claims, as well as those for complex contractual and extra-contractual delay, productivity, and efficiency entitlements. Our team also frequently represents licensed professionals and tradesmen in administrative enforcement and disciplinary proceedings before various state licensing boards and commissions.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our lawyers practice in the business, employment and estate planning areas, bringing to bear a full suite of resources to represent startups, emerging growth companies and larger enterprises across a wide range of industries. We advise clients on a range of business issues, including...
• Wills
  Casner & Edwards represents individuals and families, privately held businesses, family charitable trusts and foundations, and professional fiduciaries. We advise clients on estate planning, estate and trust administration and related tax matters, and handle will contests and other types of probate litigation.
• Trusts
  With extensive experience in a wide range of environmental matters, and backed by Casner & Edwards full range of business counseling, trusts and estates planning, and litigation expertise, we provide sound strategic and technical counsel for...
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Further, we serve on boards of professional organizations and are recognized as leading attorneys in both the Massachusetts and the national bankruptcy law communities. The prestigious American College of Bankruptcy has inducted attorneys in our practice as Fellows, and authoritative, independent services have rated them as
• Tax Law
  Whether the issue is land use regulations, tax appeals, cable licensing, complex election law, or other governmental law matters, we have the background and substantial experience to help you achieve your objectives.