Meet Andover Litigation Attorney
Matthew J. Ginsburg, Esq.
Andover, Massachusetts
Partner
phone 978-475-7580
fax 978-475-1881
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Mr. Ginsburg has extensive experience representing individuals and corporate entities of all sizes in commercial, construction, land-use, employment, and insurance disputes before courts, arbitrators, and administrative bodies. He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of both Massachusetts and North Carolina, and in addition to his work in Massachusetts, has tried civil jury matters in both North Carolina and New Hampshire. Prior to joining Gilbert & Renton in 2006, Mr. Ginsburg practiced complex civil litigation at Hanify & King, PC, in Boston, and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, a multi-state law firm, in its Charlotte, North Carolina office. Mr. Ginsburg has lectured and written articles concerning civil and land-use litigation for continuing legal education seminars, has served as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of Charlotte, North Carolina., chaired the Wireless Services By-law Committee for the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, and is a member of the Executive Board of the Lawrence Bar Association. Education
Languages Mr. Ginsburg is proficient in the Russian language. Memberships Mr. Ginsburg is a member of the Lawrence, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Honors SuperLawyers, Rising Star – Business Litigation, 2008, 2010 Representative Engagements Business/Insurance Coverage/Civil Litigation Successful representation of manufacturer/distributor of industrial safety equipment in action against private-label manufacturer of safety mask line for breach of agreement for defense and indemnity. See Siebe Inc. v. Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc., 74 Mass.App.Ct. 544 (2009). Successful defense of New Hampshire manufacturer of on-board computers used in the trucking and bus-line industries against contract action asserted by its former provider of telecommunications and electrical services. Obtained summary judgment in successful defense of management of corporation holding shoe-manufacturing machine patents, against minority shareholder’s claims of breach of fiduciary duty. Represented one of nation’s foremost providers of on-line search and other web-related services in a multi-million dollar action brought against the so-called “Spam King,” pursuant to federal Anti-Spam legislation. Represented minority shareholder in claim seeking equitable share of proceeds from corporation’s lucrative sale of prime industrial property in the course of its wind-down and liquidation. Represented investment bank in action to enforce terms of engagement agreement against developer of on-line video mash-up technology with respect to its acquisition by third-party corporation. Represented biotechnology manufacturer in defense of investigations launched and/or claims asserted by United States Attorney for District of Massachusetts, various state Attorneys General, and class action plaintiffs alleging defects in early-pregnancy detection kit developed and sold by client. Represented numerous corporate, individual and non-profit policyholders in environmental, homeowners, life, general liability, fidelity, and other insurance coverage disputes. Represented multi-national shopping mall developer/owner in seeking coverage from excess liability insurer for claims of third-party tenants of mall expansion, resulting from defects and damage to associated parking garage. Represented oil company executive in suit against insurance agency and life insurance company for unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with sale of universal life insurance policy. Obtained dismissal (on motion to dismiss) for manufacturer and its employee, of claims based on alleged adulterous affair between defendant employee and plaintiff’s spouse – employee’s co-worker. Construction/Land Use/Zoning Litigation Represented architect in dispute with builder/developer of Lowe’s Foods store concerning particular aspects of design and placement of HVAC venting mechanism. Defended design professionals hired to design and construction-manage the extensive renovation of penthouse condominium owned by Carolina Panthers football player against subcontractor’s claims of damage to work caused by allegedly defective design. Represented architect/construction manager in defense of lawsuit pursued by homeowners for defective design of home renovation/decking project. Successfully represented large Boston construction company/developer in defense of claims asserted by accounting firm/project owner for alleged losses due to delay/defects in delivery of building following extensive gut/rehab project. Won summary judgment on behalf of international provider of construction services and supplies in contract dispute with Modern Continental Construction Co. with respect to services/supplies provided for work performed on the Central Artery/Tunnel Project in Boston, Massachusetts — the so-called “Big Dig.” Represented heavy equipment subcontractor in dispute with general contractor concerning auger drilling for piers underlying downtown Charlotte, North Carolina arena construction. Successful arbitration defense of surety and construction company against claims asserted by electrical subcontractor with respect to multiple Charlotte, North Carolina firehouse and airport terminal construction projects. Represented window manufacturer in defense of numerous homeowner lawsuits in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida relating to alleged moisture penetration and damage. Employment/Noncompetition Agreement Litigation Represented mutual fund manager in expedited litigation to invalidate noncompetition agreement with existing employer. Successfully represented high-level executive of U.S. subsidiary of Japanese multi-national chemical manufacturer in separation/severance and employment contract dispute. Successfully represented inside recruiter for Boston-based investment bank in enforcement of bonus and severance provisions in employment agreement. Obtained preliminary injunction and favorable disposition in representation of marble and granite fabricator/distributor in suit to enforce terms of noncompetition agreement with former shareholder/President. Successful defense of medical device manufacturer in discrimination suit brought by employee based on alleged disparate treatment and termination due to illness. To speak with Mr. Ginsburg or another of our Andover litigation attorneys, please contact our law firm now to set up a consultation. |
