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J. Nathan Cole
Experienced litigator, advocate and bar leader
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Biography
I represent businesses throughout New England in matters related to business litigation, construction disputes, mechanic’s lien and bond claims, insurance related disputes, E&O claims, contract drafting and negotiation, and a wide range of general litigation, employment, and personal injury cases.
I have extensive trial experience representing construction companies, homeowners, insurance agents, small business owners, and individuals. I bring a particular strategic insight to construction disputes, construction contract reviews, employment disputes, professional liability claims, coverage remedies and all claims brought by and against general contractors, subcontractors, building owners, property managers, and individuals.
I enjoy working with clients in all aspects of risk management and using my experience in courtrooms to help keep clients out of them!
Education
- Boston College Law School
- J.D. (2003)
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- Bates College
- B.A. (1997) | English
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Professional Experience
- Shareholder
- Kenney & Sams, P.C.
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- Partner
- Kenney & Sams, P.C.
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- Partner
- Heifetz Rose, LLP
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- Senior Associate
- Heifetz Rose, LLP
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- Associate
- Tucker, Heifetz & Saltzman, LLP
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- Law Clerk to the Justices
- Superior Court of Massachusetts
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- Attorney-Advisor, Ethics Division
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Mechanic's Lien Unenforceable
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Speaking Engagements
- Moderator, Blockchain and the Practice of Law: How Crypto Will Impact the Legal Profession, Scottsdale, AZ
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Panelist, Mass.G.L.c.149A, Construction Manager-At-Risk as Project Delivery Method, Boston, MA
- National Electrical Contractors Association - Greater Boston
- Panelist, Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association Lunch Series, Boston, MA
- Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
- Contractors, architects, and suppliers that experience payment issues have a powerful tool at their disposal: a mechanic’s lien. But with great power, comes great responsibility—and extensive statutory requirements that must be followed to enforce a lien. We will review the Massachusetts Mechanic’s Lien Statute, G.L. c. 254, key notice and filing requirements, deadlines, and other traps for the unwary in this lunch n learn discussion. MassDLA Board Member Nathan Cole will lead this discussion.
- Panelist, International Association of Defense Counsel 2019 Annual Meeting, Asheville, NC
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- In July 2019, Nathan presented on general contractors’ non-delegable duty for jobsite safety at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Defense Counsel in Asheville, NC. He presented on the distinction between the delegation of liability versus responsibility for jobsite safety and how owners and general contractors can effectively delegate the duty for jobsite safety to subcontractors.
- Moderator, Pre-Trial Care and Feeding of Professional Liability Expert Witnesses, Boston
- Boston Bar Association
- The "care and feeding" of your expert witness is one of the most important aspects of your case. Join us for a panel featuring trial lawyers and experts who will speak to the benefit of the early use of experts in professional liability cases. The panel will discuss why you need an expert for professional liability claims, when to retain your expert, what to send her, and how to use your expert before suit is filed to help develop legal theories and defenses, draft key interrogatories and document requests, prepare for non-expert depositions, and best position your case before discovery is complete.
Certifications
- Master of Near Coastal Steam or Motor Vessels - 100 Ton
- United States Coast Guard
Awards
- Best Lawyer--Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
- Best Lawyers
- Top Lawyer - Construction
- Boston Magazine
- Best Lawyer--Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
- Best Lawyers
- 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Client Service All-Star
- BTI Consulting Group
Professional Associations
- Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
- Chair of Construction Law Committee
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- Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
- Board Member
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- Defense Research Institute
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- International Association of Defense Counsel ("IADC")
- Chair of Construction Law and Litigation Committee
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- Activities: Chair, Construction Law and Litigation Committee (2021-2023); Program Chair, Construction Law Committee (2020-2021)
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- Massachusetts Bar Association
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- State Bar of Massachusetts # 658236
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- Boston Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Professional Liability Committee
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Massachusetts
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- New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Bar Association
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- 1st Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
- English
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