Business Details
Trusted Legal Solutions from Wiggin & Dana
Wiggin & Dana is a full-service law firm with decades of experience delivering exceptional legal solutions to clients across the United States and globally. Our attorneys specialize in handling complex matters ranging from high-stakes litigation to corporate transactions, intellectual property, and private client services. With offices in Boston, Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Florida, we combine deep industry knowledge with a client-centric approach to exceed expectations. Our team of highly skilled lawyers includes former federal prosecutors, Litigation Stars, and Future Stars recognized by Benchmark Litigation.We maintain a strong commitment to innovation, having developed forward-thinking strategies in areas like cannabis law, cybersecurity, and sustainable business practices. Our dedication to excellence has earned us consistent recognition, including Law Firm of the Year awards and placements in Chambers High Net Worth guides. We prioritize building long-term relationships through transparent communication and tailored advice while maintaining a robust pro bono program that has provided millions in free legal services to underserved businesses.
Services
Litigation
Corporate Law
Health Care
Real Estate
Private Client Services
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Environmental Law
White Collar Defense
International Trade
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience handling complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Our attorneys include 13 Benchmark Litigation Stars and three Future Stars
- We implement innovative solutions for emerging industries like cannabis and fintech
- Our pro bono program has delivered $3M+ in free legal services to small businesses
- We maintain a client-focused approach with transparent communication and tailored advice
Services
Litigation
Our litigation practice handles complex disputes including antitrust cases, appellate matters, and white-collar defense. With 13 Benchmark Litigation Stars, we represent clients in bet-the-company cases and high-stakes regulatory investigations. Our attorneys combine trial experience with strategic thinking to achieve favorable outcomes through both courtroom advocacy and negotiated settlements.
Corporate Law
We advise corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and compliance matters. Our services include entity formation, governance documents, and cross-border transactions. The team specializes in emerging companies, private equity, and healthcare business transactions, providing comprehensive counsel from startup through exit strategies and regulatory compliance.
Private Client Services
Our private client practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and intergenerational wealth transfer. We help high-net-worth individuals with domicile planning, family business succession, and philanthropy strategies. The team includes attorneys recognized in Chambers High Net Worth guides for their expertise in complex estate matters.
Real Estate
We handle commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and construction law. Services include lease negotiations, property acquisitions, and zoning compliance. Our attorneys represent clients in both urban and rural markets, with particular strength in New England's commercial real estate sector and environmental compliance matters.
Health Care
Our healthcare practice serves academic medical centers, hospitals, and providers with regulatory compliance, fraud investigations, and transactional matters. We advise on HIPAA compliance, reimbursement issues, and healthcare M&A activity. The team includes attorneys recognized for expertise in telehealth and life sciences regulatory frameworks.
People
Robyn C. Abbate
Partner
Robyn C. Abbate focuses on commercial real estate transactions with extensive experience in complex lease negotiations and property acquisitions. She advises major institutional clients on real estate matters across New England.
Leslie P. Aceto
Counsel
Leslie P. Aceto specializes in healthcare law with a focus on regulatory compliance and fraud investigations. She represents hospitals and medical providers in navigating complex healthcare regulations and transactional matters.
Michael T. Clear
Partner
Michael T. Clear is a recognized leader in private client services and estate planning. He advises high-net-worth individuals on wealth transfer strategies and serves as chair of the firm's Private Client Services practice.
Najia S. Khalid
Partner
Najia S. Khalid focuses on corporate law and diversity initiatives. She serves on the firm's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and represents clients in corporate governance and transactional matters.
Vasiliki Yiannoulis-Riva
Partner
Vasiliki Yiannoulis-Riva specializes in commercial real estate transactions with over a decade of experience. She advises clients on leasing, acquisitions, and development projects in both Connecticut and New York markets.
Questions
What practice areas does Wiggin and Dana specialize in?
We specialize in litigation, corporate law, healthcare, real estate, private client services, intellectual property, and white-collar defense. Our attorneys handle complex matters for Fortune 500 companies and emerging businesses.
Does Wiggin and Dana offer pro bono services?
Yes, through our $10 million Wiggin Opportunity Initiative, we provide free legal services to under-resourced small businesses across employment, real estate, and corporate matters.
Where are Wiggin and Dana's offices located?
We have offices in Boston, Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Florida, with a global network through our TerraLex membership.
What awards has Wiggin and Dana received?
We've been named Law Firm of the Year at New England Legal Awards, ranked as a Highly Recommended firm by Benchmark Litigation, and have multiple attorneys in Chambers High Net Worth guides.
