Boston Law Firm
Dwyer Goncalves is a general practice law firm with convenient locations in Newton Corner, downtown Boston, and Philadelphia. The Partners of the firm concentrate their practices in Real Estate conveyancing purchases and sales, Development of Residential Real Estate, General Business Law and Estate Planning and Administration. DG Law prides itself in providing our clients with result-oriented legal advice at competitive fee structures.
RAJ KAUR
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
JESSICA M. HEYWOOD
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
CHRISTOPER M. PATALANO
ASSOCIATE
PRACTICE AREAS
Buying your first home? Selling your third? Considering a condominium or “cooperative”? The world of real estate is fast-paced, and Massachusetts is one of the most competitive markets in the country. We understand how this market works, and we’re able to provide our clients with individualized legal representation to meet their specific needs and protect their interests.
DG represents clients in all aspects of commercial development, leasing and financing. From real estate developers to small businesses to individuals, we are committed to providing our clients with sophisticated legal advice, prompt and responsive service and effective legal results.
The Massachusetts real estate landscape is rapidly changing, in part, due to a rise of condominium developments in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Brookline, Somerville and the surrounding areas. In a high-demand and competitive market, a core part of our real estate practice involves counseling our clients on all aspects of condominium law, including condominium conversions and the representation of condominium associations. Our clients include developers, condominium associations and property owners. At DG, whether you are building these communities or are part of these communities, we want to work with you.
The loss of a loved one is one of worst experiences for any family. If there is no clear directive about their final wishes, families are often confronted with difficult decisions to make while grieving. Who will care for their dependents? Who are their beneficiaries? How will their assets be divided? Without clear guidance, differences in opinion can lead to irreparable family feuds. Thankfully, this scenario is entirely preventable with estate planning.
At DG, we offer more than thirty years of estate planning experience to help you navigate the legal formalities while minimizing the tax burden for your loved ones. Whether you are parents-to-be, facing a terminal diagnosis, or simply trying to be proactive after retirement, we recognize every individual and their families are different. No matter what your current financial situation or family dynamics, taking the time now to plan your estate is the one of the best ways to protect your loved ones in the future.
Administering an estate is more than just a legal proceeding; it’s helping a grieving family process the loss of a loved one. Perhaps you have been appointed a Personal Representative and/or a trustee, and it falls to you manage the assets among the beneficiaries. Whether it’s providing guidance for trust administration, assessing property, appointing Executors/Personal Representatives, filing the necessary estate taxes, or settling disputes, we are committed to working with surviving friends and family members from start to finish to ensure their loved ones’ last wishes are carried out efficiently and with dignity.
Losing a loved one is always difficult. In the event you lose a loved one who didn’t have a clear directive in place before their passing, their estate may need to go through the court-managed probate process in order for you to gain access to and transfer their assets. Depending on the nature of the estate, probate cases can be straightforward or complex. From filing for a petition to appoint to collecting and managing the assets towards preparation of the final accounting, DSG can advise and represent Executors/Personal Representatives, Trust Administrators, Beneficiaries, Guardians and Conservators throughout the entire probate process. No matter who we work with, our goal is to preserve the estate, navigate the probate process with an efficient, cost-effective strategy, all while maintaining family harmony.
Whether are you are starting a small business, buying or selling an existing business, or overseeing a national corporation, it’s crucial to navigate the legal landscape along the path towards success. DG has worked with a range of growing and established businesses, advising on commercial and corporate law matters. Large or small, each business and the people behind them are different with their own set of unique challenges and needs. Additionally, when needed, we’re able to leverage the experience of our other practice groups to advise on corporate real estate, litigation and other such matters. We can help you navigate the complex web of laws and regulations.
No matter how well you run a business or conduct your personal life, you may find yourself facing a lawsuit. Whether it’s a dispute with a business partner, or recovering from a car accident, we recognize that no one actually wants a lawsuit — which is why we will always provide practical advice to avoid litigation whenever possible — but sometimes it’s inevitable or even necessary. If you are sued, or need to sue someone to right a wrong, we can help navigate your case through the various court systems and other administrative authorities.
