Matthew A. Kane

Biography:

Matt Kane is an associate in the firm's Litigation/ADR department and works principally in the firm's Boston office.

He has experience representing clients in all phases of litigation in both state and federal court, including drafting and arguing motions and taking depositions.

Matt was selected for inclusion in the 2011 Massachusetts Rising Star list published by New England Super Lawyers magazine.

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Related Professional Experience:

Before joining the firm, Matt was an associate at a litigation boutique firm in downtown Boston. He also served as a law clerk to the Corporation Counsel for the city of Boston and as an intern to the Honorable Elizabeth B. Donovan of the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Publications:

Author: "SJC Affirms Land Court in U.S. Bank, N.A., Trustee v. Ibanez" Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP: Alert (January 7, 2011).

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Representative Experience

Won motion to dismiss breach of contract claim in U.S. District Court for financial services institution in a real estate transaction in which the court also rejected the plaintiffs' promissory estoppel claim and Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act claim.

Defend national banks in state and federal court in actions arising out of forged and/or unauthorized checks and funds transfers.

Won summary judgment for commercial lender dismissing borrowers’ contract and M.G.L. c. 93A claims in connection with a loan acceleration and prepayment penalty.

Represented commercial property owners in connection with mechanics’ liens filed by subcontractors.

Represented investors in connection with securities fraud and theft of investment funds.

Represent British citizens with consumer protection and misrepresentation claims against a California shipping company arising out an international shipment of goods from Boston to London.

Won dismissal of claims related to mortgage servicer's denial of request for loan modification.

Defended former employee against employer's non-compete claims.