With an understanding that clients seek cost-effective representation, PJ provides responsive service while never compromising on the scrupulous attention to detail required to evaluate each matter in order to develop innovative and practical solutions to meet their immediate objectives.
PJ concentrates his practice in commercial and construction litigation where he handles a broad range of matters involving contracts, banking, construction defect, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, complex collections, insurance disputes and fiduciary fraud. He also represents property owners, businesses, developers, and municipalities in environmental, zoning, and real estate disputes.
Clients appreciate that PJ is well-versed in the construction industry and able to provide industry insights. He regularly presents on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to contract and indemnity agreements, mechanics liens, insurance matters and collections.
PJ most recently was an attorney at O’Connor & Associates, LLC and was previously associated with the Law Offices of Stephen W. Sutton, P.C.
- New England School of Law JD (2008)
- Siena College BA, cum laude (2005)
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts Federal District Court
- New Hampshire Federal District Court
- 1st Circuit of Appeals
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- Northborough Youth Basketball, Board Member
- American Bar Association
- Regular speaker with MassNailit, LLC which provides Continuing Education to contractors throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Won summary judgment for a large regional construction company in a multi-million dollar personal injury claim
- Obtained defense verdict for a commercial real estate client in a multi-million dollar property damage claim
- Won summary judgment and voided an unfavorable indemnity contract on behalf of a regional construction client
- Obtained favorable outcome in a dispute arising from client’s former business partner’s violation of a noncompete agreement
- Prevailed on a motion to dismiss in a contract dispute arising from a commercial lease agreement
- Successfully argued and obtained dismissal for a large construction company on statute of repose grounds
- Successfully represented general contractor before the Office of Consumer Affairs
- Successfully defended a regional appliance chain from a wrongful termination claim in the New Hampshire Federal District Court
- Argued and won summary judgment for client in an insurance coverage action resulting in judgment of over $250,000
- Successfully defended excavator contractor from a multimillion dollar loss profit claim by an international telecommunications company
