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The Amazing Generation Written by Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Advisory Board Member

Dr. Charles Desmond, advisory board member of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane, LLP, recently wrote an article that was published by the New England Journal of Higher Education. The article titled The Amazing Generation is Dr. Desmond’s gratitude to those...

The Passing of One of the Most Respected Trial Attorneys, Dick Renehan

Although saddened to hear of the passing of attorney Dick Renehan we are proud to have been professionally associated with him for over the past forty years. Dick was thought by many to be one of the top trial attorneys in Massachusetts. Dick was a humble trial...

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Partners Recognized as New England’s 2019 Super Lawyers

Murphy Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP., would like to congratulate Katherine Hesse and Regina Williams Tate for being recognized as New England’s 2019 Super Lawyers. Katherine Hesse is a partner at the firm and was acknowledged for her proficiency in Employment and...

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Partner Speaks on Horseplay in the Workplace at the MACRS Kevin J. Regan Fall Conference.

Katherine A. Hesse, a partner with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, presented alongside an esteemed all-female legal panel at the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems’ Annual Kevin J. Regan Fall Conference on October 1, 2019 in...

Katherine Hesse, Partner with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP was Honored by Saint Mary’s Center for Women and Children

News On Thursday, October 11, 2019, Attorney Katherine Hesse, previous chair of St. Mary's Center for Women and Children, was honored at the organization's Diamonds of Dorchester Gala fundraiser at the Marriott Copley. Ms. Hesse accepted a plaque of...

Michael J. Maccaro Recipient of the 2019 Cushing-Gavin Award

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Michael J. Maccaro has been selected as the 2019 Cushing-Gavin Management Attorney Award recipient. This prestigious award is presented to an attorney who exemplifies commitment to...

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Attorney Appointed Chair of Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women

Karis L. North, an attorney with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP. was recently appointed to the inaugural Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women. Ms. North was elected to the position of Chairwoman by her sister Commissioners. The Plymouth County...

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane ERISA Partner Katherine Hesse Elected as Advisory Director of the International Foundation of Employee Benefits

Katherine A. Hesse, a partner with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, and Chair of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans’ Government Liaison Committee, was recently elected to become a member of the Board of Directors when the group convened for...

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Partner Selected as President of The Wheeler School Board of Trustees

The Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island recently selected an alumna from the class of 1986 as President of its Board of Trustees. Alisia St. Florian is the first alumna to serve as President since 1982. Prior to becoming President, Mrs. St. Florian has been a...

Two MHTL Attorneys Appointed as Hearing Officers

Attorneys Alisia St. Florian and Matthew Feeney have been appointed to serve as Hearing Officers for the Board of Bar Overseers for the 2019-2021 Term. During this voluntary three year appointment, hearing officers are called upon to make determinations and...

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The Passing of a Giant of a Lawyer, Michael C. Lehane

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP is deeply saddened to announce that one of the founding partners of the firm, Michael C. Lehane, passed away on January 11, 2021. Mr. Lehane was a giant of a lawyer, an incredible mentor and friend to all who worked with him. He was highly respected by his colleagues, whether it be his fellow partners, judges, clients or friends. Renowned for his quick wit and intelligence, grace under pressure, sense of humor and Read More

Legal Updates

Unpacking the Federal Stimulus Package’s Direct Payments, Enhanced Unemployment Payments, and FFCRA Leave Extension

There has been a great deal of discussion in the news lately about the latest Congressional stimulus package, which was ultimately signed by President Trump on Sunday, December 27, 2020, following his initial pushback. The stimulus package, officially known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Stimulus”), is a behemoth piece of legislation that consists of nearly 5,600 pages, covering a broad array of appropriation matters.