Four Smith Kane Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

Smith Kane announces that four of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition. Published by Woodward/White, Inc., Best Lawyers is considered by many to be the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession.

The Smith Kane attorneys listed in Best Lawyers are:

  • Matthew A. Kane: Litigation; Labor & Employment
  • Payal Salsburg: Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense, White-Collar
  • Mark D. Smith: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense, White-Collar

Additionally, Smith Kane Associate Melissa King was named to the Ones to Watch® list in the Commercial Litigation practice area.

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America is based on an extensive peer-review process designed to capture the aggregate opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area. Best Lawyers has been published since 1983 and highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in each practice area. Its 2027 selections will be featured in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

About Smith Kane, LLP

Celebrating 30 years, Smith Kane, LLP has built a reputation for helping clients grow their businesses, manage risk, and resolve complex legal matters. Founded in 1996, the firm offers big-firm expertise paired with the strategic, responsive, and client-focused approach of a boutique practice. Smith Kane represents clients in matters involving business law and litigation, white collar criminal defense, and government investigations from its Boston office.

Laredo, Smith & Kane Adds Melissa King as New Litigation Associate

Laredo, Smith & Kane announces the addition of Melissa King as an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice. King will support clients across all aspects of litigation including legal research, due diligence, discovery, case strategy, and trial preparation.

King is a business litigator representing small and mid-sized businesses in complex civil matters. With a thoughtful, analytical approach to resolving disputes, she draws upon her advanced research, writing, and problem-solving skills to dig into legal issues with clarity and precision. King is known for clear communication, even in high-stakes situations, that helps clients feel at ease in difficult scenarios.

Before joining the firm, King was a litigation associate with a regional law firm. Her experience also includes two clerkships, working with Justice Kathryn Hand at the Massachusetts Appeals Court and at the Connecticut Superior Court. These experiences provide a strong foundation for King’s work in both trials and appellate advocacy.

“I’m thrilled that Melissa has joined us,” said Matthew A. Kane, Managing Partner at Laredo, Smith & Kane. “Her clerkship and litigation experience are an instant value-add for our clients – exactly what we look for as we continue to grow the firm.”

King received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Connecticut School of Law and received her B.A. with distinction from Juniata College.

About Laredo, Smith & Kane, LLP

For nearly 30 years, Laredo, Smith & Kane has helped clients grow their businesses and resolve legal matters–offering clients big-firm expertise with the client-centered strategy that only a small firm can provide.  The firm’s attorneys successfully combine a strategic approach to running a business with thoughtful, thorough, and protective legal representation. The firm represents clients in matters related to business law and litigation, white collar criminal defense, government investigations, employment law, and school disciplinary and Title IX matters.