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Smith Kane LLP offers clients big-firm expertise with the client-centered, cost-effective strategy that only a small firm can offer.
Darshana Indira and Trisha Gautam Publish Law360 Article Covering Massachusetts Whistleblower Protections
Darshana Indira and Trisha Gautam recently published an article in Law360 analyzing the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s recent decision in Galvin v. Roxbury Community College and its implications for employers under the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act. In the article, titled “What Mass. Ruling Clarifies About Whistleblower Protections,” Indira and Gautam examine the court’s decision, addressing whether […]
Smith Kane’s Darshana Indira Presents at the MBA’s 47th Annual Labor & Employment Spring Conference
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Darshana Indira presented at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (MBA) 47th annual Labor & Employment Spring Conference, April 30 at Suffolk University Law School. Indira spoke on the “Employment Law Update Panel,” which brings together practitioners to discuss pressing legal issues including recent case law, new regulations and other employment […]
Matthew Kane Publishes Article in Mass Lawyers Weekly on Wire Fraud Loss Allocation
Matthew A. Kane authored an article titled “Wire fraud litigation: understanding the loss allocation rules for Article 4A” for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. In the article Matt examines the loss allocation rules governing wire transfer fraud under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code. Drawing on his experience representing banks, Matt explains how losses from wire […]
Payal Salsburg Quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly on Law Firm Succession Planning
Smith Kane partner Payal Salsburg was recently quoted in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article covering succession planning challenges facing small and midsize law firms. The article is entitled “Are small, midsize firms facing succession planning crisis?” and discussed Payal’s firsthand account of Smith Kane’s recent successful leadership transition. In the article, Payal describes the firm’s […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Moderates BBA Webinar, “Behind the Curtain at the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission: A Practitioner’s Guide”
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg served as a moderator on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “Behind the Curtain at the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission: A Practitioner’s Guide,” April 16. The panel featured members of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission, offering an overview of practice before the Commission with perspectives from both […]
Smith Kane Adds Trisha Gautam As New Litigation Associate
Smith Kane, LLP announces the addition of Trisha Gautam as an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice. Representing companies and executives in complex business disputes, Gautam supports clients in all aspects of litigation including legal research, due diligence, discovery, depositions, case strategy, and trial preparation. Before joining Smith Kane, Gautam was an associate at […]
Smith Kane Elevates Senior Counsel Darshana Indira to Partner
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Darshana Indira has been elevated to partner, effective April 1, 2026. Indira is an accomplished employment and business lawyer who advises company owners, organizational leaders, and C-suite executives across a wide range of employment and commercial litigation matters. Her practice spans both transactional counseling and complex disputes, with particular experience […]
Smith Kane Celebrates 30 Years of Strategic Growth and Leadership
Smith Kane, LLP is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of effective legal counsel, courtroom excellence, and unwavering commitment to clients and community. Founded originally as Laredo & Smith in 1996 in Boston’s Financial District, the firm was built on a clear vision: to combine large-firm sophistication with the agility, responsiveness, and […]
Smith Kane’s Darshana Indira Moderates BBA Panel, “Preparation with Purpose: Managing Deponents in Employment Matters”
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Darshana Indira moderated the Boston Bar Association (BBA) panel, “Preparation with Purpose: Managing Deponents in Employment Matters,” March 12 at noon. This program focused on how employment litigators prepare deponents for deposition, with an emphasis on judgment, strategy, and risk management. Attendees heard from both employee-side and management-side attorneys about […]
Smith Kane’s Darshana Indira Elected to the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts’ Board of Directors
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Darshana Indira was elected a 2026-27 member of the Women’s Bar Association (WBA) of Massachusetts’ Board of Directors. Indira joins an impressive team of women lawyers in an At-Large Director position. In this leadership role, Indira will help drive the WBA’s mission to bring together the women lawyers in the Commonwealth […]
Compliance Duties Don’t Cancel Whistleblower Rights
On January 27, 2026, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a significant decision in Thomas Galvin v. Roxbury Community College clarifying the scope of protection under the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act, G.L.c. 149, §185. The Court held that a public employee may engage in protected whistleblowing activity even if identifying legal violations falls within the employee’s […]
Smith Kane’s Matthew A. Kane and Payal Salsburg Named to The Legal 500’s Boston City Elite Rankings
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Matthew A. Kane and Payal Salsburg have been named to The Legal 500’s Boston City Elite rankings in the areas of Commercial Litigation and White Collar Crime, respectively. The Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings highlight leading lawyers at regional powerhouse firms who are handling work at the top of […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Moderates BBA Webinar, “From Practice to Politics: Candid Stories from Women Who’ve Done It”
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg served as a moderator on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “From Practice to Politics: Candid Stories from Women Who’ve Done It,” January 27. The panel hosted candid conversations with women of color who began their careers as attorneys, entered the political arena, and then returned to […]
Smith Kane Attorneys Serve as Faculty for MCLE’s 11th Annual Appellate Practice Conference
Smith Kane, LLP managing partner Matthew A. Kane and partner Payal Salsburg served as faculty for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) 11th Annual Appellate Practice Conference on December 11. Kane covered new developments in civil law practice. Salsburg was conference co-chair and moderated a panel of the newest judges of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, including […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane Rebrands as Smith Kane Following Co-Founder’s Election as Mayor of Newton
Laredo, Smith & Kane has rebranded to Smith Kane, LLP, reflecting the next chapter in the firm’s nearly 30-year history. The change follows the election of Marc C. Laredo, the firm’s co-founder and former managing partner, as Mayor of the City of Newton, Massachusetts. Laredo will step down from the firm on January 1, 2026, […]
Boston Globe: As Marc Laredo leaves to become mayor of Newton, law firm changes name
As published in the Boston Globe on December 17th: The new year will mean a new mayor in Newton — and a new name for the law firm he used to lead. As Marc Laredo prepares to be sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1, taking over for Ruthanne Fuller, he’s also wrapping up matters […]
What happens when HR execs violate their own policies?
Darshana Indira authored an article, “What Happens When HR Execs Violate Their Own Policies,” for HR Executive. In the article, Darshana discusses how recent headlines involving HR executives and workplace misconduct highlight a critical issue for employers: the heightened legal exposure and credibility concerns that arise when compliance leaders violate the policies they enforce. The […]
Payal Salsburg Moderated MCLE 11th Annual Appellate Practice Conference Panel of Judges
Payal Salsburg co-chaired the 11th annual MCLE Appellate Practice Conference in December. A premier yearly event for appellate practitioners, the conference featured a full-day, concentrated focus on the appellate process. This year, the conference covered exciting changes happening in appellate practice, including developments in criminal law and civil law, new judges, new clerk of court, […]
Brendan Cox Discusses Defending Cases Amid Science Distrust in Recent Law360 Article
Brendan Cox was quoted in a recent Law360 article, “What To Do When Jurors Don’t ‘Trust the Science.’” The article discusses declining trust in science and regulatory agencies and how that complicates jury trials. Recent stats show that attorneys report that regulatory approval, which once carried significant weight with jurors, no longer has the same […]
Matt Kane Quoted in a recent Legal Management Article on Partner Transition Planning
Managing Partner, Matt Kane, was quoted in a recent article, “Critical Moves to Make When a Partner Leaves” published by the ALA’s magazine, Legal Management. The article examines the challenges law firms face when partners depart. Matt discussed the firm’s experience managing the departure of the former Managing Partner Marc Laredo, who announced in mid-2024 […]
Brendan Cox Quoted in Article Published in the Concord Bridge
Brendan Cox was quoted in the recent article published in the Concord Bridge, “Free Speech, or Viable Threat.” The article examines a legal case in Concord involving an individual who was arrested for allegedly violating a harassment prevention order by placing “scarecrow” displays targeting the School’s Superintendent. Cox, an experienced criminal defense lawyer, discusses two points […]
Five Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized by Boston Magazine as 2025 “Top Lawyers”
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that five of its attorneys were selected by Boston Magazine for inclusion on the 2025 Top Lawyers list. The exclusive list honors the best attorneys in the region, from corporate to family law. The five Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys named to the list include: Brendan S. Cox: Criminal Defense […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s William G. Cosmas, Jr. Elected Chairperson of the City of Beverly Zoning Board of Appeals
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner William G. Cosmas, Jr. has been elected Chairperson of the City of Beverly Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) by fellow board members. The ZBA is an advisory and regulatory committee of the City. In this role, Cosmas will hear and decide individual cases brought by persons seeking land […]
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 […]
Seven Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that seven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, with six included on the Super Lawyers list and one on the Rising Stars list. With these rankings, nearly all of the attorneys at the firm were recognized on the 2025 list. The Laredo, […]