Go To Lawyers: Lawrence J. Casey

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Lawrence J. “Larry” Casey of Davis, Malm & D’Agostine in Boston has more than 35 years of experience litigating employment-related matters on behalf of executives, professionals and employers in state and federal courts, arbitrations and agency hearings. He has argued appeals before the 1st U,.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court.

Casey also has extensive experience negotiating executive employment and transition agreements in various industries. He advises executives of private and public companies on the numerous documents used to memorialize compensation packages, from employment agreements, stock and option plans, and deferred compensation agreements to expatriation and repatriation agreements.

Over the course of his career, Casey has established himself as an outstanding advisor and advocate to executives, professionals and employers.

For example, in one matter, Casey helped his client, a Massachusetts accounting firm, avoid litigation. The client learned that three of its accountants, including a management-level accountant, intended to start a competing accounting firm and solicit clients, in breach of restrictive covenants that each of the individuals had signed.

One of these individuals had also printed out a client list prior to giving notice of resignation. Larry’s client was very concerned that the three individuals would use the client list to compete with it and solicit its clients.

After Casey drafted and sent pleadings, including a motion for preliminary injunction, to the individuals’ counsel, the three individuals affirmed through written verifications that they did not have any confidential or proprietary client data and would not solicit any clients or employees for a period of two years.

The parties also executed a global settlement agreement upholding the terms of the restrictive covenants, avoiding what could have been a business nightmare.

Achievements and Professional Activities

Executive committee member, Davis, Malm & D’Agostine; elected fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers; member, 1st Circuit Credentials Committee, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers;  former member, Membership Committee, Boston College Club, former member, Technology and Innovation Committee, New England Business Association