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Boston MA 02110-2210
TEL: 617.482.0600
FAX: 617.482.0604
Practice Areas
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Insurance
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Securities Law
- Sports Law
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., 2000)
- East Stroudsburg University (M.Ed., 1996)
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges (B.A., 1994)
Bar & Court Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Federal Circuits
Rory Fazendeiro has significant experience representing clients in complex business and commercial litigation in state, federal and appellate courts and alternative dispute resolution venues.
Rory's experience includes shareholder litigation, partnership disputes, real estate litigation, non-competition and trade-secret litigation, securities and financial services litigation, employment-related disputes, general liability litigation and insurance coverage. His clients range across a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, real estate, construction and health care.
Formerly employed in the Securities Division of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, he also counsels clients in corporate governance matters, employment issues, business transactions, financing and commercial real estate development and leasing. Outside the courtroom and the boardroom, he is a volunteer and member of the Greater Boston Council of the Jimmy Fund.
Significant Matters
- Represents and counsels commercial lenders on a broad array of loan workout and creditor's rights matters. Mr. Fazendeiro's experience includes matters relating to fraudulent transfers, valuation disputes, and lien priority claims, and he has advised lending institutions with regard to their rights under loan and security documents.
- For a real estate investment fund’s general partners, who faced breach of fiduciary duty and unfair and deceptive practices claims, Rory succeeded in obtaining dismissal of the most significant claims and ultimately a favorable settlement of the litigation.
- After a long and costly litigation in which his client finally overturned a wrongful employment action, Rory was able to recoup a substantial portion of the legal fees expended by his client through an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
- Rory secured a favorable resolution for his client after successfully defeating statutory Wage-Act and treble damages claims in a federal court employment litigation.
- While lead attorney in real estate litigation involving novel legal issues, Rory's defense led to a judgment of dismissal and award of attorneys' fees in favor of his client, which were later upheld by the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court.
Honors & Distinctions
- Selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star for five years, recognizing him as an outstanding young attorney in the legal community.
- Top 15 percent of graduating class, Roger Williams University Law School.
Professional Affiliations
- Massachusetts, Boston and American Bar Associations.
- Boston Bar Association, Business Litigation Committee.
- New York Bar Association, Member, Securities Committee.
Community & Civic Activity
- Volunteer and member, Greater Boston Council of the Jimmy Fund.
News
- 30 AP&S Attorneys Named to New England Super Lawyers 2009
- AP&S Attorneys Named Massachusetts "Rising Stars"
Presentations & Events
- Rory Fazendeiro to Present at SBANE Seminar
- Rory Fazendeiro Conducts Seminar on Employee Free Choice Act
Publications & Seminars
- Editor, Roger Williams University Law Review.
- Author, article on shareholders rights in derivative-suit litigation.
- Author, article "New Law Mandates Award of Triple Damages for Violations of the Wage Act."
