Overview Timothy Dacey, a Director, concentrates his practice in business litigation in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels. Tim's experience includes representing law firms in professional malpractice actions, owners and design professionals in construction disputes, and electrical generators and contractors in disputes in the electrical power industry. He has also represented clients in antitrust and probate matters and a wide variety of commercial disputes. Representative Experience ˇ Representation of the developer of a proposed wind-turbine farm in Nantucket Sound in two lawsuits challenging the developer's right to proceed. ˇ Representation of two New England law firms in disputes with departing partners. ˇ Representation of a major New England law firm in a lengthy arbitration involving claims of professional malpractice. ˇ Representation of the developer of an office building in multiple lawsuits arising from alleged indoor air quality problems. Professional and Community Involvement ˇ Member, Supreme Judicial Court Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct ˇ Director and Treasurer, Newton Community Development Foundation ˇ Vice Chair, Committee on Professional Ethics, Massachusetts Bar Association ˇ Member, Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, American Bar Association, 2005 Awards and Recognition ˇ Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent TM ˇ Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2012 ˇ Massachusetts Bar Association, Volunteer Recognition Award for service to the Massachusetts Bar Ethics Committee, 2010 ˇ Massachusetts Super Lawyer, 2007, 2009-2011 Speaking Engagements Tim Dacey is a frequent lecturer on professional malpractice, legal ethics and trial practice. ˇ Presenter, "MCLE Loss Prevention: A Roundtable Discussion," March 2009 Press Releases September 2011, Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers® August 2010, Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2011 Edition of Best Lawyers October 2009, Goulston & Storrs Launches "PrivilegeRamp" On Leading Web Platform Publications & Mentions May 2011, "A Chilling Decision for Creditor Work," Investment Dealers' Digest February 2011, "Sanctions for e-discovery violations at historic high," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly February 1, 2009, "Does Your Partnership Agreement Violate the Rules of Professional Conduct," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report January 2008, "Retaining Privilege Despite Losing Control of your Subsidiary," New England In-House 2003, "In-House Lawyer's duty to Give 'Miranda' Warnings to Corporate Officers and Employees," Findlaw Seminars & Events May 2011, Busted for Solicitation: Lessons from Universal Building Products October 2010, Ethics in Play: Did you just go out of bounds? Interactive Media July 2010, Is Your General Counsel a Lawyer? November 2009, Ethical Reminders for In-House Counsel |