Marie E Chafe

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Marie E Chafe: Attorney with Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Marie is a civil and commercial litigator concentrating in the successful defense and management of complex product liability allegations, transportation issues, construction matters, business disputes, and consequential warranty claims against a number of U.S. and international manufacturers, distributors, and insurers throughout New England. She has tried cases in the superior courts and handed the appeals of matters in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as the federal courts of both jurisdictions.

She has complete responsibility for managing all aspects of litigation defense in products liability cases, franchise disputes, toxic substances litigation, commercial matters, and medical device claims. Working with general counsel, national counsel, and insurers to develop a strategy for discovery and overall litigation. Electronic discovery has become, and will continue to be, an essential element of case evaluation and development. She has conducted and managed the e-discovery efforts of a worldwide leader of mobile devices, and its correlating government anti-trust investigation.

She develops a close working defense team to carefully monitor and predict litigation needs and provide strategic advice on litigation cost management, and am the single point of contact to resolve issues as they arise.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Commercial

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Colby College, B.A., 1987
Law School Attended:
George Washington University, National Law School, J.D., 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Massachusetts; 1991, Connecticut; 1999, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1991, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Memberships:
Boston, Massachusetts and Connecticut Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association; Massachusetts Women's Bar Association.
Birth Information:
Columbus, Ohio, June 17, 1965
ISLN:
908456602

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (50 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/04/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Marie is a top-notch lawyer. She demonstrates great judgment and skill in representing her clients. She is smart, strategic, and ethical in all aspects of litigation. She is a great advocate and an even better person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/14/14 in Products Liability

    I have worked with Marie on a number of product liability cases. She is an excellent lawyer with good legal analysis and communication skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/14/14 in Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/14/14 in Products Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/14/14 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/08/14 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/08/14 in Automotive Products Liability

    I know Marie both through our work for a mutual client and through our participation in the activities of the Defense Research Institute. Marie is a highly skilled intelligent legal practitioner and is well respected by members of the profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Defense Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/06/14 in Products Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/06/14 in Litigation

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Contact Information:

857-353-5381  Phone

www.connkavanaugh.com/professionals/marie-e-chafe

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