Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Business Success
FGD Law is a team of legal professionals dedicated to providing accessible, responsive, and multidisciplinary legal services tailored to the needs of innovation-driven organizations. With decades of combined industry experience and specialized education, our team delivers practical, customized solutions for businesses at every stagefrom early-stage startups to mature publicly-held companies. Our collaborative service model fosters trust and accountability, making clients feel as if they have retained personal counsel.We combine insights into legal, regulatory, and competitive dynamics with a focus on cost-efficient, high-quality service. Our attorneys, many with backgrounds at large marquee firms, understand the challenges of hierarchical models and prioritize rapid response and interactive problem-solving. We align our resources as a seamless extension of your leadership team, delivering real-time solutions to address evolving business needs.
Services
Family Enterprises
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Corporate Affairs
Private Equity and Finance
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in legal and regulatory dynamics.
- Our team includes accomplished authors and analysts cited by courts.
- Collaborative service model prioritizes client needs and transparency.
- Proven track record in precedent-setting cases across industries.
- We provide cost-efficient, high-quality legal services aligned with client goals.
Services
Family Enterprises
We provide specialized legal guidance for family-owned businesses, addressing governance, succession planning, and dispute resolution. Our team helps clients navigate complex ownership transitions while preserving family relationships and business continuity. With deep expertise in intergenerational wealth transfer, we ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with long-term strategic goals.
Litigation
Our litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes across industries, including product liability, indemnity, and contractual conflicts. Attorneys have prosecuted precedent-setting cases cited by appellate courts, delivering strategic advocacy for plaintiffs and defendants. We focus on efficient resolution while preparing robust defenses for trial when necessary.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We specialize in mediation and arbitration to resolve conflicts outside traditional litigation. Our approach emphasizes collaborative problem-solving to minimize costs and maintain business relationships. Attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge to craft tailored solutions for contractual disputes, employment matters, and regulatory conflicts.
Corporate Affairs
Our corporate practice covers entity formation, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. We advise businesses on structuring transactions, shareholder agreements, and regulatory requirements. With experience in both private and public companies, we provide strategic counsel to support growth and operational efficiency.
Private Equity and Finance
We support private equity firms and portfolio companies in acquisitions, divestitures, and financing arrangements. Our services include due diligence, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance. We work closely with clients to execute complex transactions while mitigating legal risks and ensuring alignment with investment objectives.
People
Donald R. Furman
Managing Partner
Donald R. Furman leads FGD Law with expertise in corporate governance and business strategy. He advises clients on growth initiatives and complex transactions, leveraging decades of experience in multidisciplinary legal services.
Karin A. Gregory
Of Counsel
Karin A. Gregory specializes in regulatory compliance and risk management. Her background includes advising nonprofits and family enterprises on governance and operational challenges across New England.
George C. Deptula
Partner
George C. Deptula focuses on litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He has represented clients in precedent-setting cases involving product liability and contractual disputes, with a track record of successful outcomes.
Eric I. Collins
Attorney
Eric I. Collins provides legal counsel in corporate affairs and private equity transactions. He assists clients with mergers, acquisitions, and compliance matters, emphasizing strategic growth and operational efficiency.
Denise LaGasse
Of Counsel
Denise LaGasse specializes in family business law and succession planning. She helps clients navigate ownership transitions and intergenerational wealth transfer while maintaining family and business harmony.
Questions
What areas of law does FGD Law specialize in?
FGD Law specializes in family enterprises, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, corporate affairs, and private equity transactions across New England.
What makes FGD Law different from other firms?
Our collaborative service model and multidisciplinary approach prioritize client needs, combining decades of experience with cost-efficient, tailored legal solutions.
Do you serve businesses outside New England?
While our primary focus is New England, we work with clients nationwide through our network of strategic partnerships and remote collaboration tools.
How does FGD Law handle complex litigation?
Our attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge and a track record in precedent-setting cases to deliver strategic advocacy in complex commercial disputes.
What pricing models do you offer?
We provide fixed-cost Smart Growth Advantage Plans and alternative fee arrangements to ensure predictability and value for our clients.
