Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ForbesGallagher Exceptional Insurance Lawyers ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://forbesgallagher.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Privacy Policy](https://forbesgallagher.com/privacy-policy-2025/) - Last updated: February 03, 2025 This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, - [About Us](https://forbesgallagher.com/about/) - Our History Originally known as Gallagher & Gallagher, P.C., ForbesGallagher has represented clients from all walks of life with all sorts of legal problems. Our breadth of experience and depth of legal analysis ensures that each client receives the best treatment and best results possible. Our attorneys regularly practice in the federal and state courts - [Matthew Forbes](https://forbesgallagher.com/lawyers/matthew-forbes/) - Practice Area Overview: Matthew Forbes concentrates his practice in mortgage law. Mr. Forbes has handled over 5,000 closings throughout the country. Mr. Forbes represents individual buyers and sellers, as well as institutional lenders. Most recently, Mr. Forbes added a specialized service for those Borrowers currently in the process of refinancing, who would like assistance prior - [Owen Gallagher](https://forbesgallagher.com/lawyers/owen-gallagher/) - Practice Area Overview: Owen Gallagher is the Founder and President of Gallagher & Associates. Mr. Gallagher concentrates his practice in corporate and insurance matters including enterprise structure and mergers and acquisitions. He has spoken before a number of groups on insurance related matters, including: “Unfair Claim Practices and Chapter 93A” at the Eastern Claims Association; - [Garrett Harris](https://forbesgallagher.com/lawyers/garrett-harris/) - Practice Area Overview: Garrett Harris represents corporations and individuals in complex business and insurance litigation. He has specialized in the historical investigation and litigation of large-scale products liability, business practices, and insurance coverage disputes, and created at Gallagher & Associates (now ForbesGallagher) a unit which provides intensive fact and scientific research and analysis services to - [Kara Larzelere](https://forbesgallagher.com/lawyers/kara-larzelere/) - Practice Area Overview: Kara Larzelere joined ForbesGallagher in 1994 and concentrates her practice in insurance and corporate matters. She advises insurance companies and insurance agencies on a variety of matters of concern including issues of regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, liability, employment law, organizational structure and acquisitions. Ms. Larzelere represents businesses and individuals in bringing and - [Contact Us](https://forbesgallagher.com/contact-us/) - If you are interested in speaking with someone from our legal team, please call our office manager Sharon Cotter to schedule a call. She can be reached at 617.598.3817. Click here for driving directions - [Our Results](https://forbesgallagher.com/our-results/) - A Selection Of Major Reported Legal Cases: Commonwealth v. Myers, 356 Mass. 343 (1969) - Murder case Murder case taken to the Massachusetts Supreme Court when trial counsel did not want to handle appeal. Commonwealth v. Rodriguez, 370 Mass. 684 (1976) Murder case tried in Suffolk superior court. An appeal taken on the issue of - [Insurance](https://forbesgallagher.com/legal-services/insurance/) - ForbesGallagher's provides first-class service in dealing with legal problems in the insurance industry. Our firm has a combined history of over 80 years in dealing with insurance matters in the Commonwealth. In addition, our attorneys regularly practice in the federal and state courts and appear before the Division of Insurance, Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers and other - [Litigation](https://forbesgallagher.com/legal-services/litigation/) - Our attorneys regularly practice in the federal and state courts and appear before the Division of Insurance, Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers and other administrative and regulatory agencies in matters of insurance. We provide legal representation and advice in the following areas: Defense of Liability Claims (Auto, General, Workers Compensation, Professional, E&O and D&O);Subrogation;insurance Coverage (Opinions and - [Appeals](https://forbesgallagher.com/legal-services/appeals/) - Appealing a court decision is a delicate balancing act. A lawyer must understand how an appeals judge is going to approach the issue and to reposition a client's case accordingly. ForbesGallagher can provide you are client the an effective advocacy during the appelation of an issue. We handle any type of appeal process for you - [Business](https://forbesgallagher.com/legal-services/business/) - ForbesGallagher offers unique and affordable legal services to businesses, both large and small. Whether yours is a new or established business, we are familiar with the legal and regulatory issues that you will face in your business. We also understand the needs of the marketplace and recognize that oftentimes dealing with legal and regulatory matters - [Our Publications](https://forbesgallagher.com/our-publications/) - Bankruptcy Preference Payment Disputes This brochure discusses the law of Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code, which governs the treatment of a debtor’s pre-petition payments and other property transfers, and the powers of the bankruptcy trustee to avoid and recover such transfers. The brochure is focused on the defense of such avoidance claims, and the - [Directions ](https://forbesgallagher.com/directions/) - Boston 14 Summer Street, Suite 102 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Phone: 617.598.3800 Fax: 508.613.9480 Plainville 30 Manmar Drive, Suite 11 Plainville, Massachusetts 02762 Phone: 508.809.6141 Fax:: 508.377.9483 Directions to the Boston office. Directions to the Plainville office. - [Our Services](https://forbesgallagher.com/legal-services/) - Overview: Listed below in alphabetical order is a general description of the types of services we provide. BUSINESS MATTERS DEFENSE RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION ESTATE PLANNING INSURANCE LAW AND LITIGATION REAL ESTATE LENDING BUSINESS MATTERS We represent and advise businesses small and large in a variety of matters. The following are examples of the types of - [Our Lawyers](https://forbesgallagher.com/lawyers/) - Matthew E. Forbes Owen Gallagher Garrett Harris Kara Larzelere Julia Ybarra - [Disclaimer](https://forbesgallagher.com/disclaimer/) - The information on this web site has been prepared solely to provide general information regarding our firm, our lawyers and the services we offer to our clients. It is for general informational purposes only and is in no way intended to constitute legal advice. You are advised not to take (or to refrain from taking) - [Directions to the Plainville Office](https://forbesgallagher.com/plainville-office-directions/) - From the North Take I-95S to Exit 6B to I-495N. Take Exit 14B towards N. Attleboro and merge onto Washington Street/US Route 1. Travel 1 mile and turn left onto Taunton Street. Travel 1.3 miles and turn right onto Manmar Drive. From the South Take I-95N to Exit 5 towards Plainville. Turn left onto Robert - [Directions to the Boston Office](https://forbesgallagher.com/boston-office-directions/) - From the South Via I-93N 1-93 North. Take Exit 29 toward Everett/Rt. 28N Malden (0.4 mi). Ramp becomes MA-28 N/Fellsway W. (0.5 mi). Turn slight right onto Revere Beach Parkway/MA-16E (0.3 mi). Take the ramp toward Wellington Station (0.1 mi). Turn slight right onto Corporation Way (0.6 mi). Corporation Way becomes Commercial Street (1.0 mi).