Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Business Growth
FGD Law is a team of legal professionals dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions for businesses at every stage of growth. With decades of combined industry experience and advanced legal education, our team delivers practical, customized services aligned with the dynamic needs of innovation-driven organizations. Our collaborative service model fosters trust and accountability, making clients feel supported by personal counsel who understand their operational context.We combine insights from precedent-setting litigation, specialized knowledge in family enterprises, and expertise in corporate affairs to address both immediate challenges and long-term objectives. Our attorneys, many with backgrounds at prominent law firms, apply their deep understanding of legal, regulatory, and competitive dynamics to help organizations make confident decisions in complex environments.
Services
Family Enterprises
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Corporate Affairs
Private Financings
Mergers & Acquisitions
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in complex litigation and corporate law.
- Our collaborative service model prioritizes personalized client support.
- Attorneys have prosecuted precedent-setting cases across multiple industries.
- Multidisciplinary team combines large-firm expertise with accessible service.
- Specialized knowledge in family enterprises and alternative dispute resolution.
Services
Family Enterprises
FGD Law provides specialized legal guidance for family-owned businesses navigating complex ownership structures and succession planning. Our services include drafting buy-sell agreements, managing estate transitions, and resolving partnership disputes. We help clients preserve family wealth while maintaining business continuity through tailored legal strategies.
Litigation
Our experienced litigators handle complex commercial disputes across industries, including product liability, contract breaches, and intellectual property conflicts. We represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes through trial or settlement. The team has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in high-stakes litigation matters.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
FGD Law offers mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes efficiently while minimizing costs. Our attorneys serve as both advocates and arbitrators in commercial conflicts, leveraging creative problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial solutions. We specialize in pre-litigation mediation and structured negotiation frameworks for ongoing business relationships.
Corporate Affairs
We provide comprehensive legal support for corporate transactions including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Our services cover commercial real estate deals, tax planning, and intellectual property protection. The team advises on governance structures and helps businesses navigate complex corporate reorganizations.
Private Financings
FGD Law assists with private equity transactions, venture capital funding, and formation of investment vehicles. Our services include structuring fund offerings, negotiating side letters, and guiding clients through the complete fundraising lifecycle. We represent both investors and fund managers in compliance and transactional matters related to alternative investments.
People
Donald R. Furman
Managing Partner
Donald R. Furman leads FGD Law's strategic direction with decades of experience in corporate law and complex litigation. His expertise spans business transitions, governance structures, and high-stakes legal disputes.
Karin A. Gregory
Of Counsel
Karin A. Gregory specializes in family enterprise law and estate planning. She helps clients navigate complex ownership transitions while maintaining family business continuity through tailored legal frameworks.
George C. Deptula
Partner
George C. Deptula focuses on litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He has successfully handled precedent-setting cases in product liability and commercial disputes across multiple industries.
Eric I. Collins
Attorney
Eric I. Collins advises clients on corporate transactions and private financings. His practice includes fund formation, investment structuring, and representing emerging growth companies in capital acquisition matters.
Denise LaGasse
Of Counsel
Denise LaGasse specializes in intellectual property protection and technology law. She represents clients in software innovation disputes and complex IP transactions involving trade secrets and licensing agreements.
Questions
What areas of law does FGD Law specialize in?
FGD Law focuses on corporate law, litigation, family enterprises, alternative dispute resolution, and private financings. We serve clients across technology, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors.
Do you represent both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation?
Yes, our litigation team represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes, with experience handling cases from initial filing through trial and appeal.
How does your alternative dispute resolution process work?
We offer mediation and arbitration services that provide cost-effective alternatives to traditional litigation. Our attorneys facilitate negotiations and structured settlements while protecting client interests.
What experience do you have with family-owned businesses?
We specialize in family enterprise law, helping clients with succession planning, ownership transitions, and dispute resolution while maintaining business continuity and family relationships.
Can you assist with cross-border legal matters?
While primarily serving New England, our team has experience handling multi-jurisdictional cases and can coordinate with international counsel for cross-border legal requirements.
How do you approach client communication and updates?
We maintain transparent communication through regular updates and collaborative strategy sessions, ensuring clients remain informed and involved in decision-making throughout their legal matters.
