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Ponte named director at Fletcher Tilton PC

Boston, MA According to Fletcher Tilton PC, Adam Ponte has been named a director of the firm. Ponte is a commercial litigation attorney at Fletcher Tilton and manages the firm’s local office. His practice is focused on complex civil litigation where he represents businesses and individuals in legal matters such as business litigation, construction disputes and risk management, real estate disputes, and employment litigation. He also handles trust and estate litigation, and has represented trustees and beneficiaries before various probate and family courts. In his construction practice, Ponte negotiates both commercial and residential construction agreements and litigates on behalf of developers, owners, and contractors.

He counsels clients on numerous construction contracts, including those provided by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and ConsensusDocs. Ponte also handles licensing, zoning, and permit matters, including applications before the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

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