Lawson & Weitzen

What Lawson & Weitzen does

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP is a Boston-based full-service law firm operating from the Seaport District waterfront under a traditional partnership structure. Founded in 1973 (firmographics) with leadership continuity under Managing Partner Richard B. Weitzen, the firm offers 22 distinct legal practice areas spanning corporate and business law (including M&A), litigation and appeals, real estate transactions, employment discrimination, family law, estate and probate, intellectual property, healthcare defense, insurance defense, workers' compensation, personal injury, and regulated-industry practices such as cannabis and alcoholic beverage law. The firm serves a dual client base of individuals/families and closely held businesses, with documented engagements including M&A representation for Global Engineering Solutions in its merger with Salas O'Brien (2020) and a $2.1 million commercial lease judgment (2022).

The firm operates a streamlined, partner-oriented model with a roster of approximately 15-20 attorneys supported by 51-100 total employees. Client acquisition is driven primarily by reputation, peer recognition (consistent Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recognition across the roster from 2019-2025), referrals, and thought-leadership visibility through industry symposiums (Morrissey Goodale, Zweig Group, DGC). The business model is conventional professional-services billing on quoted/fee arrangements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. No external capital, private equity, or parent ownership is present; the firm is independently owned by its equity partners.

Operationally, Lawson & Weitzen maintains a low-technology footprint, with a Wix.com-hosted marketing website and standard remote-work tooling; there is no proprietary technology platform, no API, no AI/ML capability, and no disclosed automation of legal workflows. The firm is single-office (Boston, Massachusetts) with services concentrated in the New England market, supplemented by nationally distributed M&A and A&E advisory work accessed through industry partnerships. Strategic activity is limited to internal partner elevations, lateral partner hires, and ongoing community and bar-association sponsorships.

Name

Lawson & Weitzen

Legal name

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP

Website

https://lawson-weitzen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lawson & Weitzen is a Boston-based full-service law firm with approximately 15-20 attorneys and 22 practice areas, serving individuals, families, and closely held businesses across New England through a partner-oriented, partner-owned partnership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Business litigation counsel
• Corporate transactional law
• Estate planning services
• Real estate legal counsel

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Traditional law firm revenue from legal services including agency representation, alcoholic beverage law, business litigation, cannabis law, corporate & business law, criminal defense, employment discrimination, estate & probate, family law, financing, healthcare defense, insurance defense, intellectual property, labor & employment law, litigation & appeals, personal injury, professional liability, real estate transactions, workers compensation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP is a Boston-based, full-service law firm providing legal representation across 22 distinct practice areas. The firm advises and represents individuals, families, and closely held businesses in matters spanning corporate and business law, litigation and appeals, real estate transactions, employment law, intellectual property, family law, estate and probate, personal injury, and specialized industry practices such as alcoholic beverage, cannabis, healthcare defense, and insurance defense.

Product overview

Lawson & Weitzen is a full-service Boston-based law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of 22 distinct legal practice areas rather than a technology product or platform. The firm provides legal services spanning corporate and business matters, litigation, real estate, employment law, intellectual property, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and various specialized industry practices including alcoholic beverage, cannabis, and healthcare law. The firm is organized as a partnership-oriented practice providing high caliber legal talent with personal attention to clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agency Representation & Appeals Legal representation services for agency matters and appellate proceedings, provided by Lawson & Weitzen attorneys.
• Alcoholic Beverage Law Legal services for the alcoholic beverages industry covering licensing, compliance, and business issues.
• Business Litigation Civil litigation services for business disputes, breach of contract, and commercial matters.
• Cannabis Law Legal services for the cannabis industry including regulatory compliance and business matters.
• Corporate & Business Law Corporate transactional legal services including mergers and acquisitions, business formation, and commercial transactions.
• Criminal & White Collar Defense Defense representation in criminal matters and white collar crime cases.
• Employment Discrimination Legal representation in employment discrimination matters and workplace disputes.
• Estate & Probate Estate planning and probate administration services including trusts and estate litigation.
• Family Law Family law matters including divorce, custody, and related legal proceedings.
• Financing Legal services related to financing arrangements and lending transactions.
• Healthcare Defense Defense legal services for healthcare providers in litigation and regulatory matters.
• Insurance Defense Defense representation for insurance companies in coverage disputes and litigation.
• Intellectual Property Legal services covering trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP litigation.
• Labor & Employment Law Legal services for employment matters including labor relations, workplace policies, and employment contracts.
• Litigation & Appeals General civil and commercial litigation and appellate representation services.
• Personal Injury Legal representation for personal injury claims and plaintiff litigation.
• Professional Liability Legal services for professional malpractice claims and professional liability matters.
• Professional Services Legal services for professional firms and service businesses.
• Real Estate and Land Use Litigation Litigation services for real estate disputes and land use matters.
• Real Estate Transactions Legal services for real estate acquisitions, sales, leases, and financing transactions.
• Workers' Compensation Legal representation for workers' compensation claims and proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent Super Lawyers recognition (9-10 annually)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Morrissey GoodaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLawson & Weitzen sponsors Morrissey Goodale Texas and the South M&A and Business Symposium. Firm attorneys including George E. Christodoulo speak at Morrissey Goodale symposiums.
• Pine Street InnminorOthersLawson & Weitzen was a proud 'Welcome Home' sponsor of Home Remedy, a virtual fundraising event to benefit the Pine Street Inn homeless services organization.
• ACLU of MassachusettsminorOthersLawson & Weitzen is proud to support the ACLU of Massachusetts and its important mission.
• Suffolk University Law SchoolminorOthersLawson & Weitzen sponsored Suffolk University Law School's virtual event 'All Rise: Uniting to Advance Women and the Future of Law'.
• Zweig GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLawson & Weitzen attorney Peter Grupp speaks at Zweig Group M&A Next Symposium and Zweig Group Virtual Symposium.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Burns & Levinson: Boston-based full-service law firm of comparable headcount serving closely-held businesses, individuals, and families. Direct competitor for the same mid-market client base across transactional and litigation practices.
• Nutter McClennen & Fish: Boston-based mid-sized full-service law firm with comparable practice breadth including corporate, litigation, real estate, and family/estate services. Closest comparable in size, geography, and full-service positioning.
• Todd & Weld: Boston mid-sized litigation and business law firm with overlapping practice areas including real estate litigation, employment, and professional liability. Comparable scale and trial-oriented culture.
• Posternak Blankstein & Lund: Boston mid-sized firm with a similarly broad practice menu including real estate, litigation, employment, and corporate work. Comparable firm size and Boston/New England focus.
• Mirick O'Connell: Massachusetts-based mid-sized full-service firm serving closely-held businesses, individuals, and families across corporate, litigation, real estate, and family law. Comparable size and full-service generalist model.
• Sherin and Lodgen: Boston mid-sized full-service firm with overlapping practices in real estate, litigation, employment, and closely-held business representation. Similar partner-led model and Mid-Atlantic clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Foley Hoag: Established Boston-based firm with broader corporate, litigation, IP, and life sciences practices. Larger and more specialized than Lawson & Weitzen but competes for the same Boston mid-market and closely-held business clients.
• K&L Gates: Global law firm with a substantial Boston office covering corporate, real estate, and litigation. A larger incumbent competing for the same mid-market M&A and corporate work in Boston and beyond.
• Nixon Peabody: National full-service firm with significant Boston presence across corporate, real estate, and litigation practices. Larger incumbent competing for similar closely-held business and middle-market engagements.

Others

• Salas O'Brien: Engineering and architecture firm that merged with Lawson & Weitzen's client Global Engineering Solutions. Included as a transaction counterparty reference, not a direct competitor; relevant for understanding the firm's M&A client profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/joshsegal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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