
Anthony Cornacchia
Overview
Anthony Cornacchia is the principal at Boston SMB Law Associates. He concentrates his practice on corporate business law for small and medium sized businesses. He is well-versed in structuring, negotiating and documenting business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, licensing, employment and other agreements. Mr. Cornacchia has experience working with companies in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, commodity, distribution, trainload, sports and recreation and professional service industries.
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Mr. Cornacchia acts as outside General Counsel for a number of clients in a wide variety of businesses and counsels them on various matters. The areas in which he provides counsel include:
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General Corporate: Contracts, business, and general legal matters in connection with acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, licensing, manufacturing, distribution, intellectual property, employment, equity incentive and dispute avoidance and resolution
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Risk Management: Regulatory compliance and risk management counsel, particularly in heavily regulated industries
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Real Estate: Commercial leasing, development and acquisition
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Lending/Borrowing: Advice in connection with financing, and preparation and negotiating of loan documents, including credit agreements, security agreements, and senior and subordinated debt instruments
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Sports Law: Joint venture, operation (including facilities), partnership, service, financing and related agreements
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Mr. Cornacchia's professional experience also includes time as a litigation attorney for a small firm in Boston, Massachusetts and serving as Chief Legal Officer for a holding company concentrated in the building material and construction space. In addition, Mr. Cornacchia has owned several businesses ranging from the professional service industry to the athletics industry.
Credentials
Education
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New England Law Boston, J.D.
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Fitchburg State University, B.A.
Bar Admissions/ Licenses
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Massachusetts
Court Admissions
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U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Memberships
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Massachusetts Bar Association
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Boston Bar Association
Cassidy Gruning
Overview
Cassidy Gruning is a law clerk at Boston SMB Law Associates. She is currently studying at New England Law Boston. She is a recipient of the Sandra Day O'Connor scholarship and serves as a member of the Honors Program. Prior to law school, Ms. Gruning was a 4-year member of the Suffolk University Women's Ice Hockey Team, serving as a captain and an All-American Scholar in her final year while completing her Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies. Ms. Gruning has experience working as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer of a holding company, dealing with a variety of clients throughout various industries. Areas in which Ms. Gruning focuses her work include general corporate matters, human resources, and risk management.
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Ms. Gruning's professional experience also includes time working as a law clerk for a small firm in Boston, Massachusetts. She has also spent time working for small businesses in both the healthcare and athletic industries.
Credentials
Education
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New England Law Boston (active)
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Suffolk University, B.S.
Memberships
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Massachusetts Bar Association
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Boston Bar Association