When You Need Legal Help,
Choose Millstone Law
When You Need Legal Help, Choose Millstone Law
We help both
businesses and individuals
Our Practice Areas
- Small Business Representation
- Partnership and Business Ownership Disputes
- Business Fundraising, Capitalization
- Breach of Contract
- Business Debt Collection
- Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Unfair Competition Claims
- General Business Lawsuits (bringing a suit or defending against one)
- Intellectual Property Infringement (Trademark, Copyright)
- Trademark Application and Registration, and Trademark Oppositions and Office Actions
- Employment and Wage Claims
- Other Business and Commercial Issues and Cases
- Lawsuits and Civil Claims
- Civil Law
- Family Law
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Consumer Protection & Unfair Business Practices
- Criminal Defense
- Employment, Wage Disputes, Wrongful Termination
See if we can help you
Experienced attorneys
- We offer steady, business-minded litigation for companies and thoughtful support that adapts to personal needs.
Dylan C. Barrett
Dylan provides practical legal counsel for small and mid-sized businesses. As former in-house counsel for software companies, he understands how legal decisions impact operations. He handles litigation, transactions, and brings the same focused approach to representing individual clients: efficient solutions grounded in real-world experience.
John S. Pothier
Specializes in corporate governance, data privacy, IP, and employment law. Former VP of Legal & Compliance and interim CFO, has led legal functions, fundraising, acquisition, and data privacy initiatives.
Transparent pricing. No surprises. No stress.
- Rates should match the work. Complex legal strategy deserves senior attorney rates. Routine tasks like filing documents should cost less—often handled by paralegals or junior staff.
- You shouldn't pay for our overhead. Office tasks like scheduling, filing, or organizing our files are part of running our business—not charges on your bill.
- We use the right person for each task. You won't be billed partner rates for work a paralegal can handle competently. This keeps your costs down while maintaining quality.
- Your invoices will be clear. You'll see exactly what was done, who did it, how long it took, and what you're paying for. No vague descriptions that lump different tasks together.
- We offer flat fee pricing and competitive, affordable hourly rates.
- Everything's agreed upfront. Our fee agreement spells out rates, who handles what types of work, and how we bill. No surprises.
- We bill honestly. We don't charge you twice for the same work, inflate time entries, or bill for unnecessary tasks. Every charge moves your case forward.
- We review our own work. Before you see a bill, we've checked it against ethical standards and asked ourselves: Is this fair and reasonable?
- We bill with integrity. Every charge reflects actual work that advances your matter. You pay for value, not unnecessary just tasks or time.
Legal services for businesses and individuals.
Startups and growing companies facing vendor or partner disputes
PE- and VC-backed businesses navigating complex conflicts
Small businesses needing clear, practical resolution strategies
Individuals in consumer, contract, or personal disputes
When you choose Millstone Law, you get a team with a wealth of legal and business experience who bring innovative solutions to support your business. Whether you’re a small startup, a local business, a medium-sized company, or a Fortune 500, Millstone Law is here to assist you solve your legal challenges.
The information provided by Millstone Law is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. While Millstone Law strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, no attorney-client relationship is formed by accessing or using this website or through any other communication with the firm unless a formal agreement is established. Legal outcomes vary depending on specific circumstances, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. For personalized legal advice, please consult directly with one of our attorneys. Millstone Law is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, and Attorney John S. Pothier is also licensed to practice law in New Hampshire.
