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All businesses and families will, from time to time, find themselves awash in an unfamiliar sea of change. Changes in market conditions, complex and substantial litigation or threatened legal action, the opening of a unique opportunity that lies in unchartered waters, challenges of succession, and extreme financial pressures, are all occasional, but not atypical life cycle events where one’s own experience and the experience of their traditional trusted advisors proves only to be “a lantern on the stern, which shines only on the waves behind us.”
Mr Wise works with clients and professional colleagues in a close, personalized fashion, combining his holistic understanding of and experience with, local culture and environment with a disciplined, methodological approach to business and litigation stratagems in order successfully to address the challenge at hand. Mr Wise’s background combines extensive “big firm” expertise and the seasoning that only comes with repeated exposure to complex, high-pressure domestic and international crises which he applies seeking creatively to develop a customized approach tailored to the needs, goals and comfort of the client as a whole.
The Chinese word for crisis is written with two characters; one meaning danger, and the other meaning opportunity. Change management of crises, therefore, is a crossroad at which the client faces both a blessing and a curse: managing the danger and seizing the opportunity. Mr Wise works at that intersection
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Acquired: 1977
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51 Washington Square N, Salem, MA, 01970
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Posted by Patrick | October 23, 2023
Exceptional
Richard was exceptional. You just don't have attorneys who would respond as quickly. He called me within minutes. I spent weeks reaching out to attorneys. Only a very few responded but none could help me. Richard was very knowledge and offered me great advice. Thank you so very much.Highly recommend...
Posted by Frank | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
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I own a retail computer repair shop in Gloucester Massachusetts. We on occasion have the need for data recovery services. We were solicited by Fat Guy Bald Guy Computer services in 2015 and inn the hopes we would use their data recovery service. We obliged and availed ourselves of their services w...
Posted by Leon | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Review of Richard Wise
Attorney Wise has handled several complex business issues for me and for my Company. Each of them were dealt with intense effort, unusual creativity, excellent research and review. He was patient in his consideration and asked probing questions of me and my associates. In one matter involving a bank ...
Posted by Wayne | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Guiding Light
Richard Wise has been my constant guiding hand for the past several years. Whenever there has been a crisis, or an opportunity, Richard's wise counsel has been there for us. He has saved us from litigation, opened doors to new opportunities, and always been a friend and guiding light. Richard is a de...
Posted by Mason | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly competent, experienced, and trustworthy
Atty. Wise has provided counsel and representation for my wife and me on multiple occasions. He is not only highly competent, with a vast range of knowledge and experience, but is one of the most trustworthy people I know. I recommend his services without reservation.
"I have known Attorney Wise for over ten years. Although we met as adversaries representing opposing interests, I was impressed with his professionalism and zealous advocacy on behalf of his client. He works diligently on his cases with significant attention to the legal issues and a great sense of concern for protecting the interests of his clients. In my experience, he has always demonstrated the highest moral character and integrity. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a highly skilled and dedicated attorney."
Immigration lawyer
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Boston's Best Lawyers, Boston Globe
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Certificate of Recognition for Pro Bono service to the community, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
2007 - Present
Owner, Richard L Wise
2014 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Newbury College
2004 - 2006
General Counsel, Worldwide PCE LLC
2001 - 2003
Special Member, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
1987 - 2001
Partner, Gordon & Wise LLP
1977 - 1983
Assistant Attorney, Widett, Slater & Goldman, PC
2017 - Present
Massachusetts Commission Against DiscriminationMember
2016 - Present
Sutton Lodge of Perfection - Vallley of SalemThrice Potent Master Master
2012 - 2013
10th Masonic DistrictDistrict Service Officer
2002
MA - Masters
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1968
2012
2005
Lecturer at 2005 Massachusetts Bar Association CLE Seminar on An Epistemological Approach to Good Corporate Governance for Companies, Private and Public
2013
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