Paul R. Mastrocola

Paul’s focus is on finding practical solutions that are sensible from a business and personal perspective. “Legal issues are a distraction from the client’s business and life,” Paul says. “When I solve a problem and alleviate the burden and worry from a client, it is exceptionally satisfying and energizing.” His clients face employment disputes, business disputes and litigation, and investigations by government agencies – all of which are major distractions for clients who need to concentrate on their business operations and strategy. Because legal issues do not exist in a vacuum, Paul first gains the confidence of his clients and a fulsome understanding of complex issues by listening carefully and communicating effectively. He factors all related business and personal issues into his legal strategy, often resolving major disputes and risky litigation by resolving matters swiftly and favorably.

In his mediation practice, Paul acts as a neutral mediator to assist parties involved in a wide variety of complex business disputes to reach a fair and reasonable settlement and avoid protracted litigation. He draws on his many years of business litigation experience and his understanding of the goals, perspectives, and concerns of litigants to facilitate mutually acceptable and practical settlements for mediation participants.

Paul’s business practice includes contract, business tort, securities, environmental, and real estate litigation. He represents companies, business executives, and other professionals in federal and state criminal and regulatory government investigations, including those by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. He defends clients in prosecutions in federal and state courts and leads internal investigations for public and private companies. A former Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney, he has extensive criminal law and trial experience and has prosecuted fraud and civil rights cases among others.