Practice Areas

Aviation Law

Aviation law is a highly complex area of the law that requires in depth knowledge of the various facets of aviation as well as the law. The firm has handled numerous cases involving commercial and general aviation accidents, including claims against manufacturers of small aircraft and components parts manufacturers. The firm also has extensive experience representing pilots and fixed base operators in various types of enforcement and certification actions with the Federal Aviation Administration. We have also been involved in aviation business litigation involving both the acquisition and purchase of aircraft and aircraft related components. Louis J. Muggeo, who heads this practice area is a licensed private pilot and for years served as Chair of the management and legal affairs committee of the Beverly Airport Commission. He is also a member of the Lawyers and Pilots Bar Association and an active participant in the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) legal services panel.

Business Law

For new and established businesses on the North Shore and beyond, Louis J. Muggeo and Associates is the firm regularly called upon to handle complex legal matters. Our litigation department has successfully litigated cases in both State and Federal Courts across Massachusetts and the United States involving all aspects of business and commercial litigation.

Our commercial litigation experience is vast and we have assisted in resolving virtually every type of commercial dispute that a business can encounter. Through our association with the New York firm of Dixon Shapiro, we are also able to provide the necessary guidance with regard to all intellectual property issues including patent and copyright prosecution and litigation.

We are experienced in all aspects of real estate litigation including enforcement of purchase and sale agreements, and zoning and boundary disputes. We have further successfully resolved all matters of construction litigation in both the private and public sector, including contract negotiations and construction disputes between owner’s, architects, general contractors and sub-contractors.

Criminal Law

A criminal accusation is a serious matter. A criminal conviction can result in consequences affecting your personal liberty, your family and your ability to earn a living. With over 50 years of experience, our attorneys have the experience and the legal skills necessary to effectively defend against all misdemeanor and felony charges.

Our broad experience has given us a solid reputation in the community, and excellent working relationships with the Courts and the District Attorney's office.

Divorce and Family Law

Often our clients express concern that the personal nature of family law issues makes it difficult for them to make reasoned assessments of their legal position and needs. An experienced family law attorney will assist you in separating emotional reactions from reasoned assessments. Our attorneys have over 50 years of legal experience in the area of complex family law matters and are prepared to guide you through the various options used in resolving family law disputes. We are experienced in meditation, negotiation, and litigation and offer our clients compassionate and personalized legal advice and advocacy. We have an excellent reputation in the courts and with our colleagues. Our reputation in the legal community will help us reach a reasonable resolution of your case. Our lawyers handle family law matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, contested guardianship issues, prenuptial agreements, unmarried couples, same-sex relationships, and grandparents’ visitation matters.

Insurance Law

Insurance touches almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives, whether it be a homeowner’s, auto related, disability or life insurance claim. In our complex and fast paced society, few individuals or businesses comprehend complex insurance coverage issues. Coverage issues usually manifest themselves when clients receive a claim denial letter.

For the past 30 years, the lawyers at Louis J. Muggeo and Associates have represented consumers and businesses in a wide array of insurance disputes. We have successfully resolved claims involving coverage issues relating to fire losses, business and general comprehensive liability policies, homeowner’s claims, auto, aircraft and marine policies. We have also represented claimants with regard to property damage and life insurance claims and handled numerous bad faith insurance claims.

If you have been subjected to a claim denial, you need the advice of experienced counsel to advocate on your behalf against the insurance company.

Medical Malpractice

The firm has successfully represented numerous clients who have been severely injured and family members of those who have died as a result of negligent medical care. We have had vast experience with a wide range of medical malpractice issues including emergency room errors, surgical errors, the failure to diagnose cancer and other maladies as well as extensive experience with medical device litigation including failed pacemakers and surgical hardware.

Louis J. Muggeo, who heads this practice area sits as the attorney/panel member of the Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Tribunal.

Personal Injury

Our lawyers are experienced in complex personal injury matters, including catastrophic injuries and death claims. We handle all types of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, toxic torts, slip and fall cases, dog bites and animal claims. Our attorneys have extensive trial experience in the area of personal injury matters. In addition, due to his expertise and his reputation in the legal community, Attorney Muggeo is regularly called upon by the local courts to serve as a neutral conciliator in evaluating claims and assisting in the settlement of personal injury matters.

Boating Accidents

Boating and marine related accidents cause significant injury and often result in fatalities, along with significant enforcement actions from the United States Coast Guard and local authorities.

If you are involved in a boating accident, you need counsel who have the experience and expertise in this specialized area of the law. Our attorneys have been handling these matters for almost three decades. Attorney Muggeo is a licensed Coast Guard captain and an avid boatsman.

Real Estate Litigation

Real estate disputes vary widely in nature. Our clients include homeowners, business owners and real estate developers. Our attorneys have successfully handled a variety of commercial and residential real estate disputes including breach of contract for the purchase and sale of real estate, property partition, construction defects, suits to quiet title, adverse possession, eminent domain, condemnation actions and suits in equity to establish the interest of a party who does not hold legal title.