Press Release: Bowditch Launches COVID-19 Initiative to Counsel, Support and Guide Clients in Uncharted Times

March 23, 2020

Dedicated Program Includes Timely Legal Advisories, Q&As, Webinars and Online COVID-19 Resource Page

Worcester, Framingham and Boston, MA—March 23, 2020—Bowditch & Dewey, LLP today announced a multi-pronged initiative to help clients confront and overcome challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are very much aware that COVID-19 is impacting our clients in ways that no one could have foreseen. With conditions changing daily, we have put together a multidisciplinary task force to address all the complexities. Our full team is available to provide guidance and support,” said Robert D. (Bob) Cox, Jr., Managing Partner.

The new COVID-19 initiative includes timely advice, counsel and substantive content—such as client advisories, Q&A interviews, and other publications. A new COVID-19 Client Resource page at www.bowditch.com makes it easy for organizations and individuals to find the latest information.

Bowditch is addressing questions across industries and disciplines, such as labor and employment; hotel, restaurant and hospitality; workplace safety and OSHA compliance; corporate governance; supply chain disruptions; force majeure and other contract clauses; privacy and cybersecurity; real estate, construction and landlord/tenant issues; insurance coverage and recovery; bankruptcy; and regulatory compliance.

“The coronavirus pandemic has hurtled us into a period of tremendous uncertainty. Navigating through the tunnel requires preparation, strategy, decision making and execution. We are committed to helping our clients achieve the brightest possible future despite these circumstances,” said Rory Z. Fazendeiro, Partner, who is leading the task force.

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With more than 60 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Framingham and Worcester – Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services.