Tom Duquette is an Associate in the Boston office of GRSM, in the Construction practice group. Tom has successfully represented clients in various complex litigation matters, including construction litigation, professional malpractice, insurance defense, tort defense, contract disputes and transportation industry matters. Prior to joining GRSM, he practiced at a firm specializing in the representation of design professionals, architects and engineers, and was involved in disputes regarding projects both large and small in Massachusetts and across the country. He also has significant experience in maritime law, personal injury, business litigation, commercial disputes, and employment litigation. Tom has represented clients in state and federal court, including courts of appeals, as well as administrative and arbitration tribunals and mediations.
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Successfully defended a motion to dismiss by out of state defendant arguing both lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
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Drafted successful motion to enforce a settlement agreement regarding claims relating to the construction of an iconic skyscraper.
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Drafted successful opposition to a motion to amend complaint to add a count of negligent misrepresentation related to the partial collapse of a building undergoing demolition.
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Author, Changes to Federal Rule on Expert Testimony Seek to Clarify the Role of the Court in Vetting the Reliability of Expert Testimony, Design & Construction Management Professional Reporter, Donovan Hatem LLP, Winter 2024
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Author, Nevada Supreme Court Finds Breach of Contract Against Architect under State Law Is Not Preempted by the ADA, Design & Construction Management Professional Reporter, Donovan Hatem LLP, Fall 2022
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Author, New Law Has Big Changes for Small Businesses Filing for Chapter 11, RF Lawyers Blog, Rudolph Friedmann, LLP, February 2020
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Community Involvement
- Vice Chairman, East Bridgewater Board of Health
- Treasurer, East Bridgewater Democratic Town Committee
Education
- J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 2015
- Honors (Four) or High Honors (eight) in twelve of fifteen eligible courses.
- Legal Skills in Social Context, Social Justice Program, Winter Lawyering Fellow
- Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Co-Event Chair
- Northeastern University Law Journal, Staff Member
- Cert. in Paralegal Studies, Boston University, Metropolitan College, 2008
- B.A., Political Science, Boston University, College of Arts and Science, 2006
Honors
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2020)