Six Attorneys from Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP Named on the 2025 Super Lawyer and Rising Starts Lists

By Cassandra E. Ferreira

Berluti Mclaughlin & Kutchin LLP is well represented on the 2025 Super Lawyers’ and Rising Stars Lists, with four attorneys recognized on the Super Lawyers list and two on the Rising Stars list. BMK is no stranger to the Super Lawyers list – since the formation of BMK in 2011, Super Lawyers has named at least one BMK attorney each year. This year, Attorneys Robert Berluti, Matthew Gens, and Edward Kutchin were selected as Super Lawyers for their work in Business Litigation, and Attorney John McLaughlin was selected for his work in Closely Held Businesses. Additionally, Attorneys Michael Bednarz and Brendan Cooke were selected as Rising Stars in the Business Litigation practice area.

The recognition list published by Super Lawyers can also serve as a search engine; with an internal review and selection process, Super Lawyers curates a multijurisdictional community of highly recommended and talented attorneys. Super Lawyers states that “the objective of Super Lawyers’ patented multiphase selection process (U.S. Pat. No. 8,412,564) is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource when searching for legal counsel.” To be selected, you must be nominated by a peer, managing partner, SL research team or a third party. The SL research team will then conduct independent research and distribute peer evaluations to gather metrics and information on nominees. Lastly, they will make the final selection process and assemble the list based on all information gathered.

Attorney Robert Berluti has consistently been named a Super Lawyer for over ten years and continues to strive for excellence in his practice and client services. Throughout his 45 years of practice, Mr. Berluti has gained extensive experience in both jury and bench trials within business and employment disputes. This includes but is not limited to closely held business disputes, shareholder disputes, and employment and severance contract review and litigation. Mr. Berluti is also well versed in mediation, arbitration, and additional forms of alternative dispute resolution. Not only does he continue to provide excellent service to his clients, but as managing partner he also has developed a strong strategy for business ownership himself.

Attorney John McLaughin has been selected through a peer nomination as a Super Lawyer for the 2024-2025 year. A peer nomination consists of a nomination by a barred attorney outside of one’s own firm. Due to overwhelming research, the Super Lawyers conducts before opening to peer nominations, this method is accepted for very few attorneys in each state. Mr. McLaughlin has been practicing for almost 45 years and has accumulated a loyal community of clients who depend on him for a variety of matters. He focuses his practice on advising business owners in all legal proceedings related to business formation, creation, planning, and growth. Mr. McLaughin guides his clients through small businesses matters, once these businesses mature and grow, he utilizes his expertise in business succession planning to develop and ensure an exit strategy for business owners.

Attorney Edward Kutchin practiced for over 23 years at Kutchin & Rufo, P.C. before joining Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP as a founding partner in 2011. Mr. Kutchin’s practice primarily focuses on corporate transactions, complex business litigation, and commercial finance, complimented by his experience in corporate litigation. Mr. Kutchin has advised several publicly and privately held companies in various industries in all legal matters involving corporate formation and operation. “I am very honored to have been selected to be a 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyer along with my colleagues at Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP because this selection by Super Lawyers represents peer recognition and professional achievement,” Mr. Kutchin states regarding his selection.

Attorney Matthew Gens has 14 years of litigation experience and was recently also honored with the “Unsung Hero Award” at the New England Legal Awards presented by Law.com. Mr. Gens has extensive experience in closely held business disputes and real estate litigation as well as in the appeals court, where he often successfully defends the same case, he had won previously in trial court. Attorney Michael Bednarz specializes in complex civil litigation across state and federal courts in Massachusetts. He has represented a wide range of clients, handling shareholder and partnership disputes, wage and hour litigation, trade secret and restrictive covenant cases, and many more. Attorney Brendan Cooke focuses his practice on real estate litigation, easement rights, and breach of contract disputes. Mr. Cooke began his legal career at BMK as a law clerk in January of 2021 and was hired as an associate after passing the Massachusetts Bar in 2022. “ QUOTE,” Cook Recalls.

Berluti McLaughlin and Kutchin LLP are honored to be included in the Super Lawyers list alongside some of the most talented attorneys in New England. This recognition serves as an ode to the exceptional service our attorneys deliver to our clients each day, a standard we are committed to upholding well into the future.

Six Attorneys from Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP Named on the 2025 Super Lawyer and Rising Starts Lists

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