Shawn O'Rourke is the firm's managing shareholder and concentrates his practice in civil and business litigation. Mr. O'Rourke has successfully tried and settled numerous complex cases involving construction and real estate litigation, business disputes, medical negligence, defective products and liquor liability, among others. In addition, he oversees the firm's eviction practice. Mr. O'Rourke also helps hospitality industry businesses to obtain the necessary licensing to start or maintain a retail establishment.

Mr. O'Rourke is very involved in Massachusetts' small business community. He served as Vice Chair of the Board and as a member of the Executive Committee (2006-2008) for the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE).  Since 2006, he has also served as Chair for SBANE's Government Affairs Committee, where he works closely with legislators in developing new legislation to benefit the small business community. He also volunteers as a conciliator in the Middlesex County Superior Court in Lowell.
 

Select Settlements

• $6,600,000 settlement for negligence in administering anesthesia, resulting in coma
• $1,900,000 settlement in a construction negligence case
• $1,500,000 settlement in medical malpractice case involving misdiagnosed infection
• $1,200,000 settlement in premises liability case resulting in loss of limb
• $990,000 settlement in premises liability case for wrongful death of 90-year old woman
• $750,000 settlement in medical malpractice case where over sedation caused wrongful death in a stroke patient  

Awards and Recognition
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, 2006 - 2009, a designation given to only the top 5% of lawyers in the state, as determined by their peers

Publications and Speaking Engagements
"Small Business Capital Quest"
Panel Moderator, Smaller Business Association of New England
March 18, 2010

"Home Improvement Contractor Act"
Banker and Tradesman
May 14, 2007

"Medical Malpractice Issues"
Regular guest lecturer
"Healthcare Policy" class, Stonehill College

Community Involvement and Memberships
Smaller Business Association of New England, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee (2006 - present); Executive Committee (2006 - 2008)
Middlesex County Superior Court, Volunteer Conciliator
Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
New Hampshire Bar Association, Member
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Member