Greenberg Traurig's David G. Thomas to Present on Massachusetts Chapter 93A Claims

BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- David G. Thomas, a Litigation shareholder in the Boston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, will speak on the Boston Bar Association's (BBA) Webinar "Chapter 93A Claims – Mastery of Critical Issues," Jan. 12 at 12 p.m. EST. Thomas and his fellow panelists will discuss the broad scope of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act Chapter 93A claims in both the business and consumer context and will provide insights into the critical issues paramount to legal practitioners in Massachusetts.

Thomas serves a co-chair of the firm's Litigation Group in Boston. He is a litigation, trial, and appellate attorney focusing on defending companies against unfair or deceptive business practices claims in individual and putative class action settings. Among other things, Thomas represents (1) manufacturers and retailers facing false advertising claims arising out of alleged violations of federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and "little FTC Acts" like Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A – the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, (2) lenders, mortgage brokers, and servicers facing predatory lending and unfair servicing claims arising out of the Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and state laws governing consumer financing and mortgage loan servicing, (3) health care and other entities accused of submitting false claims to the government or governmental payors, (4) companies accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and similar state laws and regulations, and (5) companies and individuals accused of misappropriating or divulging confidential intellectual property, including trade secrets, customer lists, and other protected information.

About Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice: Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice includes a team of more than 600 attorneys. The firm's trial lawyers regularly appear in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as in appellate courts and before international arbitration panels. They work closely with in-house counsel to develop a strategy that best fits a litigation cost and proficiency model appropriate to the client's unique needs and goals.

About Greenberg Traurig's Boston Office: Established in 1999, Greenberg Traurig's Boston office is home to more than 80 attorneys practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, financial services, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, real estate, and tax. An important contributor to the firm's international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. The team offers clients the value of decades of helping clients in complex legal matters and hands-on knowledge of the local business community, supported by the firm's vast network of global resources.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,300 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 25 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 4.0 Plus Certified. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com

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