I became an attorney to help people. After more than 30 years of practice, I enjoy helping people as much today as when I started practicing law.
What is Undue Influence and How Can it be Proved?
By Alan Fanger Taking care of a deceased person’s assets and business affairs adds stress to an already emotional situation. Adding to the anxiety, families sometimes discover their loved one has been taken advantage of. A vulnerable elderly person is…
Continue reading »An attorney that cares
Posted by David, a probate client I contacted Alan on a probate matter that I did not understand. He was incredibly warm, responsive and a consummate professional. I found his guidance and approach to always be in my best interest….
Continue reading »Five Telltale Signs of “Estate Manipulation”
By Alan Fanger When clients who have been victimized by changes in a parent’s estate plan first contact me, I already know what I am about to hear: a tale of bitterness between siblings and the manipulation by one or…
Continue reading »Alan Serves as Co-President of the Needham High School Parent-Teacher Council
Alan currently serves as Co-President of the Needham High School Parent-Teacher Council (PTC), where he has been instrumental in orchestrating the funding of beautification and curriculum enhancement projects for the high school. He also serves as a public address announcer…
Continue reading »Alan Voted by Colleagues as “SuperLawyer” for Third Straight Year
For the third straight year, Alan has been voted a Massachusetts “SuperLawyer” by his colleagues. The “SuperLawyer” designation is awarded to fewer than five (5) percent of all attorneys in Massachusetts, and is based on voting by Massachusetts attorneys.
Continue reading »How do I know when I have a claim for unpaid commissions?
Attorney Answer: This is where there’s been a great deal of litigation. The Wage Act statute states that an employer violates the Wage Act where it fails to pay commissions that have been “definitely determined”. That phrase leaves a great…
Continue reading »My employer discharged me without paying me a bonus. May I sue under the Wage Act ?
Attorney Answer: No. Bonuses are specifically exempted from the Wage Act. However, if you were terminated under circumstances where the employer got out from under having to pay a substantial bonus, you may have a claim against the employer for…
Continue reading »Can my employer retaliate against me for complaining internally that I was not paid my salary or commissions?
Attorney Answer: No, and in fact, I can claim some credit for establishing this precedent. In a 2003 case, Dobin v. CIO View Corp., in which I represented a fired employee, a Superior Court judge ruled that an employer cannot…
Continue reading »Is there anything I need to do prior to suing my former employer for unpaid salary or commissions?
Attorney Answer: Yes. Under applicable law, you cannot sue your employer unless you first file a “Non-Payment of Wages Form” with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office. That office will typically issue you a “right to sue” letter, which will then…
Continue reading »Do I waive my right to sue my employer?
Additional information: My former employer just sent me a check and marked “Final payment” in the memo. I believe my employer owes me more than the amount it sent me. If I deposit the check, do I waive my right…
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