Gloucester, MA

Joseph M. Orlando Jr.

Joseph M. Orlando Jr., Esq. is the President of Orlando & Associates. He graduated from Endicott College with a B.A. in Liberal Studies/Law & Government in 2007 and earned his J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law in 2010. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2011 and Connecticut Bar in 2010. He specializes in maritime and land-based personal injury law. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times.

Andrew J. Freed

Andrew Freed has more than thirty years of experience solving sophisticated legal problems for business and individual clients. He is an experienced and successful litigator, known for efficiency, professionalism, and client service. He serves as a trusted advisor and virtual general counsel to businesses, identifying endgame solutions and mitigating risks. For individuals, he provides stellar litigation representation. He has deep experience in real estate and property disputes. With nearly two decades of experience in personal injury, he has a reputation for attentive, aggressive, and high-quality representation. He also works with individual employees and businesses on employment-related matters. Mr. Freed combines 'big-firm' experience with seasoned judgment, achieving proven results and cost-effective, client-centered solutions. He is also a trained and certified mediator, offering both aggressive advocacy and accomplished resolution expertise. Prior to establishing his own firm in 2001, he practiced with Choate, Hall & Stewart and managed a national and international litigation portfolio for General Electric Company. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University and obtained his law degree with honors from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Anthony S. Porcello

With 20 years of experience as a trial attorney, Anthony S. Porcello is the general practitioner of the firm with a background in all types of civil litigation. He has successfully litigated cases in numerous areas of law including automobile negligence, premises liability, victims of violent crimes, professional negligence and other personal injury matters, as well as contracts, business litigation, consumer rights, real estate law, estates and trusts. His civil trial practice includes all phases of litigation including investigation, preparation, pleading, discovery, deposition, motion practice, trial to both bench and jury, award, and collection. Anthony is also a certified conciliator and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution including mediation, conciliation and arbitration. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his J.D. degree from New England School of Law where he received an award for academic excellence in Massachusetts Practice. He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Paul L. Lees

Paul L. Lees has been a lawyer for thirty-five years, handling serious personal injury and criminal cases. He is known for zealous and thorough representation, preparing cases for trial, and dedicating full attention to his clients as a sole practitioner. Certified as a Proctor in Admiralty since 2002, he has recovered top value for clients in Gloucester and New Bedford, earning referrals from other attorneys. He has extensive experience in State and Federal Courts, challenging major corporations and insurance companies.

Brian S. McCormick

Brian S. McCormick is a Senior Associate at Orlando & Associates, specializing in personal injury litigation, maritime torts, products liability, medical and legal malpractice, automobile, construction, slip and fall accidents, business disputes, and worker’s compensation. He graduated from Catholic University in 1983, New England School of Law in 1987, and Tulane University with an LL.M. in Admiralty in 1999. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1987.

Joseph M. Orlando

Joseph M. Orlando, Esq. is the founder of Orlando & Associates, established in 1986. He co-founded Orlando & White in 1980. He was admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1978. He holds degrees from Boston College (1975) and New England School of Law (1978). He is recognized for his work in maritime law and has published five novels.

Kerri Murawski

Kerri Murawski is a paralegal at Orlando & Associates, joining in 2025. She has a vast legal background, starting in 1998 with a local personal injury firm, then working at Boston law firms specializing in insurance defense until 2011. She holds an Associate of Science in Paralegal (Human Services) from North Shore Community College (2000) and attended Plymouth State College (1996-1998).