Bar Fellowship
of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and has been appointed to its Fiduciary Litigation Committee. His work has been recognized by his peers with his being named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer and with an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale Hubbell. He is also nationally ranked as a leading litigator by Chambers USA.
Representative Experience
· Representation of charity in action to enforce its rights under a charitable bequest.
· Representation of family members in will contest alleging undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity and fraud.
· Representation of widow in defense of death-bed property conveyance.
· Representation of proposed interveners in action regarding the oldest charitable trust in the country (c. 1660).
· Representation of trustees and primary beneficiary in action against predecessor trustees for self-dealing and other breaches of fiduciary duty.
Professional and Community Involvement
· American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow, Fiduciary Litigation Committee
· Boston Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section, Fiduciary Litigation Co-Chairman, 2010-2012
· Boston Bar Association, Trusts & Estates, Public Policy Committee, Co-Chairman, 2012-2013
· Massachusetts Bar Association, Probate Litigation Practice Group, Probate Law Section Council, 2009-2010
· Boston Probate and Estate Planning Forum, Moderator (2012-2013) and Program Chair (2011-2012)
· New Hampshire Bar Association
· Dartmouth Lawyers Association
· Dartmouth College, Alumni Enrollment Volunteer
Awards and Recognition
· Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent™
· Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2009-2012
· Chambers USA, leading litigator, 2010-2012
Speaking Engagements
· Panelist, "The New MUPC and MUTC and Representing Fidicuaries," MCLE, November 2012
· Panelist, "Probate Litigation Under the New MUPC and the New MUTC," MCLE, November 2012
· Panelist, 14th Annual New England Estate Planning Conference 2013, MCLE, January 2013
Press Releases
June 2012
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Multiple Practice Areas
May 1, 2012
Goulston & Storrs Expands Probate Litigation Practice with the Addition of Leading Probate Litigator, Mark Swirbalus
Client Advisories
February 2013
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 2/11/2013
January 2013
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 1/25/2013
January 2013
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 1/16/13
January 2013
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 1/3/13
December 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 12/19/12
October 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 10/12/12
October 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 10/9/12
October 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 10/3/12
August 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 8/27/12
August 2012
T&E Litigation Update - 8/7/12
July 31, 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 7/31/12
May 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - Kaiden v. Zimonja
May 18, 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 5/18/12
May 14, 2012
T&E Litigation Newsletter - 5/14/12
Seminars & Events
January 2013
What to Do If You Think You May Have Committed Malpractice