Erik D. ScheinfeldtAssociate
Erik was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 2005, and joined the firm of Christopher, Hays, Wojcik & Mavricos, LLP in March 2007. Erik has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in Massachusetts District Courts, Superior Court, Probate Court and Land Court. Erik has also represented clients in cases before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Presently, Erik's practice includes general civil litigation, commercial and business disputes, employment matters, will contests, municipal matters, and property disputes. Additionally, Erik represents business owners in reviewing, negotiating and drafting employment agreements, service agreements, partnership and LLC agreements, and company policy manuals.
Erik is a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School (1995); American University's School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC (1999); and the University of Maine School of Law in Portland, Maine (J.D. 2005). During 2006 and 2007, Erik served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers' Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, and was the Editor-in-Chief of the MBA's Young Lawyers' Journal in 2007. Since 2007, Erik has volunteered his time to serve as the coach for the Shrewsbury High School Mock Trial Team. He is also active within the Worcester Country Bar Association, the Worcester Economic Club, the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, and the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce.
Successfully defended 50% partner of small business against claims brought by other 50% partner for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, conversion and misappropriation of assets.
Represented minority shareholder of closely-held corporation in challenging enforceability and validity of stock redemption agreement.
Counsel for large shipping corporation, defending corporation against claims for alleged breach of contract and unfair and deceptive conduct.
Defended president of start-up corporation against claims for breach of non-compete clause with former employer.
Defended CEO of a corporation accused of wrongful termination, Wage Act violations and interference with contractual relations.
Defended seller of vacant land against buyer’s allegation that the seller misrepresented the boundaries of the property.
Defended estates and proponents of wills, where wills have been contested on the grounds of undue influence and/or lack of testamentary capacity.
Successfully represented landowner in obtaining discharge of a mortgage which was signed by landowner in reliance on mortgage-holder's fraudulent misrepresentations.
Defended former employees of closely-held corporation who were accused of breaching non-compete agreements and fiduciary duties.
Successfully represented landlords seeking to evict commercial tenants who were in breach of lease obligations.
Represented mortgage-holder in matter involving dispute over landowner/mortgagor's performance of obligations under mortgage and environmental remediation agreement.
Represented 50% member of limited liability company in deadlock with other 50% member, and successfully negotiated buy-out of other member's interest in business.
Defended closely-held corporation in proceeding before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) brought by employee for alleged discrimination and harassment.
Defended municipal licensing board in lawsuit alleging violations of Massachusetts and federal constitutional (First Amendment) rights.
Defended homeowner in lawsuit brought by neighbor for negligent trespass caused by water allegedly flowing into neighbor's yard.
Handled numerous secured transactions and property transactions by negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, promissory notes, leases, assignments of rent and mortgages.
Represented numerous businesses in negotiating and drafting service agreements and sales agreements.
Successfully represented numerous small businesses in collection actions to recover unpaid invoices.
