law firm
Clear counsel for consequential matters.
For nearly four decades, Whitmore & Grant has advised Boston families and closely held businesses through estates, transactions, and disputes — plainly, discreetly, and always partner-led.
The work
Practice
Focused counsel across the matters that shape families and closely held businesses.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and full probate administration — plans that protect your family and hold up when they matter.
Business & Corporate Law
Entity formation, contracts, shareholder agreements, and succession planning for owner-operated companies.
Real Estate Law
Residential and commercial closings, leasing, title disputes, and zoning matters throughout Greater Boston.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, and prenuptial agreements handled firmly and discreetly, with your long-term interests first.
Civil Litigation
Contract, property, and partnership disputes — resolved by negotiation where possible, tried to verdict where necessary.
Employment Matters
Severance review, non-compete counseling, and workplace disputes for executives and employers alike.
Our conviction
A firm built on judgment, not volume.
Who you retain
The firm
Eleanor Whitmore and Marcus Grant opened this practice in 1987 with two desks, one telephone, and a conviction that clients deserve straight answers from the lawyer who actually handles their matter. That conviction still defines the firm. We deliberately keep our caseload small so a partner leads every engagement, returns every call within one business day, and knows your file well enough to give advice on the spot. Some of the families we advised in our first year now send us their grandchildren — the measure of trust we work hardest to keep.
In confidence
“Every question we asked got a straight answer — including the ones the firm could have dodged. We always knew where the matter stood, what came next, and what it would cost.”
“The partner we met on the first day was the partner who answered the phone on the last. That continuity is rarer than it should be, and it changed how the whole matter felt.”
“Calm, prepared, and completely unhurried in a season of our lives that was anything but. They explained every step before it happened.”
The process
Engagement
How a matter proceeds here, from first call to closed file.
A confidential consultation
Thirty minutes with a partner — the facts, the options, and an honest view of whether you need counsel at all.
A written engagement
Scope and fees set out in plain terms before any work begins. The letter is the promise; the bill follows the letter.
Partner-led work
The partner you met leads the matter throughout — research supported by associates, judgment never delegated.
Resolution and the record
Clear closing counsel, your complete file returned, and a standing invitation to call when circumstances change.
Questions
Asked in the first meeting
Plain answers to the questions every client raises.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Your initial 30-minute consultation is free and completely confidential. We'll assess your matter honestly — including telling you if you don't need a lawyer at all.
How are your fees structured?
It depends on the matter: flat fees for estate plans and closings, hourly billing for litigation and corporate work, and contingency arrangements for select recovery cases. You'll receive a written fee agreement before any work begins, and we never bill for brief phone calls.
Will I work directly with a partner?
Yes. A partner leads every engagement at Whitmore & Grant and remains your point of contact from start to finish. Associates assist with research, but the lawyer you meet is the lawyer who handles your matter.
How long will my case take?
A straightforward estate plan is typically signed within three weeks; a residential closing runs 30 to 45 days; contested litigation can take a year or more. At your first meeting we'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific situation — and update it whenever anything changes.
What should I bring to my first meeting?
Any documents connected to your matter: contracts, correspondence, deeds, court papers, or prior wills. Don't worry about organizing them — we'll sort through everything together and tell you exactly what matters.
Consultations
Speak with an attorney this week.
Every matter begins with a confidential conversation. Tell us what you're facing, and we'll tell you — plainly — how we can help.
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