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Philosophy
Our firm strives to
provide advice and
service that is informed
by a very high level of
legal expertise, and
that at the same time is
grounded in practicality
and cost effectiveness.
Although we do not offer
the highly specialized
departments of a large
metropolitan firm, our
three partners have a
combined seventy-four
years of experience.
During that time, we
have handled numerous
cases and projects of
significant complexity
and substantial economic
and social import. We
believe that our
experience in addressing
cutting edge issues in
such fields as
constitutional law, land
use, environmental
permitting, employment
law, tax planning and
wealth management is
unmatched by any firm in
our geographic area, and
competitive with
metropolitan firms that
have infrastructure,
costs, and billing rates
that are substantially
higher than ours.
We are committed to
client service and open
communication. We view
ourselves as problem
solvers, and look first
to the most practical
solution. However, in an
adversary context, we
are zealous advocates of
our clients’ interest
within the confines of
ethical and honest
practice.
History
The firm originally grew
out of the friendship of
the late Edward Hicks
and Leonard Perry, who
had been friends from
their childhood, and
graduated together from
New Bedford High School
in 1937. They met again
after World War II as
classmates at Harvard
Law School, and both
graduated in 1948. In
1965, together with Paul
McCawley, they formed a
law partnership named
Perry, Hicks & McCawley,
and began practice at
the Masonic Building at
558 Pleasant Street, New
Bedford. Now known as
Perry, Hicks, Crotty &
Deshaies, the firm has
continuously practiced
in New Bedford since its
founding. Daniel Perry,
son of Leonard Perry, is
currently the firm’s
managing partner.
The firm has been
continuously awarded
Martindale Hubble’s
highest rating – av--
since its founding.
During its history, it
has represented many of
the leading institutions
and businesses in
southeastern
Massachusetts. The firm
has particularly
specialized in municipal
law, and has over time
acted as counsel to
eleven municipalities in
the area, as well as a
number of specialized
districts and boards.
In 1991, the firm moved
to its present location
at the William Rodman
House, a Greek revival
mansion designed by
Russell Warren
originally constructed
in 1833 and completely
restored or renovated in
1988-1989. |
