Anthony B. Fioravanti - Boston, MA
Attorney at Cole Law Partners, P.C.
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Boston, MA
100 Cambridge St 14th Floor Boston, MA 02114
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Boston Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 06/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Disputes
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
Attorney Information
Overview
Anthony B. Fioravanti is a trial lawyer and commercial litigator trusted by businesses and individuals across Massachusetts and beyond. Regularly appearing before state and federal courts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings, Anthony concentrates his practice on the cases where the stakes are highest and the relationships have broken down completely — contentious construction disputes involving contractors, owners, and developers, and the full spectrum of business divorce litigation, including shareholder disputes, partnership breakdowns, LLC member conflicts, trade secret and restrictive covenant enforcement, and fiduciary duty claims. When business partners cannot agree on how to move forward, Anthony’s clients know who to call.
Anthony brings a distinctive perspective to commercial litigation developed over two decades of representing both plaintiffs and defendants across all sides of complex disputes. That dual-sided experience — understanding not only what his clients need to prove, but how opponents will respond — informs every strategy he builds. He is known for pragmatic, outcome-focused advocacy that keeps clients’ business objectives at the center of even the most adversarial disputes, whether the goal is to dismantle an opponent’s position through aggressive motion practice or to achieve a resolution that protects long-term interests.
His construction practice covers the full spectrum of project disputes: payment claims, Prompt Pay Act enforcement, construction defect litigation, prevailing wage and False Claims Act exposure on public projects, and commercial and residential contractor-owner breakdowns. Anthony has written extensively on developments in Massachusetts construction law and has contributed to Massachusetts Construction Law and Litigation, MCLE’s definitive practitioner resource for construction lawyers in the Commonwealth. He has also moderated MCLE programs on construction litigation, and counseled clients on supply chain risk management and tariff-related contract exposure.
Anthony is recognized by peers and clients for his tenacity, intelligence, and diligence — qualities that have earned him consecutive recognition in Massachusetts Super Lawyers and more than a decade on the Rising Stars list. As a Partner at Cole Law Partners, P.C., he joins a team that shares his commitment to boutique, high-stakes litigation and to delivering decisive results without the overhead of a large firm.
When not practicing law, Anthony spends time with his wife Kate and their three boys. Anthony is an avid soccer fan and can be found on the pitch either playing or coaching. Otherwise, he’s probably filling the bird feeders.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Anthony B. Fioravanti
Included on the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Representative Clients
Reported on and counseled clients regarding the first Massachusetts Appeals Court decision to interpret the Prompt Pay Act’s good faith certification requirement for rejection of payment applications — a foundational development for payment disputes on private projects over $3 million.
Analyzed and reported on a landmark Superior Court decision awarding a $4,000,000 judgment to a general contractor in a Prompt Pay Act enforcement dispute, among the first Massachusetts court opinions to strictly apply G.L. c. 149, § 29E’s procedural requirements to owners rejecting payment requisitions.
Representative Cases
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Moderated MCLE webcast programs on bringing and defending construction claims in Massachusetts.
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Co-presented with the Association of Corporate Counsel on commercial litigation strategy and risk management.
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Contributed to Massachusetts Construction Law and Litigation (MCLE), the leading practitioner treatise on construction law in the Commonwealth, alongside CLP’s own Drew W. Colby.
Published Works
Articles
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“Massachusetts False Claims Act: Ignorance Is Not Bliss” (2024)
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“Construction Law Update: Massachusetts Appeals Court Enforces the Prompt Pay Act” (2022)
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“Construction Law Update: Massachusetts Superior Court Issues Order Strictly Enforcing the Prompt Pay Act” (2022)
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“Supply Chain Disruptions and Construction Contract Risk Management” (2025)
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“‘Bad Boy’ Guarantees May Be Triggered by Insolvency,” REBA News (2012)
- “Contact Sports: Civil Liability for Players, Coaches, Referees and Facilities” (2023)
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Contact
100 Cambridge St
14th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone Number: 617-958-9993
Email: Send a message
Website: https://colelp.com/
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