Kevin Engel

SPRINGFIELD — Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C. (DWPM) announced that the firm has hired a new attorney, Kevin Engel, to serve as an associate in the business practice.

Engel joined the firm in October after graduating from the University of Maine School of Law, and is admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Bar of the State of Maine. He is also a member of the Hampden County Bar Assoc. and the Massachusetts Bar Assoc.

Engel’s law practice includes general business and corporate law, business formation and planning, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and a variety of other business and real-estate matters.

While in law school, he worked at Jackson and MacNichol, a law firm in South Portland, Maine, with a main practice in veterans’ disability law. Prior to law school, he attended Syracuse University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. While at Syracuse, he worked for a soccer team in the United Soccer League in business development.

“We are thrilled to have Kevin join us, and we welcome him as an associate in the business practice,” said W. Garth Janes, managing partner at DWPM. “Kevin has hit the ground running and has developed interest and experience in the areas of business-entity formation and planning and real-estate financing. Kevin will be a vital and important part of the growth and future of Doherty, Wallace.”

Alex Hogan

SPRINGFIELD — Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C. (DWPM) announced that the firm has elected L. Alexandra Hogan as a new shareholder.

Hogan, who was previously a partner with Sabella Hogan, P.C. in Springfield, became a firm shareholder as of Jan. 1. She brings extensive experience in representing businesses, receivers, insurance companies, and individuals across a variety of legal disciplines. With a strong background in business law, civil litigation, and commercial real estate, she has built a reputation providing strategic, results-oriented advice in complex legal matters.

Hogan’s practice includes civil litigation, such as shareholder disputes, derivate claims, contract enforcement, employment claims, land disputes, commercial evictions, bankruptcy contested and adversary proceedings, federal and state receiverships, will contests, and fiduciary disputes. Her general business practice includes formation, contract negotiations, leases, licensing, financing, and real-estate transactions.

Hogan earned her juris doctorate from Western New England University School of Law in 2008 and her bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Bay Path University. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“I am excited to join DWPM and work alongside such a talented and dedicated team of professionals,” Hogan said. “The firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services and building long-term relationships with clients aligns perfectly with my own values, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of the firm.”

W. Garth Janes, managing partner at DWPM, added that “we are proud to welcome Alex as a shareholder at Doherty, Wallace. She is a vital part of our business, litigation, and commercial real-estate practice. Alex has added a depth of knowledge and experience to our practice.”

SPRINGFIELD — Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C. (DWPM) announced that attorney L. Alexandra Hogan will join the firm in an of-counsel capacity in the firm’s Springfield office, effective July 11.

Hogan is a partner at Sabella Hogan, P.C. in Springfield. Prior to obtaining her license to practice law in 2008 and her juris doctorate at Western New England University School of Law, she earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies at Bay Path University. She represents individuals, businesses, insurers, and receivers in civil litigation, business, commercial real-estate, and bankruptcy matters.

Hogan is actively involved in the community, presents on peer and judicial panels, and has been a member of several local boards and committees. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“We are proud to welcome Alex to Doherty, Wallace,” said W. Garth Janes, managing partner at DWPM. “Her experience, reputation, and commitment to our community fit perfectly with the fabric of our law firm, and we are thrilled to offer her professional services and expertise to our clients.”