PRESS RELEASE Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C. One Boston Place Boston, MA 02108 www.davismalm.com For more information contact: Joanne Thorud (617) 589-‐3894 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOWARD P. SPEICHER CONFIRMED FOR LAND COURT JUDGESHIP Boston, MA, November 20, 2014 — The Boston law firm of Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C. is pleased to announce that Howard P. Speicher has been appointed as a judge in the Land Court. The Governor’s Council unanimously approved Mr. Speicher’s appointment on November 12. Mr. Speicher will fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Harry M. Grossman. “It has been an honor and privilege to practice with Howard for over 30 years, and we wish him all the best,” said C. Michael Malm, a founding partner of Davis Malm. “His litigation skills and dedication to the community will serve him well as a judge. While we will surely miss him and the many contributions he makes to our firm and our clients, we are proud of his accomplishments and have no doubt that he will serve the Land Court bench with distinction.” Mr. Speicher has practiced for 30 years at Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C., where he has developed a real estate and litigation practice focused on zoning, transaction, land use and permitting matters. Mr. Speicher joined the firm in 1984 after serving as assistant corporation counsel for the City of Boston law department. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership roles with community and legal organizations, and in 2011 he was honored by the South Boston Neighborhood House for his years of service and dedication to the organization. He received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton and his law degree from Boston University Law School. About Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C. Founded in 1979, Davis Malm is a premier mid-‐sized, full-‐service New England firm. The firm provides sophisticated, cost-‐effective legal representation to local, national, and international public and private businesses, institutions, and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries. The attorneys at the firm practice at the top level of the profession and deliver successful results to clients through direct partner involvement, responsive client service, and practical and creative problem solving. #####