OVERVIEW
Brandon R. Dillman is an Associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice group in the firm’s Boston office who advises businesses, in-house counsel and executives on complex disputes, investigations and risk management. Known for his practical, business‑focused approach, Brandon helps clients assess exposure early, develop efficient strategies, and resolve matters in ways aligned with operational and reputational priorities. He works closely with in-house teams to manage litigation and navigate high‑stakes conflicts with clarity and steady judgment.
A distinguishing aspect of Brandon’s practice is his experience with digital evidence, forensics and financial records. He frequently partners with technical experts to analyze email systems, mobile devices, social media accounts and financial data, enabling fact‑driven strategies in cases where electronic records are central. Clients value his ability to distill complex issues into clear guidance and to identify early, practical paths toward resolution while controlling cost and risk.
Brandon represents individuals and companies in commercial, intellectual property and fiduciary disputes, including matters involving contracts, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, unfair business practices, breach of fiduciary duty, and financial misconduct. His clients span financial institutions and pension plans, food suppliers, technology and software companies, consumer brands, medical device manufacturers, insurers and other closely held and institutional businesses.
He has substantial experience litigating in federal and state courts and in alternative dispute resolution forums, including first‑chair experience in international arbitration. Brandon has represented clients in federal courts across several states, as well as in multidistrict litigation in the Southern District of New York. He regularly appears in Massachusetts state courts and handles domestic and international arbitration and private mediation.
Brandon also advises clients in government and regulatory inquiries, including securities enforcement actions, tax investigations and cross‑border matters. In these matters, his work includes conducting witness interviews, reviewing electronic and financial records, and collaborating with experts on issues involving digital forensics, financial transactions, and complex business operations. He assists clients with early‑stage dispute assessment, preservation obligations and litigation readiness.
Recognition and Involvement
Recognition & Involvement
Brandon’s pro bono work includes representing nonprofits, artists and military veterans, as well as handling attorney‑discipline matters before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.
Credentials
Bar and Court Admissions
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Education
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2016
Northeastern University, B.S., 2008
Memberships
Massachusetts Bar Association
Boston Bar Association
Worcester Bar Association
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Before joining the firm, Brandon has:
- Defended pension plans in an international tax‑fraud dispute involving multidistrict litigation in the United States and related investigations and tax proceedings in multiple European jurisdictions
- Represented a Massachusetts‑based company in a federal trade secret misappropriation case, securing a preliminary injunction after an evidentiary hearing involving extensive digital forensic evidence
- First‑chaired an international arbitration between a medical device manufacturer and a distributor, resulting in a multimillion‑dollar award for the client
- Represented venture capital firms and individual investors through trial in the Delaware Chancery Court in a promissory note dispute
- Represented a home seller in a multimillion‑dollar contract dispute involving the sale of residential property in Massachusetts
- Represented a corporation in post‑trial collection proceedings and an appeal to the First Circuit in a matter involving fiduciary‑duty breaches and trade secret misappropriation
- Represented a beauty and cosmetics company in a trademark dispute in the Southern District of New York
- Represented companies in trade secret and breach‑of‑contract disputes involving former employees in industries including food distribution, software and multimedia, and medical devices
- Defended financial institutions in borrower‑initiated litigation involving state and federal statutory claims, including FDCPA, TILA, and FCRA
- Defended multiple Massachusetts attorneys in investigations and disciplinary actions before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
- Represented an artist in a consignment and breach‑of‑contract dispute with a Massachusetts‑based art gallery
- Defended a Massachusetts nonprofit organization in multiple litigations, including matters involving breach‑of‑contract and corporate‑governance issues
- Represented a Massachusetts nonprofit entity in an eminent‑domain dispute with a local municipality
- Represented tenants, landlords, and business owners in real‑estate disputes involving leases and personal‑injury claims.
- Represented financial institutions in responding to third‑party subpoenas across state and federal jurisdictions
- Regularly conducted public‑records requests under state and federal law on behalf of several U.S. and international companies