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Charles River Law Partners LLC specializes in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. We also provide advice and representation to clients in a wide range of civil disputes, adoption, and family formation. The Firm’s practice areas also include corporate work spanning entity selection and formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, contract negotiation, and the acquisition and divestment of corporate assets.

We opened our doors in 2015 as a collaboration between attorneys Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel and Donald H. Angus, Jr. Both Chris and Don operated successful law practices in Boston for nearly a decade prior to teaming up, with the goal of better serving their growing and dynamic client bases. Together, we offer more than three decades of legal experience, prudent judgment, and substantive knowledge in litigation and transactional practice.

Our attorneys are appointed by courts as title examiners and receivers, conduct trainings and seminars in their various practice areas, and provide representation as contract counsel with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). Our attorneys have received honors for pro bono work and advocacy in the community, and were named "Rising Stars" in Boston Magazine's list of Super Lawyers in 2009, 2016, 2017, and 2018. We draw on our collective strengths and experience to offer sound advice, creative legal strategies, and zealous advocacy for our clients.

Our Team

• Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel, Esq., Managing Partner

• Donald H. Angus, Jr., Esq., Managing Partner

• Elaine M. Clark, Real Estate Paralegal

• Brian R. Vaughn-Martel, Esq., Practice Consultant

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Donald H. Angus, Jr. is a Managing Partner at Charles River Law Partners LLC. Don practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions. Don’s experience in the real estate industry began in 1988 when he first began selling homes. Since that time, he has worked in almost every area of the business – as a real estate broker, title examiner, and as an attorney. Don has worked on closings in almost every area of Massachusetts, from Pittsfield to Nantucket. He also works on title projects in New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island.

In addition to representing home buyers, sellers, and lenders, Don also works as title counsel on complex commercial transactions. He is a Land Court-appointed title examiner and works on projects large and small, from mobile home parks to Boston area landmarks. He has also conducted several condominium conversions and has significant experience in commercial lease analysis and negotiation. Don is a 2004 graduate of Suffolk University Law School, and holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Marietta College.​

Elaine M. Clark is a Real Estate Paralegal at Charles River Law Partners, LLC. Elaine assists in the preparation of real estate title policies and other post-closing issues. Elaine joined the Firm in 2016 after a successful career in luxury retail management and customer service. Elaine brings her attention to detail and management background to assisting the Firm's attorneys and clients in matters ranging from real estate closings, adoption and reproductive law matters, to corporate and civil litigation. Elaine is specifically responsible for working with clients, lenders, and brokers in coordinating all aspects of the real estate closing process. Elaine graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University and a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Bridgewater State University.

Brian R. Vaughn-Martel is a Practice Consultant at Charles River Law Partners, LLC. In addition to providing practice management consulting for Charles River Law Partners, Brian is the Director of Private Practice Initiatives and J.D. Advising at Suffolk University Law School. Prior to Suffolk, Brian was a Litigation Associate in the Boston office of K&L Gates, LLP, where he represented corporate clients in matters involving commercial litigation, mortgage banking, class action defense, bankruptcy, and government enforcement. He also served on a trial team that represented generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the nationwide Average Wholesale Price litigation.

Prior to his legal career, Brian worked for Columbia Management Group (a division of Bank of America) as a trainer in career, leadership, and management development. He was also a Series 6 and 63 licensed financial representative.

Community Involvement

Brian presents on topics such as professional communication, law practice management, and building a professional network for the Massachusetts Bar Association and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. He is also a supervisor in Suffolk Law's Accelerator to Practice Program.In his spare time, Brian is an actor in the local theatre community and has performed on stage with various companies, including Reagle Music Theatre in Waltham, The Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain, The Umbrella Community Arts Center in Concord, and the Woodland Theatre Company in Medfield, among others.