BOSTON, MA – January 16, 2025 – Dalton & Finegold, LLP, a Massachusetts based law firm specializing in real estate law, estate planning, and litigation, is pleased to announce the promotions of Paige Shlayen, Esq. and Mckenzie Russell-Masterson, Esq. to the position of Partner, effective immediately. The appointments recognize their dedication, outstanding achievements in their respective fields, and unwavering commitment to the firm’s core values of delivering powerful results, dedication to clients, and collaboration.
Both Shlayen and Russell-Masterson have demonstrated exceptional performance in the firm’s real estate sector, including growing the footprint beyond Boston. Shlayen has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s presence in Newton and the MetroWest area, while Russell-Masterson has been instrumental in Western Massachusetts growth.
“Dalton & Finegold’s entrepreneurial approach to legal services is centered on cultivating a new generation of diverse leaders like Paige and Mckenzie who drive results and excellence across the board,” said Barry Finegold, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Dalton & Finegold. “We are incredibly proud of their individual growth and achieving Partner in a matter of years. Dalton & Finegold strives to recognize emerging leadership, like Paige and McKenzie, and create pathways for advancement. By rewarding hard work and success with meaningful opportunities, we empower our team to grow, lead, and shape the future of the firm.”
Shlayen was most recently a senior associate at the firm and specializes in residential real estate with a focus on buyer and seller representation. She joined the firm in June of 2020, having previously worked in compliance for Santander Bank, and works out of the Boston office. Shlayen is a graduate of Quinnipiac University and New York Law School.
Russell-Masterson last held the position of associate and specializes in residential real estate, with a focus on home buyers, sellers, and developers. She joined the firm in February 2018 and leads the Longmeadow office while also serving clients from Boston to the Berkshires. Russell-Masterson is a graduate of Saint Anselm College and New England Law.
Dalton & Finegold is proud to celebrate this milestone in Shlayen and Russell-Masterson’s careers and the firm’s ongoing growth in Massachusetts and across the New England region. Their promotions to Partner reflect their individual achievements and commitment to fostering a collaborative and client-focused environment.
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