Cooley Shrair, P.C.

Cooley Shrair, P.C. is a Springfield-based transactional law firm serving major corporations, financial institutions, and closely held businesses across Massachusetts and Southern New England since 1946. The firm specializes in corporate law, real estate development and financing, and commercial transactions, led by Partners David and Peter Shrair with over nine decades of combined experience. David Shrair is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law and Corporate Governance Law.

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Cooley Shrair, P.C. is a Springfield-based law firm specializing in transactional and business matters for major corporations, financial institutions, and closely held businesses throughout Massachusetts and Southern New England. Established in 1946, the firm joined Halloran Sage in 2021, expanding the broader firm's capabilities across the region while maintaining its Springfield office and deep roots in Western Massachusetts.

The firm's practice centers on corporate law, real estate development and financing, banking, and commercial transactions. Cooley Shrair represents a substantial client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to regional financial institutions, privately held businesses, and institutional and private investors, along with governmental units, universities, and nonprofit organizations. The team brings extensive experience navigating complex transactional structures and providing integrated legal counsel tailored to each client's specific objectives.

The firm is led by named Partners David A. Shrair and Peter W. Shrair, who together bring over nine decades of combined legal experience. David Shrair has spent more than fifty years in practice, with particular expertise in business law, commercial real estate development and financing, and institutional and educational nonprofit law. Over the past three decades, he has maintained an active practice representing major food distribution companies and supermarket chains throughout the region, including the largest privately owned food distributor to convenience stores in New England and the largest independently owned supermarket chain in the state. His work extends across New England and nationally, and he is recognized as an active member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys in connection with his representation of educational institutions. David is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law since 2024 and for Corporate Governance Law since 2025, and was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Corporate Law in 2025.

Peter W. Shrair has developed a comprehensive practice focused on commercial real estate, corporate business and transactions, banking law, and commercial law. Known for his direct approach and consistent availability, Peter guides clients toward timely, cost-effective solutions. He emphasizes goal-oriented counsel and ensures successful completion of legal assignments through focused engagement.

The firm is located at 1380 Main Street, 5th Floor, Springfield, Massachusetts. Their commitment to exceeding client expectations and providing responsive, practical legal services defines their approach to representation.

Overview compiled from the firm's website