- Corporate Business Law
- Healthcare Law
- Professional Services
- Small Business Law
John has a dual background as both an attorney and CPA. This unique skill set gives him a differentiating perspective and depth of understanding of the legal issues necessary for protecting a growing business, as well as the financial drivers of operating and sustaining a successful company. John’s ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly, concisely and simply is a hallmark of his work, as is his easy manner, yet no-nonsense style in effectively managing business and legal matters for his clients.
John’s clients range from start-up companies to large multi-owner private corporations. John has extensive experience in all areas of commercial transactions and business operations, and practices in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, business law, and business succession planning.
John received his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, cum laude, (1992), B.S. in Accountancy and A.S. Management from Bentley College, magna cum laude, (1985). Previous to McLane, John was the Founding Partner of Colucci Norman LLP (2008-2010), Partner, Metaxas, Norman & Pidgeon, LLP (2000-2008), Shareholder, Colucci & Associates, PC (1998-2000), Partner, Gormley & Colucci, PC (1992-1998) and Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (1985-1988).
Areas of Focus
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1992
- United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1993
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1993
- United States Tax Court, 2001
Involvement
- Member, Board of Advisors Harborlight Homes
- Secretary, North Shore Chamber of Commerce
- Board Chair, Essex County Community Foundation
- Chair, Peabody Essex Museum Corporate Committee
- Chair, Massachusetts Society of CPAs
- Member, XPX
- Member, AICPA
- Past Chair, Montserrat College of Art Board of Trustees
- Past President, Greater Beverly YMCA
- Past Chairman, Board of Directors, North Shore United Way
- Past President, Beverly Chamber of Commerce
- Past President, Kiwanis Club of Beverly
- Past President, North Shore Technology Council
John is also a leader and active participant in the following business associations:
- Director, North Shore Chamber of Commerce (2013 – present)
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Recognitions
Events
- Preparing for a Successful Transaction in 2023: What You Need to Know (January 19, 2023)
Awards
- North Shore Chamber’s Distinguished Leader Award, 2022
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Go To Business Lawyers, 2022
- Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers (Corporate Law), 2021-present
- Distinguished Citizen Award, Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2011
Presentations
- Chaired Panel – Deconstructing & Negotiating Buy-Sell Agreements (October 12, 2023), MCLE New England
- Handling the Sale of a Business (October 6, 2021), MCLE New England
- How to Work Effectively with the Accountant (June 24, 2021), MCLE New England
- Bringing Employees Back to the Workplace (May 12, 2020), North Shore Chamber of Commerce and OneDigital
- Accounting and Finance for Lawyers (June 19, 2018), MCLE New England
- Exit Strategies for a Medical Practice (June 12, 2018), McLane Middleton
- Employment Interviews, Background Checks and Drug Screening (September 22, 2016), North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Latest News
- Eight McLane Middleton Lawyers Included in Massachusetts Super Lawyers (September 27, 2024)
- Six McLane Middleton Attorneys Included in Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2023 (November 21, 2023)
- 37 McLane Middleton Lawyers Included in Super Lawyers (October 17, 2023)
- John Colucci to Moderate an Event for the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) (October 17, 2023)
- John Colucci to Moderate a Buying and Selling Panel at the New England Practice Management Conference (October 16, 2023)
- 10 McLane Middleton Attorneys Included in Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2022 (November 28, 2022)
- John Colucci to receive 2022 Distinguished Leader award at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner (November 1, 2022)
- John Colucci Named a Go To Business Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly (March 11, 2022)
- 12 McLane Middleton Attorneys Included in Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2021 (November 29, 2021)
- 37 McLane Middleton Lawyers Included in Super Lawyers (October 12, 2021)