Woburn, MA (October 29, 2026) – The law firm of McLane Middleton is pleased to announce the hiring of attorneys Samuel E. DeLuca and Patrick E. McDonough.
Sam DeLuca is counsel in McLane Middleton’s Corporate Department and a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He represents developers, owners, operators, and managers of commercial real estate, as well as businesses with commercial real estate needs, advising them on both general and complex transactions. His practice covers the full life cycle of a commercial property, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing, and spans all asset classes. Clients rely on Sam to guide them from initial negotiations through closing, whether they are assembling a portfolio, repositioning an asset, or putting the right lease or financing structure in place. With over a decade of experience, Sam is known for a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach. He takes the time to explain the legal and business issues in each deal, so clients understand their options and can make informed decisions. He focuses on moving transactions forward efficiently, anticipating issues before they become obstacles, and keeping the process clear and cost-conscious. Sam earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, where he concentrated in Real Estate and Land Use Law, and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Sam can be reached in the Woburn office at (781) 904-2678 or samuel.deluca@mclane.com.
Patrick McDonough is counsel in McLane Middleton’s Litigation Department, where he represents public and private companies, boards, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs in complex commercial disputes. A senior litigator with more than a decade of experience, Patrick litigates in state and federal courts around the country, the Delaware Court of Chancery, and arbitration. He serves as day-to-day counsel from early risk assessment and pre-suit strategy through discovery, dispositive motions, emergency injunctive relief, trial, appeal, and resolution. Patrick’s practice includes contract and business-tort disputes; shareholder, partnership, and closely held business disputes; trade secrets and restrictive covenants; executive and employment matters, including management equity and compensation; securities and M&A litigation; and internal and government investigations. Patrick graduated from Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, B.S., 2004 and received his J.D., magna cum laude in 2012 from Suffolk University Law School (Production Editor, Suffolk University Law Review). Admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York, Patrick can be reached in the firm’s Woburn office at (781) 897-6306 or patrick.mcdonough@mclane.com.