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Bettencourt Law Scott E. Bettencourt • Duxbury, MA
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Experience & Approach

Focused, candid advice designed to move matters forward—grounded in the realities of people, business operations, and litigation risk.

Practical, real-world counsel

With over 30 years of experience, Scott E. Bettencourt provides practical, real-life counsel and solutions tailored to each client’s objectives and business realities—whether the matter calls for disciplined negotiation, careful drafting, or litigation-ready advocacy.

  • Clear risk assessment and candid options early in a matter
  • Documentation-first strategy to support position and outcomes
  • Efficient execution with attention to timing, leverage, and cost

Counsel should be clear, responsive, and grounded in how decisions play out in real life—today, at closing, and if the dispute ends up in court.

Bettencourt Law

The practice combines litigation capability with disciplined transaction work to help clients manage uncertainty, protect leverage, and reach durable outcomes.

Practice Areas

Practical support—from early risk assessment to negotiated resolution and, when needed, trial and appeal.

Labor & Employment

Advising employers and employees on workplace issues with an emphasis on practical strategy and clear documentation. The practice also includes representation of municipalities in all aspects of labor relations, including collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitration.

For employers
  • Policy and compliance counseling
  • Investigations and response strategy
  • Discipline, termination, and documentation
  • Separation agreements and releases
For employees
  • Contract and severance review
  • Workplace disputes and claims evaluation
  • Negotiated exits and settlement strategy
  • Representation in litigation when appropriate

Commercial Real Estate

Transaction-focused counsel for acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing—balancing deal momentum with risk control.

Transactions
  • LOIs and purchase agreements
  • Diligence review and issue-spotting
  • Risk allocation (reps, indemnities, escrows)
  • Closing coordination and documentation
Leasing
  • Commercial lease drafting and negotiation
  • Renewals, amendments, and assignments
  • Operating expenses and CAM provisions
  • Default and remedy strategy

Business Transactions

Assisting buyers and sellers of privately held businesses—from structuring through diligence and closing.

Deal structure
  • Term sheets and LOIs
  • Asset vs. stock purchase analysis
  • Earnouts, consulting, and transition terms
  • Restrictive covenants and confidentiality
Documentation
  • Purchase agreements and ancillary documents
  • Representations, warranties, and indemnities
  • Employment/retention and restrictive covenants
  • Closing checklists and deliverables

Contact

For inquiries, the fastest way to reach the firm is by phone or email.

Office
455 Washington St, Suite 332, Duxbury, MA 02332
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Phone
781.878.4693
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Email
sbettencourt@bettencourtlaw.com
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