Jerome D. Groskind
The most valuable service an attorney provides a client is how to make contracts and legal obligations complete and clear to the parties to avoid, to the maximum extent possible, the complex legal problems and costly legal battles that may otherwise ensue. I also understand that there are many challenges in the business world that require risk taking. My view is that an informed client that understands those risks from a legal standpoint, is best positioned to take them or decide on an alternative path.
Why I started this practice
After a number of years in private legal practice and the last 20 years in the financial publishing, services, and consulting industries – first 10 years in a publishing company and the past 10 as in-house counsel to a consulting firm servicing banks and credit unions – I wanted to utilize my broad expertise and focus on new opportunities and challenges. This legal practice, targeting clients without full time counsel and individuals with business-related needs, channels my experience and knowledge of business law and fills a void in the legal services market.
Legal Experience & Bio Information
I have extensive experience in contracts, negotiation, human resources, general business issues, dispute resolution, financial services, and writing for both legal and non-legal audiences. I was formerly an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. I’ve been General Counsel for Sheshunoff Consulting + Solutions for the past 10 years which has provided a broad range of experience in several business-related service areas.
Experience
Sheshunoff Consulting + Solutions
General Counsel
Sheshunoff Information Services / A. S. Pratt & Sons/ AlexInformation
General Manager and Senior Vice President
eContentplus, Inc.
President
Sheshunoff Information Services
Vice President and Publisher
20 years of private practice in Boston, Massachusetts including business, contract law, real estate, banking and trial practice. I was of Counsel to the firm of Bornstein & Rosenthal.
Education
New England Law | Boston
JD, Law
Washington University | St. Louis
BS, Political Science
Admissions
Texas, Massachusetts and U.S. Supreme Court
Publications
Community Reinvestment Act: How to Implement Your Bank’s Program – Small Business Lending
(Sheshunoff, 1994), Primary Author.
Community Reinvestment Act: How to Implement Your Bank’s Program
(Sheshunoff, 1990, Primary Author)
Community Reinvestment Act: How to Implement Your Bank’s Program – How to Perform a Demographic Analysis (Sheshunoff, 1992)
Recommendations
Jack McElaney - Vice President of Sales & Marketing - Making Digital Assets & Elearning Accessible to Everyone
I have had the privilege of working with Jerry Groskind three different times in my career. In 1999 Jerry and I were both Vice Presidents at Sheshunoff Information Services. Jerry was responsible for the products being developed and marketed. I interacted with Jerry and his product managers on a daily basis. He was very engaged in the business and helped my sales teams regularly. He had very detailed product and industry knowledge that he shared during training and product launches.
In 2008 I worked for Jerry Groskind when he was the General Manager for SIS. Jerry had overall responsibility for sales, marketing, product development, and editorial. Jerry worked closely with the authors, editors, and product developers to insure SIS had the most current and accurate products to offer to our clients. Jerry and his team worked with my sales team to guarantee they were provided all of the tools to successfully sell the companies’ products.
For several years I worked with Jerry at Sheshunoff Consulting + Solutions where he was General Counsel and head of Bankersweb.com. In all three work experiences Jerry delivered as a solid business manager. He has a keen eye for details and has a sharp legal mind. He is a team player and a prolific team builder. He is extremely honest and has an incredible work ethic. He is one of the most trusted individuals that I know. Additionally Jerry is well read in many business, political, and governmental areas. He also has a very well developed sense of humor which comes in handy during stressful business environments. I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to work with Jerry and strongly recommend his skills to any company in need of a talented, knowledgeable, and reliable professional.
J Scott Fowler - Finance Director of Regulated Entities at DRW
Jerry is an asset to any organization. He is a very smart yet practical attorney that understands how to mix legal logic with business decisions.
Jerry not only was in-house legal counsel at Sheshunoff Consulting but also ran a start-up business for the Company.
Jerry and I didn’t always agree but we always reached a decision that I feel like was the best decision for the organization.
Jerry is a pleasure to work with and a great friend.
Angela Woodbury - Senior of Counsel at Hajjar Peters LLP
My experience with Jerry is that he gets to the point in an effective and cordial manner, exactly what one wants in a leading member of your team. He always communicates clearly about what his objectives and needs are. He builds the kind of business relationships with just the right personal touch to foster winning efficacy.
Sloan Spaeth - Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales
I’m a big fan of Jerry’s. Working for Jerry as a consultant allowed me to observe Jerry’s character over several years. Without exception, Jerry conducts himself with integrity and forethought in my experience. He takes his fiduciary roll seriously, and he makes decisions as if he owned the company.
Fred Chozik
I knew I could count on Jerry when I recently sought legal counsel. I was impressed by his immediate grasp of the opportunity, so I didn’t have to waste any time explaining the situation. He is very knowledgeable, level headed and took charge without hesitation, resulting in a speedy resolution. Jerry is highly respected by his friends, peers and even the opposition. I’ve had the opportunity to know him personally for several years as well and I definitely feel confident in recommending Jerry Groskind.