Articles written by Steven J. Butler

I'm an attorney/writer currently living in Cambridge, Mass.

Travel > Massachusetts Destinations 10 tips for Boston tourists: 1 of 5

Ten Tips For Boston Tourists As a recently (and happily) returned prodigal son of the "Hub of the Universe," I love showing people around my hometown. After playing tour guide to several out-of-town friends over the past couple of years, here are my ten tips for tourists planning on visiting Boston: 1. Brace yourself for sho...
Local Guides > Boston The best of Boston's Quincy Market: 1 of 1

Conveniently located between downtown Boston's financial district and its waterfront, Quincy Market is one of Boston's major attractions for tourists and locals alike. Also called Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pronounced "fan-yull" or sometimes "fan-ill" by natives), Quincy Market is a bustling example of successful 1970s urban ...
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs Is being a lawyer worth it?: 4 of 7

Having practiced as a Litigation Associate in large law firms for over seven years, I feel compelled to respond to this question as I might a similarly-worded interrogatory - the terms "lawyer" and "worth it" are simply too vague and ambiguous to compel a straightforward answer. If, however, you are considering pursuing a ca...