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The Law Office of Dana A. Sargent is located in historic downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Attorney Sargent concentrates his practice on criminal defense of both juveniles and adults as well as representation in personal injury matters, including automobile accidents. In addition, he has experience in a wide variety of other practice areas as well, and is able to make confidential referrals when necessary. He is admitted in good standing to practice in both the Massachusetts State and Federal courts.. Attorney Sargent graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law school in 1999 with a Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to Law School, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, receiving a bachelor degree in Business Administration and a minor in History. Throughout law school, Attorney Sargent worked under other attorneys and Judges to gain valuable hands-on knowledge about how to succeed in the legal in the system.. He founded his own private law practice in 1999, specializing as a Trial Lawyer in juvenile and adult criminal defense in all major crimes from District to Superior Court. Trial experience varies from operating under the influence of alcohol to murder and rape allegations. Attorney Sargent places emphasis on providing legal services in the most cost effective, efficient and results-oriented manner while vigorously defending your rights and your good name. Attorney Sargent’s hard work and vigorous dedication as well as his straightforward approach has made him the go-to guy for aggressive criminal defense in Massachusetts. If you are in a legal bind, call Attorney Sargent today.

I am a former Massachusetts State Prosecutor and Assistant City Solicitor for New Bedford. My extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation gives me a broad foundation for success. Find out how I can fight for you.

Attorney Michael Franco is a partner at the Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke & Franco - an established SouthCoast law firm that specializes in all fields of civil litigation, particularly personal injury cases and employment cases.. Attorney Franco is a summa cum laude graduate of Boston University, where he was named to the Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key, and Scarlet Key honor societies. Attorney Franco received a juris doctor degree cum laude from Boston University School of Law. He was case and note editor of the school’s Probate Law Journal. While attending law school, Attorney Franco worked as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House. Attorney Franco joined Beauregard & Burke in 1994 and became a partner in 2001.. Attorney Franco actively practices in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts. In addition to his trial work, he has handled appeals in the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney Franco has handled complex cases involving auto accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, professional malpractice, and insurance coverage, including a bad faith settlement case that resulted in a judgment of more than $4 million.. In 2017, Attorney Franco was appointed to a three-year term as hearing officer for the Board of Bar Overseers. He was reappointed to a second three-year term in 2020. The BBO is an administrative agency established to investigate and evaluate disciplinary complaints against attorneys practicing in Massachusetts.. Attorney Franco joined Case Closed Dispute Resolution in 2021 to help parties find a creative solution for their disputes through mediation and/or arbitration. If you would like to work with Attorney Franco as a mediator or arbitrator, contact Case Closed.. Attorney Franco is co-author of chapters in the MCLE books Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Torts, Massachusetts Tort Law Manual, and Ethical Lawyering in Massachusetts. He is past president of the board of trustees for the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford. He moderates the popular Facebook group “Newport, Lost & Found,” which explores the architectural history of Newport, RI.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in NewBedford and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in NewBedford and surrounding areas.