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I transitioned to divorce and family law after 15+ years working in accounting and operations for start-up technology companies. I strongly believe lawyers overlook the client experience and often force clients to work their way instead of the best way for the client. I try to look at everything from the client's perspective and try to make things as easy as possible for them.. I am a firm believer that the best way to resolve disputes is through direct communication with the other party. The court system should be the last resort, and I have no problem advising clients that they are better off handling an issue themselves if practical. I view the client relationship as a long-term collaboration rather than a quick money grab. I would much rather a client be completely confident in recommending our firm to a friend or come back years later when they do actually need a lawyer than feel taken advantage of.. I specialize in divorces with financial issues, whether high-income or net worth, family-owned businesses, real estate, retirement assets, or stock options and other equity compensation. All divorces have a range of issues though, so I am certainly not limited to financial cases by any means.. I understand that there is a lot at stake in every family law case, and every case is unique. I consider myself fortunate to be able to work with clients from all walks of life, and I love doing what I do because I know two days will never be the same.

I majored in music in undergraduate school, specializing in voice and French horn.  I was a music teacher for awhile, and finally determined that music made a better avocation then a vocation.  So, while music became my hobby, I became a computer programmer.  I specialized in small computer financial systems.  This led to jobs as a programmer, software consultant, support department manager, and IT director.  For music, I sang in church choirs.  The most notable of these was the Trinity Choir of Trinity Church, in Copley Square in Boston.  As a member of that choir, I participated in two tours oversees (to England and to Central Europe) and several recordings.  My father always said that music is not a spectator sport, and I've always lived by that creed.. I attended Suffolk Law School and graduated in 2007.  My first legal job was for a firm that specialized in workers' compensation.  My main role was to write appeal briefs to the Reviewing Board of the Department of Industrial Accidents.  I wrote over 85 of these briefs, which is an extraordinary number.  Since October of 2008, fully a quarter of all Reviewing Board decisions have been on issues in which I filed a brief.  This unusual experience has given me a deep understanding of workers' compensation law.  I have since gone on to represent clients at all branches and levels of the DIA.  I'm trying to make a difference, one person at a time.. In 2009, I helped a friend through a chapter 7 bankruptcy.  I have since worked on developing a bankruptcy practice in order to help people in financial distress get through tough times.  Again, hoping to do what I can to make a difference for people.

I made a decision 24 years ago following an internship with the Dade County State's Attorney's Office in Miami that following my graduation from Law School that I would devote all of my practice to criminal defense.   My father thought I was crazy and never thought I could sustain a practice like that but following my appearance on the O'Reilly Factor in September of 2003 for a racial-profiling case that received national attention, he looked at me and for the first time in his life, told me he was wrong.. I handle each client with professionalism & bring a vast amount  of jury trial  experience to the courtroom.   I also pride myself on returning every call, text or email prior to leaving for the day.. Thank you.. Michael Erlich

I have  particular expertise in the area of short- and long-term strategic planning for growing biopharmaceutical companies. This includes the cost-effective construction of potentially complex IP portfolios, as well as advising on and implementing value maximization strategies, including worldwide litigation and licensing

I have been in the criminal justice system for over 36 years.  I practice primarily in criminal defense but also take personal injury cases and excessive force cases/ civil rights cases working closely with a civil rights attorney in the Worcester area. Prior to becoming an attorney I was a police officer for 23 years where I was assigned to 3 regional drug task forces working undercover for approximately 7 1/2 years   As a police officer I was trained in fingerprint recovery by the Federal Bureau of investigations and the Massachusetts State police, trained in advanced field sobriety testing and was a certified breathalyzer operator.  I was also trained in sexual assault investigations, homicide investigations, crime scene investigations, drug investigations by the DEA, Mass State Police, and the Criminal Justice Training Council.  I utilize these trainings in the defense of my client.. After leaving police work after 23 1/2 years of service and prior to becoming an attorney I was also the senior global investigator for a fortune 500 company directing investigations in 228 locations worldwide.  2013 to 2017 I was chosen as rising star by Super lawyers along with several other awards from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.. I have offices located in Worcester and Boston and work as Of Counsel at Dhar Law LLP. Dhar Law handling criminal defense cases.

I devote my practice to criminal defense, and I am dedicated to providing the highest quality service.  Call for a free consultation.

I believe that marriage/relationships should end with the same dignity and respect that it started with. My goal for my practice is to help improve the divorce process for couples seeking to end their marriage in a manner that shall preserve their families and reduce conflict for their children. Although the romantic partnership has ended, parents need to be able to co-exist in order to raise healthy children who can manage conflict in a peaceful and productive manner. I believe the divorce mediation process is the least detrimental for families seeking to end their marriage. A public courtroom battle is not the appropriate forum to resolve your issues relating to custody, parenting times, property division and support. A confidential and private divorce/family mediation with a highly skilled divorce mediator will help expedite your divorce, while leaving a couple in control over financial and parenting decisions for their family in a cost effective manner.

I began practicing as a Domestic Relations/Family Law Attorney in 1988. Since that time, my firm and I have been involved in more than 3,000 cases involving family law issues including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, adoption and enforcement of Court judgments.. We take a practical and professional approach to the application of the law. We care about our clients and their families.

I am an associate attorney at Schwartz & Plante.. I received my B.A. from Boston University in 2007, and her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law in 2010. While in law school, I served on the executive board of the Family Law Association as the Treasurer and Community Outreach Coordinator and served as a student member of the Faculty-Student Admissions Committee.. Prior to and upon admission to the bar in 2011, I gained first-hand experience in the area of domestic relations and family law, by working first as a paralegal and subsequently as an associate attorney at the Law Office of Russell P. Schwartz. Thereafter, I advanced my litigation skills by working in the areas of personal injury law, labor relations, family law and civil litigation while working as an associate attorney in a local civil litigation practice in Worcester, Massachusetts. I participated in contested motion hearings as well as in multi-day trials in the Massachusetts District, Probate and Family, and Superior Courts. Additionally, I represented clients in contested arbitrations and mediations. She was admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in April 2018.. In January 2019, I returned to Schwartz & Plante (formerly the Law Office of Russell P. Schwartz) as an Associate Attorney where I practice in all areas of Domestic Relations, including, but not limited to divorce, child custody, modifications and contempt matters.

I am a Massachusetts attorney practicing Worker's Compensation for 28 years.  My practice focuses on Worker's Compensation litigation and education.  My practice covers the entire state (all five regional offices).  I have been published on multiple occasions on Workers' Compensation topics.  I lecture annually at seminars and train insurers and employers nationwide.  I am a proud fellow of The College of Workers' Compensation Attorneys and on the Advisory Board of Kids' Chance MA.  I am active in the Massachusetts Bar Association, Worcester County Bar Association and Kids' Chance of MA (Board member).  I look forward to speaking with you about your questions.. References available upon request or as listed on my web site at .. Jim Ramsey, Partner

I am a licensed Massachusetts attorney specializing in telecommunications law. I have over a decade of experience helping clients navigate the federal, state and local regulation of wireless communications facilities.. I have represented property owners and tower developers in all phases of leasing and siting of wireless telecommunications facilities.. I have appeared in planning and zoning hearings in municipalities throughout New England.

I am a criminal defense attorney who has handled a countless number of cases throughout the state courts of the Commonwealth.  As a former assistant district attorney, I understand how the Commonwealth will investigate and conduct their prosecutions.  Having tried cases on both sides of the aisle, I know what it takes in the courtroom.

I am a 50-something year old attorney who lives and works in Worcester, Massachusetts. I concentrate my practice on bankruptcy (consumer, commercial and small business bankruptcy in Chapter 7, 11 and 13), with bankruptcy litigation expertise as well. I also am available to consult with pro se debtors who need to resecue their bankruptcy cases.. I have been selected to be included in The Best Lawyers In America© since 2008, in the areas of either "Bankruptcy and Insolvency," or "Litigation -Bankruptcy" (beginning with ithe 2013 edition). I also have an "AV" overall rating from my peers in bankruptcy, per Martindale-Hubbell®.. My interests outside of my practice include: being (an older) father to my two young sons; playing volleyball; performing on the community theater stage; and reading and watching sci-fi and fantasy (in my spare time). Big Game of Thrones fan here, way back to 1996. I can discourse on the BoSox, the Pats, or the Celts and seem like I know what I'm talking about. I also enjoy good food, good wine, good beer, and good company.

Having been born and raised in Worcester County, I feel honored to be able to continue my profession in such a great location as Worcester. Also, having my son follow in my footsteps has been a lifelong dream come true.

George Tetler has extensive experience representing business and real estate entities in a wide range of business planning and transactional matters with emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and restructurings. He represents corporate, non-profit, educational, healthcare and financial institution clients in a variety of financings, including asset-based and mortgage financing, project and construction financing, bond financing, and credit enhancement.. George also represents several financial institutions with respect to general corporate and regulatory compliance issues, formation of bank holding companies, national banking associations, and bank subsidiaries, as well as acquisitions of financial institutions. He also counsels secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees and debtors in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

Founding attorney Mary Beth Ayvazian has earned a reputation for avid advocacy for clients and their families and master negotiation on behalf of clients. She uses the art and science of negotiation to provide effective and fair resolutions to every person she helps. Mary Beth began learning complex negotiation techniques when she worked as a Corporate Account Manager for AT&T. She believes that being able to effectively negotiate helps clients obtain positive outcomes with divorce issues such as determining child custody. As a seasoned family litigator, courtroom advocate, counselor, and negotiator, Mary Beth is the one to call, especially if you are looking for an attorney who will passionately advocate for your best interests.

Former Prosecutor. Ryan Donahue is an experienced litigator who is in court every day on behalf of clients. Attorney Donahue began his career in 2010 as an Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County. During his years as a prosecutor he handled hundreds of cases from arraignment to trial in both District Court and Superior Court. Attorney Donahue has a deep understanding of how the government builds a case against an individual and what strategies will likely succeed, both in negotiations with prosecutors before trial and in arguments before a judge or jury.. Attorney Donahue has extensive experience in not only criminal defense but also in restraining order hearings, family law, and civil litigation.

Former prosecutor in Worcester, MA who now specializes in defending people who have been charged with DUI or OUI, drug or gun related crimes, and various other criminal charges.

For the last 13 years I have represented individuals in all aspects of family law.  Additionally, I am regularly appointed by the Justices of the Probate and Family Court to serve in the capacities of Guardian Ad Litem, Trustee, Attorney for Child (ARC Counsel), Special Master, Discovery Master , Arbitrator (for binding arbitration) and Conciliator.. The course of my representation includes Pre-nuptial agreements, contested and un-contested divorce actions, contempt actions, modification actions as well as mediations. Within the course of those actions, I have handled numerous contensted custody, child support, adoption and other family law related matters.  I have tried numerous cases and briefed and argued numerous cases before the appellate courts of Massachusetts.. Additionally, my practice includes representation of persons before the appellate courts of Massachusetts, having represented parties before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Appeals Court.. Finally, I represented students and families in education law related matters, including, disciplinary hearings, IEP and 504 meetings, and other matters involving education law.. I have participate regularly in continuing legal education seminars, and have additionally taught such seminars, including, "Introduction to Divorce" and "Year in Review" (annual review of appellate case law related to family law) and "Trial skills".  I have previously served as a Judge for the Massachusetts Bar Association Mock Trial Competition and have served previously as the Mock Trial Coach for South High in Worcester, Ma.. I am a proud graduate of the Worcester Public Schools, Worcester State University and Western New England University School of Law, where I was twice awarded the "Best Oralist" award. I was selected to participate in the national environmental moot court competition, where I was a semi-finalist.. I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Worcester County Bar Association, where I sit on the Probate and Family Law Committee and the Trial Skills Committee.

Elizabeth K. Halloran concentrates her practice in all aspects of divorce and family law, criminal defense, estate planning and administration and civil litigation. Attorney Halloran began her practice of law in 2012 after earning her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston.. Prior opening Tansley | Halloran, Attorney Halloran was an attorney in private practice where her practice focused on family law and criminal defense. She has also worked as a Prosecutor/Assistant District Attorney with the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office where she handled prosecution of various felonies and misdemeanors before the District and Superior Courts. She has extensive experience working with the domestic violence and child abuse related crimes and matters involving the Department of Children and Families. She has appeared and tried numerous matters before the District and Superior Courts throughout Massachusetts.. Attorney Halloran practices Family Law in Worcester County and across the Commonwealth. She is well-versed in high-conflict custody matters and high-net worth divorces. Her attention the unique needs of her clients is key to her obtaining favorable results.. Attorney Halloran is currently a member of the Worcester County Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Attorney Halloran regularly attends Continuing Legal Education classes to stay current on best practices and new trends in the law. She brings a client-focused approach to the law that combines superior legal aptitude with practical solutions. Ms. Halloran was selected as a 2018, 2019 and 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star.

David Felper is a senior partner with Bowditch & Dewey, LLP and the Chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment and Higher Education practice area. David’s practice is concentrated in representation of management in matters including defense of discrimination and wrongful termination claims, wage and hour and OSHA complaints, non-competition agreements, contract negotiations, grievances, union organization and permissible conduct under all federal and state labor and employment laws. He represents clients in federal and state courts, at arbitration hearings, in administrative hearings before the NLRB, EEOC, MCAD, MLRC and in other federal and state administrative litigation and proceedings, including unemployment compensation and section 28 workers’ compensation hearings. David also drafts employment contracts, personnel policies and other employment-related documents. He is a frequent speaker on employment and labor law and has taught courses in the field of labor and employment law.  David has been selected by his peers to be included among the Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2015 editions in the field of Employment Law - Management.

Darren Griffis protects the rights of anyone accused of a crime and anyone who has been convicted of criminal charges in both state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. In addition to this criminal defense practice, Darren also represents college students who are facing university disciplinary proceedings for alleged violations of student codes of conduct, including allegations related to sexual misconduct.. Darren is admitted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island state courts, in the federal District of Massachusetts, and in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dale R. Kiley strives to capitalize on his 25 year career as a Massachusetts State Trooper, Sergeant and Lieutenant with experience as an accident reconstruction specialist and his 10 years of combined experience serving on the North Brookfield Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, to provide efficient and effective legal representation to the residents, families, and businesses in Central Mass and beyond in a wide array of legal areas including: Land Use, Consumer Protection, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal Law,  and Civil and Business Litigation.

Craig T. Ornell Esquire has practiced law in Massachusetts for more than 25 years. As proprietor of Ornell Law Office, P.C. located in the heart of downtown Worcester, Craig opened a General Practice building on the belief that everyone deserves equal, affordable, access to the law.

Civil litigation attorney specializing in business and commercial disputes in Massachusetts state and federal courts.