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“I believe that every United States citizen deserves a fighting chance. I am confident in my abilities to handle each and every client's case diligently, paying close attention to detail, to fight for and protect the constitutional rights of the citizens of Massachusetts”. - Adam D. Schmaelzle, Esq.

The legal process can be overwhelming and intimidating. I strive to provide calm through the legal storm.. As an experienced family law litigator, I work diligently to meet all of your legal needs including all aspects of divorce proceedings, child custody issues, restraining orders, child support, alimony, modifications and contempts.. When clients work with me, they know they will get an aggressive attorney who will fight for their rights, while meeting their needs with sensitivity. I help the legal process make sense.. I attended college at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts and completed Law School at Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, Massachusetts. I am a former Military Police Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force and have worked extensively in the law enforcement field. With this level of training, I never back down from even the most difficult cases. My knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of Massachusetts law makes me a premiere family law litigator.. When you need a trusted advocate, I am exactly the lawyer you have been looking for. Call immediately to schedule a confidential consultation.

The Law Office of Mark W. Bartolomei in Worcester, MA has been proudly serving Central Massachusetts for over 21 years.. We assist clients in resolving any and all legal matters as quickly and efficiently as possible; focusing on providing excellent legal advice and service in every case, whether it is divorce or other family matters, bankruptcy, or a criminal offense.. By having a sole-attorney practice means you speak directly to your own lawyer for strong advocacy and personal attention and guidance.

The law firm of Peter Ventura, Attorney at Law, concentrates exclusively on personal injury claims and litigation in central Massachusetts and Metro West. Peter Ventura’s 25 years of experience with the investigation and presentation of accident and negligence claims, the resolution of insurance disputes, and the proof of damages for all kinds of injuries can represent a significant advantage for our firm’s clients.

Ryan R. Scambio practices criminal law and serious bodily injury. Call him today at for a case evaluation. Attorney Scambio provides viable trial solutions at a reasonable rate.

People do not hesitate to call me when they need legal advice.  I understand the incredible stress they are under and will always take the call.  I am good at identifying the precise type of legal assistance people need and either helping them or sending them in the right direction.  My practice areas are divorce and family law, employment law, business disputes, consumer protection issues, restraining orders, professional licensure actions, and probate litigation.  I do not handle criminal matters or wills/estates.

Kathryn Toomey is an attorney in the central Massachusetts area. The daughter of the Honorable Daniel F. Toomey, she grew up in Holden, Massachusetts with a healthy respect and an in-depth knowledge of the legal system. She graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and spent her undergraduate years between UMass-Amherst, University of Hawaii and abroad for international programs in France.  After graduation from Suffolk University Law School in 2000, Ms. Toomey had the pleasure of being sworn in as a licensed attorney by her father, and many people thought she would follow in his footsteps by practicing criminal law and becoming a judge. While she upholds the same ethics and reverence for the law instilled in her by her father, she has chosen a slightly different career path.. Ms. Toomey has been practicing law since 2001.  Her areas of expertise include real estate, personal injury and basic estate planning.  Her work experience began at Burns & Farrey, one of the larger firms in Worcester, as an associate attorney where she spent many years learning both litigation and probate matters.   Five years later, she choose to gain a different perspective by working at a general practice firm, Eden & Rafferty, where she solidified a career consisting of real estate, representing lenders, buyers and sellers; personal injury, representing both the plaintiffs and defendants; and simple estate planning, including drafting wills, powers of attorney and trusts.. In November of 2006, Ms. Toomey opened the doors to her own practice in downtown Worcester.  She has an active practice performing real state closings throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, working with several area lenders, and with the buyers or sellers personally. She is a title agent for Old Republic Title Insurance.  Ms. Toomey also continues to work actively in the fields of personal injury and estate planning.

Jeffrey S. Raphaelson is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years experience resolving business disputes and complex, serious personal injury matters. Mr. Raphaelson focuses his commercial litigation practice on breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, unfair and fraudulent business practices, and insurance disputes. His personal injury practice concentrates on catastrophic injury and wrongful death, product liability, automobile accident cases, and medical malpractice.. Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly named Mr. Raphaelson a "Lawyer of the Year" in 2010. He earned a Top Ten Jury Verdict in Massachusetts in 2007, establishing liability against a United States escalator manufacturer for a defective escalator manufactured and installed in the People’s Republic of China. He earned a Top Ten Jury Verdict in Massachusetts in 2010, establishing liability against a Worcester hospital for failure to properly diagnose and treat a stroke and cancer patient. Mr. Raphaelson was selected to the 2006, 2013 through 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers lists, as reported by "Super Lawyers".. Mr. Raphaelson has been a panelist or presenter on trial advocacy for the Boston Bar Association and Worcester County Bar Association. He is a graduate of University of Vermont (1984) and Boston University School of Law (1988), where he received the G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar Award.

In 2012 I joined the staff of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Public Defender agency in Massachusetts.  I am a trial attorney in the Worcester CPCS Superior Court office.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Attorney Wadman is a graduate of Worcester State University and Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and is admitted to practice before all Massachusetts state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Attorney Wadman has experience trying cases in Massachusetts state and federal court and has mediation and arbitration experience throughout the Commonwealth.. Attorney Wadman is a member of the Worcester County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association. He has also accepted pro bono cases through the Volunteer Lawyers Service of the Massachusetts Justice Project and the Pro Bono program of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Prior to founding Wadman Law, LLC, a large portion of Attorney Wadman’s practice focused on representing insurance companies in all aspects of the claims process. He assisted insurance companies with claims investigation, coverage analysis, and litigation matters nationwide. This experience puts him in a unique position when representing clients who have been injured and who wish to file personal injury claims. Attorney Wadman is able to navigate the complex claims process, ensure that his client’s claims are handled expeditiously, and maximize his client’s recovery so they can focus on getting their lives back on track.. Attorney Wadman’s current practice focuses on Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Immigration Law. His passion for his clients is only rivaled by his work ethic.