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Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., is an Officer of Fletcher Tilton PC, Chairperson of the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group, and Chairperson of the Trust and Estate Department. He also serves on the firm's Management Committee. As one of the nation’s leading elder law and special needs attorneys, he focuses his practice on the areas of elder law, special needs planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship, and adult service advocacy.

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.

Donna Truex has been a member of Bowditch & Dewey’s Real Estate & Environmental practice area for over 15 years. She advises and represents clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisition, financing, development, permitting, construction, licensing, leasing and disposition.. Specializing in the use and development of real estate, Donna has extensive experience appearing before state and local boards and the Land Court to acquire licenses, permits, or to resolve complex title matters. Donna is also experienced before the ABCC on liquor licensing and compliance matters and the Appellate Tax Board regarding real estate tax abatement and exemption matters.

Devon A. Kinnard is a Partner at Seder & Chandler practicing in the Banking and Finance, and Business Law, areas.  Devon’s practice focuses on commercial transactions, including bilateral and syndicated asset-based and commercial real estate loans; private securities offerings and debt and equity capitalizations; joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions; and other corporate transactions arising out of the day-to-day operations of his business clients.  He serves as outside general counsel to a number of closely-held business organizations, state and federally-chartered credit unions and banks, and private and mezzanine financiers, in connection with both internal corporate and transactional-based matters.. Devon assists both commercial lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating and documenting a wide variety of both small- and large-scale credit facilities and loans, including those involving complex, multi-tranche credit facilities; commercial real estate and construction loans; asset-based loan facilities; U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and quasi-governmental agency guarantees and loans; accounts receivable financings and specialized healthcare receivable financings; and inventory and equipment-based facilities.  He also represents lenders and borrowers in foreign and domestic letter of credit matters, and in sophisticated cross-border financings and intercreditor arrangements.. Devon also represents private equity funds in connection with formation, structuring, offering, subscription and investment syndication matters, and is often engaged to prepare private placement memorandums (PPMs) and other offering documents concerning securities exempt from registration under various federal and state (“blue sky”) securities laws.. Devon has represented both secured and unsecured trade creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, and he is often engaged by his lending clients in complex work-outs and financial restructurings, and in other matters involving bringing troubled credit relationships back to performing status.  Devon’s experience and practice focus also involves the specialized area of franchise law, and he represents various institutional lenders and franchisees in connection with franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) and licensing, royalty and other franchise-related matters.. *****The content on this profile may be considered attorney advertising under the rules of the local jurisdiction.

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.

Christopher Sharry was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. He received an M.S. from Anna Maria College and his law degree from New England Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Before entering private practice, Chris worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.. Chris and his wife Jennifer, a Registered Nurse, live in Oxford with their daughter and two sons. Chris’s older son was born with a complex congenital heart defect, and his youngest son was diagnosed at age two with Autism. As a result, Chris understands the impact raising a child with special needs can have on a family, both legally and financially.. Chris’s practice is now devoted to helping families with special needs planning, in addition to estate planning, elder law and Social Security Disability. Chris is also a licensed investment advisor representative, which gives him the unique ability to assist families with both legal and financial special needs planning.. Chris is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Special Needs Planners and serves on the advisory board at the Autism Resource Central in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is a member of WealthCounsel and volunteers with Community Legal Aid in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Brynn Zawada combines pragmatism, tenacity and shrewd intellect to deliver results for her clients. She is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience representing individuals in the various district and probate courts across the state. Brynn’s practice focuses on complex family law matters. She regularly counsels individuals on divorce, custody, removal, alimony, guardianship and grandparent visitation issues.. Family issues are complex and emotionally taxing. Brynn strives to guide her clients through this process effectively and efficiently while minimizing the emotional toll on her clients. A firm believer in enabling her clients to make educated decisions based on practical advice and the law, Brynn zealously advocates for her clients whether that is through settlement negotiation or contested litigation in the courtroom.. “I'm so glad I found Brynn to represent me for a family law case. She is professional in every way. She was quick to become knowledgeable of the details of the case. She articulated strong arguments. She was immediately responsive, clearly answered all my questions. She's someone you can trust in that she cares about your cause and fights for the best outcome.” -Robert, Former Client. Brynn received her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 2011. She routinely attends seminars to stay current on changes in the law and was recently selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Start in her field. Brynn is an active member in the community and sits on the Board of Directors for several local non-profits. When she is not practicing law, Brynn enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, dog, and two children.

Brine Consumer Law is Worcester’s only law firm exclusively dedicated to fighting consumer debt in all three areas: bankruptcy, debt lawsuits, and collection violations. Wherever you are on your journey to debt relief, Brine Consumer Law can guide you to success. You don’t need to fear answering the phone or opening the mail. You don’t need to lie awake at night fearing the unknown.. Helping people fight debt and debt-related problems is all we do. We are more than just a bankruptcy law firm. We give our clients hope.

Brett H. Hubbard has experience with all aspects of civil litigation and district court criminal litigation. She represents individuals and family businesses in employment litigation, contract disputes and Department of Children and Family (DCF) matters, as well as criminal defense matters, such as restraining orders.  Ms. Hubbard was previously employed as a law clerk with the Department of Justice, where she worked on the Volkswagen Emissions case. She is a former wildlife biologist who worked for federal, state, local and tribal governments and non-governmental organizations. She is an active member of the Worcester County Bar Association.

Before I was an attorney, I taught political science and economics for 17 years. Though these areas are very different from practicing law, I did learn how to speak to people, especially a group of people, and I certainly know how to research an write. The skills I got from lecturing do help me as an attorney, whether it is in court or writing an appellate brief.. I have an office in Worcester, MA, but do a lot of legal work in other parts of the state. My web site is .

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Law Office of Harry P. Kotseas, P.C. provides personalized legal representation to buyers, sellers, and lenders in real estate transactions, and provides expert advice and guidance in the preparation of wills and settlement of estates. The attorneys associated with the firm are well versed in many areas of the law and have been exposed to virtually every area of real estate conveyancing. Stressing personalized service, reasonable fees, and advanced technology, the Law Office of Harry P. Kotseas, P.C. is the natural choice for your real estate needs. Let the Law Office of Harry P. Kotseas, P.C. make your next transaction as smooth and economical as possible.. In addition to Attorney Kotseas, the staff at the Law Office of Harry P. Kotseas, P.C. includes Cheryl J. Morrill, Esquire and Sharon F. LaPlante, Esquire.

B.A. Legal Studies, Summa Cum Laude. Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA. J.D.. Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. Massachusetts Bar Admission, 2009. Connecticut Bar Admission, 2010. Working as an estate and Medicaid planning attorney has always been near and dear to Attorney Fay’s heart. Her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the early age of 57. As a child, Attorney Fay was unable to help her family through the emotional and financial complexities involved in estate and Medicaid planning. As the family was unprepared for such a situation, she watched as her grandmother and grandfather lost their hard-earned assets one month at a time during her grandmother’s 14-year stay in a nursing home. Her grandfather worked hard to care for his wife, but failed to take care of his health and died early, at age 63. This left the family to continue caring for the living spouse.. After watching the experience of her own family, Attorney Fay found her niche in estate and Medicaid planning, knowing she could do for others what she could not do for her own family. Today, Attorney Fay takes every opportunity to guide others through what can often be the most difficult time in their lives. Through community outreach and education, she hopes that fewer and fewer individuals will find themselves in such a difficult situation during their golden years.

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson,
P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal
matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is
a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and
discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C.,
Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law,
estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil
litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal
research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Website:

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.

Attorney tansley is an owner and partner at Tansley | Halloran and is a highly experienced litigation attorney with a focus on all aspects of criminal defense. Attorney Tansley trained in the Boston University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic before graduating law school and joining the Massachusetts public defender’s office. As a public defender, Attorney Tansley distinguished herself as a fierce advocate and skilled trial attorney.. Early in her career, Attorney Tansley led litigation challenging the use of standardized field sobriety tests in operating under the influence of drug cases. The resulting decision by the Supreme Judicial Court limited the scope of officer testimony and established new jury instructions. (Commonwealth v. Gerhardt (477 Mass. 775, 2017). Throughout her career Attorney Tansley has represented clients from the initial stages of police investigation through trials in the District and Superior Courts. She has extensive experience handling rape, sexual assault and sexually dangerous persons matters as well as representation before the Sex Offender Registry Board.. Attorney Tansley has been certified to accept murder cases.. Attorney Tansley recognizes that every case has the potential to have a lifelong impact on her clients and structures her representation to consider all of the implications on a client including immigration, employment, and criminal history.. Attorney Tansley’s litigation skills and experience are also assets to clients in the probate and family court as well as personal injury claims.

Attorney Rosenberg is a trial attorney with over 35 years experience and has tried many jury trials to verdict.  In addition, he is available to mediate and arbitrate personal injury cases involving wrongful death, motor vehicle/bicycle/pedestrian accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, environmental claims, unfair insurance practices and other matters.  Please visit for more information.

Attorney Richard Rafferty has over 29 years of experience fighting for the rights and freedoms of people living throughout Massachusetts. He is a 1983 graduate of Worcester State College, a 1988 graduate of New England School of Law, and continues to find opportunities to develop his craft and better serve his clients.. Attorney Rafferty concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Criminal Law, areas where he feels he can have the greatest impact representing innocent victims whose lives have been disrupted or altered through no fault of their own. He brings into each case a level of determination, expertise, and passion, as well as the respect of judges and prosecutors, making it possible for him to help his clients get the results they deserve.. Attorney Rafferty is passionate about his work with local labor unions and remains invested in representing these unions and the incredible work they do. He is also actively involved with community organizations across Worcester, including a multi-service and multicultural non-profit organization CENTRO, where he serves as Chairman of the Board since 1992. Mr. Rafferty’s work with CENTRO closely aligns with the work he does for his clients – he fights for people who need and deserve a voice in the community.

Attorney Morrison has handled thousands of bankruptcy cases, practicing for over 20 years. Prior to practicing bankruptcy law, Attorney Morrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. He received his Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana before returning to practice in Massachusetts. Today, he serves the entire state of Massachusetts from convenient office locations in Springfield, South Easton, and Worcester.