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I believe every client deserves a zealous advocate who cares about their case and keeps their client informed.  My primary legal practice focuses on divorce and family law, and I also accept personal injury cases and a wide variety of other civil litigation matters (lawsuits). I offer very competitive rates for an attorney with my experience.  My firm also represents people in real estate matters, landlords, business matters (including buying, selling, and creating), immigration matters, and estate planning matters.  If you or someone you know needs help with a legal issue, please contact me for a free initial consultation.  I am here to help.

Michael is AV Rated, Preeminent, by Martindale-Hubbell, having been peer rated for the highest level of professional excellence.  Michael earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the American University, Washington College of Law, where he served as an Articles Editor on the Editorial Board of the THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW.  Attorney Troy was a Dean’s Fellow for Associate Dean and Professor Jamin Raskin. He earned his LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation from the Georgetown University Law Center.  After law school, Michael clerked for Judge John H. Bayly at D.C. Superior Court.  Judge Bayly was hearing criminal and family matters at the time.  Mike has practiced law in the District of Columbia and Maryland for more than twenty-five years.

I am committed to finding practical, straightforward and affordable solutions for your children and your family. When confronted with divorce, a child custody dispute, or the death of a loved one, I understand that this is a stressful and overwhelming time.  I am an experienced family law attorney and mediator who takes a personalized approach to each of my clients and will take all of the necessary time to obtain a thorough understanding of your primary concerns and goals and will explain your options in clear, understandable language.

Heidi Boulos is a 2005 graduate of Boston College Law School and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Florida. Heidi is a seasoned practitioner focusing solely on divorce and family law matters. Heidi hasunique skills as she also earned her Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology. Prior to joining Sessums Law Group, P.A., Heidi had nearly 15years of family law experience. Her career started as a judicial law clerk in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, followed by over seven yearsof experience as a divorce and family law associate, litigator, negotiator and mediator to primarily high net worth individuals through their divorces and other related matters. Subsequently, in April of 2014, Heidi began her own law firm, Boulos Family Law Group, LLC in Massachusetts. She has tried to conclusion a wide range of family law cases involving financially andemotionally complex custody, relocation, property division and support related issues. Heidi’s years as a practicing attorney with a psychology background enables her to represent a client zealously.. In addition to her significant trial experience, Heidi is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.  Heidi frequently serves as mediator to bring contested matter to resolution while ensuring confidentialit, neutrality, compassion and cost-efficiency in the process.

My goal is to help couples have a peaceful divorce. Families should not be in court fighting against one another, particularly when there are children involved. Most divorces, 95% or more, do not go to trial; they settle. But, they usually do not settle until the attorneys have battled for months, belittling the other spouse in an attempt to "win" for their client. My philosophy is that couples should start out in settlement discussions, keeping things civil between them and making decisions for themselves as to what is best for their children and how to fairly divide their property and debt. I am proud to say that I have been very successful in helping couples do just that.

Whyman Law and Mediation is a Family Law practice, specializing in Collaborative Law and Mediation settlements.  The practice includes all areas of Family Law:  divorce and separation; premarital and post nuptial agreements; agreements to modify exisiting orders; agreements around parenting plans, child and spousal support, division of marital assets, health and life insurance; agreements involving siblings, and agreements related to a family's estate.  The practice takes pride in working with clients to help them reach agreement in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.   Fran Whyman is a former President of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, the premiere organization of Massachusetts Family Law mediators.

Adrian P. Martins joined the firm in 2014. Adrian counsels individuals and small businesses in legal matters throughout Massachusetts. A true general practitioner, Adrian prides himself on providing value to his clients through multidisciplinary and innovative solutions to complex legal problems.Adrian earned his JD from Wake Forest University School of Law, where he was a member of the Wake Forest Law Review and the Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property Law. Adrian earned his B.S. in Legal Studies with a concentration in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, graduating summa cum laude from the Commonwealth Honors College with Greatest Distinction.Prior to joining Harrington & Harrington, Adrian was a summer associate at Smith Debnam in Raleigh, North Carolina where he focused on dispute resolution, litigation, and law practice management. Earlier, he was a summer associate at Hornthal, Riley, Ellis, & Maland in Elizabeth City, North Carolina where he performed legal research for all practice groups at a general practice firm. In 2011, Adrian was also a law clerk at the Guilford County Attorney's Office where he advised the Guilford County Commissioners on compliance with constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law at both the federal and state level and a judicial extern for Judge Edgar B. Gregory & Judge Susan R. Burch in Guilford County. While an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts, Adrian was also an intern for Lawrence J. Farber in Amherst, Massachusetts where he helped analyze legal issues, prepare discovery, draft legal documents, and assisted with the representation of landlords and property managers.

Attorney Cherie McKenna is a 1998 cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School and a 1995 summa cum laude graduate of the University of New Hampshire.  Licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the U.S. District Courts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Attorney McKenna has been practicing for over 16 years with a wide range of experience, including criminal defense, appellate practice, insurance defense litigation and family law, and thoroughly enjoys providing compassionate representation for people during their time of need.. After graduating with honors from Suffolk University Law School and becoming admitted to practice in 1998, Attorney McKenna spent three years in the public service sector by providing criminal defense representation to under-privileged clients in the District Courts of Middlesex County.  Attorney McKenna was also accepted to the Post Conviction Relief Panel of public defenders, wherein she represented criminal defendants at the appellate level.  She has written several criminal appellate briefs, has presented oral argument before the Appeals Court of Massachusetts, and successfully reversed a criminal conviction on the basis of Fourth Amendment search and seizure violations.. Attorney McKenna entered private practice in 2001, where she began practicing civil litigation with a boutique law firm in Boston, focusing on the investigation of fraudulent insurance claims, personal injury liability defense practice, and insurance coverage issues.   In 2011, Attorney McKenna left her law firm to begin the pursuit of her own law practice.  Attorney McKenna has established herself in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and personal injury practice, and is also a trained mediator, and a member of the Hampden County Bar Association Mediation Arbitration Panel of Attorneys.  She is an active Member of the Hampden County Bar Association, a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, and was recently appointed to the panel of attorneys for the Children’s Law Project of Hampden County.. When Attorney McKenna is not working, she is an avid supporter of the arts.  She frequents local theater, museum and symphony events with her husband, participates in tap and jazz dance classes in Easthampton, and loves to sing and dance, especially with her daughter.  She is proud to be on the Board of Directors for the Community Music School of Springfield, and is actively involved on several sub-committees, from fundraising to strategic planning. She is also a committee member of the West of the River Chamber of Commerce, and a volunteer mentor for West Springfield High School Students.   Above all else, Attorney McKenna enjoys the thrills and challenges of raising a child, and is a devoted, loving mother and wife.

I concentrate my practice on Divorce and Family Law matters and specialize in Collaborative Law Divorce and Divorce Mediation, processes that encourage the best in people who are in the midst of one of the most challenging events of lives. I take a holistic approach to helping you and your family through what is likely one of the most difficult expereriences and help you to restructure you family by listening, understanding and helping to problem solve through issues through a structured and effective process that will meet you, and your families unique needs.. I am an experienced divorce and family law litigator, collaborative attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience in this field.  I have served as President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council and served on its Board of Directors for over ten years.  I have trained other professionals in my craft through various organizations including Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.  I have been appointed Guardian Ad Litem and Special Master by the Court on numerous occasions.  I have been recognized by the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers 2011 - 2021.. I focus on the long-term welfare of my clients as I assist them in obtaining the healthiest divorce possible.  I understand how to reduce, not inflame, the conflict that is part of divorce.  I facilitate settlement and productive post-divorce relationships.

Family Law litigation can involve great expense, the stress of conflict, the uncertainty of leaving decisions to a judge, and the loss of your privacy. Although it is not for everyone, through mediation or collaborative law, you can reach agreement peacefully while meeting your needs and goals at a fraction of the cost. Through our expert mediation services and support you can solve your differences respectfully, privately, and directly, without the hostility and adversity of a long court battle. Our collaborative law services will enable you to work with the support of a team of professionals to settle your issues comprehensively and confidentially without the threat of litigation, create an ongoing working relationship with your spouse and avoid the destruction of your family. When litigation is unavoidable we offer zealous representation to achieve your goals and your children's best interests. Call for a free consultation.. With over twenty-five years of experience practicing family law in Massachusetts, I have been counsel in notable trial court decisions such as a Norfolk Probate Court order granting mistrial of a divorce trial. I have appeared before the Supreme Judicial Court and presented numerous appeals before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and have been counsel of record in several published and unpublished decisions dealing with child custody issues. In addition to my private practice, I am a mentor member of the Committee for Public Counsel Services Children and Family Law Appeals Panel, handling child welfare appeals.

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Welcome! I am an attorney because I chose to serve people who need a voice in times of legal struggles.  I offer reasonable rates.. I  provide straight forward advice.. I view my profession as being a problem-solver and will look at creative methods for solving problems to come to a positive result.. If you have questions, please contact me at 815/981-4814.

Andrea McKnight is a member of both the Massachusetts and New Hampshire bar, and is licensed in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts.  She graduated cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, CT in 2006. She graduated Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT with a B.A. in 2000.. In her current practice, Attorney McKnight practices in the areas of  domestic relations (including family law, divorce, child support, custody), landlord-tenant, zoning, contract, business, small claims, collections, and criminal law. Responsible for all aspects of case, from intake through appeal, she works closely with her clients to obtain the best results possible. Prior work experience includes her services as an Assistant District Attorney in Plymouth County.  She also worked at Law Office of Bello and Bello in Wareham, MA, Keches Law Group, PC in Taunton, MA and Orlans Moran PLLC in Waltham, MA.

Leah Ramirez (Hauser) represents clients in a broad range of family law matters. She handles litigation, mediation, arbitration, and appellate matters.. Leah represents clients in divorce and custody cases in the District of Columbia and all across Maryland, including Baltimore County where she formerly served as a law clerk.. Leah has extensive experience in federal and state courts in international and interstate child abduction cases, interstate custody cases, and jurisdictional disputes, including the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). She represents parents and children in cases under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.. Leah’s appellate practice includes representing parties and amici in federal and state appellate courts nationwide, including in the Supreme Court of the United States.. In addition to her litigation practice, Leah also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution. Leah is a trained mediator and has completed Maryland’s 40-hour mediation training. She also has experience representing clients in matters involving name changes, guardianships, and child protective services.. Leah served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Vicki Ballou-Watts of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. While a student at the University of Baltimore School of Law, Leah was Associate Managing Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review and member of the Heuisler Honor Society.. Awards/Honors:. Maryland Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the area of Family Law (2021). Washington D.C. Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the area of Family Law (2019, 2020, 2021). Capital (D.C.) Pro Bono Honor Roll: For work conducted in 2018 and 2019. Miles & Stockbridge Pro Bono Advocate Award (2017). Bar Admissions: Maryland, Washington D.C., Florida. Community Activities: Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project: Volunteer. Education: Leah received her law degree from University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2013), and her undergraduate degree from University of Baltimore (B.A., summa cum laude, 2009).. Memberships/Activities: Leah is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Family Law Section and the Women's Bar Association of Maryland, Montgomery County Chapter, Baltimore County Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, American Bar Association, International Family Law Committee.. Speaking Engagements/CLE: “The 21st Century Migratory Family—Problems and Solutions in the USA,” Gender, Inclusivity and Protecting the 21st Century Family Conference, hosted by The International Centre for Family Law, Policy and Practice in association with The University of Westminster, London (July 3-5, 2019), Presenter and Conference Assistant Rapporteur.. Board Memberships: Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland: Board of Directors (2018-present). Court Admissions:. Supreme Court of the United States. Court of Appeals of Maryland. District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Supreme Court of Florida. United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. United States District Court for the District of Columbia. United States District Court for the District of Maryland. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Various other federal courts nationwide

Plymouth County family law attorney Penny Nasios is especially skilled in resolving family disputes using non-litigative approaches to enable her family law clients to maintain an effective working relationship with the other parent, and minimize the cost, delay and uncertainty of a trial.. If a case cannot be settled out of court, clients benefit from Penny’s extensive trial experience. She has represented clients in the Probate and Family and Juvenile Court Departments in matters of divorce, division of the marital estate, guardianship, child custody and support, as well as child protection (DCF-involved matters).. Attorney Penny Nasios has been practicing law since 1994 in the greater Brockton area. She began her practice as a solo practitioner, then as a partner in the firm of Nasios & Galloway, LLP between 2003-2013.  From 2013-2017 she was the lead Attorney in Nasios & Associates, LLC.  Between  January 2018  and June 2021, she merged her practice with Attorney Mason to create Mason & Nasios, LLP and thereafter since 7/1/2021 has returned to her prior psotion as lead Attorney at Nasios & Associates, LLC.. Attorney Nasios is a member of the Plymouth County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section, and Juvenile Bar Association.

Jessica Doucette (formerly Jessica D. Baker) is a Massachusetts family law and personal bankruptcy attorney and a certified family mediator. She counsels and represents women and men in contested and uncontested divorce, guardianship, conservatorship, paternity, custody, spousal and child support matters, and Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy.. Jessica is an effective negotiator and litigator who guides her clients through emotionally turbulent legal situations with compassion and care. She seeks to de-escalate conflict and achieve resolutions that are fair and appropriate. In addition, she is a passionate advocate for children and believes their interests should be the highest priority.. Jessica is recognized as a family law guardian ad litem (GAL), helping the probate and family courts of Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties to resolve disputes over the custody of children or incompetent adults. She also serves as a court-appointed ARC attorney (through the Attorneys Representing Children program) in Plymouth County Probate and Family Court.. Jessica is heavily involved with the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association. Every week since 2010, she has supervised a free guardianship clinic for low-income individuals at Norfolk Probate and Family Court in Canton, Massachusetts. For her dedicated service, she received the 2014 Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award and the 2011 Meg Connolly MVP Award.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jessica worked for 10 years as a paralegal in family, real estate, and employment law, and she began her career in financial services. She decided to attend law school to help clients get through trying family times successfully.. Jessica has two daughters and enjoys kayaking, reading, and rose gardening in her free time.