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I am a trial attorney, focusing on family disputes like divorce or custody matters.. As a family law or, as I prefer, "divorce attorney," I tend to handle higher conflict cases, but am always happy to assist in drafting agreements in amicable cases as well. I do, in fact, work to settle even difficult cases by agreement. That, if it can be done, usually leads to better results than anything a judge will do after trial. That said, an agreement is not always possible. I know it is shocking to hear, but sometimes you do have to fight when getting divorced. That is most of what I do.

Attorney Timothy Ciaffoni has been practicing law since 1997. He maintains an area of concentration in probate, family courts, criminal, civil and bankruptcy. While attending the Massachusetts School of Law, Attorney Ciaffoni was a member and an editor of The Law Review and he served as a clinical intern in the land court.  His many years of practical and real life experience, has helped him better serve his clients in the several areas of law which he practices.

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.

Each case is unique.  It's important to understand the best course of action, whether it's litigation or collaborative practice.  I truly care about my clients and strive to achieve the very best results for them.

Attorney Cynthia E. MacCausland is passionate about the law and committed to providing excellent service to her clients. She believes in honest risk assessment, clear advice, and smart strategies.. Cynthia is a Boston based family law and child welfare lawyer. She represents clients in the Probate and Family, Juvenile, and District Court Departments.  She is passionate about the law and committed to providing excellent client service.. Cynthia enhances access to legal representation to all clients by providing flat fee services through the Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) model. Cynthia’s approach to alternative fee agreements and service models are unique to other Boston and Massachusetts area lawyers and ensure families throughout Boston and Eastern Massachusetts may benefit from the consultation, services and support of an experienced family law and child welfare attorney.. Cynthia is active in the community participating in events and training seminars, engaging with her peers and serving on several committees with the Women’s Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association. In addition, she has been selected as a Rising Star in the practice of Family Law by Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2013, 2014, and 2015. Cynthia was recently recognized as a Lifetime Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation.

Ms. LaCivita has a passion for empowering clients with education so they are comfortable with the process that they choose or are involved in for their divorce, paternity, post-divorce modification or enforcement (contempt) needs.  In addition to her private practice, Ms. LaCivita volunteers as Lawyer for the Day in Plymouth, Middlesex and Norfolk Counties.

Attorney Sabrina Bonanno practices in courts across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her practice includes criminal defense, hearings before the Sex Offender Registry Board, and on appeal in G.L. c. 30A actions in Superior Court. She has represented clients in a range of criminal cases including first-degree murder, embezzlement, bank robbery, sex trafficking, drug trafficking, drug possession, sexual assault, computer crimes such as possession, dissemination, and production of child pornography, assault and battery, criminal harassment, domestic violence, Harassment Prevention Orders, Restraining Orders, Petitions to Seal a Record, Abuse Prevention Orders and 209A Violations. She also represents clients before the Sex Offender Registry Board for initial classification hearings, reclassification hearings, and termination hearings. When applicable, she also handles the appeal from an adverse decision by SORB in Superior Court. There are many cases where she has represented a client during their criminal case and also at their initial classification hearing or reclassification hearing if they have been accused/convicted of a new offense.. Attorney Bonanno provides intelligent, experienced, and zealous representation in court and before SORB. She understands the impact of being charged with a crime and/or being required to register as a sex offender has on a person’s personal and professional life. She strives to ensure her clients understand the process and helps them navigate through a system that often seems unfair and stacked against them. Her commitment, perseverance, and unwavering advocacy on behalf of her clients has ensured her clients receive the best possible outcome.. Attorney Bonanno attended Dennis-Yarmouth High School on Cape Cod and later attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. Sabrina went on to graduate from New England Law Boston Magna Cum Laude. She was a member of the New England Law Review and is a Published Author.. Attorney Bonanno began working at Sweeney & Associates, LLC (formerly Sullivan & Sweeney) as a law clerk in 2009. Her whole career has been spent on high-level criminal matters working side by side with experienced and well-respected attorneys. She has been co-counsel on four First Degree Murder cases and has been co-counsel on countless other serious felony cases. More importantly, Sabrina has successfully tried many of her own cases. She is well-versed in criminal law and hearings before SORB.. She is the current President of the Bar Association of Norfolk County, Vice Chair of the Criminal Justice Section Council of the MBA, and on the Board of Directors of the Plymouth District Bar Association. Sabrina also co-chaired the Clemency Task Force as part of her work on the Criminal Justice Section Council. The resolutions drafted by the Clemency Task Force were passed by the MBA’s House of Delegates and were in large part incorporated into Governor Healy’s Executive Clemency Guidelines.

I have been practicing law for over 18 years. I began in Boston and have been practicing Family Law in Western Massachusetts for 16 years. I have long-standing relationships with the Courts and other practitioners in the area. I will help you and your family negotiate change. I will advocate for your rights and help you through the litigation process.

Rachel is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Nourse Farms, Inc. Rachel grew up in a farming community and began working at Nourse at the age of 14. She stayed with Nourse through college summers handling tasks varying from Christmas tree sales, to office and lab work and eventually running the Pick Your Own Berry operation. Rachel respects and understands the importance of agriculture to the community and is proud to be a part of the Nourse Farms team.. Prior to working at Nourse, Rachel was an Associate Attorney at Legacy Counsellors, P.C. where she developed an understanding of Estate and Business Planning. Rachel returned to Western Massachusetts after building unique insight and skills in the Probate and Family courts, as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Justice Spencer Kagan at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Prior to joining Legacy Counsellors, P.C., Rachel worked as an attorney in the Boston area for Family Law Practitioners, P.C. and Enfield Family Law & Associates, where she handled various aspects of domestic relations and probate matters.. As an undergraduate student, Rachel first studied Criminal Justice/Pre-Law at SacredHeartUniversity in Fairfield, Connecticut and went on to graduate first in her major at Westfield State College in Westfield, Massachusetts.  Rachel was a Merit Scholar at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts where she earned her Juris Doctor.. Rachel is a good listener and a caring counselor.  She works closely to help clients make the most informed decisions possible and employ the best overall strategy to achieve the clients’ desired outcome.. Rachel lives in Deerfield, Massachusetts with her husband and their two dogs and are expecting their first child in October. Together they enjoy spending time outdoors in the beautiful Pioneer Valley, the Berkshires and southern Vermont.

The success of my practice comes from my ardent philosophy of providing clients, regardless of income, with the most elite, aggressive representation that always includes meticulous listening, diligent legal research, thorough motion practice, advanced legal writing, skilled negotiating, and comprehensive hearing and trial representation. Prior to becoming an attorney, I was a social worker (M.S.W.) for 20 years, making me uniquely qualified to advocate for children and adults with complex legal, cultural, economic, and clinical needs who are facing the overwhelming power of the state in the Department of Children and Family. In Care and Protection cases, I provide comprehensive legal services and rarely advise clients to waive their rights at the 72- hour hearing, a critical legal juncture where I have had excellent success in quickly reuniting children and parents.

My goal is to bring high quality legal services, great customer service, and affordable fees to consumers. When you contact my office you will be dealing directly with the me! I understand how important your problems are to you, and want to learn as much as possible about the situation you are facing. My initial consultation with you is in-depth and thorough. I take as much time as needed to learn about you and to determine how I can best help your legal concerns.

Creative. Focused. Compassionate. Attorney Kate A. Barnes can assist you in all aspects of Divorce.. Kate Barnes founded the Law Office of Kate A. Barnes, which is a full service Family Law firm located in Magnolia (Gloucester), Massachusetts.  She is a preeminent family law practitioner specializing in Domestic Relations litigation. Kate has successfully negotiated, mediated and tried family law issues ranging from divorce, custody and parental rights to complex support, property division, modification, and contempt actions.. A former Nationally Ranked athlete for over twelve years, Kate is passionate and highly competitve combined with her Courtroom familiarity from work as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, and working for the United States Attorney's Office in Boston.. Kate provides prompt and professional legal services, and is highly regarded for her discretion, dilligence, skill, creativity, and compassion. Sensitive to the emotional issues and trauma affecting clients involved in the divorce process, Kate is committed to resolving cases in a dignified, cost-effective manner, and when appropriate, encouraging clients to explore methods of alternative dispute resolution.

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