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Grimaldi & Pesiridis, LLC is a law office which prides itself on honesty, hard work and care in every aspect of your case. When we accept an engagement, it is with a full commitment to protecting our clients’ best interests and achieving their goals.. We are a firm of domestic relations practitioners. We provide representation in all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, divorce, paternity cases, child custody and child support matters, guardianship actions, and grandparent visitation rights. Moreover, we provide zealous advocacy in proceedings involving state agencies, such as FAIR Hearings involving the Department of Children and Families.. Our experienced team of Attorneys and staff will work with you in order to determine a strategy that suits your particular situation. We understand that each case presents its’ own unique set of facts which, in turn, generate the need for thoughtful and considered coordination between Counsel and client. At Grimaldi & Pesiridis, we are experts at maximizing results while mitigating risk and liability. Whether you are actively engaged, or poised to engage, in contested litigation, or seeking a more cooperate approach to resolving your legal matters, we will work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure the best possible outcome.

Seasoned Trial Attorney. From driving offenses to violent crime, I have experience handling all levels of criminal charges, including homicide. I bring my trial and negotiation skills to the family courts as well. Licensed in MA, NH, and the US District Courts of MA and NH.. I have nearly a decade of experience as a zealous, no-stone-unturned advocate for people facing the toughest legal challenges. I provide detail-oriented, holistic counsel with a compassionate approach.. As a trial lawyer, I have extensively litigated a variety of legal issues, including eyewitness identification, coerced confessions, repressed memories, and search and seizure. While practicing in New Hampshire, I provided litigation support to other attorneys in the areas of eyewitness identification and trial skills, including jury voir dire.. I am a 2011 graduate of the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia, the most prestigious criminal defense training in the country. In 2015, I attended the Forensic Science and the Law Conference with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  Through my years as a courtroom lawyer, I have earned a reputation as a consummate professional, a relentless investigator and a skilled negotiator. I am regarded as a lawyer of integrity as well as a formidable opponent.. I am a member of The Boston Bar Association, The Women's Bar Association, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the New Hampshire Bar Association. I hold a J.D. from Northeastern University (2008), and a B.A. from Antioch College (2001) and is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Attorney Jordan A. Phelps joined The Law Office of Kathleen P. Ryder in 2012 before becoming a partner of the firm, subsequently renamed to Ryder & Phelps, P.C in 2017. Attorney Phelps graduated from Merrimack College with honors in 2008 as well as Suffolk University Law School in 2012. During his first year of Law School he was admitted to the Rehnquist Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity and was an active participant in the Merrimack College Pre-Law Society which mentored college aged students interested in attending law school post graduation. Since graduating from Suffolk Law School he has purposefully concentrated his practice primarily in the field domestic relations.. In addition to handling divorce litigation, 209 C paternity actions, contempt actions, complaint for modifications, and 209 A restraining orders he has also been appointed by Judges as a Guardian ad litem and a special master to assist them in the administration of justice. Attorney Phelps routinely volunteers his time providing free legal services for programs such the Lawyer of the Day program in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. In addition, he is a regular guest speaker at the Lowell Fatherhood program sponsored by the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court Probation Department. He has recently been admitted to the board of Directors at the Kimi Nichols Center which supports adult individuals with developmental disabilities.

I focus my practice primarily in family law, appeals, guardianships, child welfare law, and estate administration.  I represent clients in litigation, mediation, and collaborative law and also serve as a guardian ad litem in the Probate and Family Court and court investigator in the Juvenile Court.  I am also a member of the trial and appellate panels of the Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, where I represent children and indigent parents in termination of parental rights, care and protection, and guardianship matters.  I have also been appointed to represent children in the Probate and Family Court as part of the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) program

Lindsey O’Connell practices in the areas of family law and general civil matters. She is admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.. While at William Mitchell College of Law, Ms. O’Connell worked as a Certified Student Attorney at the Washington County Public Defender’s Office and as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Diane R Alshouse in Ramsey County. Throughout law school, she was a volunteer with Minnesota Women Lawyers, World Without Genocide, and with the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault.. Ms. O’Connell was a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in Ramsey County from 2012 until 2015 where she represented the best interest of children in need of protection or services in Juvenile Court. She has continued her work with the Guardian ad Litem program by representing Guardians in court in cases involving abused or neglected children since 2015. Ms. O’Connell has also completed the Pro Bono Safety Project training through Tubman and is a volunteer attorney with that program.. Current Employment Position:. Bar Admissions:. Education:. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Volunteer/Pro Bono Activities:

Serving Minnesota, I offer knowledgeable, experienced, legal services and representation in Real Property, Family, Probate and Appellate areas of practice.  I am dedicated to helping clients meet their goals affordably.  As a small firm, I am able to give absolute, personal attention to your case and your needs.. “Honest, efficient legal services” means I will give the client an honest opinion about their case upfront and throughout representation.  Whenever possible I will attempt to resolve their case without need of the courts and expensive litigation.  This will lessen your stress and save you money.. If a reasonable settlement isn’t possible, I am experienced in litigating cases through trial and appeal.

My practice is limited almost exclusively to family law matters, including divorce, child custody, paternity, third party custody, and child support.  I am committed to providing high caliber representation at an affordable cost, using a family-centered approach to problem solving and strong, no-nonsense advocacy.. I have significant experience working with victims of domestic abuse in proceedings for Orders for Protection, divorce, and child custody.. My immigration practice is limited to working collaboratively with other immigration attorneys to help undocumented immigrant children obtain the necessary court documents for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

Cathryn Schmidt is an experienced and highly regarded family law attorney who draws on more than 20 years of legal experience when representing her clients in domestic relations litigation.  She has been named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law and Politics and was recently recognized for her excellence in matrimonial law by selection to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. While she is well-versed in settlement negotiation and mediation (she is a qualified mediator), Ms. Schmidt is also an experienced trial attorney and has successfully litigated scores of contested family law matters.. Before joining Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, Ms. Schmidt was a partner at Edina’s Swaden Law Offices, where she spent 14 years devoting her practice exclusively to family law.  Her prior experience includes clerking for the Honorable Gordon W. Schumaker and the Honorable John S. Connolly in Ramsey County District Court. Ms. Schmidt assisted Judge Schumaker (now retired from the Minnesota Court of Appeals) in the determination of complex litigation matters, including Minnesota’s landmark silicone breast implant insurance coverage declaratory judgment action.  Following her clerkships, she developed a reputation for excellent trial advocacy as a Ramsey County Public Defender while maintaining a private practice devoted primarily to family law.. Ms. Schmidt is a long-standing member of the Warren E. Burger Inn of Court, a membership of attorneys and judges that promotes excellence in advocacy at the trial and appellate levels of Minnesota’s court system. She volunteers as a mentor and negotiations coach at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.