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Carol A. Phinney has practiced family law in Massachusetts since 1989 and devotes her practice to matters of uncontested and contested divorce, child custody and relocation, support, alimony, paternity, abuse prevention orders and guardianships.. Carol has represented clients in high-conflict cases in courtrooms across Eastern MA. For over 25 years, Carol practiced in Middlesex, Essex, Worcester and Suffolk Counties before relocating to scenic Cape Cod in 2016. From 2002 to 2007, Carol represented the Mother in the case of Mason v. Coleman which set the current standard of review in removal cases when the parents share physical custody. Following the SJC decision in 2006 denying Mother's relocation, Carol continued to advocate for Mother who ultimately was permitted to move the children out of State. Family law cases require a unique commitment to the client due to the highly emotional issues, the length of time required and the evolving nature of family and parenting law.

I am a conscientious, ethical, and  hard working  attorney who represents people going through bankruptcy, divorce, and other difficult  legal matters.  I  take the time to listen  to your particular problem with professionalism and empathy. It’s important to me that clients feel comfortable and feel part of the legal process. My goal is to make these difficult times as smooth and cost effective as possible, while protecting your rights and providing you with zealous legal representation.  I care about clients and the outcomes of their cases.

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Attorney Cathy Marino has built her practice by maintaining compassionate and personal relationships with her clients and her community. She is well known in the legal community, having practiced at all levels of the judiciary, including arguing before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Attorney Marino has successfully represented hundreds of clients, and her practice has been built upon client referrals. Clients have named her as the Executor of their wills as well as Trustee of numerous complex Trusts.. She was appointed by Governor William Weld in 1989 to serve as a Public Administratrix for Suffolk County and had continued in that capacity for twenty years. She has been appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem, Trustee and Master by judges in the Suffolk and Middlesex Courts, and she has also served as a Receiver in complex divorce litigations. Her experience is diverse and therefore she has developed long-standing relationships with the judiciary, the bar and the court personnel. Her trial experience includes criminal, civil, bankruptcy, probate and all areas of domestic relations. She has also negotiated favorable settlements for her clients in the above areas of practice as well.. Attorney Marino was born and raised in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and is a 1981 graduate of Winthrop High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University in 1985, majoring in Political Science with minors in Economics and Philosophy. Attorney Marino obtained her Juris Doctorate in 1988 as a graduate of the Boston University School of Law, where she was an Edward F. Hennessey Scholar. She was admitted to practice in Massachusetts in 1989. She began her practice in Revere, Massachusetts, in 1989 in association with Attorney Leonard E. Pass. In 1995, she opened her full-service law firm in its current Winthrop location.. Attorney Marino is an active member of her community and has been a member of the Winthrop School Committee and Advisory Board. She served as a Town Meeting Member and on the Board of Elections. She is a member of the American, Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Passinate about representing clients in utmost manner; knowledgeable; efficient; friendly

I combine sensitivity, practical legal advice, and tenacious advocacy to achieve the best possible result for every client I serve. I will give you honest, informative advice and answers to all of your legal questions whether it be during an office meeting, telephone call or in court. My goal is to help you gain an understanding of the legal process and a realistic expectation of the possible outcomes, followed by the best, personalized legal representation for your situation.