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I have been a family law attorney since 1991, helping clients to resolve difficult divorce, paternity, prenuptial, and post-divorce situations, involving their children and their financial lives. I am trained in mediation and Collaborative Law and have negotiated hundreds of family law cases to successful agreements. When court is necessary, I will diligently advocate for my clients’ interests. As a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys, I truly enjoy helping clients build their families through adoption and ART (including surrogacy, egg donor, and sperm donor agreements).

Andrea E. DeLaney is an experienced family law attorney.  Prior to joining Fields and Dennis, LLP, she had her own practice, DeLaney Parker Law Offices, LLC, where she gained significant experience in the areas of family law and divorce, including child custody, child support, paternity, alimony and asset division.  Her experience and compassion make her an ideal choice for dealling with sensitive family law cases.. Attorney DeLaney  has a deep concern for her client's well-being which is demonstrated in her vigorous advocacy for them.  She has been designated in 2014 as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star in the practice of family law, which she earned through a demonstrated commitment to the field of family law.. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section, Norfolk County Bar Association, North Shore Women Lawyers' Association, and is on the membership committee of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC).  She is also a court appointed conciliator and a volunteer with the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) panel in Norfolk County.. Education. Attorney DeLaney received her J.D. from New England Law and her B.S. in Economics-Finance from Bentley University.. Contact Attorney Andrea E. DeLaney for a confidential consultation.

Heather earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and her Juris Doctor Degree from Suffolk University Law School. During her time at Suffolk, she was a member of the Family Law Clinic and served as a Judicial Clerk to Judge Sara Taft-Carter in the Rhode Island Superior Court. Prior to becoming an Associate at Kelly Family Law, Heather was an associate attorney at The Halks Firm in Newton. Prior to that, Heather gained experience specializing in personal injury casework at the Law Office of Michael B. Walsh in Boston.

Cunnally Law Group, LLC lawyers pride ourselves on trying resolve your family law conflict - not create more of it. We understand this is a stressful time for you and your family and we are here to help.. We suggest clients first consider alternatives to expensive and stressful litigation when possible, including mediation and collaborative divorce.  Although if litigation is necessary, we are prepared to aggresively litigate your case.. Our lawyers and mediators are completely focused on divorce and family law.  We appreciate the trust our clients place in us, and provide top-notch client service.. Our approach is reassuring and consultative, but we are ready to fight for you in court when needed.  We help our clients stay focused on what is important, with an eye to the future.. For more information about me and my firm, please visit us online at. To schedule a consultation, please refer to our web site.

Family Law Mediator-Massachusetts Rule 8 certified. Collaborative Law trained attorney. ARC-Attorneys Representing Children-pro bono. DOVE-Domestic Violence-pro bono attorney. Concliator-volunteer in Norfolk County Probate & Family Court. Elder/Adult Family Mediator

Family Law Litigator, Mediator and Collaborative Law Attorney.3 Ways to Close the Deal.Michelle M. Raymond concentrates her practice in the areas of family, divorce and probate litigation, collaborative law and mediation.  Ms. Raymond provides mediation and litigation services for all family-related disputes, including, but not limited to: divorce, child support, post-divorce controversies, parenting plans, paternity matters, separation, marital mediation, estate or guardianship matters, open adoptions, will contests and non-traditional family issues.  In addition, she works with families in the areas of adoption and parent coordination.  Her mediation services offer a cost-effective alternative for family, business, employer and civil issues.. By combining her experience with mediation, collaborative law and litigation, she is able to provide clients with a wide range of options appropriate for their needs and goals. She provides her clients with clarity in difficult times.  She believes in a team approach to find practical solutions to complex problems.. Ms. Raymond is partner and shareholder of Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C., a full service law firm located in Franklin, Massachusetts. In addition to her community service, she is past Chair of the Women’s Success Network and a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.

Experienced Attorney, with a demonstrated history of excellence in the practice of law, the leadership of teams, and the financial success of organizations. Strong legal professional skilled in cannabis regulations and compliance, legislative policy for children and families, litigation, negotiation, mediation, multi-disciplinary cooperation, and child welfare.. Before pursuing a law degree, garnered significant contract and business experience through entrepreneurial and professional positions, including Management Consultant, Director of Operations, Non-Profit Director, and Human Resources/Accounting Administrator.

I am an attorney who is concerned that service in the legal industry is almost gone.  To help bring service back, one client at a time, I am not only willing to do housecalls, I ENCOURAGE THEM!  My office does not bill for every minute that may be considered billable to keep my client's legal bills down to a more affordable level.  I am willing to make retainer payment arrangement and am very flexible.  Does this mean that I get taken advantage of by some clients?  Absolutely.  However, I did not become an attorney to become rich.  My decision was more about enjoying what I do and helping others.

In 1994, I founded Amherst Mediation Services. My decision to offer mediation as an alternative to the traditional litigation system stemmed from my years of experience in the Probate and Family Court and in particular my concern that in many ways the court system was not the most efficient and best equipped system for handling family crisis such as divorce. Mediation offers participants more control over their own destiny and works to increase rather than discourage communication. Mediation is also far cheaper and often far quicker than traditional litigation. However, mediation is not appropriate in every situation. I continue to provide my clients with legal services. In my capacity as an attorney I provide services which are professional, courteous and sensitive to my clients' financial needs, emotional needs and family situation.. In my ongoing effort to provide my clients with the widest range possible of solutions that meets their needs, in 2004 began offering collaborative law as yet another alternative approach to resolving divorces and other domestic relations issues. In the collaborative law model, I represent my clients just as I would in the traditional litigation approach. The primary difference however is that both lawyers and both clients sign a contract that the matter will be handled without resorting to the courts to resolve disputes. If a client decides to utilize the courts during the divorce process, both attorneys must withdraw and both clients need to retain new attorneys.. I now focus my practice almost exclusivley on helping clients through mediation.  I offer services througout Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, Berkshire and Worcester counties including such towns as Amherst. Northampton. Springfield, Pittsfield and Worcester.