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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.

Attorney Zahava Stern is committed to straight-forward, effective, and compassionate legal representation.. Before starting law school, Attorney Stern worked as a community organizer, developing skills that she still uses to effectively advocate for her clients. While studying at Northeastern University School of Law, a pretigious law school in Boston, Massachusetts, she volunteered at the Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Clinic and completed externships at the Post-Deportation Human Rights Clinic and world-reknown immigration firm Van Der Hout, Brigagliano, & Nightingale LLC.. After graduating with her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2015, Attorney Stern worked with Attorney Susan Church, a prior Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, New England Chapter, before starting her current position as Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Jamie H. Gorton, in Malden, Massachusetts.. Attorney Stern originally hails from outside New York City and has lived abroad in China, Israel, and Ghana.. Attorney Stern is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, New England Chapter.

I represent men and women from throughout Massachusetts on a variety of divorce and family law matters, from simple to complex. These include divorce, child custody and support, alimony, modification of support and custody and paternity issues. I am adept at handling complex cases, including complicated custody battles and those with allegations of domestic abuse.My clients appreciate the fact that I take the time to understand their particular situation, including their needs and objectives, and work with them to develop the best strategy for their particular case. They know they can count on me to provide zealous advocacy, whether at the negotiating table or in court, to obtain the best possible outcome in each and every case

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Boston divorce attorney Dana Lauer understands all the complications that go into family law. It is Ms. Lauer’s attention to the minutiae of the law that makes her an expert on the topic, and enables her to more effectively serve clients.. She understands how critical preparation, including legal research and writing, are to the success of a client’s case, whether it be at a motions hearing, settlement conference or a trial.. “I will use all resources available to me to help achieve the results clients want,” Ms. Lauer said. “These resources include conferencing matters with other family law attorneys for strategic purposes, preparing diligently at every step in your case, and asking the right questions to present the case in the most favorable light.”. Ms. Lauer finds family law compelling because it is a narrow area of law that allows her to truly be an expert in the law and procedure. Specializing on the topic gives her the ability to represent clients both effectively and efficiently, but she also realizes that every case presents a unique set of circumstances.. “That gives rise to interesting challenges regarding strategy and implementation of resources,” Ms. Lauer said.

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.

Attorney Coka is a family law attorney, focusing on divorce and custody litigation as well as matrimonial planning, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, removal actions, and complex marital asset division.. She is an experienced family law litigator and works to negotiate favorable settlements for her clients outside of the courtroom whenever possible.. Attorney Coka guides clients with compassion and honesty. Understanding that individuals are often facing the most emotionally, psychologically and financially challenging time of their lives, she takes the time and care to listen to their specific concerns, determine their needs and goals, and customize a strategy that achieves those goals, while being clear and forthright about the process.. Attorney Coka counsels clients as part of the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court’s Lawyer for the Day Program and is a certified Conciliator through the Norfolk County Bar Association Conciliation Program.

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.