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Firm: Black, LaFrance & Bollinger, LLC

300 TradeCenter , Woburn , Massachusetts 01801

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Paternity, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

Barbra I. Black has been practicing law for over 31 years and is a founding member and the managing partner of Black, LaFrance & Bollinger, LLC.   Attorney Black was a former partner at the Boston, MA law firm of Burns & Levinson, LLP, where she practiced for over eight years in the firm's Divorce and Family Law group. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for several years, focusing her practice in the area of domestic relations litigation.. Attorney Black concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce & family law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Attorney Black has extensive litigation and trial experience and handles a variety of family law cases involving complex and diverse issues. Attorney Black's divorce & family law practice includes, but is not limited to, prenuptial & postnuptial agreements, joint petitions for divorce, contested divorce actions, same sex divorce actions, custody and or child support cases and modification and contempt cases. Ms. Black is a member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bar Associations and the Massachusetts Family and Probate Inns of Court. She is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and Brandeis University. Attorney Black has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" as published in Boston Magazine for the past several years.

Firm: The Law Offices of Christine G. Debernardis

110 Main Street , Amesbury , Massachusetts 01913

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Appeals

Christine G. DeBernardis earned her BS in Psychology and Lawat Trenton State College in Trenton, New Jersey in 1996. Shecontinued her education at the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts,where she earned a Juris Doctor in 1999. Attorney DeBernardis was admittedto practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1999, the U.S. District Court ofMassachusetts in 2003 and the State of New Hampshire in 2007.. Attorney DeBernardis has a vast amount of experience in many areas oflaw. Throughout her practice, she has represented clients indomestic/family, criminal, civil, real estate (conveyancing, buyer,seller), debt collection, corporate, contract and landlord/tenantmatters. As an attorney serving the Committee for Public Counsel Services,she provides legal counsel to indigent defendants in the MassachusettsCourts.. Attorney DeBernardis has now focused her Massachusetts practice on criminal law andfamily law matters.  Her New Hampshire practiceis focused solely on family law matters. She can help you with divorce, separation, paternity, custody, parentingtime and child support. She also assists clients in matters where a party mayseek to change an existing court order (modification) or where parties are notadhering to a court order (contempt). She applies her personal and professional experience in every case toget you the best possible result.. Realizing that these matters are difficult and confusing,she will explain the process and explain how your matter will progress.  Knowing what to expect in your matter andhaving counsel to advise you on all of the possible outcomes will set your mindat ease and help you to make a well informed decision in your case.

Firm: Turco Legal, PC

29 Water Street , Newburyport , Massachusetts 01950

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

I'm Damian Turco and I'm the principal lawyer and owner of Turco Legal, PC, a Massachusetts divorce and family law firm.  Our main office is in Newburyport, but we regularly work and meet clients at our offices in Andover and Boston.. In addition to my experience in representing hundreds of clients through divorce and other custody cases, I'm very fortunate to have a great staff.  The rest of the team consists of Attorney Kristin Sherman and Attorney Ursula Furi-Perry.  We are all supported by our fantastic paralegal, Danielle Edwards.. I love handling these cases and getting my clients great results. Part of the challenge is that the subject matter is generally emotional. Another challenge is that the facts and legal issues can be complex, be it due to financial complexity or complicated parenting issues.  Whatever your case involves, chances are that we have represented clients through similar facts.. We put a considerable amount of guidance and information on our website, particularly the blog, so if you're still trying to get educated, consider reading through our website and subscribing to our newsletter.. All in all, we have a very reasonably-minded and even keeled team.  We review every case as a team every week, even if for only a brief minute.  Having a team on your side presents the advantage that your case, the facts, the strategy, and every facet thereof, have been vetted from different perspectives, with different experiences and depth of knowledge.  We have over 40 years of combined experience at the practice and we're here for you if you need us.. Before we end, I feel it's important to address our lower income pricing model, which lowers our pricing for those earning under $150,000 per year, with a teired pricing model, charging as little as $100 for attorney work.  That compares to rates of $250/hour typical in Massachusetts for cases of this nature.  Eighty percent of those with cases in probate and family court go unrepresented.  Regardless of your financial condition, when it matters most, you deserve an attorney.  Call us today for a free consultation.  or complete a contact form on our website and we'll contact you back.

Firm: Callahan, Barraco & Inman, P.C.

1700 West Park Drive , Westborough , Massachusetts 01581

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support

Experienced attorney skilled in all aspects of family law, including uncontested and contested divorces, custody, child support, modifications, alimony, and division of assets in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Also experienced in assiting clients successfully obtain or defend 209A Abuse Prevention Orders, Harrassment Prevention Orders, and violations of Abuse Prevention Orders.

76 S Main St , Mansfield , Massachusetts 02048

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Probate, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support

Areas of Practice. For experienced, fair and strong counsel, contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.. Our offices are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Firm: Perocchi Family Law Group

859 Turnpike Street   232  1 , North Andover , Massachusetts 01845

Practice Areas: Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family , Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Appeals

Firm: Clint Dalton, Attorney At Law

458 Boston Street, Suite 6-2 , Topsfield , Massachusetts 01983

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody

Clint Dalton is a family law practitioner specializing in domestic relations and probate litigation. He litigates and mediates all significant family law issues, including divorce, custody, parental rights, support, property division, removal, modification, and contempt actions at the trial court and appellate levels. Additionally, he drafts prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Firm: Sawin Law, P.C.

99 Derby Street , Hingham , Massachusetts 02043

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Child Custody, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials, Military Law

Attorney Christopher Sawin is the founder of Sawin Law, P.C., where he focuses his practice primarily on divorce, family law, estate administration and probate, estate planning, and veterans’ rights. He strives to deliver exceptional legal counsel with integrity and discretion. Christopher combines his legal experience, his negotiation skills, and reasoned decision-making abilities to provide zealous advocacy for his clients.Before founding Sawin Law, P.C., Christopher was a law clerk to Chief Justice John D. Casey of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. He also participated in the Suffolk Family Advocacy Clinic where he represented indigent families in the Greater Boston Area.Before earning his J.D. at Suffolk University Law School, Christopher served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also aboard the USS Iwo Jima with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Firm: Carbone Law Firm, P.C.

100 Trade Center Drive , Woburn , Massachusetts 01801

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Litigation

Practicing attorney with over 24+ years of experience in Family Law and Divorce litigation, assisting people going through one of the hardest and most challenging parts of their lives.. Since 2001, Attorney Christopher Carbone has faithfully represented hundreds of people around the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Family Law Litigation cases. This firm is dedicated to helping men and women complete the difficult road through divorce, paying attention to the client’s financial interests and their family needs. Attorney Carbone is a litigation attorney specializing in Family Law Litigation which includes divorce, child custody, child support disputes, alimony, complaints for contempt, and matters related to the dissolution of a marriage.. Since his admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 2001, Attorney Carbone has spent most of his career representing lower, middle and upper-middle income people obtain clean, discreet and final divorces within the Courts of the Commonwealth. He also has significant experience both as a civil litigation attorney and a criminal defense attorney, which he has combined with his family law practice in order to assist clients in these specific areas. Most notably, Attorney Carbone has extensive experience in high conflict divorces involving closely held businesses, children with special needs and parties with substance abuse issues.. Further, Attorney Carbone has extensive experience with the M.G.L. c. 209A Restraining Order Process and has advised dozens of men and women on the process. Not only has Attorney Carbone successfully obtained 209A Restraining Orders in many cases, but he has also successfully fought for clients in defeating the implementation of such restraining orders.. Attorney Carbone graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts in 2000. He received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts in 1997 with a major in Communications, Politics and Law.. Attorney Carbone resides in Medford, Massachusetts with his two daughters. He is the former Secretary of the Medford Family Resource Council and its former Co-Chairman. Attorney Carbone is the former President of the North End Waterfront Residents Association where he organized the community around zoning matters and neighborhood development issues. He also served as the President of the Downtown Boston Chapter of Business Networking International from 2002-2004. Attorney Carbone is also a Court Certified Guardian ad Litem conducting investigations in many cases.

Firm: Cordell & Cordell

10 Cabot Road , Medford , Massachusetts 02155

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

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.

129 Morgan Drive , Norwood , Massachusetts 02062

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Uncontested Divorce

Attorney Bill Farias is the founder and managing attorney of Farias Family Law, P.C., where he focuses on family law, including divorce, custody, and support cases. Bill chose family law because it allows him to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing significant challenges. He is passionate about guiding clients through difficult transitions and helping them achieve positive outcomes. This philosophy underpins the firm’s commitment to delivering top-quality legal representation and client service.Bill’s career began as a case manager at the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families, where he worked closely with families on issues such as custody, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence. This experience gave him a strong foundation for addressing the complexities of family law cases with empathy and skill. He later served as an assistant district attorney, where he developed extensive litigation experience by trying cases before judges and juries. This background enables him to advocate confidently for clients in contested family law matters.Outside of his legal practice, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife, Kenia, and their daughters, Gabriella and Emma. A former hockey and volleyball player, he now channels his competitive energy into achieving success for his clients.

Firm: Cheryl Garrity Attorney at Law

111 South Bedford Street , Burlington , Massachusetts 01803

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Wills, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Power Of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Alimony, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Appeals

Litigation attorney since 1991, opened own law office in 1994.  Current focus is probate and family law including basic estate planning and administration, pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, adoption, paternity, child support, modifications and contempts, probating estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and drafting basic estate documents such as wills, health care proxies and powers of attorney.

Firm: Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty

776 Westfield Street , West Springfield , Massachusetts 01089

Practice Areas: Contracts, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, General Practice

Firm: Connors Law Office

129 Pleasant Street , Worcester , Massachusetts 01609

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support

As a Family Law Attorney having experience in Divorce/Separation cases and representing a wide range of clients, I am skilled in creative and constructive solutions to complex situations in both contested and uncontested divorces. Rather than pouring gas on the flames and engaging in pointless conflict, arguments and litigation with the other party, I understand the true emotional, financial and experiential 'cost' of divorce and my primary interest is to find the best path to resolution and closure so that my clients can move on and rebuild their lives constructively. That said, if necessary, I will advocate firmly and effectively to protect my client's interests, position, and well-being. I ensure to maintain consistent contact with my clients and make sure that my clients have whatever guidance may be needed throughout the process of this difficult time in their lives.

Firm: Phinney Law and Mediation

480 Route 6A , East Sandwich , Massachusetts 02537

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

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.

Firm: Lynch & Owens, P.C.

62 Derby Street , Hingham , Massachusetts 02043

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation

Firm: Gibbs & Heinle LLP

57 River St , Wellesley , Massachusetts 02481

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

CAL HEINLE represents clients in all areas of family law, including complex litigation and mediation, as well as the negotiation and drafting of Separation, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements. He has mediated and served as an arbitrator/master for contested custody, support and complex asset division cases and is regularly appointed by the judges of the Probate and Family Court to serve as discovery master or special master in complex cases. In both 2016 and 2017 he was selected into the Best Lawyers in America for family law and family law mediation. Cal has lectured on family law issues for MCLE, MBA, BBA and New England School of Law. He also served as the Editor of the Massachusetts Family Law Journal from 2007 through 2009. Cal previously served as an elected council member of the Middlesex County Bar Association and was named Chairman of the Education Committee. In this position, Cal oversaw the organization of various training seminars for lawyers.. Cal was formerly an associate with Todd & Weld LLP and later Ginsburg Leshin Gibbs & Jones LLP, where he would ultimately be named partner. During law school he served as an intern for the Justices of the Boston Municipal Court and as a law clerk for Children's Legal Services in Brookline. Cal was named a New England Rising Star® on multiple occasions among lawyers in Massachusetts in Boston Magazine.. Cal is a proud graduate of both SUNY Oswego and New England School of Law - Boston. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Massachusetts. Cal is a member of the Middlesex County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and Norfolk Bar Association. Cal is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation (MCFM).

Firm: Zawada Family Law

52 Highland Street , Worcester , Massachusetts 01609

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

Brynn Zawada combines pragmatism, tenacity and shrewd intellect to deliver results for her clients. She is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience representing individuals in the various district and probate courts across the state. Brynn’s practice focuses on complex family law matters. She regularly counsels individuals on divorce, custody, removal, alimony, guardianship and grandparent visitation issues.. Family issues are complex and emotionally taxing. Brynn strives to guide her clients through this process effectively and efficiently while minimizing the emotional toll on her clients. A firm believer in enabling her clients to make educated decisions based on practical advice and the law, Brynn zealously advocates for her clients whether that is through settlement negotiation or contested litigation in the courtroom.. “I'm so glad I found Brynn to represent me for a family law case. She is professional in every way. She was quick to become knowledgeable of the details of the case. She articulated strong arguments. She was immediately responsive, clearly answered all my questions. She's someone you can trust in that she cares about your cause and fights for the best outcome.” -Robert, Former Client. Brynn received her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 2011. She routinely attends seminars to stay current on changes in the law and was recently selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Start in her field. Brynn is an active member in the community and sits on the Board of Directors for several local non-profits. When she is not practicing law, Brynn enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, dog, and two children.

Firm: Sequel Law LLC

250 Commercial Street , Worcester , Massachusetts 01608

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Uncontested Divorce

I transitioned to divorce and family law after 15+ years working in accounting and operations for start-up technology companies. I strongly believe lawyers overlook the client experience and often force clients to work their way instead of the best way for the client. I try to look at everything from the client's perspective and try to make things as easy as possible for them.. I am a firm believer that the best way to resolve disputes is through direct communication with the other party. The court system should be the last resort, and I have no problem advising clients that they are better off handling an issue themselves if practical. I view the client relationship as a long-term collaboration rather than a quick money grab. I would much rather a client be completely confident in recommending our firm to a friend or come back years later when they do actually need a lawyer than feel taken advantage of.. I specialize in divorces with financial issues, whether high-income or net worth, family-owned businesses, real estate, retirement assets, or stock options and other equity compensation. All divorces have a range of issues though, so I am certainly not limited to financial cases by any means.. I understand that there is a lot at stake in every family law case, and every case is unique. I consider myself fortunate to be able to work with clients from all walks of life, and I love doing what I do because I know two days will never be the same.

Firm: Law Office of Christine Carima

37 Chalmers St. , Leominster , Massachusetts 01453

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Alimony