Education lawyers in Massachusetts Adam Scott to Jeffrey Sankey

Firm: Law Office of Adam S. Minsky: Student Loan Law

265 Franklin Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Debt Collection, Education

Adam S. Minsky, Esq. is licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont, and is one of the nation’s leading voices on student loan law He remains one of the only attorneys in the country with a practice devoted exclusively to helping student loan borrowers. Attorney Minsky has published numerous books and articles on student debt, and he regularly speaks at colleges, nonprofit organizations, and professional associations about developments in student loan law and higher education financing. Major media outlets frequently seek his expert opinions on national news and policy stories.

Firm: Criminal Defense Attorney Darren Griffis

446 Main Street , Worcester , Massachusetts 01608

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Violent Crime, Education, Expungement

Darren Griffis protects the rights of anyone accused of a crime and anyone who has been convicted of criminal charges in both state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. In addition to this criminal defense practice, Darren also represents college students who are facing university disciplinary proceedings for alleged violations of student codes of conduct, including allegations related to sexual misconduct.. Darren is admitted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island state courts, in the federal District of Massachusetts, and in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Firm: Law Office of James M. Baron

395 Totten Pond Road , Waltham , Massachusetts 02451

Practice Areas: Education

The majority of my my practice centers around legal issues between students and schools.  This issue is my passion.  Clients range from pre-Kindergarten through graduate schools.  I also maintain a significant estate planning practice, including estate planning for families with special needs children.  In addition to my J.D., I also have a Master's Degree in Education and a teaching certification.  I am a member of the bar in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Florida.. I attended Suffolk Law School as an evening student, working full-time to support my family.  While at Suffolk, I earned a spot on the Law Review, where I focused my research and writing on the issue of the MCAS graduation requirement as it relates to children with special needs.  I graduated from Suffolk cum laude.. In my personal life, I serve as Vice President and on the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Israel in Waltham.  I also serve on the Board of Directors of two other organizations: the Waltham Community Foundation, a charitable organization that provides financial assistance to charities that benefit the people of Waltham, as well as GWARC, which assists people with intellectual challenges.. I am married, and have one daughter.  I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, playing the piano, playing golf, and watching the Red Sox.

Firm: Barton Gilman LLP

160 Federal St , Boston , Massachusetts 02114

Practice Areas: Education, Employment & Labor, Education, Construction & Development

Greg Vanden-Eykel has successfully represented Massachusetts and Rhode Island businesses, charter schools, and individuals before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Massachusetts Committee Against Discrimination, the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors, and the Rhode Island Department of Education. He focuses his practice on employment law, education law, medical malpractice, environmental, insurance coverage, general civil litigation matters, and toxic tort cases.. Greg previously worked as a consultant to government agencies and corporations on policy analysis, program management, and project evaluation related to emergency management, including natural disasters and terrorism.. Representative Accomplishments

Firm: Law Offices of Erin R. Opperman

3 Bessom St. #154 , Marblehead , Massachusetts 01945

Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Education, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

Erin obtained her JD in 2010 from the University of Michigan Law School, and her BS in Neurobiology in 2005 from the University of California, Irvine. She began her career at the Massachusetts Public Defender Office, where she worked as a trial lawyer for over six years. As a public defender, she represented hundreds of individuals charged in District and Superior Courts in Middlesex and Suffolk counties, at trial and in post-conviction proceedings. She has acted as lead counsel in numerous hearings, trials, and on appeal, and is well-versed in Massachusetts criminal law and procedure. She has gained the respect of both her colleagues and adversaries and works for her clients' interests at every stage of litigation. Erin serves on the Criminal Justice Act panel for the District Court in the District of Massachusetts and the First Circuit.. In addition to criminal defense, Erin also represents individuals in Title IX proceedings in college discliplinary hearings, in conjunction with criminal cases or standing alone. Erin has years of experience representing plaintiffs and respondants in Boston area college Title IX proceedings.

10 Apple Rd Apt 14 , Beverly , Massachusetts 01915

Practice Areas: Education, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, General Practice, Litigation

I am an attorney with years of experience in business litigation and bankruptcy law. I have also served as principal and assistant principal for approximately 15 years in public schools in Massachusetts. I have worked closely with teachers, administrators, special education advocates and attorneys, and parents on a variety of School Law issues.

Firm: Golden Law Center

1340 Centre Street , Newton , Massachusetts 02459

Practice Areas: Education , Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Medicaid & Medicare

My firm helps clients in the Greater Boston area in the areas of elder law, estate planning, guardianship, special needs planning, and estate administration. We approach each case with thoughtfulness and compassion, and aim to make seemingly overwhelming situations manageable. Our holistic approach can include building a supportive team for you, which may include geriatric care managers, financial advisors, and other professionals. Call today to ask how we can help you or a loved one.

Firm: Law Office of David Carron

908 Purchase St. , New Bedford , Massachusetts 02740

Practice Areas: Alimony, Juvenile, Education, Family, Divorce & Separation

I have great interest in the maritial arts, podcasts and science fiction.

Firm: David J. Grimaldi, P.C.

875 Massachusetts Avenue , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02139

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Education

Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding criminal defense representation to clients in Greater Boston.  Recognized by Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine as a top lawyer in his field, Attorney Grimaldi represents clients in the following types of matters:. * Homicide* Federal offenses* White Collar crime* Sexual offenses* Drug charges* Firearm offenses* Violent crimes* Domestic offenses and Restraining Orders* DUI / OUI / DWI (Drunk driving)* Title IX and Student Representation. Attorney Grimaldi has won numerous "not guilty" verdicts at trial, including acquittals for armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (ABDW), aggravated ABDW, assault with intent to rape, assault with intent to rape a child, attempted murder, carrying a loaded firearm, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, disseminating harmful matter to a minor, home invasion, indecent assault and battery on a child, malicious destruction of property, mayhem, motor vehicle homicide, murder, operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI), possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, procurement of naturalization contrary to law, rape, rape of a child, unarmed robbery, witness intimidation, and other charges.. Attorney Grimaldi has successfully moved to dismiss many charges for his clients, including drug trafficking charges, computer crimes, sexual offenses, motor vehicle offenses, and violent offenses.. Attorney Grimaldi has also won many motions to suppress evidence, including motions to suppress cocaine, heroin, marijuana, firearms, ammunition, cell phone evidence, and computer evidence. He has also won motions to suppress his client's statements to the police and motions to suppress witness identifications.. In a landmark ruling, Attorney Grimaldi was the first lawyer in the history of Massachusetts to win judicial immunity for defense witnesses in a criminal case.. Attorney Grimaldi's commitment to his clients and success in the courtroom has earned him the respect and admiration of the legal community.

Firm: Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP

One Bowdoin Square , Boston , Massachusetts 02114

Practice Areas: Education

Firm: Rom Law P.C.

P.O. Box 585 , Chelmsford , Massachusetts 01824

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Education

ALAN JAY ROM is a sole practitioner, whose focus is employment law. He served as an assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division from 2008 to 2011. From 2007 to May 2008 he was the litigation director of Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, and from 2002 through 2006 was the executive director of the Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc., in Boston. Prior to joining Massachusetts Appleseed in August 2002, he concentrated on employment law matters, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, its Massachusetts equivalent, and employment discrimination at the Law Office of Sherwin L. Kantrovitz, PC, for seven years. From 1977 to 1995 he was staff counsel to the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law of the Boston Bar Association, where he focused on employment discrimination, voting rights, and education law. From 1972 to 1977 he represented migrant farm workers in two legal services programs. He is the author of "Case Materials: The Legal System and the Hispanic/Latino Community," a course he designed and taught for three years at Northeastern University School of Law. He has authored several law-related articles and lectured at various law schools. He teaches "Legal Frameworks of Social Policy" at Tufts University. He is a 1972 graduate of Cleveland State University School of Law and a 1967 graduate of Ohio University, where he studied economics. He served as an economic advisor for a rural savings and loan cooperative in Bolivia while in the Peace Corps from 1969-1971. He is a member of the Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and Ohio Bars and is admitted to the Bars of the Supreme Court, First and Second Courts of Appeal, and the United States District Courts for the Districts of Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Firm: Burns & Levinson, LLP

125 High Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Aviation & Aerospace, Debtor/Creditor, Election Campaign & Political , Internet , Nursing Home Negligence, Transportation , Education

Firm: Carla C. Leone, Esq., M.A.

10 Court St. , Arlington , Massachusetts 02476

Practice Areas: Education, Appeals, Litigation

When not practicing special education law, I guide meditation for people in 12 step recovery.

Firm: Koufman Law Group, LLC

145 Tremont Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Education, Expungement, Sex Crime, Drug Crime

Attorney Koufman graduated from UMass Amherst summa cum laude in 2010. Thereafter, Caleb taught at The Landmark School for four years, as a language arts and geometry teacher. Caleb co-founded a debate team at Landmark, and was the girls' varsity tennis coach. After earning his Master's Degree in Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5-12, Caleb matriculated in the Northeastern University School of Law. Caleb excelled in classes at Northeastern. He interned for Federal District Court Judge Leo Sorokin, the Homicide Unit of the Suffolk District Attorney's Office, the Roxbury Public Defender's Office, the Boston Public Defender's Office, and the Executive Office of the Public Defender's. After graduating, Caleb was offered a full-time Staff Attorney position at the Framingham Public Defender's Office, where he tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases, in front of juries and judges, to verdict. After three years as a Staff Attorney, Caleb joined the Koufman Law Group, LLC, where he continues to work criminal and education cases throughout Massachusetts. Caleb is active in both the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts. His experience has resulted in his certification by the state as an attorney qualified to accept Superior Court appoitnments. Caleb's courtroom advocacy is unparalleled. Caleb cares about his clients and has demonstrated ongoing success with obtaining the results his clients deserve!

Firm: Weston, Patrick, Willard and Redding, P.A.

84 State Street   11th Floor , Boston , Massachusetts 2109

Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Immigration & Naturalization ,International & Trade,Municipal ,Probate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Law Office of Austin J. Freeley

171 Milk Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Automobile Accidents, Boating Accidents, Civil , Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Education , Felonies, Head and Spinal Injuries, Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident, Litigation

Recently nominated as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation. My focus has always been to obtain the best possible results for my clients in the areas  of personal injury, products and premises liability as well as criminal offenses ranging from DUI and drug offenses, to major felonies.

Firm: Gemma Law Office, P.C.

35 Braintree Hill Park. , Braintree , Massachusetts 02184

Practice Areas: Business , Education , Elder , Estate Planning, Medicare and Medicaid, Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Attorney Anthony Gemma’s practice is devoted to probate administration, probate litigation, will contests, as well as comprehensive estate and trust planning, including Medicaid planning.. With more than twenty years of law practice, Mr. Gemma is a highly-experienced litigator and trial attorney.   Prior to commencing his civil practice, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office.  He prosecuted over 35 jury trials before the Superior Court, including high-profile criminal cases. Since starting his own civil practice, Attorney Gemma has continued his trial practice in the civil arena through representing clients in probate litigation, actions for declaratory judgments, rescission of property transfers, intentional interference with an inheritance, and will contests.. Representative probate litigation cases include both helping clients defend a valid will from unwarranted challenges, as well as to help beneficiaries challenge a will that is not valid due to undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, fraud or some combination of those factors.. After entering the civil arena, Attorney Gemma earned an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.  While earning the master’s degree, Attorney Gemma focused his studies on general and advanced estate planning techniques, gift and estate tax issues.  Mr. Gemma’s estate planning practice is focused on helping clients develop the best estate plan for their needs, with an emphasis on estate tax minimization, efficient asset transfer, achieving client’s goals, and protecting client interests during life through living trusts, living wills and durable powers of attorney.  He also advises clients in Medicaid trust planning, and represents clients in guardianship and conservatorship matters, including petitions for court established estate plans for incapacitated individuals.. In his probate practice, Mr. Gemma helps personal representatives with all aspects of estate administration.  He provides guidance, takes the time to answer client questions when representing clients who are acting on behalf of estates as the estate legal representative.. Mr. Gemma is active in the Massachusetts Bar Association, where he has given annual presentations at local Councils on Aging on elder law and topical issues affecting seniors. He has also served on the Massachusetts Bar Association Elder Law Advisory Committee (2019-2020), and serves as a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Probate Law Section Council (2019-present).

Firm: Coren Lichtenstein LLP

60 Walnut St Fl 4 , Wellesley Hills , Massachusetts 02481

Practice Areas: Business , Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Discrimination, Divorce, Education , Employment & Labor , Family , Real Estate , Spousal Support, Wrongful Termination, Family, Family, Education, Employment & Labor, Litigation

Firm: Wong & Boscarine LLC

One Mifflin Place, Suite 400 , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138

Practice Areas: Education

Attorney Boscarine practiced for years at a large global law firm, representing financial services firms, mutual and hedge funds, insurance companies, biotech companies, as well as pro bono work for a victim of international parental abduction, individuals seeking asylum after fleeing political persecution in their home countries, and national voting rights organizations. Her state and federal court experience includes litigation in nine states and four United States Courts of Appeals, as well as participation on the Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller as a member of the Harvard Law School Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Attorney Boscarine made a career shift after her older child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, moving from corporate litigation to working for families and their children. She holds a certificate from the Institute of Special Education Advocacy from William & Mary Law School. She has two children on IEPs, one who attends a specialized out-of-district placement for children on the autism spectrum and one who attends an integrated preK program. She represents families at IEP meetings, mediations, and the BSEA. Attorney Boscarine was selected for the 2019 and 2020 Super Lawyer New England Rising Star lists for her work in School and Education Law.. Attorney Boscarine’s litigation experience prior to her special education practice includes trials and appeals in state and federal courts. She second chaired a bench trial in federal district court in an international child abduction case brought under the Hague Convention, successfully representing her client in follow-on litigation in state court on an issue of first impression that was ultimately affirmed by the state Supreme Court (petition for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court denied). She has experience with federal court oral argument, expert and fact witness depositions, substantial motion practice and brief-writing at the discovery, pretrial, trial, post-trial, and appellate levels, including successful appellate court briefing after a remand from the United States Supreme Court.

Firm: Sankey Law Offices

25 Braintree Hill Park , Braintree , Massachusetts 02184

Practice Areas: Americans with Disabilities Act, Automobile Accidents, Business , Contracts, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Discrimination, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Education , Employment & Labor , Juvenile , Medical Malpractice, Military , Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Slip and Fall, Traffic Violations, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Jeffrey M. Sankey is a cum laude graduate of Boston University School of Law, and holds a Master of Laws degree in criminal law. He has been a member of the Massachusetts bar since 1988. He also holds memberships before the bars of the Supreme Court of the United States; the United States Court of Military Appeals; the United States District Courts for Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and the state courts of Rhode Island. In addition, Attorney Sankey served as a member of the Town of Mansfield School Committee for nine years.. Attorney Sankey served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1993, followed by service in the Marine Corps Reserves until his retirement in 2005 at the rank of Colonel. Throughout his legal career in the Marine Corps, Attorney Sankey represented hundreds of Marines and sailors charged with criminal offenses in courts-martial across the United States. During his final five years of service, Attorney Sankey was assigned as a Military Trial Judge and Senior Reserve Trial Judge for the Marine Corps. Upon his retirement, Attorney Sankey was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.. Attorney Sankey offers a wide range of litigation experience to clients of the firm. His practice includes an interest in employment law, in which he has represented both employers and employees in state and federal courts and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, non-compete agreements and other workplace issues. He has substantial experience as a criminal defense counsel, and has represented clients in Juvenile, District and Superior Courts throughout the Commonwealth. Attorney Sankey devotes a significant part of his practice to education law, representing students who require assistance to obtain special education services or who are facing disciplinary hearings. In the area of civil litigation and personal injury litigation, Attorney Sankey has from time to time represented individuals, insurance companies and municipalities, and is well prepared to assist in the evaluation and trial of such claims.