Firm: Lee & Rivers LLP
Practice Areas: Family
Ms. Forkner graduated with honors from The Johns Hopkins University (double major in English and History of Art, 2006) and from Boston University School of Law (2009), where she served as a director for the J. Newton Esdaile Moot Court Program. In addition, during law school Ms. Forkner served as a judicial intern to a judge in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County and as a research assistant to a Harvard University School of Law professor. During college Ms. Forkner studied at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University (2004). Before joining Lee & Rivers LLP in 2011, Ms. Forkner gained experience in family law and estate planning at a mid-sized Massachusetts firm. She became a partner at Lee & Rivers LLP in January 2020.. Ms. Forkner has been recognized as a Massachusetts “Rising Star” (2013 – 2019).. Ms. Forkner is a member of the Family Law section of the Boston Bar Association (BBA) and recently served as the co-chair of the continuing legal education sub-committee. She has co-chaired and moderated several BBA programs on topics including Family Law Appeals, Alimony and Child Support, and Business Valuations in the Family Law Context. She has also participated in several Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Family Law Conferences. Ms. Forkner is also a member of the Women’s Bar Association and was formerly on their Board of Directors (2010-2011). Ms. Forkner currently sits on the Board of Directors of the John Winthrop School for Young Children and is a member of their Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a member of the Friends Council of the Esplanade Association.. Ms. Forkner has guest lectured at Boston University School of Law on the subject of Separation and Antenuptial Agreements. She also frequently serves as a volunteer judge for the Boston University School of Law moot court programs and as an “Attorney for the Day” in the Norfolk Probate & Family Court. Ms. Forkner is also involved as a mentor in the Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project. She recently co-authored a chapter with Mr. David H. Lee entitled Tax Considerations for the Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manuel (2018) with respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on family law.. Ms. Forkner is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Maryland and is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court as well as the Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court.
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Firm: Donovan Hatem, LLP
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Megaloudis & Gakis Pplc
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Cherilyn M. Richard Law, Inc.
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Law Office of Alison Silber
Practice Areas: Family
Attorney Wehrli understands that sometimes what you need in an attorney is someone who will not only listen to you, but someone who will make you feel heard and take you step by step to navigate you through the legal field and, more importantly, your case. Whether it be through a divorce proceeding or a custody issue, Attorney Wehrli’s work and litigation experience has provided her with an understanding of the court system which allows her to negotiate and argue on your behalf.. Attorney Wehrli was born and raised in Western, Massachusetts. After living in both Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, Attorney Wehrli is happy to be living and raising her family back in the Western Massachusetts community. Attorney Wehrli graduated from Hamilton College in 2010 where she earned a B.A. in Economics. She received her Juris Doctor from New England School of Law in May of 2016 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in November 2016. Attorney Wehrli is also admitted to the United States District Court of Massachusetts and a member of the Hampden County Bar Association.. Prior to joining the Law Office of Alison Silber, Attorney Wehrli worked in a Boston area law firm focusing primarily on business, construction, and insurance law. Her prior legal work has given her great experience in all aspects of litigation, including research, legal writing, negotiation and mediation. Attorney Wehrli strives to use these skills to advocate for you to help you through your family law matters.
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Cordell & Cordell
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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Firm: Law Offices of Cynthia E. MacCausland
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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Firm: Nigro Pettepit & Lulas LLP
Practice Areas: Family
I am currently an Associate Attorney at Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP. While my primary focus has been family law and divorce matters, I have a wide range of experience in civil litigation matters, such as equity complaints, petitions to partition, and estate litigation. I also have experience with real estate transactions, estate planning and drafting, estate administration, and trust accounting.. I began working at Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP as a legal intern in May 2012, and I continued this position part-time while obtaining my J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. I joined the firm full time upon my graduation from Suffolk University Law School in 2014. I was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in November of 2014.. In January 2016, I obtained my certification in Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) in all divisions of the Probate and Family Court. I also completed a SJC approved ADR Probate and Family Court Conciliation Training Program in November of 2016.. My goal is to provide clients with the best possible guidance during what can be extremely difficult times, both emotionally and financially. I work closely with my clients in order to achieve their objectives in a strategic and effective manner. I strive to build strong and long lasting relationships with my clients, as I hope to be the person they engage for any future needs they may have.
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Firm: Nfs Leasing
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Haufler Associates
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Collins, Charles A.
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Pollack Law Group, P.C.
Practice Areas: Family
Tenacious is the word best used to describe Attorney C. Eric Mercer, an accomplished attorney who has represented scores of clients ranging from large businesses to individual men and women over the past three decades. Most recently, his practice has concentrated on divorce and family law, including cases involving members of the military and same-sex households. Some of his recent cases include:. Attorney Mercer thrives on being able to help clients achieve their goals through negotiation when possible and litigation when necessary. He draws on the skills he learned representing big business to help individuals obtain successful outcomes with their legal matters, especially when it comes to issues of divorce and family law, including child custody and support, alimony, modifications, contempt actions and allegations of domestic violence.. Given his background as a serviceman in the U.S. Army before becoming an attorney, Attorney Mercer also is uniquely positioned to represent members of the military and their families in divorce and family law matters. He not only has personal experience with members of the military and their families, but also knows the special rules and circumstances that apply when it comes to identifying the proper jurisdiction, serving members of the military deployed overseas and dividing military pensions.. In addition, Attorney Mercer is skilled at Alternative Dispute Resolution, which can help clients avoid the time, expense and emotional toll of a prolonged courtroom battle. He prides himself on being able to efficiently and effectively resolve many issues at the negotiating table. However, he also is ready and willing to fight for his clients in the courtroom when necessary. He is known for his passionate advocacy and masterful litigation strategies and techniques.. These are among the reasons Attorney Mercer is an excellent choice when it comes to handling your divorce and family law needs.. Attorney C. Eric Mercer earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Brigham Young University. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.
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Firm: Veterans Legal Services
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Christine Ann Faro, Attorney At Law
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Callahan, Barraco, Inman & Bonzagni, P.C
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: South Shore Investment Services
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Rubin and Rudman LLP
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: David Aptaker, Counselor At Law
Practice Areas: Family
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