Litigation lawyers in Massachusetts Inessa Shur to Jenifer G.
Explore Massachusetts attorneys like Inessa Shur, Ira Zaleznik, Isaac H. Peres, J. Nathan Cole, Jack Merrill Jr., Jacob Geller, Jacquelyn Bumbaca, and Jenifer G. DeCristofaro. in cities like Brookline, Sharon, Needham, Lexington and Southborough. These attorneys specialize in Litigation in Zip codes like 02446, 02210, 01772.
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Inessa Shur
Firm: Shur Law Group, LLC
229 Harvard St , Brookline , Massachusetts 02446
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, Litigation
Shur Law Group is a well-known and respected Boston area law firm which specializes in representation of landlords and property management companies. We work on cases throughout the housing and district courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and have developed an excellent reputation for professionalism, experience, and outstanding results. Our main priority is to protect the rights of landlords and management companies as they navigate the challenges of the Massachusetts landlord-tenant laws. We specialize in the following areas: Massachusetts Residential Landlord-Tenant Law Summary Process Actions Involving Non-Payment of Rent and Breach of Lease Evictions Based on Drugs and Other Illegal Conduct Lease Drafting, Review, and Enforcement Reasonable Accommodations Fair Housing Laws Board of Health Citations We offer cost-effective solutions, including flat-fee evictions and competitive hourly rates.
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Janice C. Nigro
Firm: Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP
649 Main St. , Wakefield , Massachusetts 01880
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Litigation
As a practicing Attorney for 34 years, Attorney Janice Nigro has established a diverse civil practice, concentrating her practice in estates, from the planning phases of drafting wills and trusts, to the administration of an estate or trust following the death of a loved one, as well as assisting clients when problems arise such as challenges to the will or complaints regarding the handling and distribution of the estate or trust.. Known both for her deep legal knowledge and willingness to share her expertise and time, she is a leader in the legal community. She was selected as a 2012 Top Women of Law honoree by Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly, and was honored as one of 50 women who have made “great professional strides and demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in private practice, the corporate arena and social advocacy.” As the past Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Probate Council, Attorney Nigro was a member of a unified team of practitioners, clerks and judges to facilitate the implementation of new probate laws know as the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code, which has significant impact on how people plan their estates, as well as the administration and distribution of an estate. Highly regarded by members of the court staff and her peers, Attorney Nigro has developed and served as faculty for many seminars on the new probate laws as well as other topics. She was honored by the Massachusetts Bar Association for her volunteer efforts to educate fellow bar members and greater legal community on the changes in probate laws. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the years 2012--to current. She is Co-Chair of the MBA Annual Probate Law Conference which brings over 500 Probate Judges and Attorneys together to confer on recent changes in the law and timely probate topics.. “We provide our clients with the information, guidance and zealous advocacy they need to attain their personal and business goals,” Attorney Nigro said. “We adopt our clients’ causes as our own and are completely dedicated to their the depth and breadth of knowledge shared by our teams in Wakefield and Newburyport, we offer our clients comprehensive, thoughtful legal counsel that allows them to make informed decisions regarding their personal and business goals,” Attorney Nigro added.
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Jeffrey Steinbrecher
Firm: Steinbrecher Law Firm
147 Kelton St Apt 510 , Allston , Massachusetts 02134
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Jeffrey Raphaelson
Firm: Raphaelson, Attorneys At Law
11 Foster Street , Worcester , Massachusetts 01608
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Consumer Protection, Wrongful Death, Litigation
Jeffrey S. Raphaelson is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years experience resolving business disputes and complex, serious personal injury matters. Mr. Raphaelson focuses his commercial litigation practice on breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, unfair and fraudulent business practices, and insurance disputes. His personal injury practice concentrates on catastrophic injury and wrongful death, product liability, automobile accident cases, and medical malpractice.. Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly named Mr. Raphaelson a "Lawyer of the Year" in 2010. He earned a Top Ten Jury Verdict in Massachusetts in 2007, establishing liability against a United States escalator manufacturer for a defective escalator manufactured and installed in the People’s Republic of China. He earned a Top Ten Jury Verdict in Massachusetts in 2010, establishing liability against a Worcester hospital for failure to properly diagnose and treat a stroke and cancer patient. Mr. Raphaelson was selected to the 2006, 2013 through 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers lists, as reported by "Super Lawyers".. Mr. Raphaelson has been a panelist or presenter on trial advocacy for the Boston Bar Association and Worcester County Bar Association. He is a graduate of University of Vermont (1984) and Boston University School of Law (1988), where he received the G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar Award.
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Jeffrey L Roelofs
Firm: Law Offices of Jeffrey L. Roelofs, P.C.
30 Green Street , Newburyport , Massachusetts 01950
Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation
Jeff Roelofs has been practicing law since 1993, with a specialty in environmental and land use law. He counsels and advocates for clients in a wide range of matters including permitting, regulatory compliance, enforcement defense, real estate and business transactions, and litigation. Jeff appears regularly before state and federal environmental agencies and regulators and has appeared before nearly 100 local boards and commissions. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Oregon.. Jeff currently represents a broad range of clients, from individual homeowners confronted with wetlands or zoning issues, abutters and citizen groups in administrative and judicial appeals of local and state permit decisions, municipalities and a state agency in need of specialized environmental or land use counsel, and one of Massachusetts’ largest residential and commercial developers in subdivision and zoning approval processes, environmental permitting, litigation, and other land use and environmental matters involving a variety of project types. Other representative matters include challenging or defending defense and prosecution of private cost recovery and contribution actions, regulatory counseling in the context of contaminated properties, administrative and judicial wetlands, subdivision and zoning appeals, environmental due diligence in connection with real estate and corporate transactions, and compliance, permitting and enforcement-related counseling and advocacy under federal, state and local environmental and land use laws.Jeff is a member of the Boston Bar Association’s Environmental Section Steering Committee, the Licensed Site Professional Association, and the North East Builder’s Association of Massachusetts. Jeff formerly served as the co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Wetlands, Waterways and Water Quality Committee (2007-2010) and the co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section (2011-2013). He is also a former member of the Newburyport Planning Board. Prior to opening his own practice in 2007, Law Offices of Jeffrey L. Roelofs, P.C., Jeff worked seven years with Anderson & Kreiger LLP (2000-2007), where he joined the firm as a partner in 2005, and six years with Foley, Hoag & Eliot LLP’s environmental department (1994-2000). Jeff is a graduate of Colgate University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Economics cum laude, and Cornell Law School, where he received his law degree cum laude and was Articles Editor for the Cornell International Law Journal. Best Lawyers in America: Environmental Law (2014-2017)
Jeffrey Katzenstein
Firm: Drohan Tocchio & Morgan PC
175 Derby St. , Hingham , Massachusetts 02043
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Jay Gregory
Firm: Gordon & Rees
21 Custom House Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02110
Practice Areas: Professional Malpractice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
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Jason S. Bolio
234 Copeland St , Quincy , Massachusetts 02169
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
Former prosecutor
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Jason Ranallo
Firm: Law Offices of Jason M. Ranallo, P.C.
585 Washington Street, Suite 103 , Dedham , Massachusetts 02026
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident, Litigation, Animal & Dog Bites
I represent clients in all personal injury and litigation matters. I also represent Massachusetts Police Officers, Massachusetts State Troopers and Massachusetts Fire Fighters who have been injured in the line of duty. I have been practicing law in Massachusetts for over a decade. I take great pride in helping residents of the Commonwealth with their legal issues.. I began my career with one of Boston’s top defense law firms, and represented a major insurance company doing business in Massachusetts. After working for the insurance industry for a couple of years, I decided that I wanted to put my talents and skills to work in helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve. I have recovered millions and millions of dollars for my clients over the years. I never give up and pursue every possible avenue and look at every possible angle until I find a successful approach and strategy that will maximize your recovery. I will never resolve a case until I have collected the fullest and fairest amount available to compensate you. As a result I have not only earned the respect of all of my clients, but I have also earned the respect of all of the insurance companies doing business in Massachusetts, as well as their lawyers.. I pride myself in getting to know my clients. My clients tell me all the time that they do not only value my successful results, but also appreciate the time I took to learn about them and how their injuries affected their lives at home and work. My approach is the same, whether I am working on a million dollar case or a rear end motor vehicle accident resulting in a sprained neck or back: I am compassionate, supportive, determined, ethical and results oriented.
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James Thomas Kinder
Firm: The Law Office of James Thomas Kinder
9 Whiting Road , Dover , Massachusetts 02030
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements, Estate Planning, Litigation
The dissolution of the marital relationship can be a very difficult experience as well as a very emotionally trying time for families. This is exactly when you need sound, expert, legal guidance of an experienced, approachable and dedicated. It is imperative that you be advised as to all of the options available to you so that you are capable of making right decisions for your future.. My firm has over 19 years of experience in the handling of marital and custody disputes, pre and post-marital agreements, marital settlement agreements, financial statements, custody and parenting time issues. I am a tenancious advocate for my client's interests and I am committed to safeguarding and promoting my clients' best interests -- both in the long and short term.
Ira Zaleznik
Firm: Lawson & Weitzen, LLP
88 Black Falcon Avenue , Boston , Massachusetts 02210
Practice Areas: Litigation
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James Swartz
10 Marshall Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02108
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Defective Products, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice
James A. Swartz is a nationally known and respected trial attorney and consumer advocate. Mr. Swartz’ law practice is headquartered in the historic John and Ebenezer Hancock House on the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts.. James Swartz is a dedicated consumer advocate. For many years, Mr. Swartz, as a Director with the non-profit charitable corporation World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.), has issued an annual “10 Worst Toys” list to alert parents and other consumers to the dangers of unsafe toys. James Swartz has, in recent years, been responsible for an annual press conference to alert the media and public to unsafe toy hazards. Articles about James Swartz and the W.A.T.C.H. press conference have appeared in newspapers and other print media throughout the country. As a director and founding member of W.A.T.C.H., he has been dedicated to children’s causes and committed to the creation of multidimensional education programs, including “TOYS, YOU and the REAL WORLD”, a bilingual educational curriculum which has been taught in public schools in several states.. Mr. Swartz has authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters relating to child, medical and product safety, including “Med Mal and Products Liability: A Dangerous Intersection”, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal (Winter 2007, Vol. 1, No. 4); “Medical Instruments And Devices”, Medical Errors And Litigation: Investigation And Case Preparation (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., Inc., 2004); “Danger At Play”, TRIAL (November, 2003); “Fighting Mandatory Arbitration”, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Journal (Summer, 2002); “Hazardous Playthings Causing Injury To Children”, Children and Injuries (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., Inc., 2001); “Holding The Electronic Game Industry Accountable For The Deleterious Effects Violent Video Games Can Have On Our Children”, Products Liability Advisory (May, 2001); “The Common Law In The New Millenium—Protecting Our Children”, Civil Trial Practice—Winning Techniques of Successful Trial Attorneys (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., Inc., 2000); “Keeping Our Children Safe”, Facts & Findings (Nov., 1999); “Protecting Our Children”, Products Liability Advisory (Oct., 1998); and “Supreme Court Rejects Medical Device Preemption”, Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal (Nov., 1996). Mr. Swartz also provided research and editorial assistance for Toys That Kill (Vintage Books/Random House 1986), a book on toy safety authored by Edward Swartz. Mr. Swartz was appointed as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Trial Preparation Tools (James Publishing 2009).. James Swartz has testified before the New York City Council, Committee on Consumer Affairs, at a hearing regarding “Consumer Education and Safety”. He has appeared on such national television programs as “TODAY” and “EXTRA” on NBC, “American Morning” on CNN, “The American Family” and “Geraldo At Large” on Fox, “Take It Personally” on CNNfn, “Newsfront” on MSNBC, “Legal Cafe” on COURT TV, “Crook and Chase” on the Nashville Network (TNN), “Lifetime Live” on LIFETIME TELEVISION NETWORK, interviews on BLOOMBERG BUSINESS NEWS and FOX NEWS television networks, and in news reports on other national news Ruled Paper for Pleadings and Motions Mr. Swartz has also appeared on many regional television programs, including shows on the New England Cable News Network and Boston area network affiliates. Mr. Swartz has been interviewed on UPI, CBS, USA, CNN and TALK AMERICA Radio Networks, as well as many regional radio news programs.
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James Re
Firm: Sally and Fitch LLP
84 State Street, 11th Floor , Boston , Massachusetts 02109
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Civil , Corporate , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
James B. Re has served businesses and individuals in the Boston area with Sally & Fitch LLP since 1986.
James Berriman
Firm: Evidox, an XDD Company
727 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 500 , Boston , Massachusetts 02111
Practice Areas: Litigation
Consulting attorney with deep experience in ediscovery, digital forensics, and electronic trials. EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) in digital forensics. Over 38 years in the field of litigation technology.. Supervised forensic investigations and ediscovery projects in hundreds of disputes involving data theft, falsified evidence, spoliation, unauthorized access, SEC investigations, pharmaceutical patents, computer and integrated circuit technologies, software development, copyright infringement, domain name disputes, and other civil and criminal litigation matters. Provided affidavits, expert reports, and testimony in state and federal courts. Conducted electronic evidence presentations (hotseat) in over 30 trials.. Consulted with clients on business issues relating to ediscovery best practices, litigation preparedness, proper handling and storage of electronic business records, document retention policies, and technology risk assessments. Conducted over 50 public CLEs and hundreds of private CLEs on ediscovery and forensics best practices. Taught ediscovery at the law school level; lectured in computer forensics at the graduate level.. Clients have included law firms, technology companies, pharmaceutical companies, financial services companies, insurance companies, manufacturing companies, construction companies, government agencies, and universities.. My philosophy is: "Ediscovery is not a technical issue; it's a legal issue with a technical solution." Questions of scope and cost should be in the hands of the supervising attorneys, not the technicians. Technology serves the legal process rather than driving it. I can provide the expertise necessary to empower other attorneys to manage ediscovery and forensics projects as an integral part of the practice of law.
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Jacquelyn Bumbaca
Firm: Gregg, Hunt, Ahern & Embry
1 Cranberry Hl Ste 304 , Lexington , Massachusetts 02421
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Personal Injury
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Jacob Geller
Firm: Geller Benjamin LLP
90 Canal Street, Floor 4 , Boston , Massachusetts 02114
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Real Estate, Litigation
Jacob D. Geller, Esq. is a partner at Geller Benjamin LLP. Prior to forming Geller Benjamin LLP with James Benjamin, Esq, Jacob ran Law Offices of Jacob D. Geller, which was formed in early 2011 as a general practice with a specialization in immigration and family law.. Originally from Vermont, Jacob focus on immigration law. I am a graduate of the University of Vermont where he majored in History. Following undergraduate school, he moved to Ecuador for two years where he taught English and learned Spanish. He returned from Ecuador to go to school at Suffolk University Law School, where he concentrated in international law. During law school, Jacob took every chance to both improve his Spanish and understand additional cultures. He spent one summer interning at an international corporate law firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina working on international contracts in both English and Spanish.. Both during and following law school, he learned immigration while working for one of Boston's most experienced and highly regarded immigration attorneys, assisting clients in a wide range of family and business cases. Following this, he worked for a small firm as their resident immigration expert, concentrating particularly on the Boston area Brazilian population. While at both these firms, Jacob represented numerous clients in a wide variety of cases, including deportation defense, green card (permanent resident) adjustment of status, work visas and court representation. Seeing a need to serve his clients in family law practice, Jacob added family law to his practice early on, expanding those service over the years to include divorces, custody determinations, child support, Special Immigrant Juvenile orders, and more.
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Jack Merrill Jr.
160 Gould Street , Needham , Massachusetts 02494
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Litigation
Jack Merrill specializes his practice in employment law and civil litigation. Mr. Merrill counsels individuals and small businesses on employment and other matters; handles discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful discharge cases; drafts, negotiates, defends against, and litigates employment contracts; provides sexual harassment training and other educational services; drafts employment manuals; and handles a variety of civil matters (including business and real estate related matters). Mr. Merrill’s legal practice includes private consultations, and he is experienced in all Massachusetts state and federal courts, in arbitration and mediation, at the MCAD and EEOC, and in other administrative venues. He also uses his 20-plus years of experience to serve as a mediator in employment disputes. He is author of a quarterly employment law newsletter, maintains an informational employment law blog, and provides educational seminars and presentations. Mr. Merrill’s non-legal experience includes work as a newspaper reporter, researcher, and workers’ compensation administrator for the federal government. He is president of Metrowest Legal Services and has served numerous other charitable organizations during his career. Mr. Merrill graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1984 and from Northeastern University School of Law in 1993.
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J. Nathan Cole
Firm: Kenney & Sams, P.C.
Reservoir Corporate Center , Boston , Massachusetts 02114
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Insurance, Employment & Labor, Litigation
Bio:. I am a trial attorney and seasoned litigator with offices in Boston and MetroWest, focused on construction disputes, commercial lease issues, construction defects (both commercial and residential), delay claims, Prompt Pay Act claims, cumulative impact claims, business litigation, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, mechanic’s liens, employment disputes, shareholder conflicts, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury cases.. With deep experience as both a negotiator and courtroom advocate, I represent plaintiffs and defendants in litigation, contract negotiations, partnership disputes, and claims against insurance brokers. My practice centers on employment, contract, and construction-related matters.. Client service is my top priority. I am known for being responsive and accessible—promptly returning calls and emails—and for treating every case with the focus and respect it deserves. Whether securing courtroom victories or negotiating favorable contract terms, I am committed to achieving practical, high-value outcomes.. Notable Results:. December 2024 – Convinced the Superior Court to vacate an arbitrator’s award under the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act, overturning an unfavorable decision. This rare win highlights my ability to challenge arbitration outcomes in complex construction disputes.. January 2024 – Achieved a major arbitration victory for a subcontractor in a construction dispute featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Defeated a general contractor’s effort to withhold over $700,000, prevailing on Prompt Pay Act and change order claims after multi-day proceedings.. March 2022 – Won summary judgment in U.S. District Court in a $15 million dispute over a liquidated damages clause. Successfully argued the clause was unenforceable, allowing counterclaims for unpaid work. Cover story in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (March 25, 2022).. June 2018 – Dissolved a mechanic’s lien in Massachusetts Superior Court based on improper recording under G.L. c. 254. This win for the homeowner was the cover story in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (June 25, 2018).. Recent Jury Trial – Successfully defended a snowplow company in a Middlesex Superior Court slip-and-fall case during a blizzard. The jury returned a defense verdict in under an hour.. Contract Negotiation – Negotiated a promotional partnership for Polkadog Bakery with a celebrity foundation, securing monthly social media exposure to millions of followers in exchange for pet treat donations.. Injury & Construction Settlements – Recovered millions in settlements for construction workers and others injured in workplace accidents, car crashes, and catastrophic personal injury cases.. Approach:. Whether drafting contracts or trying cases, I leverage my litigation background to anticipate risks and deliver proactive legal solutions. I am a tenacious, prepared, and results-driven advocate in and out of the courtroom.. Awards & Recognition:. Best Lawyers in America, 2020–2024 (Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Personal Injury). Top Lawyers for Construction Law, Boston Magazine, 2022 & 2024. BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star, 2022-2023. Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2013–2024 (Boston Magazine). AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Perfect 10.0 Rating, Avvo. Leadership & Speaking Engagements:. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association and chair its Construction Law Committee. I am the incoming Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Real Estate Development and Construction Law Committee for the 2025–2026 term. I am also the past Chair of the International Association of Defense Counsel's Construction Law and Litigation Committee (2022-2024).. A frequent lecturer, I’ve presented on a range of topics, including construction delay claims, out-of-state discovery, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, trial tactics, and the use of expert witnesses in civil litigation. I’ve spoken at law schools, MCLE, the International Association of Defense Counsel's Annual and Midyear Meetings, and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.
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Isaac H. Peres
Firm: Peres, Zoppo & Associates, PLLC
6 Cabot Street, Unit 10 , Sharon , Massachusetts 02067
Practice Areas: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business, Divorce & Separation
Jenifer G. DeCristofaro
Firm: Miller Law Group, P.C.
352 Turnpike Rd , Southborough , Massachusetts 01772
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Probate, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Administrative Law, Real Estate, Litigation
When Attorney Jenifer DeCristofaro first became a lawyer nearly 20 years ago, she chose to concentrate on family law because she wanted to help people in a meaningful way, providing sound legal counsel and zealous advocacy for men and women dealing with intensely personal and highly emotional matters that have a profound impact on the rest of their lives.. Attorney DeCristofaro loves the personal relationship she develops with each of her clients, and she’s represented hundreds of men and women of all ages and financial statuses, in a variety of divorce and family law matters over the years. Whether it’s a simple or complex divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, modification of support or parenting plans, parental alienation, fathers’ rights, or grandparents’ rights, she has handled them all.. “Family law is about so much more than just the law -- it’s about children and families and marriages and messy, busy lives,” she says. “I’m the attorney who always hugs my clients and holds their hands while they cry. But I am also always honest with them about what they can realistically expect to see in their situation. It’s hard for clients to see the big picture when they are dealing with so many emotions and that is my job, to keep their focus where it needs to be in the case.”. She also has extensive experience dealing with clients whose divorces involve immigration issues, including those with spouses are all over the world or in parts unknown. She has successfully divorced clients here with spouses in Iceland, the Congo, Rwanda, Ghana, and Canada.. With nearly 20 years of experience in the Massachusetts probate and family courts, Attorney DeCristofaro knows all of the judges and clerks and the ins and outs of the system so she knows how best to make things happen, quickly and efficiently.. Her clients rave about her extensive knowledge of divorce and family law and her masterful skills in negotiations and in the courtroom. She is known as a straight shooter who takes time to get to know her clients and listens to their needs. But what they love most is her genuine care and concern for them and their families. Her clients take comfort knowing that once they’ve hired Jenifer she’s got their back and they’ve got her support every step of the way.. “I’m honored that my clients trust me, literally with their lives,” Attorney DeCristofaro said. “That’s why I put my heart and soul into each and every case – and I will make you laugh, even in your darkest hour.”. Attorney DeCristofaro said that being the mother of two small children has made her an even better, more compassionate family law attorney. She understands when clients are distracted by their children, often telling them: “Get the kids to bed, grab a glass of wine and call me at 9 or 10 p.m. so we can really focus on what needs to happen.”. She also takes time to talk to clients about life after divorce; how to move forward and manage their new financial situation, as well as encouraging them not to give up on love or marriage despite all they’ve been through.. “My favorite part of being a family law attorney is helping families create their ‘new normal’ so that divorce does not become a crushing life change,” Attorney DeCristofaro says. “I love when people who originally came to me distraught and feeling trapped are able to triumph and take back their lives.”. Attorney Jenifer G. DeCristofaro is a graduate of Davidson College in Davidson, NC, and the New England School of Law. She also attended University College Galway in Ireland. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court. She’s a member of the Middlesex Bar Association and the Essex Bar Association, and she is a notary public in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. When not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, as well as playing tennis. She also is an avid reader and writer of fiction and short stories.