Janice Bassil

Practice Name

Bassil & Budreau

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

20 Park Plaza, Suite 1005
Boston, MA 02116

Tel: (617) 366-2200

Email: jbassil@bassilbudreau.com

Web: www.bassilbudreau.com

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Janice Bassil

Janice Bassil practices criminal and family law throughout Massachusetts. She tried the Salvi clinic shooting case, the Terek Mehana federal terrorism case and is one of the few lawyers in the country to convince a jury to find her client not guilty by reason of insanity. Janice is known for her persistent and dogged style, thinking outside the box and repeatedly winning cases for clients accused of homicide and sex offenses. Her style has proven equally effective in college disciplinary actions and high net worth divorce actions.

Janice has been named Lawyer of the Year by the Lawyers Weekly for her dogged defense of juveniles and individuals accused of sex offenses.

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Education 

Boston University Law School

Practice Emphasis

Criminal and Family Law

Legal Organizations 

Super Lawyers
American Academy of Family Lawyers

Accolades 

Awarded Edward Duggan Award
Award of Excellence by the Frank J. Murray Inns of Court Joseph Balliro Award
Lawyer of the Year by the Lawyers Weekly

Anne L. Berger

Practice Name

Godson Legal Group, P.C.

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

210 Broadway St #202
Rt.1 South
Lynnfield, MA 01940

60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109

Tel: (781) 780-7080

Email: smallberger@gmail.com

Web: www.bostonllp.com

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Anne L. Berger

Attorney Berger has been a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1987 and a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1997. She currently serves as the USA delegate to the International Academy’s Board of Managers and as the Massachusetts Delegate to the American Academy’s Board of Governors. She is an officer of the AAML Foundation, a past president of the Massachusetts Chapter of AAML and of the Fourth District Court Bar Association. She currently also serves as a Trustee of the International Commission on Children and Family Relationships Trust and as an Editor of the AAML Journal.

Attorney Berger has written and lectured extensively for professional groups and co-authored the chapter on Retirement Assets for the MCLE Domestic Relations Practice Series.

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Education 

Boston University
Boston University School of Law

Practice Emphasis

Child Support, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Legal Organizations 

Family Law Section Council, Massachusetts Bar Assn. 1996-1999
State Bar of Michigan
Family Law Section; Past President, Fourth Middlesex Bar Assn. 1978-79
MA Academy of Trial Attys; IAML 1998 - present

Accolades 

MBA Chair - Nantucket Family Law Weekend 1997 1998
AAML Massachusetts Family Law Seminars
MCLE Panelist Family Law
MBA Chair - Single Justice Appeals of Probate Family Law Orders 1996
AAML Spring Meeting Speaker 1995 ''Use of Interpreters'' National
IAML Frequent CLE presenter

Jennifer Bingham

Practice Name

Bingham Dispute Resolution

County Courts Serving

Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Essex

Contact

25 Grove Street, Ste. 2-400
Newton, MA 02466

Tel: (617) 458-7299

Email: jbingham@BinghamDisputeResolution.com

Web: Bingham Dispute Resolution

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Jennifer Bingham

Jennifer is the founder of Bingham Dispute Resolution LLC, a law firm focused exclusively on family and matrimonial law.   Jennifer has practiced for almost 23 years as a family law attorney with extensive experience in complex, high net worth, divorce cases.   In addition to providing direct representation to clients in negotiated settlement cases, Jennifer serves as a mediator, arbitrator, conciliator and special master for private clients, attorneys and the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court.   Jennifer is a Certified Mediator through the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  In addition to her legal practice, Jennifer is an adjunct faculty member at Babson College in the Accounting and Law Department.  Jennifer is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and New York Bar, and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Jennifer has been committed to improving the practice of family law in Massachusetts as a frequent lecturer at bar associations, lawyer organizations and continuing legal education and law schools.  A summary of all lectures and publication may be found at www.binghamdisputeresolution.com.   She is an active member of both the family law bar and dispute resolution community serving on the Board of Governors for the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, liaison to the Family Law Curriculum Advisory Board of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, and she serves as Co-Chair of the National Arbitration Committee for the National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as well as the Joint Task Force between the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/American Academy of Trusts Estate Council.  Committed to mediation and alternate dispute approaches, Jennifer is member of the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediator and is a Practitioner in the Academy Professional Family Mediators and American Bar Association, and a member of the American Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section.

Jennifer has repeatedly been named as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer in America @ in the area of family law and was named by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as Top Women in the Law.

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Education 

University of Rhode Island
New England School of Law

Practice Emphasis

Traditional representation in all aspects of Family Law

Legal Organizations 

Boston Bar Association
Massachusetts Probate & Family Court Inn of Court
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
Women's Bar Association
Member New York State Bar

Accolades 

Massachusetts Super Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
Massachusetts Top Women Lawyers

Valerie J. Botter

Practice Name

Valerie J. Botter, Attorney at Law

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

16 Center Street, Suite 203
Northampton, MA 01060

Tel: (413) 586-8651

Email: contact@botterlaw.com

Web: www.botterlaw.com

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Valerie J. Botter

As a divorce and family law attorney and mediator in Northampton, Massachusetts, Valerie Botter helps individuals and couples navigate divorce and other family transitions with guidance, compassion, and attention to detail. Valerie provides pragmatic and efficient legal and mediation services, enabling her clients and their children to move forward with integrity and financial security. Valerie is a skilled negotiator and an experienced mediator who brings more than 30 years of courtroom experience to settle disputes. Valerie provides services to clients throughout Massachusetts, using videoconferencing as needed.

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Education 

Oberlin College - 1981
Northeastern University School of Law - 1986

Practice Emphasis

Traditional representation in all aspects of Family Law

Legal Organizations 

Hampshire County Bar Association
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Accolades 

Law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court
Massachusetts Super Lawyer each year since 2010

Philip J. Byers

Practice Name

Philip J. Byers

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

15 Chestnut Street
Andover, MA 01810

Tel: (978) 474-9969

Email: attybyers@comcast.net

Web: www.philipjbyers.com

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Philip J. Byers

Massachusetts family law attorney, well known for handling complex and highly contested cases. Earning an excellent reputation as a zealous advocate for his clients and for his knowledge of the law.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1990.

Named "Top Rated Family Law Attorney in North Andover"

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Education 

Suffolk University Law School

Practice Emphasis

Divorce, Family Law, Child Support, Modification, Guardianship

Legal Organizations 

Massachusetts Bar Association, 1975 Essex Bar Association
U.S. District Court - District of Massachusetts 1975
U.S. Supreme Court, 1983

Accolades 

Amicus Curiae Committee Member for the National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2013-Present- Successfully involved with federal challenges in various states: case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing same-sex marriage

Liaison Officer for National Alimony Trends for the National Committee of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2013-Present)

Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Massachusetts Chapter (1990-Present)

Past Manager of Board of Managers for Massachusetts Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

Former Member of Education Committee and Chairperson of Amicus Curiae Committee, of Massachusetts Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member of the Essex County Conciliation Program, for the Essex County Probate and Family Court (1997-Present)

Past Member of the Essex County Probate and Family Court Bench-Bar Committee

Co-author of Amicus Curiae Briefs on behalf of the Massachusetts Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers regarding the Blixt and Champagne decisions by the Supreme Judicial Court (Blixt v. Blixt, SJC-08643 RE: Grandparent Visitation) & (Champagne v. Champagne, SJC-07917 RE: Permanent Restraining Orders)

Contributing author of text entitled “Unmarried Couples” for Suffolk University Law School, Advanced Legal Studies Department (2003)

Former Lecturer and Panelist for Suffolk University Law School, Advanced Legal Studies Department

David E. Cherny

Practice Name

Atwood & Cherny, P.C.

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

177 Huntington Avenue - 23rd Floor
Boston, MA 02115

Tel: (617) 262-6400

Email: dcherny@atwoodcherny.com

Web: www.atwoodcherny.com

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David E. Cherny

David E. Cherny is a founding partner of the Boston Law firm of Atwood & Cherny, P.C., a nationally recognized law firm concentrating in the practice of complex matrimonial litigation at both the trial and appellate court levels. He is a Fellow of the International and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, serving as past President of the Massachusetts Chapter.

He is also a member of the American Probate & Family Inns of Court. He is a member of the Massachusetts & Texas Bars and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court, (D. Mass.), United States Court of Appeals, United States Tax Court and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Cherny and his firm have been involved in numerous family law cases and appellate decisions which have had a significant role in shaping family law in Massachusetts.

He has served as appellate counsel in overt 50 cases to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Massachusetts Appeals Court, Federal 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, including cases such as: Pierce v. Pierce; Dematteo v. Dematteo; Zaleski v. Zalesski; Rodman v. Rodman; Van Arsdale v. Van Arsdale; and, Young v. Young.

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Education 

Boston University School of Management ‘78 (cum laude)
Suffolk University ‘81(cum laude)

Practice Emphasis

Matrimonial litigation at the Trial and Appellate Court levels

Legal Organizations 

Mr. Cherny is an active member of the Massachusetts, American and Boston Bar Associations.

He is a frequent lecturer at law schools and to family law lawyers and judges.

He is author of numerous articles and publications in the field of family law.

He has been recognized by his peers and certified in Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Law.

He has been included in the Law & Politics/Boston Magazine listing of "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" and “New England Super Lawyers” in the field of family law.

For over 25 years he has been certified in Best Lawyers in America in the field of family law.

Accolades 

Best Lawyers in America
Massachusetts Super Lawyers
New England Super Lawyers

Kevin M. Corr

Practice Name

Kates & Barlow

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

21 Custom House Street
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: (617) 412-4200

Email: kcorr@katesbarlow.com

Web: www.katesbarlow.com

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Kevin M. Corr

Kevin M. Corr is a cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School (1992) and Syracuse University (1988). He has been engaged in the practice of Family Law for over twenty-five years. Mr. Corr is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble, and he became a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in 2004. He was honored to present his Summary of Family Law Cases at AAML year-end meetings (2009-2012), to be part of MCLE’s Family Law Case Update programs, to have participated in a prior MBA Family Law Conference regarding Recent Developments in Family Law, and to have Chaired MCLE’s program Premarital, Marital & Separation Agreements (2012-2014).

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Education 

Suffolk University Law School, cum laude, 1992
Syracuse University, BSBA, 1988

Practice Emphasis

Family Law

Legal Organizations 

Massachusetts Bar Assn.; Former Council
Small Firm Management Section; Editor
Small Firm Management Section News
Massachusetts Association of Guardians Ad Litem

Accolades 

"AV Preeminent" rating by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell Boston Magazine
Super Lawyer - since 2008
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly "Lawyers of the Year" - 2010
Board of Bar Overseers' Pro Bono Panel - 2018 through 2019
Best Lawyers in America - since 2018

Jessica M. Dubin

Practice Name

Lee & Rivers LLP

County Courts Serving

Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, Essex, Worcester, Bristol and Barnstable

Contact

222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116

Tel: (617) 266-6262

Email: jmdubin@leeandrivers.com

Web: www.leeandrivers.com

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Jessica M. Dubin

Ms. Dubin has practiced family law for almost two decades and has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including settlement, motion and trial practice, appellate work and ante- and post-nuptial agreement drafting. She became a fellow of the Massachusetts chapter of the AAML in 2017.

Ms. Dubin was co-trial counsel with Attorney David Lee and co-authored the Brief submitted to the Supreme Judicial Court for the prevailing party in the alimony case of Young v. Young, 478 Mass. 1 (2017). Ms. Dubin also co-authored with Attorney Lee the Briefs submitted for the prevailing party in Emery v. Sturtevant, 88 Mass. App. Ct. 1118 (2015) and 91 Mass. App. Ct. 502 (2017), a case involving imputation of income in setting support orders. Ms. Dubin served as the Co-Chair of the Family Law Steering Committee of the Boston Bar Association in 2014 and 2015.

Ms. Dubin volunteers as a mentor and attorney for the Women’s Bar Foundation Family Law Project, which provides pro bono representation to victims of domestic violence, as an “Attorney for the Day” and an ARC (Attorneys Representing Children) attorney in the Norfolk Probate & Family Court and as a conciliator for the Norfolk & Middlesex Probate & Family Courts.

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Education 

Harvard Law School J.D. 2001 cum laude
Brown University B.A. 1998 magna cum laude

Practice Emphasis

Ms. Dubin has extensive experience with all aspects of domestic relations law, including the drafting of antenuptial and postnuptial agreements, the settling and litigating of divorce, modification, contempt and paternity cases, and appellate family law work.

Legal Organizations 

Massachusetts chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court
Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court
Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) and Boston Bar Association (BBA) Family Law Sections
Women’s Bar Association
Massachusetts chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Accolades 

Ms. Dubin is named by Naifeh and Smith’s The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law. She has been recognized as a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer”by Boston Magazine’s and Law & Politics’s Super Lawyer publication (2013 to 2018) and was previously recognized by that publication as a “Rising Star” (2007 to 2012). She has received the highest Avvo rating possible (10.0 Superb) as a family law attorney. She received the Women's Bar Foundation's Volunteer Attorney Award in 2015.

Matthew H. Feinberg

Practice Name

Matthew H. Feinberg, Attorney at Law

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

323 Boston Post Rd, Ste 3A
Sudbury, MA 01776-3017

Tel: (978) 443-4422

Email: mattfein@mhf-law.com

Web: www.grafflawoffices.com

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Matthew H. Feinberg

Matthew Feinberg is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with over 40 years of experience. He specializes in criminal defense, contested divorce litigation, bar discipline, mediation and civil litigation. He has tried nearly 100 cases to juries, both in state and federal court. His matrimonial work includes complex, high net worth cases usually involving business valuation of partnerships, closed corporations and the like. He also has a considerable appellate practice in these areas.

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Education 

Tufts University, 1964
Boston University School of Law, 1967

Practice Emphasis

Criminal defense, contested divorce litigation, bar discipline, mediation and civil litigation

Legal Organizations 

Massachusetts Bar Association
Past Member of the Board of Directors
Boston Bar Association; Fellow
Massachusetts Bar Foundation; Past Member, Board of Directors and Vice Chair
Committee for Public Counsel Services; Hearing Officer, MA Board of Bar Overseers; Board of Directors (Massachusetts Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union)
Committee on the Un-met Legal Needs of Children (MBA)
Massachsuetts Special Commission Violence Against Children.

Accolades 

Admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
The United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
His dedication to ethics and his superior legal skills have earned him the highest rank of AV-Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell

Jonathan E. Fields

Practice Name

Fields and Dennis, LLP

County Courts Serving

Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk

Contact

80 William Street, Ste 210
Wellesley, MA 02481

Tel: (781) 489-6776

Email: jfields@fieldsdennis.com

Web: www.FieldsDennis.com

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Jonathan E. Fields

Attorney Jonathan Fields has more than 28 years experience representing clients with a high level of personal care and professionalism. His approach to the complex area of family law is innovative, compassionate and geared to the best interests of his clients. Mr. Fields is widely published and a sought-after national speaker on topics ranging from trusts and inheritances in divorce, prenuptial agreements, and cryptocurrency and divorce. Mr. Fields has also earned the Super Lawyers distinction as well as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers in America for the past several years. Fields and Dennis has also earned U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firm, Family Law, in the Boston Metropolitan for the past several years.

Mr. Fields believes that while the law is always critical in a family law case, his experience has taught him that most of the time it is the psychodynamics of the parties and counsel that determine whether and how a case settles. That is why process is so critical to resolution — and why choosing the right “container” is vital. Put another way: “getting there” is important but the way you get there is just as important. Mediation may work for some clients. Collaborative Law may work for others. Sometimes, a more traditional representation or litigation is appropriate. Often, there may be a creative combination of processes that will suit a certain dynamic.

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Education 

Amherst College, B.A., cum laude, 1986
Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1991

Practice Emphasis

Traditional Representation Mediation / Conciliation Arbitration Parent Coordination

Legal Organizations 

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Accolades 

Best Lawyers, 2016-2019
Super Lawyers, 2014-2019

George M. Ford

Practice Name

Conn Kavanaugh

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

1 Federal St., Fl 15
Boston, MA 02110-2003

Tel: (617) 348-8207

Email: gford@connkavanaugh.com

Web: www.connkavanaugh.com

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George M. Ford

George is one of Boston’s most accomplished trial lawyers whose practice concentrates in the areas of family law, probate litigation, and land use/zoning law. George’s litigation skills were recognized when he was invited to be a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in the early 1980s, an honor accorded to less than one-half of 1% of the trial lawyers nationwide. His unparalleled experience in the family law area is solving the complex financial issues that emerge in the context of divorce litigation. In the area of probate litigation, George is highly specialized, understanding all the responsibilities and duties of fiduciaries, the rights of beneficiaries, and the multi-faceted aspects of guardianships and conservatorships. Zoning and land development issues are emphasized in his civil litigation practice.

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Education 

Boston College Law School/1965

Practice Emphasis

Family Law, Probate Litigation, Land-Use Zoning Law

Legal Organizations 

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section
Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Accolades 

“Massachusetts Super Lawyer” by the publishers of Boston Magazine
“Top 100 Massachusetts Lawyers” in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015
President of the Massachusetts Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Stephen D. Fried

Practice Name

Nigro Pattepit & Lucas LLP

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

161 South Main Street Unit 105
Middleton, MA 01949

Tel: (978) 774-2567

Email: stephendfried@gmail.com

Web: www.npl-law.com

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Stephen D. Fried

Stephen Fried handles cases in Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and practices out of Middleton, MA. This attorney has been licensed for 35 years and attended Suffolk University Law School.

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Education 

Suffolk University Law School 1984
Boston University

Practice Emphasis

Family Law and Personal Injury

Legal Organizations 

Essex County and Middlesex County Bar Associations
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (Member, Modification Section)

Accolades 

Super Lawyers: 2008

Fern Frolin

Practice Name

Mirick O’Connell

County Courts Serving

Middlesex, Worcester, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex

Contact

75 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110

Tel: (508) 791-8500

Email: ffrolin@mirickoconnell.com

Web: www.mirickoconnell.com

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Fern Frolin

Fern is a past-president of the Massachusetts AAML chapter and a past governor of both the state and national AAML governing boards. She is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and was named 2018 Child Custody and Child Support USA Lawyer of the Year by Lawyers Weekly UK. She served on the trial court Alimony Reform Task Force and Child Support Guidelines Task Force as well as several other family trial court appointed committees.

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Education 

Ohio State University BA
Boston College JD

Practice Emphasis

High net worth divorce including ADR solutions to complex and more routine disputes; international and interstate family law disputes

Legal Organizations 

Boston Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
AAML
IAFL
American Bar Association
Mass Council on Family Mediation

Accolades 

Superlawyer
Best Lawyers in New England
Best Lawyers in America
USA 2018 Child Custody and Child Support

Lisa J. Graff

Practice Name

Graff & Dawson, LLC

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

323 Boston Post Rd, Ste 3A
Sudbury, MA 01776-3017

Tel: (978) 443-4422

Email: lgraff@graffdawsonlaw.com

Web: www.graffdawsonlaw.com

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Lisa J. Graff

Attorney Graff represents individual clients in family law matters whether resolved through litigation, mediation, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. She also serves as a neutral in the following functions: mediator, arbitrator, conciliator, and case evaluator. Attorney Graff has presented to colleagues at continuing legal education seminars on the following subjects: child support; health insurance in divorce; enforcement of divorce judgments; family law discovery strategies; guardian ad litem training; out of wedlock paternity cases, and divorce trial preparation.

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Education 

State University of New York at Binghamton
Boston University School of Law

Practice Emphasis

Family Law

Legal Organizations 

Member: Massachusetts Bar Assn.
Family Law Section South Middlesex County Bar Assn.

Accolades 

Pro bono, Conciliator for the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court
Lawyer for the Day programs at Middlesex and Norfolk Counties

Patrick M. Hart

Practice Name

Hart Law Offices

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

189 Main St
Marlborough, MA 01752

Tel: (508) 485-5400

Email: Phart@hartlawpc.com

Web: www.hartlawpc.com

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Patrick M. Hart

Over the course of his career, Attorney Hart has tried hundreds of cases in a variety of different courts, including jury and non-jury matters. His practice at this time concentrates on Family Law, focusing on divorce litigation, divorce negotiation, alimony, child support, division of marital assets, custody, and visitation matters.

Additionally, he has substantial expertise in handling paternity cases. Most clients have found that his litigation skills enable him to obtain excellent results either by trying the case or in negotiation and settlement.

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Education 

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, New York B.A., History

Practice Emphasis

Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Estate Planning

Legal Organizations 

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Massachusetts
Probate and Family Inn of Court
Massachusetts Bar Association Family Law
Section MetroWest Bar Association

Accolades 

Lecturer for both Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Member of the Central Regional Committee of the Judicial Nominating Commission
Board of Directors for the Bare Hill Rowing Association in Harvard

Brigid M. Hennessey

Practice Name

Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP

County Courts Serving

Berkshire

Contact

1330 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247

55 Church Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Tel: (413) 663-3200

Email: mail@docatty.com

Web: www.docatty.com

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Brigid M. Hennessey

My family law practice evolved out of my interest in children and personal relationships. Families provide the support and love that are essential to the healthy development of all individuals, particularly children. Family breakups can be destructive to the very values the family has tried to develop and instill in their children. It is important to me to try to help families, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and children through very painful and emotional times of separation, divorce and custody disputes.

I can empathize with the pain, hurt, and anger clients in divorce experience. I get a great deal of satisfaction when I am able to help people get through these difficult times.

I am passionate about my work. Every case calls for a different approach, but regardless of the approach we decide upon, I always work hard for my clients and am a zealous advocate for their interests.

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Education 

Albany Law School Union University, Juris Doctor 1992
Central Connecticut University, Bachelor of Arts 1989

Practice Emphasis

Domestic relations and family law, all aspects.

Legal Organizations 

Massachusetts Bar Association, member, 1992-present
Berkshire Bar Association, member and past President, 1992-present
Berkshire Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee, member, 1992- present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Massachusetts Chapter, member, 2006-present

Accolades 

Massachusetts Justice Project's Deborah L. Marchand Pro Bono Publico Award 2010
St. Thomas More Society's Tenth Annual Red Mass Honoree
First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, 2015
Massachusetts Top Attorney, 2010-2011 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Director, 2009-2011

Wendy Hickey

Practice Name

Brick, Jones, McBrien & Hickey

County Courts Serving

Norfolk, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Suffolk, Barnstable, Bristol, Worcester

Contact

233 Needham Street, Ste. 203
Newton, MA 02464

Tel: (617) 494-1227

Email: whickey@brickjones.com

Web: www.brickjones.com

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Wendy Hickey

Wendy concentrates her practice in family law. Her experience includes all areas of domestic relations, including divorce, child custody, removal (nationally and internationally), modification, child support, alimony, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, contempt actions, registration of foreign judgments, international kidnapping matters under the Hague Convention, and mediation. Prior to moving her practice to Newton, Wendy worked in the area of family law in Boston for over twenty years. Wendy is also a devoted mother of three active children and enjoys coaching and cheering them on in their endeavors.

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Education 

Suffolk University Law
School Suffolk University

Practice Emphasis

Family Law

Legal Organizations 

International Academy of Family Lawyers
AFCC
AAML Foundation
Boston Bar Association
Greater Boston Chapter Inns of Court

Accolades 

Super Lawyer

John J. Hoffman

Practice Name

Hoffman Law Group

County Courts Serving

All Massachusetts Counties

Contact

501 Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062

Tel: (781) 440-9500

Email: john@jhofmanlaw.com

Web: www.johnhoffmanlaw.com

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John J. Hoffman

John is the founding partner of Hoffman Law Group, and has been an active trial attorney since 1978. Prior to establishing Hoffman Law Group, he operated his own law practice in Walpole and Sharon for over 20 years. Throughout his career, John has concentrated his practice in family law, consisting primarily of divorce and parental rights involving custody and parenting time. He is a highly respected trial attorney, and is a skilled negotiator. Also, he is an advocate of the concept of “Divorce Coaching,” which utilizes the services of a qualified professional to resolve important parenting issues that may arise during the pendency of the case.

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Education 

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts D. – 1978
University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire A. – 1975

Practice Emphasis

Family Law

Legal Organizations 

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Member
Massachusetts Bar Association, Member

Accolades 

Norfolk County, Assistant District Attorney