Defend all individuals accused of criminal activity in Massachusetts. Common crimes include, but are not limited to:
assault and battery
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OUI)
possession or distribution of illegal drugs or firearms
other crimes
Representation at Clerk Magistrate hearings for criminal offenses
and motor vehicle issues.
Representation at hearings at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Family Law
Divorce
asset division
child custody
child support
spousal support / alimony
Paternity – (unmarried couples with children)
custody
child support
genetic paternity tests (DNA testing)
all other issues related to unmarried couples with children
Guardianships
assisting non-parental individuals or parties to gain custody over children
Adoptions
assisting individuals and partners to gain permanent custody of children, granting them all rights as if they were the biological parents
(biological parents rights would be terminated)
Modifications
assist clients with modifying previous orders in the Family Court
assisting clients with issues pertaining to moving children from Massachusetts
Contempts
assisting clients with violations of court orders in the Family Court
Restraining Orders
Obtaining or defending against restraining orders in District or Family &
Probate Court
Obtaining or defending against harassment orders in District Court
Real Estate
Assisting clients with the legal aspects of purchasing or selling real
estate
Assisting non-spousal parties with dividing their interest in real estate
(petitions to partition)
Other Services
Other general legal issues affecting individuals and families
General pre-court counseling and pre- court resolution services
trying to help partners reach agreements and resolve their differences
without the need for a court appearance, or give them the tools to go to
court on their own
Litigation
full litigation – all aspects of the court process from beginning to end
limited appearances for specific court dates
criminal arraignments, motions, pretrials, trials before a jury, trials before a
judge
Post Judgment Services
assist clients with compliance with orders or judgments
counseling regarding implications of orders or judgments
