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Meghan L Howard
Foxboro, MA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Meghan L. Howard joined Stopa & Associates as an Associate Attorney in July 2015. Ms. Howard focuses her practice in family law, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense.
A native of Jupiter, Florida, Ms. Howard received her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Central Florida in 2011. During her time at the University of Central Florida, Ms. Howard was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. Ms. Howard was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society while she attended Palm Beach State College prior to transferring to the University of Central...
![Morgan Bernal Bindbeutel]( "Morgan Bernal Bindbeutel")
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Morgan Bernal Bindbeutel
Sharon, MA Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
Northeastern University School of Law
I practice divorce, family law and child welfare law in the greater Boston area. My goal is to assist both men and women in divorce, child custody and support proceedings and paternity, in addition to modifications that arise post judgement. I have extensive experience working with victims in court, particularly women and children who were physically or sexually abused. Most victims want an attorney who "just gets it," and it has been my experience than many do not "get it" nor do they feel comfortable representing or relating to clients with a domestic violence component to their case. Family...
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Tracy Galloway
Wrentham, MA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
Northeastern University School of Law
I work closely and responsively with my clients to get to the heart of their individual situation, to answer all questions, and to tailor a strategy that will be most effective with opposing counsel, and within the court system.
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Stephen F McDonough
Norfolk, MA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Probate
Suffolk University Law School
I am a divorce and family law attorney and mediator in Massachusetts, and the owner of Next Phase Legal LLC in Norfolk, MA. I also provide parenting coordination services and am a trained collaborative law practitioner.
For more info about me, you can read my full bio here: http://nextphaselegal.com/about-us/stephen-mcdonough/
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Frank Gaynor III
Norfolk, MA Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Boston College
The Law Office of Frank Gaynor has advised hundreds of Massachusetts clients about family law matters since 1980. If you need assistance in dealing with your family situation, or would just like to learn what options are available to you, please visit our website to learn more about the issues involved in various types of family law actions. www.GaynorLegal.com
![Melanie Soloman]( "Melanie Soloman")
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Melanie Soloman
Norfolk, MA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
65 Holbrook St
Norfolk, MA 02056
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Massachusetts School of Law
![Cheryl Tracy]( "Cheryl Tracy")
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Cheryl Tracy
Norfolk, MA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Boston College
The Law Office of Frank Gaynor has advised hundreds of Massachusetts clients about family law matters since 1980. Our husband & wife team of attorneys and skilled paralegal can apply their legal knowledge and experience to assist you in successfully resolving your specific family situation.
If you need assistance in dealing with your family situation, or would just like to learn what options are available to you, please visit our website to learn more about the issues involved in various types of family law actions.
![Tiffany M. Ambrose]( "Tiffany M. Ambrose")
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Tiffany M. Ambrose
Norfolk, MA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Education
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Tiffany is originally from Long Island, NY. She says she isn’t a baseball fan, but she is passionate about being a voice for those who need it most. No matter the challenging and sometimes confrontational nature of divorce and family cases, Tiffany is committed to protecting the best interests of the firm’s clients and their children. Clients appreciate her positive attitude and level-headed approach to resolving their cases. However, Tiffany is also experienced in and eminently capable of representing her clients inside the courtroom.
Upon graduation from law school, Tiffany practiced family law in Central Pennsylvania until relocating to...
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Melinda Markvan
Walpole, MA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
![Beth M. Nussbaum]( "Beth M. Nussbaum")
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Beth M. Nussbaum
Sharon, MA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Boston College Law School
Nussbaum Family Law provides mediation and collaborative representation in family law matters such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, contested and uncontested divorce, modification or contempt involving issues such as paternity, child custody, parenting time, and support. We believe in a collaborative approach to solving family law issues peacefully whenever possible, to save you the expense, stress, uncertainty and loss of privacy of a court case. In addition to collaborative law and mediation, Nussbaum Family Law provides mediation support services including consulting and document review services. When court is unavoidable, we offer skilled, effective negotiation-based advocacy to achieve your goals and...
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David Callahan
Dedham, MA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
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New England Law | Boston
Licensed to Practice Law in Massachusetts, Connecticut and before the U.S. District Court of the Commonwealth.
Attorney David L. Callahan has been practicing law for over fifteen years. His primary focus is domestic relations including divorce, custody, modification actions, child support, alimony, paternity, guardianship, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Having been involved in thousands of family law matters across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts he puts that experience to use in every case he handles. Attorney Callahan has litigated matters on behalf of people from every walk of life including fathers seeking to enforce their rights, members of the military, the LGBT...
![Kristin Weberg]( "Kristin Weberg")
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Kristin Weberg
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Free ConsultationSharon, MA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northeastern University School of Law
I have nearly twenty years of experience as a zealous, no-stone-unturned advocate for individuals facing significant legal challenges. My approach to counsel is detail-oriented and holistic, always delivered with compassion. I represent people in all phases of the Massachusetts family court process including divorce, parentage, child custody, child support, alimony, and complex asset division.
Throughout my career, I have represented clients in thousands of matters and have tried both felony and misdemeanor cases before juries, including cases involving felony sexual assaults and serious bodily injuries. My experience spans a wide range of charges, including homicide. As a trial lawyer, I...
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Susan A. Fiore
Canton, MA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce and Social Security Disability
University of Massachusetts School of Law
I help clients in divorce, family law, and social security disability claims.
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Joseph Eisenstadt
Westwood, MA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Emory University School of Law
Joseph Eisenstadt is a founding partner of Eisenstadt Law where he handles all types of criminal charges through the Superior, Municipal, and District Courts of Massachusetts. Prior to private practice, he worked as an Assistant Massachusetts Attorney General and Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney. In these capacities, he prosecuted white collar crimes, narcotics trafficking, fraud, organized conspiracies, environmental crimes, and other misdemeanors and felonies ranging from DUI to assault and battery, and more. He served as prosecutor to the Major Felony and Gang units where he handled serious violent crimes such as shootings and stabbings. He has years of...
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Sarah Y. Hubbard
Medfield, MA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Suffolk University Law School
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Jason Carrozza
Medway, MA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
New England Law | Boston
Jason M. Carrozza is a partner and founder of Family Legal Partners, P.C. Attorney Carrozza was previously the owner of Carrozza Law Office, P.C., a law firm which also focused on family law and estate planning. In 2014, Jason was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by New England Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine. Attorney Carrozza graduated from New England Law with magna cum laude honors. Admitted to practice before the Massachusetts Courts, he is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Attorney Carrozza has been certified to accept trial level state intervention assignments for the Children and...
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Brian D. Roman
North Attleboro, MA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Attorney Roman is a zealous advocate who will provide you with the legal representation you deserve.
![Mary E. Bono]( "Mary E. Bono")
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Mary E. Bono
Stoughton, MA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth
Attorney Mary E. Bono is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth where she served as both the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the University of Massachusetts School of Law Roundtable Symposium Law Journal and participated in the UMASS Law Immigration Law Clinic. While at the University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth, Attorney Bono received the Dean's Service Award and the Aquilla Ward Memorial Scholarship Award. Attorney Bono is a member of the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyer's Division of the Bristol County Bar Association and is also a...
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Susannah Brown
Westwood, MA Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
190 Washington Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Emory University School of Law
Susannah Brown practices primarily in Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in a full range of family matters including divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony and marital property division. Her experience extends to post divorce issues as well, such as modifications, contempt actions, adoptions and guardianships. Attorney Brown is also a Certified Mediator. Whether providing amicable mediation or acrimonious litigation, she will pursue the best possible results. Attorney Brown is dedicated to both aggressive representation, and compassionate advocacy for your rights and needs, in an effective, expeditious and affordable manner.
Attorney Brown received her J.D. from...
![Laurie R. Martucci]( "Laurie R. Martucci")
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Laurie R. Martucci
Franklin, MA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Collections and Education
Suffolk University Law School
![Robert Holmes Fennessy Jr]( "Robert Holmes Fennessy Jr")
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Robert Holmes Fennessy Jr
Mansfield, MA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Animal, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Massachusetts School of Law
Attorney Fennessy is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States Supreme Court. He routinely practices before the Family and Probate Courts in all matters involving divorce, separation, and family law. Attorney Fennessy is an Adjunct Professor of Law at UMass Law School in Dartmouth, and was formerly an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Southern New England School of Law. He has been an elected official in his town for more than two decades as Selectman, Finance Committee member, Conservation Commission, and Constable, and has served...
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Steven David Weil
Franklin, MA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
Attorney Steven Weil is a shareholder in the firm, who has practiced law in Massachusetts since 1986. He concentrates in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations and real estate law. He is a 1982 graduate of Union College and a 1986 graduate of Boston University School of Law. Before joining Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, he worked as a staff attorney at South Middlesex Legal services, served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and spent 17 years at two private law firms located in the City of Boston.
Attorney Weil regularly appears in the...
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Michelle Raymond
Franklin, MA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Attorney Michelle Raymond focuses her practice in mediation, collaborative law, and divorce and probate litigation. Ms. Raymond provides mediation and litigation services for all family-related disputes, including, but not limited to: divorce, child support, post-divorce controversies, parenting plans, paternity matters, separation, estate or guardianship matters, open adoptions, will contests and non-traditional family issues. In addition, she works with families in the areas of adoption and parent coordination.
Ms. Raymond is a trained and experienced mediator and has helped clients mediate family and other disputes since 2000. Her mediation services offer a cost-effective alternative for family, probate, civil, and business...
![Timothy J. Teehan]( "Timothy J. Teehan")
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Timothy J. Teehan
Franklin, MA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Collections and Divorce
New England Law | Boston
![Maria Rockwell]( "Maria Rockwell")
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Maria Rockwell
Franklin, MA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Attorney Maria Rockwell focuses her practice on probate and fiduciary litigation, domestic relations and civil appeals. Ms. Rockwell is a summa cum laude graduate of Providence College and a cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School. She served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court for several years, working directly with the justices of the court on a wide variety of probate, family and equity issues.
Ms. Rockwell serves on the Committee for Public Counsel Services’ Children and the Law Program, on both the trial and appellate panels. The Probate...
![Alexander Matulewicz]( "Alexander Matulewicz")
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Alexander Matulewicz
Walpole, MA Family Law Lawyer
1600 Boston Providence Highway
Walpole, MA 02081
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
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Mr. Martin Murphy
Norwood, MA Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Martin Murphy was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1993. He currently serves on the MWI Boston Municipal & District Court Mediation Panel. He is a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Collaborative Law Committee and Mediation Committee.
Marty brings his widespread experience in family business to his work with clients. He has an extensive background in business operations, management and ownership structures. He was a second-generation executive in his own family’s business and has held key positions in other closely held and family owned businesses. For more than 15 years he has provided...
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Cynthia MacCausland
Norwood, MA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family and Education
New England Law | Boston
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...
![Meredith A. Stratford]( "Meredith A. Stratford")
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Meredith A. Stratford
Canton, MA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
![Katherine E Thomas]( "Katherine E Thomas")
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Katherine E Thomas
Medway, MA Family Law Attorney
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
![Marlene Shiner]( "Marlene Shiner")
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Marlene Shiner
Newton, MA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Cornell University, Osgoode Hall Law School and Harvard Law School
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Thoughtful and thorough, Marlene has honed her professional acumen and her client-centric style by succeeding in some of the most impressive educational and professional environments. Marlene is a licensed attorney in the United States and Canada and, in addition to her J.D., earned her J.S.D. (equivalent to a PhD in Law) from Cornell Law School. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the impact of divorce on parents and their children and on what to do with the family home upon divorce.
Marlene is uniquely qualified to deal with any type of divorce or family law scenario. She is credentialed in mediation...
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Gabriel Cheong
Needham, MA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Estate Planning
Northeastern University School of Law
I opened my boutique law firm focusing on divorce and family law, wills and trusts, and estate planning in an effort to help Boston area residents navigate the challenges that life throws at them. I'm an advocate for civil divorces and for lifetime planning.
With my office located in Quincy, MA, I help clients in the Boston Metro area, primarily in Suffolk County, Middlesex County and Norfolk County Massachusetts.
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Robert Finlay
Taunton, MA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
I am originally from Houston, Texas but spent many formative years in New York State. I am a proud husband for the last 8 years and soon to be father of twins. I am an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoy fishing and kayaking. I originally went to law school thinking I would become a corporate lawyer in a large firm but found myself (through experience) wanting to help people one by one and be an independent attorney. I've been an independent for five years and have enjoyed every moment of it.
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Josey Lyne Payne
Rockland, MA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
New England Law | Boston
Your Life | Your Lawyer. Attorney Josey Lyne Payne serves families in Southeastern Massachusetts. By having an attorney that associates with other legal professionals, there is no need to hire a multitude of lawyers. Attorney Payne can advocate for your family in many areas of law, providing the expertise needed as well as the personal contact most clients want and need.
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Justin Lee Kelsey
Southborough, MA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Probate
Boston University
Using knowledge and training to find fair solutions that help bring an END to disputes. We are a FAMILY that helps other families resolve CONFLICT.
![Nicholas J. LaFountain]( "Nicholas J. LaFountain")
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Nicholas J. LaFountain
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWatertown, MA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Attorney Nicholas J. LaFountain has been successfully representing clients inside and outside of the courtroom since 2004. As an attorney his negotiating experience, knowledge of the law, and familiarity with the court system help him achieve favorable results for his clients. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Attorney LaFountain was also trained in how to mediate cases, and he is a current member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation.
Attorney LaFountain primarily focuses his legal practice on divorce/family law. He does still accept and enjoy working on other types of civil litigation cases. As an experienced divorce lawyer, Attorney LaFountain...
![Ruthanne Withers]( "Ruthanne Withers")
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Ruthanne Withers
Attleboro, MA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northeastern University School of Law
An associate with the firm and focuses her practice on domestic relations matters, including divorce, custody, child support, contempt, and modification cases. Attorney Withers graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University in 2000 with a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature. After graduation she worked for two years as a litigation paralegal for a Washington, D.C., personal injury firm. She graduated with her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 2005 where she participated in the Domestic Violence Clinic. From 2005 through 2013 she was employed as a Staff Attorney at Community Legal Aid specializing...
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Elena Tsizer
Framingham, MA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Boston University School of Law and New England Law | Boston
Attorney Elena Tsizer graduated from New England School of Law cum laude, in the top 15% of her class and, then, earned her Master of Laws degree in Taxation with concentration in Estate Planning from Boston University. After graduation from law school, she had the honor of serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court in Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol and Worcester Counties, where she conducted research on complex legal issues, wrote legal memoranda, drafted decisions, findings of fact, and conclusions of law while working under close supervision of the Justices. ...
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Daniel C. Roache
Quincy, MA Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Boston University School of Law
Dan Roache has been Of Counsel to the Bellotti Law Group, P.C. for many years. Prior to coming to Bellotti Law Group, he practiced in Boston, Massachusetts. His practice is focused in the area of Family Law. Over the past twenty-five years, Dan has practiced before the Probate Courts of Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable and Worcester counties.
Thoroughly knowledgeable in the family law process, Dan has handled numerous complex family law matters involving contested custody cases, child removal matters, business valuations, support and alimony matters, forensic evaluations and complex tracing issues concerning assets of mixed character. He has tried...
![Amber R. Cohen]( "Amber R. Cohen")
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Amber R. Cohen
Taunton, MA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Areas of practice: Adoption, Divorce, Child Support Modification, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons, Guardianship of Minors, Termination of Guardianship, Paternity, Restraining Orders, Debt Collection, Visitation/Custody Dispute, 93A Consumer Protection, and General Litigation Before co-founding Cohen Cleary, P.C., Attorney Cohen worked as associate counsel with Schonland & Associates, P.C. Attorney Cohen concentrates her legal practice in the areas of family law, probate and estates, guardianships of minors and incapacitated persons as well as civil litigation. Attorney Cohen is passionate about her work in representing those who are in need of legal representation, and strives...
