Attorney Biography
Family Law litigation can involve great expense, the stress of conflict, the uncertainty of leaving decisions to a judge, and the loss of your privacy. Although it is not for everyone, through mediation or collaborative law, you can reach agreement peacefully while meeting your needs and goals at a fraction of the cost. Through our expert mediation services and support you can solve your differences respectfully, privately, and directly, without the hostility and adversity of a long court battle. Our collaborative law services will enable you to work with the support of a team of professionals to settle your issues comprehensively and confidentially without the threat of litigation, create an ongoing working relationship with your spouse and avoid the destruction of your family. When litigation is unavoidable we offer zealous representation to achieve your goals and your children's best interests. Call for a free consultation.
With over twenty-five years of experience practicing family law in Massachusetts, I have been counsel in notable trial court decisions such as a Norfolk Probate Court order granting mistrial of a divorce trial. I have appeared before the Supreme Judicial Court and presented numerous appeals before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and have been counsel of record in several published and unpublished decisions dealing with child custody issues. In addition to my private practice, I am a mentor member of the Committee for Public Counsel Services Children and Family Law Appeals Panel, handling child welfare appeals.