Massachusetts Lawyers

This practice is personal for me. After attending law school and starting a career in litigation, a close family member became ill, both mentally and physically, and the responsibility for providing and caring for her largely fell to me for many years. While trying to juggle my own career, finances, and family obligations, I had to fight for her-navigating the intricacies and hurdles of Social Security and MassHealth, as well as the byzantine nature of our American healthcare system, with its seemingly endless tests, referrals, and prescriptions. I even had to seek solutions to very basic but nonetheless important considerations-...

David Tapalian has lived in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area his entire life. He is graduate of Brown University located in Providence, R.I. While at Brown, Mr. Tapalian earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy and American Institutions. Upon graduation from Brown University Mr. Tapalian then received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Immediately after graduation and passing the Bar Examination in Rhode Island, he then opened his own legal practice and has been at it ever since. He has also been admitted to the Massachusetts and Florida Bars as well as the...

Ismail Mohammed is a highly experienced criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 18 years of experience, he has established a reputation for providing top-notch legal services to clients facing serious legal challenges. In 2004, Ismail founded The Law Office of Ismail Mohammed, LLC, with the aim of providing expert legal representation to individuals and families in the Boston area. Since then, he has helped countless clients navigate the complex legal landscape of criminal defense and immigration law, always striving to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. Ismail is a dedicated and passionate attorney who takes...

Successfully defending people against criminal charges in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.

I represent businesses throughout New England in matters related to business litigation, construction disputes, mechanic’s lien and bond claims, insurance related disputes, E&O claims, contract drafting and negotiation, and a wide range of general litigation, employment, and personal injury cases.

I have extensive trial experience representing construction companies, homeowners, insurance agents, small business owners, and individuals. I bring a particular strategic insight to construction disputes, construction contract reviews, employment disputes, professional liability claims, coverage remedies and all claims brought by and against general contractors, subcontractors, building owners, property managers, and individuals.

I enjoy working with clients in all aspects of risk...

I am an Attorney, Mediator and Registered Nurse. My company is Baron Law & Mediation, LLP - http://www.baronlawmediation.com. Our practice areas include divorce/family law, estate/small business planning and advice/consultation services. We provide our clients with mediation, litigation, or general representation services along with divorce financial analyst services. I have been an Attorney for 12 years and a Registered Nurse for 21 years. I have pursued my education and training becoming a Certified Case Manager in 2005 and a Certified Nurse Life Care Plannner in 2004. I have also undergone the requisite training to practice...

I pursue a pragmatic approach in delivering cost efficient solutions to the myriad legal problems encountered by businesses and individuals in areas ranging from forming a new business to litigation and appeals.

Attorney D. Robin Gouveia has been with dOliveira & Associates since June of 2011, however, she has been practicing personal injury law for over 22 years beginning in December of 1998. Since joining the firm, Attorney Gouveia has been exclusively practicing personal injury and disability law. Attorney Gouveia works with clients from the East Providence, Middletown, Pawtucket, Fall River and New Bedford areas. Attorney Gouveia graduated from Bishop Stang High School in Smith Mills, MA in 1985. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1989 from UMASS Dartmouth. She received her law degree from Southern New England Law School in...

Kas R. DeCarvalho is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC and a member of the firm's Corporate & Business Team. He has more than 15 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business leader. His practice focuses on corporate and transactional law, financing and mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, intellectual property, international transactions, business ethics and compliance, arts and entertainment law and education law. His clients include individuals, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Attorney DeCarvalho is a co-founder of Original Innovative Concepts LLC, a product development and licensing venture, and Rhode Island Martial Arts, Inc.Mr....

Appellate Attorney William Driscoll credits his professional success to superior research and analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, the tenacity to examine every angle, and the ability to explain complex information simply. He identifies the personal and legal issues and implements creative solutions for his clients best interests.

Attorney Driscoll takes the time to explain the law in simple to understand terms. He explains how our legal system works, from the Massachusetts trial court to the Supreme Court of the United States. He explains your rights and offers options. Ultimately it is his client who must choose his own path,...

Attorney Clark is a New Hampshire seacoast native. Mr. Clark focuses his practice in personal injury, auto accidents, spinal, neck & back injuries, DWI, criminal matters, divorce, business law and civil litigation.

Attorney Clark has successfully achieved millions of dollars in injury awards.

He is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Mr. Clark completed DWI Trial Defense training at Harvard Law School. Attorney Clark was a private criminal contract defense attorney appointed to the Newburyport District Court from 2008-2012. He is certified in criminal defense representation by the Commonwealth of MA, Essex County Bar Advocates. Attorney...

Recognized as one of the top employment lawyers in America by Best Lawyers, and as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in New England” by Super Lawyers, Philip is an experienced and well-regarded employment attorney in Boston and beyond. Philip’s practice focuses on the employee, representing individuals in every aspect of the employment relationship, with a particular concentration on class action litigation for discrimination, minimum wages, pay equity and wrongful termination. As a class action employment attorney, Philip has represented thousands of employees in actions against Wal-Mart, Federal Express, BJs, Ryder and other large employers. Philip also represents senior executives at companies...

Prior to being an attorney, Matthew J. Kidd has been an employer, executive, salesperson, investor, and consultant. Attorney Kidd's extensive business background, combined with his trial advocacy skills make him a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom. Kidd is a graduate of Xaverian Brother’s High School, holds a BSc. Degree from Babson College in Finance, and a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Kidd has also completed the Supreme Judicial Court mandated 40 hour Mediation Course. Mr. Kidd hold a Notary Public and Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Kidd's exceptional dedication to his clients...

"HIS PERSEVERANCE IN WORKING TOWARD A SETTLEMENT, EVEN WHEN IT INITIALLY APPEARED THAT THERE COULD BE NO RESOLUTION, PAID OFF FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. MY CLIENT WAS VERY PLEASED"—R. P., Esq., Attorney for plaintiff.

As a Divorce Mediator, Anthony uses his experience and training to help you and your spouse identify primary interests, then resolve issues around the primary interests.
Anthony’s formal training includes graduating from two prestigious programs - the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers Mediation and Negotiation Workshops and the Advanced Training at the Center for Dispute Settlement in Washington, D.C.
In 2018, he was invited...

Providing Comprehensive Divorce Mediation, Family and Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning for Individuals and Families I believe that marriage/relationships should end with the same dignity and respect that it started with. My goal for my practice is to help improve the divorce process for couples seeking to end their marriage in a manner that shall preserve their families and reduce conflict for their children. Although the romantic partnership has ended, parents need to be able to co-exist in order to raise healthy children who can manage conflict in a peaceful and productive manner. I believe the divorce mediation process is the...

Managing partner Steven A. Schwartz has been assisting injured victims in Boston and throughout Massachusetts for many years. Focusing on auto accidents, general liability, workers' comp, and litigation, attorney Steven A. Schwartz has forged a reputation for being a tough negotiator and an even tougher litigator. Whether you were hit by a car while walking or riding your bike, injured in a slip and fall accident, or hurt on the job, Steven A. Schwartz will work diligently to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation. Steven A. Schwartz has a laundry list of...

After learning about how poorly our pets are treated under the current law, I have been on a mission to 'bark back' on behalf of our pets who cannot speak for themselves. By handling over 100 cases a year, my firm is establishing a new way of compelling courts and authorities to listen to all of the facts in pet related cases such as: pet custody matters, dangerous dog hearings, wrongful pet injury and dog bite law suits. Having co-parented Jesse the German shepherd and now Maisey, our Golden retriever, my family and I are amazed daily by the support...

Since 1996, the Law Offices of Brian E. Barreira in Plymouth and Hingham, Massachusetts have provided legal services to individuals, married couples, business owners, senior citizens, disabled persons and their families in the areas of estate planning, long-term care planning (including Medicaid or MassHealth applications and fair hearing appeals), governmental benefits planning (including SSI), estate and gift tax matters and Probate Court issues (including estates, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships). Brian is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal expertise to clients while attempting to keep matters as simple as possible to hold clients' overall costs down. Brian...

Scott A. Spencer is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of John J. Bonistalli where his practice is primarily focused on litigation of business, bodily injury and real estate matters. His clients include individuals, corporations, condominium associations, developers and public agencies. Prior to joining the firm in 2015 he spent 7 years in the in-house Law Department of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), five of those as trial counsel. In those five years he handled multiple civil litigation matters from responsive pleading, through discovery, dispositive motions, and served as first chair in jury trials and...

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.

John is an experienced Massachusetts and New Hampshire Attorney. His practice includes Estate Planning, Probate, Business, Real Estate and Elder Law matters. John has been practicing for 25 years and brings extensive knowledge and skill to every case. He is committed to providing zealous representation to meet his clients' needs and goals. John is a compassionate and dedicated advocate.

In 1991, John received a B.A. from Middlebury College. He obtained his J.D. from the New England School of Law in 1994. John has been honored with a Distinguished Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, New...

Victoria Santoro Mair is a skilled trial attorney, handling a variety of different types of cases including pharmaceutical litigation, wrongful death, medical malpractice & sexual assault. Attorney Santoro Mair also regularly handles arbitration, mediation, complex brief-writing & legal arguments & more. Notable results include an eight-figure settlement for a brain-injured young man, a multi-million-dollar verdict against an international hotel chain for the wrongful death drowning of a father of four and recently prevailing in the state’s first entirely remote civil jury trial. Extremely active in the Massachusetts Bar Association, Attorney Santoro Mair currently serves as the MBA Treasurer. She is...

Joshua Burnett is an attorney licensed in Massachusetts. He concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation.   In addition to representing consumer and business clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, he regularly assists both debtor and creditor clients in adversary proceedings and contested matters in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, including non-dischargeability actions, preference and recovery actions, automatic stay, and claim-related matters.   As a litigator, Mr. Burnett represents both plaintiff and defendant clients in state and federal court in variety of civil matters, including busienss and partnership disputes, contract disputes, real estate and mortgage disputes,...

My firm principally represents creditors and small businesses in complex litigation cases in bankruptcy and federal courts. We regularly and expertly handle the following legal issues: • Sub-Chapter V of chapter 11 (SBRA-Small Business Reorganization Act) • COVID-19 a/k/a Coronavirus Stimulus Funding • Business Debt restructuring • Plan Formulation, Confirmation & Disclosures Statements & Balloting • Cash Collateral Motions & Budgets and Reconciliations • Valuation and Evidentiary Hearings • Proof of Claim filing and defense • Dischargeability Actions (creditor and debtor) • Preference Actions (creditor and debtor) • Priority and Administrative Debt • Motions for Relief • Equitable Subordination • Debt re-characterization • Commercial Lease Disputes • Labor Law • Corporate Entity Formation • Chapter 7, 11,...

Attorney Ellen A. Wright is the owner and CEO of Express Bankruptcy Solutions, P.C. and of Wright Family Law Group, P.C. and is an expert in the areas of divorce and bankruptcy law. She serves as a council member and volunteer conciliator for the Middlesex County Bar Association and is a member Greater Lowell Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association. She has been recognized by the Client Securities Board in the past for her pro bono contributions was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the top 10 family law attorneys in 2020. Attorney...

After practicing for several years as a defense attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attorney Dakota D. Martin returned to Massachusetts to open a criminal defense practice in downtown Boston.

Attorney Martin focuses his practice on criminal defense while taking select personal injury and civil cases.

A member of Suffolk Lawyers For Justice and well established solo practitioner, attorney Martin's represents the accused in courts throughout the Commonwealth.

No matter what you're facing, your case will receive the utmost attention at Dakota Martin Law. Criminal accusations can ruin lives. Defend yourself, but don't do it alone....

MATTHEW P. ALBANESE is the founding attorney of Albanese Law, LLC in Milton and concentrates his practice in estate planning, elder law, probate and disability law.

He served as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in 2019 and is a member of the Boston Bar Association, Norfolk County Bar Association, Plymouth County Bar Association and Massachusetts Guardianship Association. Mr. Albanese also served as the Chair of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ 24th Annual Elder Law Institute and has written articles on estate planning and frequently lectures...

J. Tucker Merrigan is co-managing partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. He started Sweeney Merrigan Law with his brother and fellow co-managing partner, Peter M. Merrigan, in 2010. Since, Sweeney Merrigan Law has become a Massachusetts and National powerhouse in the practice of plaintiff’s litigation. It has been many years since the firm began with its first settlement of $9,500.00 and has evolved to recovering over $30 Million in its most recent litigation. Much of the success attributable to Sweeney Merrigan is a direct product of Attorney Merrigan’s commitment the firm’s reputation as practicing with the highest...

At DiBella Law, located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, our founding partner Attorney Christopher DiBella brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the practice of personal injury and wrongful death cases. With a storied history stretching nearly two decades, DiBella Law has become synonymous with trust and efficacy in handling complex legal battles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our firm's commitment to utilizing the latest technology enhances our capabilities to manage cases efficiently while maximizing outcomes for our clients. Under the esteemed leadership of Attorney DiBella, our firm is decorated with numerous accolades, such as the "Top 100 Civil Plaintiff"...

Why do I do this?
It's simple really. My family - specifically, my grandparents. Although they are no longer with us, their memory is a constant reminder to me about why I chose this field.

When my firm was still new, my grandparents (to me, Nanny & Papa) decided it would be best to move into an assisted living facility. My grandfather was starting to suffer from dementia, and his symptoms were worsening. It was time for them to live in a setting that offered more specialized care. As we all know, the costs of long-term care are astronomical. During this time,...

Steven J. Topazio is a Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer who focuses his practice on criminal defense and criminal law issues in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Licensed to practice law since 1986, Attorney Topazio has successfully defended thousands of individuals charged with various criminal offenses. Over the course of his 30 plus year legal career, Attorney Steven J. Topazio has acquired the knowledge, courtroom savvy and legal expertise from countless courtroom battles to become one of Boston's Top Lawyers. Attorney Topazio takes pride in the attention he gives to each of his clients. He knows that it...