Ware Arbitration & Mediation Lawyers

I graduated from Washington University in 1985 and obtained my J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law in 1988. I clerked for the justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1988-1989 and in 1989 began practicing as an attorney with Burres Fidnick and Booth. I became a partner at what then became Burres Fidnick Booth and Kaufman in 1996. In 2004, after 15 years of working with my law partners I decided to start a solo practice. Since 1989 my practice has concentrated in the area of domestic relations. This includes divorces, paternities, divorce modifications, work with non-traditional families,...

I have been providing legal services for your personal, family and professional needs in the metropolitan Springfield area and beyond for over 25 years concentrating in estate planning, elder law, estates and probate, divorce and family law and real estate. For many years I volunteered as board member and counsel for the local area agency on aging and received their distinguished service award. I continue to volunteer my time for consultations to needy elders at local senior centers and speak frequently at senior centers and other community organizations and non profit groups on elder law, estate planning and family law...

I am a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law (class of 1984). I became a lawyer to help people and to make a meaningful contribution to the betterment of our society and to social justice. That remains the core of my professional orientation..

I am a mediator and collaborative lawyer focused on helping families resolve conflicts without the harm of a public court trial. I have more than 20 years experience as a lawyer including working for legal aid, for the Commission on Judicial Conduct, and in my own solo practice. I teach mediation at Western New England University Law School and have written a book about how to represent yourself in Court. In 2023 I will be the President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.

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...

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.

When I started to practice law 35 years ago, my father, also a lawyer, offered me some thoughtful and exceptionally valuable advice: listen carefully, do your homework, and above all, maintain a sense of humor – because you are going to need it. I have to admit that Dad was right and his wise words have resonated with me during my entire practice. Listening attentively to my clients and meticulous preparation are indeed the hallmarks of success. And, finding a way to put clients at ease establishes approachability, confidence, and most importantly, trust. Working closely with each client, I make...

Heather O'Connor is passionate about fighting for the underdog. Maybe it's a husband whose wife only cares about his money and takes advantage of him. Maybe it's a wife who has been controlled emotionally during their entire marriage. Maybe it's a father who has been alienated from his kids. The underdog has no specific definition. It is the person who really needs to be fought for. O'Connor Family Law has attorneys who focus on litigation, especially high-conflict cases, but the firm also has a number of attorneys who are certified mediators and collaborative law attorneys because what a client needs...

With over 16 years of experience providing strategy and support through all stages of litigation, I have a keen instinct for finding creative ways to contribute effectively to legal strategies.

Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) certification awarded in December 2016 from FINRA’s Wharton Institute enhances skills in protecting the economic security of consumers with an informed view of the industry's perspective on regulatory initiatives and an appreciation of necessary capital formation goals.

Possesses a deep understanding of anti money laundering policies in domestic and international contexts, cross-border jurisdictional and enforcement challenges, evolving standards concerning broker and adviser duties relating to proprietary...

James P. Horan, Esquire Central Mass Mediation & Arbitration, LLC 120 Front Street, Suite 440 Worcester, MA 01608 jhoran@cmassmediation.com Gould & Ettenberg, P.C. 370 Main Street, Suite 1050 Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: (508) 752-6733 , extension 103 Fax: (508) 797-4638 jhoran@gouldettenberg.com Please visit our website: www.gouldettenberg.com Please see my bio: http://www.gouldettenberg.com/attorneys/james-horan/ Please see reviews: http://www.martindale.com/James-P-Horan/698208-lawyer.htm?view=cr A Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated law firm.

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/

Attorney and Mediator assisting clients in family law and child welfare issues, throughout the Greater Boston area.

I attended law school seeking to make the legal process less mysterious to non-lawyers. This philosophy still guides me now, over twenty five years later. I combine extensive legal experience and an understanding of the intensive role as a caregiver, especially to aging family members. My own caregiving experience informs my legal practice and the legal planning needed to provide the best possible outcome for families.

Attorney Chappell holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Summa Cum Laude in Political Science and Government from Framingham State University and a Juris Doctorate from UMass School of Law at Dartmouth where she was a Dean’s Honors Fellow mentor, and a research & writing assistant and tutor.  In addition to her legal credentials she has a corporate background which includes positions held within several industries including in architectural engineering, military and government technology contracts, financial investment services and national construction management.

Former partner with civil litigation firm Blais & Parent, J. Cameron Chappell is admitted in several courts including: The United...

Married, father of 3, practicing law since 2008. Hutchins Law, P.C. is a general practice firm specializing in family law, civil litigation, criminal, and estate planning.

I have represented thousands of clients in my decades as a trial attorney. I am here to zealously advocate for you whatever your legal need might be.

Attorney Jolee E. Vacchi is a respected, experienced, and compassionate family law practitioner licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is the founding attorney of Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center based out of Worcester, MA. While being an empowering and calming presence for her clients, Jolee also has the uncanny ability to transform into a zealous and compelling legal advocate when the occasion calls for it. Once dubbed “The Weapon” by an opposing party in a divorce case, one of her favorite sayings is: “Underestimate Me– That Will Be Fun.” Jolee emphatically believes that the best outcomes for families...

Stephen Spelman is an experienced civil and criminal trial attorney. Stephen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Homicide Unit of the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. He has tried more than 200 cases in state and federal court. Stephen served as a JAG Colonel in the Army Reserve, including two tours in Iraq and one tour as the senior criminal defense attorney for the Army, supervising court martial defense world-wide.

Attorney Helena S. Friedman practices law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
She received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts and a Juris Doctor Degree from Western New England School of Law. She has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts since 1985 and in Connecticut since 1993. Also admitted to the United States District Court, The United States Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States of America, Attorney Friedman is able to provide a broad range of legal services.

With offices located in downtown Springfield, access to her office is easy and convenient....

Cherie L. McKenna, Esq. is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Cherie L. McKenna, in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she practices all aspects of family law and provides mediation services in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties. Over one-third of Cherie’s practice is devoted to mediation services, as she enjoys assisting clients to resolution of their differences. Practicing for over 20 years with extensive experience in divorce and family law as well as civil litigation, insurance defense, appellate litigation and criminal defense, Cherie is dedicated to advocating for her clients and working to achieve successful resolution...

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...

Attorney Michael P. Doherty concentrates his practice in the area of representing businesses and individuals in business and litigation matters. He has represented clients in the negotiation, formation and dissolution of various types of business and employment relationships. Mr. Doherty’s experience encompasses litigation in the Appeals Court, Superior Court, Land Court and Probate and Family Court concerning construction, business, land, employment, family, will and trust disputes. Mr. Doherty is a 1987 cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School. Upon graduation, he accepted a judicial clerkship with the Justices of Massachusetts Superior Court. Mr. Doherty has served as a fiduciary and...

AV-Rated Attorney. 36 years experience. Offices in Springfield and Northampton.

"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...

I am a Divorce Mediator, Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. I have a practical view of the world and I am committed to providing low cost effective problem solving services for divorcing couples who wish to do so amicably and couples with after divorce issues regarding college, child support and asset preservation. Attorney Profile: http://www.baronlawmediation.com/bios/attorney-allan-baron/

About Marlene

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...

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...

Since graduating from Harvard Law School, my practice has concentrated in litigation and other forms of complex dispute resolution. Initially, I worked primarily in constitutional test litigation in New York. Since then, my practice has included a wide variety of substantive matters, including major criminal cases, novel banking matters, legal and medical malpractice, professional licensing disputes for doctors, lawyers and other professionals, real estate and construction disputes, and the representation of high net worth individuals in domestic relations matters such as property division and alimony. I was the managing partner of my previous firm's branch representative office in...

I am passionate about helping individuals, families, businesses, and organizations manage and resolve conflict. At Erin Alarcon Mediation, we offer conflict resolution services (mediation and arbitration); legal consulting (employment, disability, and estate); training (employment-related and conflict management skills); and, coaching (employment-related, conflict management, and disability-related). Mediation is voluntary, confidential, and self-determinative process, in which an objective/neutral individual (or individuals) works with conflicting parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable and workable solution. Mediation saves time, money, and stress. Learn more at www.erinalarconmediation.com

I have been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1984, and have devoted my career to helping people who have been injured as a result of negligence. My practice includes all types of personal injury matters. I also handle cases against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair claims practices; I represent lawyers in disputes with their firms; and I handle business litigation, including claims by businesses against insurance brokers. It is my goal to serve the needs of my clients, and to solve their problems as best I can. I have successfully handled personal injury cases of all types, including...