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William D. Kickham
Westwood, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School
Attorney William Kickham has more than 20 years of legal practice from diverse positions in law and media, providing counsel on a wide range of legal and trial issues, in both the civil and criminal arenas. Mr. Kickham presently practices law in his own firm in Westwood, Massachusetts, and until recently was the Executive Producer and host of his own TV talk show, At The Bar, previously broadcast on the Comcast network in the suburban Boston market, discussing a variety of legal and litigation issues within Massachusetts and nationally.
In his diverse legal roles, Mr. Kickham has...
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Melanie Soloman
Norfolk, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
65 Holbrook St
Norfolk, MA 02056
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Massachusetts School of Law
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Sean Alexander Doherty
Millis, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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.
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Matthew Harper-Nixon
Norfolk, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Elder and Traffic Tickets
Suffolk University Law School
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Meghan L Howard
Foxboro, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family 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...
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Kristin Weberg
Sharon, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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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Keith G. Langer
Wrentham, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Administrative, Animal and Collections
New England Law | Boston
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Michael DelSignore
Stoughton, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Connecticut School of Law
Michael Delsignore is a Massachusetts Criminal and OUI lawyer in Massachusetts. He is well known for defending OUI cases throughout Massachusetts. Attorney DelSignore has written books On OUI defenses and is frequent guest in the media on OUI and criminal defense topics.
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David R. Yannetti
Dedham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Boston College Law School
By any objective measure, Attorney David R. Yannetti has reached the top of his profession. Attorney Yannetti has achieved an acquittal in a first-degree murder case after first obtaining a new trial for his client, who had served sixteen years in state prison after being wrongfully convicted. Later in the year, Attorney Yannetti was selected to compete in the annual "Battle of the Lawyers," sponsored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Attorney Yannetti's re-creation of his famous closing argument in the Jeffrey Curley murder case earned him top honors, as he took home the trophy for having presented the...
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Lissa McKinney
Dedham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Consumer, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Lissa McKinney graduated Suffolk University (1981) and Suffolk University Law School (1984) and started as a trial lawyer with the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Worcester and Boston. Her courtroom and trial experience spans 40 years and more than 1,000 bench or jury trials, probable cause hearings, restraining order hearings and evidentiary hearings. Lissa's practice concentrates on labor and employment law, personal injury, consumer fraud complaints, administrative hearings, and ALL matters of criminal defense.Out of the courtroom, she represent clients at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Employment and Training, DSS Fair Hearings, disciplinary hearings of...
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Joseph Eisenstadt
Westwood, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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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Julie Gaudreau
Stoughton, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School
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Elliot Savitz
Dedham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Boston University School of Law
Elliot Savitz Law is a small enough firm to ensure you have an experienced senior lawyer assigned to your case, but big enough to ensure that we can deal with any case on very short notice. You will always receive prompt attention. I will also give you my cell phone number to reach me easily with any new developments. Our success rate is unrivalled.
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Marc Roberts
Stoughton, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Roger Williams University School of Law
My name is Attorney Marc Roberts and I want to let you know a little about me and what I believe about the law. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelorâs of the Arts Degree obtained from majoring in Psychology. I obtained my law degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. I passed the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Examinations in 2004 and have been a practicing attorney ever since.
My career started off as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County District Attorneyâs Office where I was stationed primarily in the...
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Catherine Becker Good
Dedham, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Suffolk University Law School
I have been practicing law for the past 29 years. My areas of concentration are divorce and family law, criminal defense and bankruptcy. I represent clients in all counties across the Commonwealth.
I graduated from Northeastern University, magna cum laude, with a B.S. in Business Administration. I received my juris doctorate from Suffolk University Law School.
I treat each client as if they are my only client. I am available by phone, email and text.
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John DeVito
Dedham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Suffolk University Law School
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When you need legal representation in the Boston area—especially in a criminal case—you want the best criminal defense attorney you can find and John E. DeVito is that attorney. He has represented clients in criminal law cases for more than 30 years and is recognized by his peers for exceptional ability and strict ethical standards with an AV®Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive from his or her peers and the highest rating an attorney can receive from his his clients.
Representing defendants for various criminal charges
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Kevin J. Tagliaferri
Medway, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Mass. School of Law
Bar Advocate in Juvenile and District Court for delinquency and criminal matters. Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy; School discipline, SORB hearings, consumer law are among my areas of concentration.
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Peter Paulousky
Franklin, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Divorce
Attorney Peter Paulousky joined the firm in January 2004. He is a 1992 graduate of New England School of Law, a 1978 graduate of Bryant College and received his MBA from Bryant School of Business in 1984.
Mr. Paulousky practices in the area of litigation, representing companies and individuals in complex matters. He also represents individuals in divorce proceedings, probate litigation and select criminal matters.
Mr. Paulousky, who is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Florida, is a former Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and an Assistant State Attorney in the Dade County (Florida) State Attorneyâs Office.
Profile: http://www.dcdclaw.com/attorneys/paulousky/
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Alan Pransky
DEDHAM, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
In Dedham, Massachusetts, we represent individuals and families in a wide range of areas under the law, including:
•Family law and divorce — including all aspects of divorce law, such as child custody, child support and property division, as well as other family law issues, including spousal abuse, paternity and separation
•Real estate — including guidance for buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords and tenants in a wide range of transactions and litigation issues
•Estate administration and probate — including settling debts, notifying creditors, preparing and filing all documents and resolving any claims against an estate
•Civil law — including personal injury, breach of contract and...
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Samuel Marc Hausman
Mansfield, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Boston University School of Law
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Kelly Cusack
Dedham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Joseph B. Simons
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School
Successfully defending people against criminal charges in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.
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William Barabino
Medford, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Massachusetts School of Law
With a law firm located in Medford, Massachusetts, defense attorney William Barabino has the experience necessary to successfully represent clients in a broad range of criminal defense matters, from driving offenses to drug charges.
The key to success in the courtroom is often thorough preparation. Motivated by a passion for justice, Mr. Barabino dedicates hours to thorough preparation that protects his clients' freedom. He researches legal issues, investigates facts and considers arguments. The result? He creates a strong defense that challenges prosecutors at every step of the way — excluding evidence from trial and forcing them to prove each element of...
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Benjamin P. Urbelis
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School
Benjamin P. Urbelis is the lead attorney at Urbelis Law, LLC in Boston. He represents clients in a variety of criminal defense matters such as: Drunk Driving, OUI/DUI/DWI, Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Serious Criminal accusations. Attorney Urbelis is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and American Bar Associations, Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is available 24/7 for a free legal consultation. Benjamin is also an attorney-coach for Central Catholic High School's mock trial team in Lawrence, and he serves on the school's Alumni Board of Advisors.
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Stephen Neyman
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Golden Gate University School of Law
Attorney Stephen Neyman was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Lehigh University earning a degree in government. He went on to law school in San Francisco at Golden Gate University School of Law. After law school Mr. Neyman was employed by the Law Offices of Wilhelm, Thompson, Wentholt and Gibbs where he was part of a criminal defense team. One year later Steve secured a highly coveted position as a Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. There, Attorney Neyman prosecuted countless cases including drug crimes, sex crimes and murders. Street gang prosecutions were also a focus...
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Ismail Mohammed
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Immigration
Massachusetts School of Law
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...
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Vikas Dhar
Charleston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(617) 880-6155
Schrafft's City Center Powerhouse
529 Main Street, Suite P200
Charleston, MA 02129
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Stockbroker Fraud and White Collar Crime
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Vikas is widely recognized as a leader in the New England legal community. He specializes in White-Collar Criminal Defense, International Extradition matters and State Criminal Defense. He is a past recipient of the “Excellence in the Law” award by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and has been recognized by Boston Magazine annually for the past 15 years as a “Super Lawyer” in white-collar criminal defense.
He has twice been invited by the Federal judiciary to serve on Merit Selection Panels to appoint new Federal magistrate judges in Boston, served a 5-year term as a Hearing Officer for the Board of Bar Overseers and...
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Caleb B. Koufman
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Northeastern University School of Law
I am dedicated to providing my clients with personalized, cost-effective legal representation.
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Dakota Martin
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
New England School of Law
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....
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Patrick J. Murphy,
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
New England Law | Boston
I have been a practicing lawyer since 1994 and have helped thousands of client with their legal problems. I have significant experience handle criminal cases in courts throughout Massachusetts and I enjoy helping people from all walks of life.
I am easy to contact and I return telephone calls and emails promptly. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have about your case so that you may better understand the process and what to expect going forward.
I believe that my skills as a cross-examiner at hearings and trials is an asset to my clients and I...
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Steven John Topazio
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
New England Law | Boston
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...
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Ryan P. Sullivan
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School
Experienced Lowell criminal defense attorney, handing cases ranging from dui/oui, domestic violence, robbery offenses, motor vehicle charges, assault to murder, and more. Former prosecutor who approaches each case with a strategy designed based on how the ADA will likely prepare for trial and seeking to expose weaknesses in the government’s case. Over 10 years experience in criminal law, call for a free consultation today.
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Michael O. Smith
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Suffolk University Law School
Attorney Smith is a strong advocate for the rights of injured and disabled. He possesses over 20 years of legal experience. After graduating with honors from Boston University School of Business Management, he started his career as a workers compensation claims adjuster.
Attorney Smith soon realized he could accomplish more in his career if he earned a Law Degree. He decided to attend Suffolk University Law School on Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. Soon after graduation, he worked briefly at a prestigious Insurance Defense Firm in Boston, Massachusetts. He quickly realized he did not want to represent big insurance companies and...
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Frank Fernandez
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Washington University School of Law
Attorney Fernandez has been litigating both criminal and personal injury cases in State and Federal Court for over 20 years. Put his vast trial experience to work for you by calling and receiving a free consultation related to your case.
Frank Fernandez began practice as a criminal prosecutor in the City of St. Louis where he gained extensive trial experience. Now as a criminal lawyer in Boston attorney he puts that trial experience to work for his private clients.
Mr. Fernandez has helped college students from all over Massachusetts who face criminal charges. University students...
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Benjamin Duggan
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Benjamin Duggan is a litigator and trial lawyer. Ben devotes his practice to representing the underdog: plaintiffs up against corporations and insurance companies, and people who have been charged with crimes. Ben’s civil practice includes a wide array of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, breach of contract, consumer protection, and employment discrimination. Ben has successfully tried numerous cases, both civil and criminal. He has authored dozens of memoranda of law filed in Massachusetts District and Superior Court and the United States District Court. He has also written several appeals briefs filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court,...
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Martin G. Weinberg
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School
Martin G. Weinberg is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney, widely regarded in the legal community as a leading trial and appellate white-collar defense litigator. Graduating from Harvard Law School in 1971, Attorney Weinberg has garnered acclaim for exceptional contributions as a trial and appellate attorney and influential figure in the legal profession. In 2022, he received the coveted lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
Attorney Weinberg’s extensive experience includes leading defense teams that secured dismissals or acquittals in high-profile cases involving public officials, labor union leaders, business executives, attorneys and others charged with...
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David J. Grimaldi
Cambridge, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
National Criminal Defense College and Boston College Law School
Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding criminal defense representation to clients in Greater Boston. Recognized by Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine as a top lawyer in his field, Attorney Grimaldi represents clients in the following areas:
* Homicide
* Federal offenses
* White Collar crime
* Sexual offenses
* Drug charges
* Firearm offenses
* Violent crimes
* Restraining Orders
* DUI / OUI / DWI (Drunk driving)
* Title IX and Student Representation
Attorney Grimaldi has won numerous not guilty verdicts at trial, including acquittals for armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, assault...
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David Altman
Cambridge, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Suffolk University Law School
Since 1999, David Altman has been representing seriously injured people and their families throughout Massachusetts. David has recovered millions of dollars for people injured in cases ranging from simple negligence to the most sophisticated and complex liability cases. As the managing partner of the firm’s personal injury practice, David also oversees the other attorneys and staff at the firm in order to ensure that every case gets the attention it deserves.
While David has developed a reputation for achieving consistently outstanding results on behalf of injured people, he is probably best known for the level of service he provides. He makes...
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Alec S. Pine
Boston, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Hofstra University
Alec Pine is an experienced trial attorney who represents individuals and businesses in a variety of practice areas including personal injury, civil litigation (contract and real estate disputes), criminal and white-collar defense, and Title IX investigation defense at colleges and universities.
Mr. Pine has a winning track record of pursuing and defending cases against some of the largest law firms in Massachusetts in both state and federal courts. His meticulous preparation and strong negotiation skills have resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients, including many six and seven figure recoveries.
Mr. Pine’s recent accomplishments include:
-A $12.7 million judgment following a two-week federal...
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Peter V. Bellotti
Quincy, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Bellotti is a skilled trial attorney in civil and criminal litigation and is a former senior assistant district attorney for Middlesex County. As a prosecutor, he perfected his skills to become a talented and tenacious litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in the superior and district courts and presented arguments before the Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
In his practice, Attorney Bellotti is highly respected in the area of personal injury and is a resolute and successful plaintiff's counsel. Attorney Bellotti has more than 15 years experience with personal injury cases and cases that involve catastrophic...