West Chesterfield Family Lawyers

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.

Mr. Morte is a second-generation trial attorney; his father was a well-known trial attorney and the founding partner of DiBuono, Morse & Morte. In private practice since 1987, Stephen Morte and the staff at the Law Offices of Stephen G. Morte have provided experienced legal services and excellent client service in thousands of cases. To contact his office, call us at 508-481-2332. Attorney Morte began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in 1979. While there, he prosecuted all crimes, including operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol; drug offenses and sex crimes. Attorney Morte worked in most of the District Courts...

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.

Attorney James D. Cormier is a partner at Cormier & Cormier, LLP, a small firm in Lowell, Massachusetts specializing in criminal defense, family law (divorce, paternity, support, alimony, etc.), civil litigation, and estate planning. Attorney Cormier is a former Middlesex County trial prosecutor who now focuses his experience on aggressively defending clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

George Panas began his legal career in downtown Lowell as an associate for a solo practitioner in 1998. The Law Offices of Panas and Panas were founded in 2000. Prior to working as an attorney George Panas worked as an investigator, law clerk, and paralegal for a fast paced felony defense office. George has lived his entire life in the Greater Lowell area. After graduating from Austin Preparatory School in Reading Massachusetts he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He then attended the night program at Suffolk University Law School while working full...

Attorney Manzi is a founding partner at Manzi, Seccareccio & Merwin, PC. located at 177 Market Street in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. He has been practicing in Massachusetts since 1996 and was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1997. His practice is primarily focused on Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Support. He has also dedicated a significant portion of his practice to defending individuals charged with criminal conduct. Attorney Manzi spent several years working as a Bar Advocate in Lowell District Court representing indigent defendants.

Attorney Manzi also helps clients with corporate start-up, wills, trusts and...

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...

As a former professor of social justice and communication, I am passionate about affecting positive changes in the lives of others by helping them find legal solutions to their real-world problems - involving their family, their property, and their estate.

Jillian devotes her practice primarily to Family Law and Mediation matters. Whether it be litigating a contested divorce or assisting her clients in facilitating and negotiating a divorce mediation, her extensive knowledge of the law and ability to see both sides enables her to help her clients achieve a fair and reasonable outcome

Cynthia Grover Hastings is a partner at Perocchi Family Law Group LLP, where she provides representation to individuals in Massachusetts for family law matters at both the trial court and appellate court levels. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Grover Hastings served as a law clerk to the justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. As a law clerk, she worked on a variety of family law, probate, and equity matters in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester counties.

De'Aun is the founder and managing principal of Sardella Law Firm, P.C. She is focused on meeting the legal needs for individuals in Massachusetts in the areas of family law, estate planning, probate and personal injury. De'Aun is licensed as an Attorney in Massachusetts and Florida. Additionally, she is licensed to practice nursing in Massachusetts and Florida. De'Aun is nationally certified as a Medicare Set-Aside Consultant. She has extensive experience as a Registered Nurse primarily in critical care and the emergency department caring for adult and pediatric patients.

Diane M. Shields founded her law practice in 1987. She believes that each of her clients deserves her personal attention and dedication to their case. Strong and effective advocacy is Attorney Shields’ paramount commitment to her clients. During the last 24 years, she has achieved successful outcomes for her clients during the litigation of their cases. Diane Shields’ experience includes motion hearings, settlement conferences, trial preparation, depositions, civil trials and jury trials. Diane Shields prides herself on always being available to answer questions and to address the concerns of her clients on their cases. She has earned a reputation...

Lynnea Taylor was born and raised in Connecticut. In 1999, she received her B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Chemistry from Quinnipiac (College) University, Hamden, Connecticut. After relocating to Massachusetts in 2000, she began a career with the pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. In 2007, she received her J.D., cum laude, from New England School of Law, Boston, where she served on the New England Law Review. During her studies, Lynnea turned her attention to constitutional law, ultimately co-authoring, with Lawrence Friedman, the treatise THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE CONSTITUTION (Oxford University Press). Following her graduation, Lynnea served as a Law...

I represent people going through difficult legal issues. I have represented thousands of cases. I handle a significant amount of trials and litigations. This includes high conflict custody cases along with DCF cases. I have also worked as a GAL and mediator in divorce cases. I had worked in the US AG and DA's office and handled numerous criminal cases

Kathleen has experience representing clients in many legal matters, with a strong focus on criminal defense, RMV hearings, family law and small claims. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and practices throughout the Commonwealth. She is the chair of the Wilmington Historical Commission, and co-founded the Friends of Wilmington Tennis. Kathleen is compassionate, intelligent, and dedicated to her clients. When not assisting clients, she enjoys spending time with her kids, playing tennis, hiking, reading, exploring Cape Ann, and attending local community events. To contact Attorney Reynolds for legal or notary services, please call 781.569.5840, x.205 or email...

Sheara Friend’s family law practice is built upon her reputation as a fierce advocate for individuals and families. A seasoned courtroom champion, Sheara has devoted over thirty years to the practice of family law, including all aspects of divorce and separation, complaints for contempt and modification, and appeals. She is well-versed in high net-worth divorces, mediation, and collaborative law. Sheara has experience in all aspects of family law, including parenting plans, contested custody matters, out-of-state removal, estrangement, alienation, children’s rights, parental rights, child support, paternity, alimony/spousal support, domestic violence, restraining orders, neglect and abuse. Her practice also includes...

As a skilled family law practitioner, Mary Beth is passionate about her work and cares deeply about her clients. This reflects in everything she does.
In family law, probate law and bankruptcy, having an attorney who cares enough to work hard and fight for your best interests makes all the difference.

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...

Patrice specializes exclusively in family dispute resolution, including Mediation and Collaborative Law. She is committed to client-centered approaches, based on the preservation and fostering of dignity for all involved. She is a leader in the Massachusetts dispute resolution community, serving as Vice President of Education and Training for the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Patrice presents and organizes advanced trainings and workshops on several practice skills topics, including: Best Practices for Virtual Mediation/Collaborative Process, Effective Notetaking in Collaborative Law Cases, The Role Dignity in Dispute Resolution, and The Reality and Challenges of Addiction in Divorce Cases.

Attorney Joseph Leone graduated Suma Cum Laude from Suffolk University and Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Website: http://www.LeoneLawOffices.com

Assisting Worcester and the surrounding areas of divorce, real estate, and business litigation, Attorney Larry is especially committed to helping families through a variety of complex family law issues, using intuitive and professional techniques to achieve clients’ goals.

Wellesley, MA lawyer, Attorney Jonathan Fields has more than 17 years experience representing clients with a high level of personal care and professionalism. His approach to the complex area of family law is innovative, compassionate and geared to the best interests of his clients. Mr. Fields serves on the executive board of the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediation. In addition, he co-chairs the Nominating Committee for the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediation. Website: http://www.FieldsDennis.com

Attorney Tom Hogan practices in the areas of employment law, real estate, land use, and professional licensing. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire (B.A., double major in Russian and History, 2005 ) and New England Law | Boston (J.D., 2009), where he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta, co-chair of the Executive Office on Alumni Relations, and the Executive Budget and Appropriations Committee. Tom has a diverse array of experience in the field of administrative law. While a student, Tom served as a student law clerk for Administrative Law Judges in both the Appellate Tax...

Shannon Benay is a family law mediator and founder of Benay & Associates Mediation Services. Benay & Associates is a full service mediation firm with convenient locations in Attleboro, MA and Providence, RI. We provide our clients with a more effective and customized alternative to lengthy, expensive hearings and trials in matters relating to family law and landlord/tenant disputes. To accomodate our clients' busy schedules, we also offer evening and weekend appointments. At Benay & Associates, we understand that being a party in a dispute can be stressful, so we strive to provide our clients with the...

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.

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...

Attorney Rosemary Purtell has been practicing family law and domestic relations for over 25 years. As a dedicated divorce lawyer for Massachusetts Attorney Purtell her extensive knowledge and experience will guide you through the process, whether it is a contested or uncontested matter. She aggressively commits herself to her clients while remaining sensitive to their needs during a difficult time. She also serves as a mediator and a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem which provides her with unique insight into the cases of her clients.