Amesbury Lawyers

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Very few lawyers have argued before the United States Supreme Court, even fewer have been successful. Welcome to the Offices of Rosemary Curran Scapicchio. Attorney Scapicchio is a nationally acclaimed Criminal Defense Lawyer practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been named one of the top ten attorneys in the country by Lawyers Weekly USA (one of only two lawyers in history to win the award twice) and one of the top ten attorneys in Massachusetts by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She has also been named a Super Lawyer for the years 2003-2009. She has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court for a review...

Attorney Rakhlin has been zealously advocating for his clients since he was a student in the Boston University School of Law criminal defense clinic. After law school he sharpened his skills as an associate at a well-respected general practice law firm in downtown Boston. Attorney Rakhlin's main focus has been and always will be serving the interests of his clients by providing them with the legal expertise and personalized attention needed to secure the best possible results. When you are faced with a legal problem, being able to depend on your attorney is the best peace of mind available.

Mr. Durden has represented numerous clients in both civil and criminal matters in trial courts throughout Massachusetts. He has successfully argued motions to suppress and dismiss and has tried numerous cases successfully before judges and juries. In his criminal law practice, he has handled hundreds of cases involving drug possession, drug distribution, school zone violations, 209A violations, larceny, and insurance fraud and has won many acquittals for his clients. ...

Jane Ceraso is an environmental attorney with an extensive background in environmental science. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act compliance, environmental regulatory compliance, ground and surface water withdrawals, wastewater permitting, hazardous waste site cleanup, and land preservation. In addition to her private practice, she is Of Counsel to the Law Office of Susan J. Crane. Ms. Ceraso is a certified mediator, and is certified to provide limited assistance representation in the Massachusetts Land Court. She is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Real...

Kevin Donius has been representing injured and disabled clients since 1987 and has served as lead trial counsel in cases in the State and Federal District Courts of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, in the Federal District Court of Rhode Island and in the U.S. Court of Claims. Within Massachusetts, Attorney Donius has represented clients in the Superior Courts of Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Middlesex, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Worcester, Hampden and Hampshire counties. Mr. Donius concentrates in the representation of individuals and families whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic injuries or unexpected deaths. His practice includes matters involving wrongful death,...

The Needham, Massachusetts Law Office of Attorney Alan H. Segal has been providing legal services to the Greater Boston Massachusetts community for over 30 years. Alan and his associates through the years have provided legal consultation in the areas of Massachusetts real estate law, business law, and estate planning with a sincere, personal touch to their clients. Alan has appeared on local television, cable and the radio offering his insights on current legal issues. He and his staff understand that finding your way through the legal system can be a complex and overwhelming task. They take pride in being available when...

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

Rick’s practice focuses on State, Federal and International Tax matters, including planning, audits, appeals and litigation. He serves businesses and individuals throughout the country, and works closely with accounting firms and financial firms whose clients need specialized expertise in complex tax issues.

I help health care technology innovators manage data privacy and security compliance and business growth through legal, business and strategic advising. I've been thinking about health law, policy and business for a long time and bring that experience to bear on behalf of my clients.

I am a health care lawyer and consultant with over thirty years' public and private sector experience, which has given me a unique perspective on legal, policy and business issues facing the health care community.

I am adept at assisting clients in developing new paradigms for their business organizations, relationships and processes so as to maximize...

I bring 26 years of experience as a trial lawyer to solve your problems. I am unflinching and unwavering in my commitment to vindicate your rights, while being mindful at the same time of your concern to do so in a cost-effective and responsive manner, at all times working collaboratively with you to demystify the law and litigation procedure and identifying creative solutions to achieve your objectives. Whether you have an inheritance or probate dispute, a failed business or real estate transaction or partnership, a landlord-tenant problem, a wage or compensation dispute, or an issue...

EXPERIENCE

Executive Director of the Underground Economy Task Force, 2007-2009

 

Handled hundreds of cases in tandem with the Wage/Hour Division of the Attorney General's Office, as well as white-collar cases in conjunction with the Department of Industrial Accidents, Insurance Fraud Bureau, and Attorney General's Fair Labor Division.

Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, Deputy Chief of District Court Prosecution, 2005-2007

 

Handled thousands of criminal cases in Juvenile, District, and Superior Court. Has extensive experience in successfully trying Domestic Violence, Domestic Assault & Battery, Serious Felons, Drug, Theft, and Weapons related cases.

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EDUCATION

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA Juris Doctorate

University of Massachusetts at Boston,...

Attorney Jill Havens is a founding partner of Workplace Justice Law Group. Attorney Havens has been working for workers rights for decades, beginning with her work organizing and unionizing graduate student employees in the 1990s, and most recently as a solo practitioner running the Law Office of Jill Havens, where she specialized in employment law, including unemployment issues. Attorney Havens has served in many roles as an employee advocate even before going to law school - working for labor unions for over a decade. She has also worked on behalf of worker rights as an lawyer in public and private...

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.

Kenneth M. Levine is a retired attorney and an experienced legal consultant who advises trial attorneys nationwide in complex obstetrical brachial plexus birth injury cases. . He has represented clients in many types of birth injury cases but is well known for his legal representation for the families of newborns with injuries often suffered at birth. While at Kenneth Levine & Associates, Ken developed a specialty and national reputation in the litigation of birth injury cases, in particular cases concerning infants who suffered brain damage at birth and erbs palsy/brachial plexus injuries. Ken Levine was the most recognized and successful...

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...

Born in Massachusetts Attended Newton public schools Graduated Bard College 1986 Graduated New England School of Law 1990 Admitted to Massachusetts Bar 1990 Admitted to United States District Court 1991 Admitted to United States Court of Appeals 1993 Married 30 years 2 grown children Volunteerism: Natick Little League Natick Youth Soccer Temple Israel of Natick Board of Directors (2009-2010) Temple Israel of Natick Vice President (2010-2015) Temple Israel of Natick President (2015-2017) Community Awards: Church of God Valley of Blessings, Dorchester, Humanitarian Award (2003) Temple Israel of Natick, Hatan Torah Honoree (2017) Alford Legal Group proudly sponsors the following: St. James Armenian Church Golf Tournament Temple Israel of Natick Golf Tournament Father Flanagan's Boy's Home Louis D. Brown Peace Curriculum

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...

Geoff is a commercial litigator who focuses his practice on business disputes. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal in courts across the country in high-stakes and business-critical commercial matters. Geoff’s business litigation practice has a particular emphasis on claims against commercial banks brought by customers, third parties and regulators.

The United States Bankruptcy Law is designed to give people the benefit of a fresh start by discharging most debts. Filing for bankruptcy; however, is not the only solution to your financial troubles - there are alternatives. People encounter financial difficulties for many reasons, not always of their own making, from an unexpected illness to a sudden job loss, divorce or gambling, student loans. Whatever the reason, many people feel overwhelmed, helpless, and alone. Ruthless bill collectors and the threat of foreclosure can make a tough situation even tougher. Although not the only solution to your financial difficulties, filing...

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...

Obtained the Highest Nursing Home Verdict in the state of Massachusetts on December 2013 for a Victim of an assault - $2,014,000 plus interest. Holder of the highest verdicts and decisions in Massachusetts for elderly victims of "rough treatment" where the only claim was for emotional distress.Dedicated to victims of Nursing Home Rape and Assaults and mistreatment.

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

I have been a practicing attorney for over 43 years. I concentrate in all matters relating to real estate, representing buyers, sellers, mortgage lenders, builders and developers. Our firm also handles estate planning, trusts and estate administration and business law.

My practice focuses on personal injury, drafting estate planning documents, residential real estate and media law. I am active in the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) and fomer Chair of its Real Estate Section Council. I am admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. I am a Massachusetts REALTOR and a former adjunct professor of media law and business law at several Massachusetts universities and colleges. I was graduated, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and earned a B.S. degree in journalism from Boston University's...

Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Carter Law Group founder Kirk Carter is a graduate of Boston College and Suffolk Law School. Upon graduation Kirk joined the esteemed New England law firm Fletcher Tilton, PC. where he practiced business and immigration law until 2024. Kirk was a Director of the firm, established its business immigration practice, served on the management committee of the firm, and served as the firm's President in 2022. While at Fletcher Tilton, Attorney Carter built scalable business immigration solutions for a variety of small to mid-market companies, including a number of companies within the Information Technology and Health Sciences sectors. Carter...

Attorney Kate Lebeaux is the managing attorney at Carter Law Group. After completing her undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College, Kate spent two years teaching English to school children in Madrid, Spain. Upon return to the U.S., Kate began her legal career working as a paralegal at an immigration law firm. She attended Boston University Law School where she volunteered at multiple immigration service organizations and as a law clerk at the Boston Immigration Court. After passing the bar, she joined McHaffey & Nice until 2022 when she joined Fletcher Tilton, P.C. as an Associate Attorney. In 2024 Attorney Lebeaux assisted Attorney...

Craig C. Stern is a founding partner of Rodriguez Stern, and focuses on the firm’s civil, corporate, and estate planning practice. He has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in all matters of litigation, including negligence and workers’ compensation claims, as well as forming corporations and limited liability entities, drafting contracts, and advising on general corporate matters. Attorney Stern is also highly experienced working with financial service professionals, including accountants and financial advisors, and assists their clients by drafting wills, trusts, and handling general estate planning matters. Prior to Rodriguez Stern, Attorney Stern worked as Corporate Counsel in the...