Brookline Village Lawyers

Michael Kelly focuses his legal practice primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury cases such as car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and slip and fall accidents in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Mr. Kelly is an experienced trial lawyer with demonstrated skills in negotiating with insurance companies. He has negotiated successful resolutions of numerous injury claims, achieving six figure settlements for his clients. His litigation skills benefit his clients whose cases go to trial. Mr. Kelly was included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyer List of Rising Stars, a coveted distinction that no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in a state...

Norman Zalkind has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes business litigation.

Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense,...

Partner Naomi Shatz focuses on students' rights, university discipline, and employee rights. She represents students at all levels of education from elementary school through graduate school, as well as teachers and professors involved in discrimination cases and disciplinary proceedings regarding claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and academic misconduct. Naomi also advises and represents individuals in employment matters and criminal cases.

Naomi has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2016. In 2018, Naomi was named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Law Weekly.

Prior to joining Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Naomi was a...

Monica Shah focuses her litigation practice on criminal defense, employment, and Title IX matters. She has successfully handled complicated and highly-contested cases from the initial stages of investigation and discovery through trial and appeals. In the last two years, she served as lead counsel and successfully litigated and settled two cases against major universities where she represented clients who had experienced gender discrimination and sexual harassment, and she won a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict on behalf of her client in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the City of Boston, a verdict she defended in the appeals court...

Emma Quinn-Judge focuses her litigation practice on appeals, criminal defense, and employment law. She has obtained excellent results for her clients including a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict for her client in a race discrimination and retaliation case against the City of Boston (now on appeal).

Emma was selected for the 2017 Top Women of the Law list by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Emma has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2015 and is listed in Best Lawyers of America. She has also been awarded the highest possible rating for professional excellence in litigation –...

Inga Bernstein is a distinguished Criminal Defense and Employment Law Attorney at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. For over two decades, she has provided comprehensive representation for an array of criminal and civil matters. Inga is dedicated to providing a smart and effective defense for clients facing criminal charges. In civil matters, her representation includes meticulous research and forceful arguments in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. Inga's experienced and passionate advocacy has led to many outstanding results.

Inga has received numerous awards. Best Lawyers named her Lawyer of the Year for Boston Employment Law-Individuals in 2015 and 2018. She...

Peter H. Noone joined Avery Dooley, LLP in 1995 as an Associate and has been a Partner with the firm (now Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP) since 1998. He focuses his practice as a trial lawyer in the areas of federal employment law, administrative law and appeals, security clearance matters, and whistleblower and discrimination complaints. Mr. Noone has focused his practice in employment and personnel matters and has represented federal employees and federal, state, and local law enforcement officers in litigation and disciplinary proceedings. He has assisted his clients in successfully defending disciplinary actions ranging from letters of reprimand to removal,...

Joseph M. Noone joined the law firm of Avery Dooley, LLP in October 1994 and in 1998 became a Partner in the firm (now Avery Dooley & Noone, LLP). He focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and businesses engaged in civil litigation in both the state and federal court systems. Mr. Noone has successfully litigated numerous matters in both state and federal court. He focuses on legal matters concerning insurance defense litigation and coverage matters, products liability, construction litigation, property and fire damage claims, employment, and personal injury. In addition, Mr. Noone represents individuals and entities in all...

Matthew J. Fogelman is the founding partner of Fogelman Law LLC. Mr. Fogelman’s litigation practice is focused on employment law and personal injury cases. He is an experienced trial lawyer and has won a number of significant cases on behalf of plaintiffs, including prevailing before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in a disability discrimination case involving an employee’s right to use medical marijuana off-site. Mr. Fogelman also prevailed on an age discrimination case in Norfolk County, securing a $1.2 million verdict at trial for his client. For his work on the Barbuto medical marijuana employment case, Mr. Fogelman was named...

Having recovered millions of dollars worth of compensation for his clients, John M. Vlassakis is a personal injury lawyer at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., who has the knowledge and experience necessary to get results. Mr. Vlassakis graduated from Suffolk University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He got his start with Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., a few years before that, in 1986. Since then, Mr. Vlassakis has developed a staunch reputation as a relentless litigator - a fitting skill since he is the head of the litigation department at the law firm. From car accidents to workers' comp, John...

As the founder of the firm the Law Office of Steven R. Whitman, LLC, Boston lawyer Steven R. Whitman represents those whose lives have been affected because of the negligence of others. Since 1982, Attorney Whitman has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Mr. Whitman’s peers have recognized him with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his J.D. from the Suffolk University Law School. Contact his firm today for a free consult.

Applying for immigration status can often feel stressful and overwhelming. That's why when you hire an attorney, you need someone that will walk along side you, answer your questions, and zealously advocate on your behalf. While creating Hope Immigration, I kept this in mind. I used my background in intercultural communication, refugee assistance, international studies, and immigration law to curate a client experience allowing for regular communication where people feel heard and that their case is valued during the immigration process. As an international student at Yonsei University in South Korea, I remember that navigating a foreign country...

Matthew J. Maiona is a partner at Maiona Ward and has exclusively practiced immigration law for over 18 years. Attorney Maiona represents clients nation-wide ranging from hospitals, environmental companies, information technology companies, the hotel/hospitality industry, construction, architectural firms, retail, engineering and insurance companies to individuals seeking visas to work and live in the United States. Attorney Maiona represents both employers and employees before the US Citizenship & Immigration Services, Department of Labor, and Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, U.S. Embassies, Consulates, state labor agencies, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals, Office of the...

Andrew is a Thornton Law Firm partner and trial attorney. Andrew manages the Thornton Law Firm asbestos trial practice. He has successfully litigated hundreds of asbestos cases in the Massachusetts Superior Court. Andrew has also successfully argued cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. (Spellman v. Shawmut Woodworking & Supply, Inc., et al, 445 Mass. 675 (2006)). He has lectured before nationwide continuing legal education seminars on the subjects of asbestos litigation and the admissibility of expert testimony. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, the United...

Robert Feinberg has the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period, has the highest personal injury settlement in the last year, and the second highest personal injury settlement in 2020. *excluding medical malpractice. Source: Mass Lawyers Weekly

In a landmark victory, a Massachusetts Superior Court jury awarded Robert Feinberg's client $7.7 million including interest as a result of a boiler explosion. The victory for the industrial worker was achieved despite years of claims that he was at fault for his accident and thereby entitled to nothing.

Robert I. Feinberg has been a very well known personal injury attorney...

Attorney Kelly M. Neumann who is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan received a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan and received her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.

Neumann has worked with Boston City Counsel's Legislation Department, the Trial Division of the Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts and at an Insurance Defense Law firm. She also ran the Tort and Workers Compensation Department at one of the biggest personal injury law firms on the East Coast.

Neumann has successfully settled a personal injury matter for over $9 million,...

Michael M. Marques is the founder and principal attorney of The Marques Law Firm, PLLC. The firm focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, tax audit, business formation as well as internet, eCommerce and personal injury. Michael was previously with the Law Offices of Kiepura & Associates, a sophisticated boutique law firm focused on personal and corporate tax and finance law. Michael has represented numerous clients on a wide range of issues from comprehensive estate plans to large Internal Revenue Service and state audits.

I pride myself in providing an honest and compassionate service to everyone who seeks immigration representation. I graduated from Regis College with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice. I then earned my Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law.

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts. My passion for immigration law is traced to my parent’s former positions in politics and their constant commitment to the city of Boston’s immigrant communities. Another major reason for my love for immigration was my father’s heroic fled from Cuba to the United States – I compare his resilience to the...

Qin "Felix" Zhou is a dedicated Associate Attorney at Mullane, Michel & McInnes, LLP in Cambridge, MA, specializing in Educational, Transactional and Commercial Litigation. He skillfully represents Massachusetts car dealerships in civil disputes, argues in Superior Court, and advocates for indigent clients before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. His adeptness in agency hearings, civil litigation, and settlement negotiations distinguishes him within the legal community. Felix's academic excellence at Suffolk University Law School is evident from his achievements, including: Trustee Academic Scholarship; Dean’s List; Comment Editor for the Journal of Health and Biomedical Law; honored member of Suffolk Law National Trial Team...

I have dedicated my legal career to representing clients in personal injury cases. I have over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of cases including motor vehicle, truck accidents, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, premise liability, slip and fall, construction site accidents, dog bite, liquor liability against individuals and businesses. I concentrate my practice in the area of serious personal injury and wrongful death that have life altering consequences for the victims and their family members. I have direct and close communication with my clients and keep them well informed. I am always available to address...

Leslie Harkavy is a founding member of Nadeau Harkavy LLC and practices in the area of personal injury law. She has been advocating for personal injury survivors for more than 30 years. She has successfully taken on the most complex and difficult cases. Through experience gained from handling thousands of injury cases, she easily helps clients understand the law that impacts their case, and makes them feel at ease. She deftly assists in every step of navigating the case. She is passionate about her clients and works tirelessly to obtain the most successful outcome for...

Thomas M. Greene has practiced complex civil litigation for more than thirty years. Since first representing a False Claims Act whistleblower in 1992, Mr. Greene has specialized in representing qui tam whistleblowers. Although his first False Claims Act case involved the defense industry, Mr. Greene has devoted the majority of his time to health care and pharmaceutical cases.

Dan Roache has been Of Counsel to the Bellotti Law Group, P.C. for many years. Prior to coming to Bellotti Law Group, he practiced in Boston, Massachusetts. His practice is focused in the area of Family Law. Over the past twenty-five years, Dan has practiced before the Probate Courts of Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable and Worcester counties.

Thoroughly knowledgeable in the family law process, Dan has handled numerous complex family law matters involving contested custody cases, child removal matters, business valuations, support and alimony matters, forensic evaluations and complex tracing issues concerning assets of mixed character. He has tried...

Michael P. Thornton is founder and chair of Thornton Law Firm LLP. A nationally recognized expert on toxic tort litigation, Mr. Thornton graduated from Dartmouth College and Vanderbilt Law School. In the 1970’s he successfully undertook the representation of a number of shipyard and construction workers who had developed asbestos-related diseases. Over the years, the firm has grown to become the largest firm in the Northeast representing victims of asbestos and other toxic materials. The firm has brought justice to workers who contracted cancer and other health issues from exposure to chemicals, defective drugs, and defective products, and to...

Marianne LeBlanc is a trial attorney with a proven record of success in the courtroom and over two decades of experience in representing injured clients. With record-setting verdicts in Massachusetts, Marianne’s advocacy skills draw on her commitment to making a difference both for her clients and the community at large. Marianne concentrates in all aspects of serious personal injury litigation, including liquor liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home litigation. She has been named in “Best Lawyers in America” and has repeatedly been selected by her peers as one of the Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and one of...

Mr. McMorris is a trial lawyer and directs Thornton Law Firm’ workplace injury and health care subrogation practices. He is a member of the Massachusetts and New York bars and the American Association for Justice. Mr. McMorris’ trial experience has included several jury verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars in cases involving products liability, construction accidents, toxic exposures, lead paint poisoning, and asbestos exposure. Mr. McMorris is appointed by the federal district court to serve as plaintiff’s liaison counsel in asbestos litigation, and has served in that positions since 1993. He was appointed by the Superior Court of...

Katie is the Managing Director of the Global Employment Practice at modCounsel. She brings over 15 years of experience in employment law and human resources to modCounsel's global law and consulting practice. Katie helps growth companies scale their employment programs to create quality employee experiences while simultaneously mitigating risk. She believes that all good relationships are built on trust and is committed to building these with her clients and helping organizations build trust with their employees.

Marilyn McGoldrick concentrates her practice on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and class action. She represents clients throughout Massachusetts and nationally. Ms. McGoldrick is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School. She is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Association and Boston Bar Association (Co-Chair, New Lawyers Section 2000-2001; Steering Committee Member, New Lawyers Section; Membership Committee), and the American Association for Justice. Ms. McGoldrick is Pro Bono counsel for the Central Square Theater, Arlington Underground Railway Theater Company, and...

I am an experienced attorney serving clients throughout Massachusetts. I am dedicated to helping you get the results you need. At my firm, we offer personalized attention and take a team approach so that no matter who you go with in our firm, the expertise of the whole team weighs in on your case. If you are looking for an attorney who is in your corner and on your side, call today for a free consultation!

I am a patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I also worked as a patent examiner at the USPTO. I hold an M.S. degree in Chemical engineering with specialization in the Semiconductor technology, and I have significant industry experience. My practice covers a wide spectrum of intellectual property services including, preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, opinion services regarding the scope and strength of patents, counseling regarding the protection, enforcement, and licensing of intellectual property rights, and due diligence regarding business transactions involving intellectual property. I have experience in preparing,...

Connor J. Gilbert is an experience Trial Lawyer with his practice focused on complex birth injury, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. As an attorney in America's Largest Injury Law Firm, he represent catastrophically injured clients throughout the United States and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Kentucky. As a former Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, New York, he also has significant experience in the field of criminal law, having prosecuted a high volume of misdemeanor and violent felony cases.

Lorraine received her law degree from Boston University School of Law, where she was the Administrative Editor of the Public Interest Law Journal and Secretary of the Women’s Law Association. Lorraine received her B.A., magna cum laude, from Rutgers University.

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...

A 2024 Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine Top Lawyer selection, Attorney Bethany Rogers brings two decades of legal experience. Having worked as both an Assistant District Attorney and a Criminal Defense Attorney, she has extensive trial experience in the Superior, District, and Juvenile Courts of Massachusetts. Attorney Rogers has successfully handled a wide variety of criminal cases, including firearms offenses, DUI/OUI, motor vehicle homicide, manslaughter, domestic violence, restraining order violations, drug offenses, sex crimes, robbery, assault and battery, breaking and entering, and more. Her skill in both litigation and negotiation makes her a strong advocate for her clients. Having started her...

Attorney Lefteris K. Travayiakis is a very experienced criminal defense lawyer handling all misdemeanor and major felony crimes. Over the last 20 years, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients and obtained acquittals in extremely complex and serious cases, including murder.

Attorney Travayiakis' trial litigation practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including major felony crimes such as homicide/murder and related crimes of violence; rape and other sex crimes; gun crimes; drugs crimes; and OUI/DUI.

Additionally, Attorney Travayiakis also handles appeals and post-conviction matters before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court.

Immigration attorney Joshua L. Goldstein practices in all areas of immigration and citizenship law on America's East and West coasts. Attorney Goldstein works tirelessly to protect families throughout Massachusetts and California from being destroyed by deportation or removal from the United States. In immigration matters, Attorney Goldstein represents businesses who seek to employ foreign nationals. Joshua Goldstein resolves immigration delays with writ of mandamus lawsuits and appeals the denial of N-400 citizenship and I-485 adjustment of status applications.

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Debt Collection Regulation - Federal and Massachusetts
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Maggie K. O’Donnell is a trial attorney who represents clients in personal injury cases for accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and dog bites. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Fairfield University, where she majored in Communications with a minor in Public Relations. As an undergraduate student, O’Donnell was a member of the Varsity Women’s Rowing Team during which time she placed 1st in the Women’s Varsity 4 at the MAAC Championship in 2016. She went on to graduate from New England School of Law. In her first year, O’Donnell made Dean’s List and became a member of...