Erving Lawyers

I am a trial lawyer with nearly two decades of trial experience. I received my Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 1987 and obtained the degree of Juris Doctor in 1991. In 1991 I interned for the Hon. Mel L. Greenberg in civil and criminal trial sessions in the Suffolk and Worcester Superior Court. From 1992 to 1996 I served as an assistant district attorney prosecuting all types of misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Worcester County. Since leaving the DA's Office I have focused my practice on: civil and criminal litigation; serious injury and death cases; and, divorce...

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Attorney Gilman is an experienced license suspension and criminal defense attorney. His practice areas include Massachusetts criminal defense, hardship license law, RMV license suspension hearings, Division of Insurance Board of Appeal hearings, drunk driving defense, and domestic relations matters.

Before passing the bar he worked as a Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) hearings officer, he made decisions about whether tens of thousands of people just like you lost or kept their licenses. He uses the knowledge of the Registry to help clients navigate through difficult OUI/DUI and License Suspension cases.

Matthew is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts,...

William O’Neil has practiced law in the greater Springfield area for 34 years. He specializes in criminal defense of major crimes. Attorney O’Neil also has experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and probate matters. He has defended hard working citizens who have been harassed by debt collectors by defending them in court against those creditors and in filing for bankruptcy protection. Receiving compassionate legal advice from our experienced professionals will prevent you from getting lost in the corporate shuffle.

Robert A. Ferris began as a 3:03 Prosecutor and moved to Criminal Defense upon being sworn in. Attorney Ferris then went on to also be sworn in at the federal level. Attorney Ferris worked as a Bar Advocate (criminal defense district court panel) taking hundreds of Criminal Cases, ultimately finding his Niche in Domestic Violence Law, Restraining Orders, OUIs and Assault. Attorney Ferris not only represents the accused, but also does victim advocacy as well. Going up against the State can be like facing a boxing Goliath; never walk into this fight unprepared or under-matched. Never let police make false accusations, never...

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,...

Attorney Daly is a seasoned trial attorney (over 100 trials) practicing in Western Massachusetts. His practice is largely focused on OUI/DUI defense as well as criminal defense and personal injury matters. Originally from the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Attorney Daly began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County practicing in the South Boston and Roxbury divisions of the Boston Municipal Court. His prior experiences also include serving as a Boston Police Officer (certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing), working as an Assistant Attorney General in the District of Columbia and...

Attorney Michael Levin is an experienced advocate for those in Workers' Compensation and Disability matters. He has experience working on both sides, and he understands how insurance companies function. This gives him an advantage when promoting, assisting, and advancing Disability and Workers' Comp benefits and protections for all. Let Attorney Levin's experience work for you. Call today for a free consultation.

Concentrates in commercial and retail debt collections, business and construction litigation in both state and federal court. Experience in business, creditors rights, contract, construction, real estate and personal injury law. Represents creditors and civil litigants throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Attorney Michael D. Gorman believes in honest, aggressive and spirited representation of all of his clients. His office believes in cost-effective solutions for the legal problems facing his clients today. Mike grew up in Clinton, Massachusetts, which is where he also graduated from high school. After receiving his B.A. at Assumption College in Worcester, he went out to obtain his J.D. from Western New England College, School of Law. Mike is also currently finishing off his L.L.M. (Masters in Law) in the area of Elder Law and Estate Tax Planning. This program is also offered...

Craig M. Higgins earned his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover During Craig's law studies he received numerous honors, including multiple CALI excellence for the future awards and participated in the Colleges Trial Advocacy competition in 2017 and 2018, where the team placed #4 in the National Competition and #1 in the Northeast Region.

Prior to law school, Craig earned his B.A., from the University of Massachusetts Boston, cum laude and certificate from the Massachusetts Bay Community College, where he was commencement speaker at the 50th Commencement exercises in 2012. Craig has a background as a real...

For the past 13 years, I have sought to provide zealous and compassionate representation to individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy. I have a wealth of experience helping Debtors navigate Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. My goal is to make the process understandable for my clients. In my practice, I also represent bankruptcy trustees in litigation before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Massachusetts.

Ben Steffans’s practice focuses representing employees in employment-related claims and issues.

Ben has successfully litigated claims of employment harassment and employment discrimination based on sex, race, disability, pregnancy, age, and sexual orientation. Ben has successfully resolved claims involving employers who retaliate against employees for complaining about unlawful activity. A large portion of Ben’s practice consists of representing clients regarding complicated wage-and-hour issues arising under both state and federal law. Ben also has significant experience in the non-compete, non-disclosure, non-solicit, and trade secret context.

Prior to opening Steffans Legal Ben represented both employers and employees in employment claims. As a result, Ben...

Jeffrey Allan Miller graduated from Worcester State College with Honors with a B.S. in Psychology, and earned a J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover. He attained both degrees while working full time and is no stranger to hard work, which carries over to his legal practice. Attorney Miller is skilled in family law, divorce, custody, child support, landlord tenant disputes, landlord evictions, tenant eviction defense, and construction and contact disputes, civil Litigation. He is prepared to represent you with professionalism, and the quality you deserve. Attorney Miller has a passion for the law, and utilizes his knowledge...

Mr. Brunelle, who has practiced law in Worcester for over forty years, is frequently invited by the Worcester County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education to lecture on topics related to his field of practice. In addition, Mr. Brunelle has served as an Advisor to law students in Harvard Law School's Trial Advocacy Program. Active in the community he serves, Mr. Brunelle is the Town Moderator of the Town of Paxton, and has served as a Director of the Master Singers of Worcester, a Trustee of the Richards Memorial Library, a member of the Paxton Historic...

I have been practicing workers' compensation for over 30+ years. I began for an insurance defense firm before starting my own practice. As a defense attorney for multiple workers' compensation insurance companies I was able to see first hand what insurance companies do with your claim. What they seek to do is pay out as little as possible and close the file as soon as possible. Obviously that is not necessarily in your best interest. I see my role as guiding you through the process to put you in the best position should a claim...

I am a trusted and passionate attorney who seeks to help reunite families through immigration and guide individuals as they maneuver the immigration process. As a Ghanaian-born attorney, I know firsthand the challenges associated with immigration. My experiences offer a unique perspective to each case. I strive to provide quality legal services to all clients. From marriage-based green cards to waivers of inadmissibility, I am ready to work with you toward your immigration goals. Visit my website for more information or call for a consultation.

I am a trial attorney practicing in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and Columbia County, New York. I was an assistant district attorney for six years and in private practice for 17 years. I handle criminal defense cases, wills, family law and some immigration matters. I have tried more than 300 cases.

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning. Probate of Estates in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Guardianships and Conservatorships under the Massachusetts Probate Code. Advance Directives that avoid the need for Guardianship - Conservatorship: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Real Estate Purchase and Sale. Supplemental Needs Trusts. Obtaining and coordinating benefits covered by Mediciad, Medicare, VA, Social Security, private insurance, and other resources. I prepare and coordinate estates and trusts for people who plan for succession of their assets and property, and protect benefits eligibility for themselves and for disabled family members. I serve as legal counsel, and provide estate administration services, to...

Nyles L. Courchesne is one of three partners of Peskin, Courchesne & Allen, P.C. providing legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Connecticut. Nyles L. Courchesne is a real estate attorney with 25 years of experience in real estate conveyancing. Over the term of his career he has gained experience in the areas of buying and selling residential and commercial real estate. As an attorney practicing in a geographic area that has been effected by the recession, his practice has developed a focus on distressed property transactions including: buying and selling...

Keith E. Phillis focuses his practice on tax, corporate and renewable energy matters. His tax experience includes extensive involvement with the structuring and sale of investment assets in a wide range of industries. His corporate experience includes all aspects of business formation and governance, from start-ups to asset portfolios valued at over $500M. Keith's renewable energy experience extends to the identification, structuring, development, financing and sale of renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Keith represents renewable energy asset developers and asset managers at all stages in an asset's life, from identification and due diligence of opportunities to acquisition...

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...

Attorney Briones has 30 years of experience representing clients in Federal and Massachusetts Courts including Civil, Criminal and Probate and Family Court. After graduating from Boston College in 1988, Attorney Briones attended Suffolk University Law School where she received her JD degree with honors. Prior to attending law school, Sarah worked for a large insurance Company in Boston. During law school, she worked for a well known personal injury firm also in Boston and was hired as an Associate upon graduation. After working there for several years, Attorney Briones opened her own practice where she has been ever...

The legal process can be overwhelming and intimidating. I strive to provide calm through the legal storm. As an experienced family law litigator, I work diligently to meet all of your legal needs including all aspects of divorce proceedings, child custody issues, restraining orders, child support, alimony, modifications and contempts. When clients work with me, they know they will get an aggressive attorney who will fight for their rights, while meeting their needs with sensitivity. I help the legal process make sense. I attended college at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts and...

My interest in criminal law began while attending University of Miami School of Law. During my second year, I was able to secure an internship with the State Attorney's Office as a student prosecutor. I worked under Janet Reno, who later became our United States Attorney General. Over the last 23 years I have been representing individuals throughout the Commonwealth with compassion, professionalism and the understanding that your case is all that matters. I am one of the few attorneys in Worcester County that devotes their entire practice to criminal defense and I have built a reputation based on results...

As the founder and principal attorney at Pesce Law Office, it is my mission to help as many people and families in my community find joy in their incredible lives. I believe that comprehensive estate planning is a crucial component of achieving your life goals. Estate planning may feel like a daunting task; after all, we’re talking about things we don’t want to even think about. With my client-centric systems, our office makes it simple for you, your family, and your loved ones to complete your estate plan and rest easy knowing your documents are in place. We take a...

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.

Chris practices in all areas of litigation and he has appeared in various state courts and federal district court in Massachusetts. He also has experience with appellate and federal courts in New York. Chris has represented businesses with Internet and technology issues as well as trademark litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright infringement matters. He has been involved in a number of employment law matters, representing individuals and businesses with claims brought in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Prior to joining Cohen Kinne, Chris served as a law clerk to the Honorable C. Ian McLachlan of the Connecticut Appellate Court....

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 transitioned to divorce and family law after 15+ years working in accounting and operations for start-up technology companies. I strongly believe lawyers overlook the client experience and often force clients to work their way instead of the best way for the client. I try to look at everything from the client's perspective and make every effort to make things as easy as possible for them. I strongly believe the best way to resolve disputes is through direct communication with the other party. The court system should be the last resort, and we have no problem advising clients that they are...

Joseph D. Bernard has been practicing in Massachusetts for over 20 years and has built a cutting edge practice focused on OUI defense. His practice delves deeply into the science of impairment, the forensic standards of breath and blood testing for both alcohol and drugs, and the accuracy and precision of forensic laboratories. Attorney Bernard has been the lead defense counsel in Commonwealth v. Ananias, et. al., 1248CR001075, the statewide consolidated litigation challenging the scientific reliability of breath testing in Massachusetts, where he not only persuaded the court that proper calibration protocols are necessary for reliable breath test results, he...

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C., Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law, estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Visit our website: http://www.rja-law.com

Attorney Benoit joined the Worcester County District Attorney’s office upon passing the Bar in 2007, where he worked in the Worcester District Court, Dudley District Court and the Worcester Superior Court. During Attorney Benoit’s 5 years with the District Attorney’s office, he was a member of the General Felony Unit, the Electronic Surveillance Unit, the Sexually Dangerous Persons Unit and the Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit. Attorney Benoit prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to Murder.

In 2012, Attorney Benoit left to the District Attorney’s office to join Eden Rafferty, bringing his years of prosecutorial experience to the firm. He...