Hardwick Lawyers

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...

An advocate in the representation of consumer, commercial and business clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court. My practice involves all aspects of bankruptcy including cases filed as Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. I am dedicated to helping you regain control of your finances and ultimately, your life. I provide personalized, dedicated service to my clients who are overburdened by debt and wish to make a clean financial start.

Attorney Donna M. Quinn, an experienced Metrowest Attorney, is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (B.A. Magna Cum Laude). She obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from New England School of Law and a Master Degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. She has been a practicing attorney in the State of Massachusetts for over twenty five years and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association. Attorney Quinn’s practice consists of Real Estate Law, Conveyancing, Federal and State Taxation, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Corporations, and LLC’s. She is admitted to...

Attorney Christopher H. Mingace has practiced law in the state of Massachusetts for the past 25 years, helping families navigate the complex legal world in which we live. Attorney Mingace began his career as a solo practitioner helping families in the areas of personal injury, business formation, bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, real estate transactions and basic wills and trusts. Clients have given him great trust to help generations of their family members. Attorney Mingace prides himself in zealous representation of his clients. He finds reliable attorneys to assist family members when they seek assistance in areas in which he...

At the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC, we offer experienced and aggressive debt collection services. Our lead attorney, Boston trained Alan M. Cohen, has provided commercial debt collection services for over 35 years. We have extensive experience offering ethical but relentless commercial debt collection tactics to businesses throughout Massachusetts, including: Banks, oil distributors Lumber yards, Electrical, plumbing and drywall suppliers and insulation companies, Sand and gravel companies, suppliers and distributors, general contractors and subcontractors, Attorneys, consultants, engineers, architects and accountants, Advertising companies, and Seafood and fish distributors. Attorney Alan Cohen's record of success has helped him earn Martindale-Hubbell's...

Steven H. Kantrovitz practices in the areas Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, Accidental Disability Retirement and Personal Injury. For more than than two decades, Attorney Kantrovitz has concentrated his law practice in the area of Workers Compensation, and has successfully represented thousands of injured workers throughout all Courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Kantrovitz is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and is also a frequent lecturer on the topic of workers compensation law at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education seminars.

Senior Associate Constance M. Toomey has dedicated much of her life to helping car crash victims, and injured workers get back on their feet. She graduated magnum cum laude at Suffolk University Law School in 1999 with a Juris Doctorate. Her compassion and her ability to get justice for her clients have earned her the respect of both her colleagues and adversaries in the courtroom. Attorney Toomey is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, as well as the Boston Bar Association. In addition to these professional memberships, she also devotes her time to Catholic Charities. Fluent in Spanish...

Associate Attorney Matthew T. Lallier has quickly become an integral part of the Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. team. Attorney Lallier focuses his efforts on representing people who have been injured in car accidents and other personal injury matters like slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, and construction accidents. On top of that, Attorney Lallier is a well-known litigator. He has been litigating cases for years, including as the owner and managing partner of his very own law firm. With professional associations with the Massachusetts Bar, the Boston Bar, and the American Association of Justice, Mr. Lallier has the laurels...

Ryan Devlin is an Associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. whose practice focuses on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other general liability negligence claims. He practices throughout Massachusetts in both the Superior and District Courts. Ryan also handles probate and estate administration matters. Before joining Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., Ryan was an associate at a South Shore firm focusing on personal injury, probate and family law, real estate transactions and general civil litigation. Ryan received his B.A. in Philosophy and Classical Languages from Saint Michael’s College and his J.D. from New England School...

I concentrate my practice on all areas of divorce and family law litigation and mediation, including separation agreements, child custody and parenting plans, alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, guardianship, modification, and contempt proceedings. In addition to representing one spouse in a family law matter, I am a trained mediator who helps couples amicably resolve their disputes. I believe in innovative solutions to complex family problems. I am a compassionate advisor, zealous advocate and creative problem solver, blending law and human services to provide my clients with choices, practical legal guidance and strategic advice while staying focused on each...

With over 16 years of experience providing strategy and support through all stages of litigation, I have a keen instinct for finding creative ways to contribute effectively to legal strategies.

Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) certification awarded in December 2016 from FINRA’s Wharton Institute enhances skills in protecting the economic security of consumers with an informed view of the industry's perspective on regulatory initiatives and an appreciation of necessary capital formation goals.

Possesses a deep understanding of anti money laundering policies in domestic and international contexts, cross-border jurisdictional and enforcement challenges, evolving standards concerning broker and adviser duties relating to proprietary...

Attorney Gabrielle L. Denby founded The Denby Law Office, P.C. in October 2015, and represents clients in all areas of Family Law & Divorce Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, and LGBTQ/Same-Sex/Non-Traditional Law in Natick, Massachusetts and the Greater Boston Area.

?While Gabrielle is a trial attorney and zealously represents clients in litigating divorce, complex and high-asset divorce, modification, contempt, custody, separate support, and paternity/parentage actions, she always aims to avoid unnecessary and costly litigation. Gabrielle is a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and collaboration. Consequently, Gabrielle enters each case with the mindset of a negotiator so as to assist...

Attorney Bowser has successfully defended hundreds of cases for clients charged with drunk driving, commonly referred to as Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in Massachusetts and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Hampshire. He is Board Certified as a DUI Defense Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense. This certification is accredited by the American Bar Association but not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has developed a well earned reputation for being on of the top drunk driving defenders in the area.

Attorney Bowser also handles a variety of personal injury claims for clients sustaining injury due...

I am a lawyer in Wellesley, Massachusetts who strives to provide local, national and international clients with large firm quality and responsiveness in a small firm setting. I work in three main areas: business and commercial law, alternative dispute resolution for business and family law ADR.

William F. Ahern, Jr. has been a civil trial attorney for over 30 years. For most of his career, he has litigated high value, complex cases. That he represents both plaintiffs and defendants provides him with a unique perspective providing an advantage in understanding how best to represent each.

Mr. Ahern is an experienced, successful litigator. He continues to specialize in catastrophic personal injury litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and the state courts of Rhode Island. He has litigated wrongful death, disfigurement, traumatic brain injury, burns, amputations, paraplegic and quadriplegic cases. He...

Attorney Delaney is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida. Over the course of nearly 30 years in trial practice, Attorney Delaney has honed unique skills in the courtroom, having successfully defended many clients, particularly those in OUI/DUI cases. Attorney Delaney is highly regarded as one of the top OUI/DUI Defense Attorneys in Massachusetts due to his exceptional courtroom presence and experience. If you are facing OUI/DUI charges, having Attorney Delaney on your side is crucial.

Attorney Irwin M. Pollack founded one of the largest divorce and family law firms in the Massachusetts region, Pollack Law Group, P.C., and employs a team of quality attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals. In addition, he hosts a weekly radio segment, Talking About Divorce, and created Co-Parenting After Divorce, another radio segment. He passionately educates fellow attorneys and the general public in family law and regularly travels around Massachusetts to lead divorce workshops and seminars. Attorney Pollack is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut and has successfully represented thousands of clients.

Miriam G. Altman concentrates her legal practice in divorce and family law matters. Following her admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 1985, she represented individuals in matrimonial law cases and civil litigation at the Boston law firm of Sherburne, Powers & Needham, PC, now known as Holland & Knight, LLP. As a partner, she served as chair of the firm’s family law department. In 2002, she established the predecessor firm to Law Offices of Miriam G. Altman, PC, in Lexington, MA.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ms. Altman received a BA from Barnard College, magna cum laude, and a JD degree, cum...

I am a strategic litigator helping my clients find the best available solutions to their problems. I represent businesses and individuals in commercial and construction disputes ranging from breaches of contract to trade secrets violations, to defective workmanship claims, to partnership disputes. I have deep experience in risk management, ADR, state and federal courts, and appeals.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Attorney Julie Lamkin earned her J.D. at the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2010. Julie is a Massachusetts native and earned her bachelors degree from Suffolk University in 2006, graduating magna cum laude. Before joining Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, Julie owned her own practice focusing primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning. Julie also volunteered at the Lawyer for the Day Program in Essex County, offering free legal advice to indigent individuals. At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, Julie enjoys working with different clients every day and strives to provide each...

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...

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...

Gregory Casale Attorney At Law is a premier Worcester, Massachusetts law office specializing in Criminal Defense and Serious Personal Injury. Since 1998 Attorney Casale has been providing Aggressive Professional Representation to clients located throughout Massachusetts. In the Criminal Defense arena Attorney Casale has represented thousands of clients with charges ranging from Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs (OUI/DWI/DUI) Domestic Assault & Battery, A&B w/Dangerous Weapon, Possession and Distribution of Drugs to Larceny over/under $250 to Murder and Rape and every other charge you can imagine in Courts throughout Massachusetts. The difference between us and other attorneys are our...

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. In most situations, 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...

We offer big city representation from a small town, community-based perspective. Buying a new home or starting a new business is not just a paper transaction—it's a life event that deserves careful attention. Our goal is to be a personal resource for people whatever their legal need. Peter's motivation to become a lawyer was a desire for answers—the legal system seemed arcane and unapproachable. It needed a new interface; one where regular people can get the information and help they need at a reasonable cost and minimal stuffiness. Having spent 30+ years in the entertainment business, Peter...

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...

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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.

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...

My name is Claudia Jocelyne Kokaz Muslu. I am an immigrant and an immigration attorney.

I have a law degree from the University of Istanbul; a Master of Law from Cornell University, and a Master of Business Administration from Simmons College Graduate School of Management. I am fluent in English, Turkish and French.

I started my legal career as a corporate attorney at White & Case, Istanbul, Turkey. When I moved to Boston, in 1999, I started to experience the many facets of the US immigration system. As I dealt with the immigration system, I became very frustrated. During 14...

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,...

Heather O'Connor is passionate about fighting for the underdog. Maybe it's a husband whose wife only cares about his money and takes advantage of him. Maybe it's a wife who has been controlled emotionally during their entire marriage. Maybe it's a father who has been alienated from his kids. The underdog has no specific definition. It is the person who really needs to be fought for. O'Connor Family Law has attorneys who focus on litigation, especially high-conflict cases, but the firm also has a number of attorneys who are certified mediators and collaborative law attorneys because what a client needs...

Judd L. Peskin has been a lawyer since 1976, and concentrates in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and corporate/partnership law. His experience in the business world – as president of a manufacturing company and strategy consultant for Accenture (formerly Arthur Andersen consulting) – gives him a rare and valued perspective in dealing with commercial litigation matters, business formation, non-competition agreements, corporate “divorces” and partnership dissolutions.