Marstons Mills Lawyers

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

Kevin Mahoney is recognized nationwide for his high-profile courtroom victories, bestselling book on cross-examination, Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination, novel insights into trial strategy, and numerous television appearances. He is, perhaps, best known overturning of the 1st-degree murder conviction of Christina Martin, dubbed the JELL-O Murderer by the national press and chronicled on television on Forensic Files (A Dessert Served Cold). He has won 44 of his last 47 trials. The American Trial Lawyers Association recently named him one of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Mahoney a 10.0/10.0 for superb.

Michael Gerstein’s practice encompasses Estate Planning, Business Organizations, Tax Law, Real Estate Conveyancing and Development, Family Law, Divorce Law, Personal Injury, Business and Civil litigation and Mediation and Conciliation Services. With a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation, Mr. Gerstein utilizes his tax expertise to assist individuals and businesses in areas of planning and operations. He has been engaged in business dealings with international companies doing business in the New England area and will set up entities that will best serve his clients’ interests. From an individual basis, Michael Gerstein will meet with a client to determine how a plan...

Attorney Peter Ventura was born, grew up, and lives in Worcester, MA. He is a graduate of Holy Name High School, Assumption College, and The New England School of Law in Boston. At Assumption College, Attorney Ventura graduated Magna Cum Laude and majored in Politics and had a minor in English. At The New England School of Law, he was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Family Law, and his studies concentrated on litigation and trial practice. Former Assistant District Attorney, Worcester County He is a former Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County (1982 to 1985) where he prosecuted felony and...

Over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Brian E. Murphy focuses his practice on criminal defense in the district, superior, and federal courts. Mr. Murphy has spent his entire career focused on defending those accused of crime and advocating for them both in Court and in the various administrative proceedings that often accompany prosecutions. Mr. Murphy graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and from Columbia Law School where he was a James Kent Scholar and the Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Mr. Murphy is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,...

We are a small firm in Worcester, MA dedicated to fighting for our clients and bringing close personal attention to their cases and needs. We handle criminal cases, personal injury cases, consumer protection, evictions, and other areas of civil litigation. We also have an active appellate practice, pursuing criminal and civil appeals in Massachusetts and other forms of post-conviction relief. Attorney Gerace spent 17 years teaching before he became a lawyer, which taught him the value of clear, precise speaking and writing.

Darren Griffis focuses his litigation practice on criminal defense and criminal appeals in both state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. Darren is admitted in Massachusetts state courts, in the federal District of Massachusetts, and in the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to joining his current firm, Darren worked at another firm in Worcester where he focused exclusively on criminal defense and Title IX cases. He also previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender with the Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender. His legal expertise, insight, and analytical skills resulted in victories or reduced sanctions for his clients in...

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.

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.

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...

Civil practice only. By appointment only. Located in East Boston District, Boston, MA 1968-2011

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...

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.

If you are seeking deed preparation, seller representation, title examinations, or need a law firm to facilitate your closing, please reach out to Sheridan Real Estate Law, PLLC.

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.

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.

John Fink is Westboro based Attorney focusing his practice on consumer protection legal representation and wage and hour employment law. He has worked on a wide range of employment and consumer cases. John Fink received his Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of Minnesota in the spring of 2011.

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...

Tianyue Liao graduated with a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, and is admitted to the Massachusetts State Bar. Before attending law school, Tianyue earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and French from Mount Holyoke College, graduating with cum laude honors. During her studies at Suffolk University Law School, Tianyue actively participated in the Family Advocacy Clinic and served as a 3:03 Certified Student Attorney, where she passionately represented indigent clients in various Family Law matters, including divorce, custody, and parenting time, with a focus on cases involving domestic violence. In addition to her clinic involvement,...

Attorney White spent 14 years working as a prosecutor in three of the busiest district attorney's offices in Massachusetts where he prosecuted over 1000 criminal cases in the District and Superior Courts including first degree murder cases. Attorney White went on to serve as both General Counsel at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents and the Department of Labor. He then received a presidential appointment to work as Senior Attorney Advisor to the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. In 2009 he returned to Massachusetts where he opened his own firm. The focus of his practice...

With a genuine passion for real estate law, probate law, estate planning, and business law, I go the extra yard to provide clients with exceptional service. Whether navigating complex real estate transactions, handling sensitive probate matters, or offering strategic business guidance, I combine expertise and compassion to deliver the best possible outcomes. I understand the importance of personalized solutions and proactive communication, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout the process. Trust me to be your dedicated legal partner, committed to exceeding expectations and providing the highest level of work in every case.

Kathy’s practice focuses on the resolution of employment and complex commercial litigation and pre-litigation disputes. She has represented clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In that capacity she has successfully moved to dismiss a FLSA complaint brought against a quasi-public entity, defeated summary judgment in Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower retaliation litigation, and successfully opposed motions for preliminary injunction in matters involving alleged breaches of covenants not to compete. Kathy also has an active appellate practice, having authored or participated in numerous appellate briefs in Massachusetts and federal appellate courts for clients. Having been in human resources...