North Adams Lawyers

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...

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...

James A. Swartz is a nationally known and respected trial attorney and consumer advocate. Mr. Swartz’ law practice is headquartered in the historic John and Ebenezer Hancock House on the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Swartz graduated cum laude from Tufts University and earned his J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Swartz is a member of Public Justice Foundation (Public Justice’s Massachusetts State Coordinator since 1995); American Association For Justice (Co-Chair of AAJ’s Toys and Recreational Equipment Litigation Group since 2002-2010); The American Trial Lawyers Association (Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Massachusetts since 2008); The...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Attorney Koban has been a practicing member of the Massachusetts bar and has actively been trying cases in the courts of Massachusetts since 1978. He is a graduate of the Boston University School of law and a member of the Bristol County Bar Association and the Attleboro District Court Bar Association. Attorney Koban is admitted to practice in all courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as in the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the Federal First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. Attorney Koban has been awarded a "BV"...

A PARTNER with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, including mediation and conciliation, corporate and business law, civil litigation, and estate planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston College in 1972, Attorney Lorincz graduated from Boston College Law School in 1975 and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He is a member of the Attleboro, Bristol County, and Massachusetts Bar Associations. In addition, he is a member of the Massachusetts Council on...

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.

Being a former immigrant I know the pains and problems immigration law can hold so I opened Hannaford Immigration Law aiming to make the process as easy as possible for you. I was born in Hong Kong and have lived all over the world. I have worked in a number of fields including the financial industry before finding my calling with Immigration law. I have a wide array of immigration experience working on family, work and litigation matters and am actively involved with a number of immigration charities.

Attorney Suzanne McDonough represents patients and families injured by medical malpractice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has participated in some of the largest verdicts and settlements in both states for more than a decade. She won a $2.5 million verdict in Lowell, MA related to the death of a young mother and a $1.75 million verdict in Nashua, NH on behalf of a man blinded by surgical negligence. Attorney McDonough was involved in the negotiation of a $5 million settlement on behalf of a brain-injured man and a $5 million settlement on behalf of a brain injured baby –...

Exceptional, individualized client service is a core principle of my firm. As a result of that service, we have many repeat clients.

Kyle Camilleri is a trial attorney who represents clients in various personal injury cases, including: motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and product liability. Attorney Camilleri obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Framingham State University where he majored in criminology and double minored in psychology and sociology. As an undergraduate student, Attorney Camilleri was inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, the only Criminal Justice Honor Society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. He went on to graduate from Suffolk University Law School where he attended their evening program. In his first year, Attorney Camilleri made Dean’s List and...

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...

I firmly believe that everyone has the right to be compensated for any harm done to them, and I will stop at nothing to see that it happens. I am quite passionate about standing up for those who have been wronged, no matter what their situation.  I am also an advocate for those who may not have the resources to fight for their rights themselves. If you are looking for someone who will stand by you, I'm your guy.

Ana represents clients in employment, criminal, and civil cases. In 2018, Ana was selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Prior to joining the firm, Ana was a John J. Gibbons Fellow in Public Interest & Constitutional Law at Gibbons PC in New Jersey.

Ana habla español y tendria mucho gusto de servirle a clientes que hablen español.

I am an experienced and accomplished attorney, Of Counsel to Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. I am committed to providing exceptional advocacy for Criminal Defense, Students' Rights, Academic Freedom, and Civil Liberties matters. I have been involved in some of the defining and high profile criminal cases of recent decades. I work assiduously and creatively to protect and defend the interests of my clients.

I have been licensed since 1967 and practice in state, federal, civilian, military, academic and administrative courts throughout the country. My jurisdictions include Massachusetts, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals for...

Walter is a life-long Massachusetts native who lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He has extensive trial experience in a wide range of personal injury matters, having handled numerous cases involving very serious personal injuries, wrongful death and the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Statute (Chapter 93A). Walter is well known and respected both locally and nationally among the plaintiff’s bar and is highly regarded as one of the very best trial attorneys in the Country by his peers. WHO ARE WE? We are a boutique civil litigation law firm helping plaintiffs with personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our firm is comprised of...

I practice criminal defense and immigration law at a high level. I am a seasoned trial attorney who takes pride in taking on challenging cases. I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney and handled thousands of cases. As a criminal defense attorney, I have the experience and confidence to defend anyone of any charge. I have attained acquittals on some of the toughest of cases and have taken over 100 cases to trial. Whether a client has been charged with a misdemeanor or a serious felony, they are all treated equally and receive zealous advocacy. Concerning my immigration practice,...

David K.Wilkinson is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and started his education when he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, one of the highest ranked undergraduate business schools in the United States. He was awarded membership to the National Dean’s List. David received his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law School and graduated in the top one-third of his class. Co-founder of Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, David practices family law for the firm, handling all facets of the practice area, from straightforward negotiation...

Marcia Mavrides has been a family law attorney for over 30 years. She has offices in Quincy and Boston. Her areas of practice include divorce, separation, custody, visitation/parenting plans, child support/college expenses, alimony, income attribution, asset division, parental relocation, paternity, grandparents rights, guardianships, modifications, contempt proceedings, restraining orders and mediation. She owes her success to her ability to work closely with each client, helping them toward a comprehensive and clear understanding of the legal process and its impact on their lives. Her goal is to work toward a fair resolution that provides clarity and predictability for her clients long after...

Attorney Gallant is a Massachusetts native and longtime Boston Resident. He is a graduate from Suffolk University Law School. While at Suffolk law, he worked as a Rule 303 Student prosecutor with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and Graduated on the Dean’s List. Attorney Gallant has appeared as an attorney in over two dozen courts across the Commonwealth, including the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He has favorably resolved a wide range of civil and criminal matters for many clients.

Attorney Gallant is admitted to practice law within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as...

Garrett D. Lee is co-managing partner of Morgan & Morgan’s Boston office. He concentrates his practice on representing permanently injured people in lawsuits concerning catastrophic motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death and premises liability. Garrett also currently serves as Chair of the Massachusetts Joint Bar Committee for Judicial Appointments. Garrett is a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Garrett has obtained substantial compensation for victims of injury through settlements and trial verdicts. He has a winning record trying cases in the Superior Court, District Court, and Housing Courts in Massachusetts. Garrett is the author of “Preparation of a Plaintiff’s...

Laura founded Cervizzi & Associates in 2002 and has been recognized as a distinguished family law practitioner concentrating in domestic relations litigation in Massachusetts. She has more than 30 years of experience in practice and began her career in litigation as an Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County. In 1992, Laura joined White, Inker and Aronson, a prestigious Boston law firm historically notable for its contribution to the development of modern divorce and family law in Massachusetts. In alignment with her creative and innovative method of practice, Laura established a family law firm with offices in North Reading, Boston and...

Attorney Michael A. Goldstein is a Massachusetts lawyer who represents employees who have been the victim of discrimination in the workplace and wrongful termination from their jobs. He also represents employees who have not been paid their wages, commissions and PTO time due and owning both during their employment and after their separation from employment. In addition, he represents clients in unemployment appeal hearings when they have been denied unemployment benefits. Finally, Attorney Goldstien helps consumer get a fresh start on their finances through chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings.

Attorney Marc E. Chapdelaine is the founding partner of Chapdelaine & Ryan, established in 2023 with his long-time associate, Tim Ryan. He originally founded Chapdelaine Law Office in 2006 after earning his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 2002. He holds a B.A. from Stonehill College (1999). Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2003), Marc specializes in estate planning, civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, fiduciary litigation, and catastrophic injury. With extensive trial experience, he provides clients with strategic and results-driven representation. Marc is a dedicated member of the legal...

J. Eric Chisholm practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability. Mr. Chisholm was an enlisted member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1995 until 2001. Mr. Chisholm graduated with Honors from Salem State College in 2000, and 2003 from Suffolk University Law School. While attending Suffolk University Law School, Mr.Chisholm was involved with the Voluntary Prosecutor's Clinic representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a 3.03 certified Assistant District Attorney. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Chisholm represented applicants throughout the United States seeking Social Security Disability benefits. However, since...

Attorney Patricia Bloom-McDonald is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has been in private practice since 2003. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, 1st Circuit; U.S. Bankruptcy Court; and all courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has extensive knowledge and experience with the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorneys, and other Estate Planning documents. Additionally, Attorney Bloom-McDonald possesses exceptional knowledge of Probate law as it is applied to Estate Administration, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, and Name Change procedures. She possesses...

Patrick O'Connor is a maritime personal injury lawyer who is also a U.S.C.G. licensed mariner. He has worked on both blue and brown water vessels and uses his experience to vigorously represent his clients. Patrick can represent injured mariners, vessel passengers, longshoremen or recreational passengers nationwide.

Leah McMorris is a partner at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston. She has been with the firm since 2005 as a clerk and joined full time as an associate in 2011. Her practice focuses on mesothelioma, toxic exposures, products liability, and catastrophic injury litigation. She has tried several cases in Massachusetts, obtaining significant verdicts and settlements for her clients. A female mesothelioma lawyer, Ms. McMorris represents victims of mesothelioma exposed to asbestos in the workplace, as well as mesothelioma victims exposed to asbestos-contaminated cosmetic talc.

Ms. McMorris earned her Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and her Juris Doctor degree from...

Criminal Defense Attorney Randi J. Potash has limited her practice to helping out those accused of crimes in Massachusetts. A Criminal Law and Procedure instructor, Potash has also trained attorneys in every aspect of criminal defense since the 90’s. If you are looking for radical results for reasonable rates call me. Rely on my reputation.
Your future and liberty are impacted by your record. Your good name is irreplaceable. Don’t hire someone who merely dabbles in criminal law or makes unrealistic promises. Hire an expert who has your back....

Attorney John S. Booth is a graduate of Penn State University and received his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law, and the degree of Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. Prior to founding Booth Law, P.C., John was an associate attorney at Haddleton & Associates, P.C. in Hyannis, MA. John represents clients in the areas of elder law and estate planning, tax, real estate, business and corporate law, trust and estate administration, personal injury and fiduciary litigation. John is a member of the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts...

A local firm with a focus on Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and Business Law. We work with every client personally and strive to give you the best possible experience.

A personal injury is one of the most disheartening issues to deal with. You don’t want to watch as your life falls apart due to the pain of a dangerous drug, or drunk driver accident. Instead, turn towards the honest attention that you and your loved ones deserve. The team at the Law Offices of John S. Moffa will make sure that your case is studied with the keen eye of a legal professional; one that wants to make sure your case is given honest attention and care. You have a chance to fight for the financial compensation that...