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Kelly Ann Leighton

Kelly Ann Leighton

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Family
    15 years
  • 25% Divorce / Separation
    15 years
  • 20% Child Custody
    15 years
  • 20% Alimony
    15 years
  • 10% Child Support
    15 years

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


“One good lawyer!”

Posted by: Paul, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Attorney Leighton is fantastic! I know you won't be disappointed, I wasn't. I'm sorry to say, I've been at this for too long, I've known many, many... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


John J. Pregmon

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: John Pregmon , Boston (MA), 2 months ago
Kristine Ann Cummings

Kelly is a well respected attorney in the greater Boston family law community and has earned a reputation as a terrific advocate. I absolutely... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kristine Cummings , Boston (MA), 3 months ago

Résumé

 

License

16 years since Kelly Ann Leighton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1997 06/06/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Barnes & Leighton 2010–present
Senior Attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services 2000–2010
See all 3 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Boston College Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Merrimack College English B.A. 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Honoree, Top Women of Law 2012 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2012
Mentor and Volunteer Recognition Award Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts 2009
See all 5 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Secretary, Board of Directors Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Massachusetts chapter) 2012–present
Member Boston Bar Association Council 2012–present
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
How CORI is Used in Domestic Violence and Family Law Matters MCLE, Mass. Criminal Offender Information Law 2012
"The Brass Ring of Custody: Toward a Better Solution for Families in Massachusetts" Massachusetts Law Review 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Prenups, Postnups, and the New Alimony Boston Bar Association 2012
Alimony: Here and Now Boston Bar Association 2012
See all 10 speaking engagements