Sheila C. Harrington

Sheila C. Harrington

also known as Law Office of Sheila C. Harrington, Law Office Melissa Tzanoudakis, Of Counsel

4.4
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Groton, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

214A Main Street, Groton, MA

About Sheila

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Emotions run high when couples are divorcing. We bring uncommon insight into the legal and emotional issues involved in family law matters. We are compassionate with our clients, but aggressively represent their interests.

39 years

40%
Child Custody 20%

We bring uncommon insight into the legal and emotional issues involved in family law matters. We are compassionate with our clients, but aggressively represent their interests.

20%
Family 20%

We bring uncommon insight into the legal and emotional issues involved in family law matters. We are compassionate with our clients, but aggressively represent their interests.

20%
Personal Injury 10%

Committed to helping injured people seek full and fair compensation for their injuries (slip and fall, dangerous & defective products, dog bite, car accidents).

39 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

30 years of experience providing legal representation on behalf of sellers, purchasers, and mortgage lenders throughout Central Massachusetts, including areas throughout Middlesex and Worcester Counties.

39 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

Clerk

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Offices of Sheila C. Harrington

214A Main Street, Groton, MA, 01450

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Sheila C. Harrington's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dennis | May 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgable attorney with a solid support team...

Sheila handled my divorce case with tact and professionalism. Melissa kept me informed at every point in the process. Sheila's familiarity with the opposing attorney made me particularly comfortable. I am very pleased with the outcome and will use Sheila for future legal needs.

Posted by Bill | May 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A supportive team!

I utilized Sheila and her team for my divorce as I felt they would fight for me and be my advocates in the courtroom. They did not disappoint me. They listened to me and my desires for an outcome and did their best to make that happen. As emotional as I was, they stayed professional and calm which he...lped get me through the entire process.

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Sheila C. Harrington's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jordan Phelps

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had a few cases with Attorney Harrington as opposing counsel. She is a professional and is able to navigate difficult and emotional issues with ease and grace."

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Mandy Hebert

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Francine Traiger-Poor

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheila is a caring and extremely competant lawyer who is well respected and well liked in the legal community."

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Marc Bellerose

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2022

updated on 01/06/2023

Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1985

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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