Maria L. Rockwell

Maria L. Rockwell

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Appeals

311 Main Street, P.O. Box 15156, Worcester, MA

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 45%

I work in all aspects of family law: divorce, modifications, child support, child custody, jurisdictional issues.

24 years

45%
Probate 40%

I work on administration of estates, guardianships, conservatorships, will contests, trust cases, breach of fiduciary duty. I also serve as a court-appointed GAL in this area.

24 years

40%
Appeals 15%

My appellate practice is limited to civil appeals. I have worked on several interlocutory appeals and appeals to the full bench. I am certified as appellate counsel through the Children and Family Law program.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP

311 Main Street, P.O. Box 15156, Worcester, MA, 01615-0156

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Maria L. Rockwell's Reviews

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Posted by jeri | February 04, 2010 | Child Custody

outstanding

Best divorce attorney one can ask for-knowledgable and i was glad she was in my corner.she was an angel who fought for the rights of my children and I.i never worry @ the settlement because everything was covered.From beginning to end compassionate,professional and sensitive.i can never thank her en...ough

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Beth Nussbaum

Appeals lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maria is an extremely dedicated and intellectually rigorous attorney, as well as a very courteous opponent. I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcia Mavrides

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Maria is a competent, creative lawyer who works in the best interest of her clients I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C.

2002 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, Probate and Family Court

Associations

2011 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association

Bench-Bar Committee

Massachusetts Bar Association

Probate Committee

Friendly House

Board of Directors

Worcester County Bar Association

Probate Court Committee

Worcester County Bar Association

Young Lawyers

MetroWest Women's Bar Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adoption of Rory

The deprivation of counsel for father rendered the judgment terminating his rights void.

Adoption of Parker

Appeals Court vacated termination decrees, holding that mother's due process rights were violated, as the procedure deprived her of the right to be heard in a meaningful manner.

Howe v. Tarvezian, 73 Mass. App. Ct. 10(2008)

Successfully briefed and argued for the affirmation of the trial court's judgment and obtained an order of appellate fees.

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Education

N/A

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

N/A

Providence College

BA, Summa Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2011

Elder Law Education Program Most Commonly Asked Questions in Elder Law

2011

A Comprehensive Guide to Trust Practice - How to Establish a Trust A Trust Series You Can Trust

2010

Planning for aging and incapacity

Guardianship & Conservatorship

2010

Family Law: Parental and Guardian Rights

Parental Rights and Guardianships

Publications

Languages

English

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