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Considered a fixer in Massachusetts family law, Matthew P. Barach is an esteemed family law trial and appellate attorney. He is the Founder and Principal of Barach Law Group LLC, a boutique law firm dedicated to excellence in family law.
With over 24 years of family law experience, Matt regularly appears before Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester, Suffolk and Essex County Family Law Courts.
He also appears before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the First Circuit of Appeals.
His prestigious career includes winning two landmark family law cases in the Commonwealth pertaining to the New Alimony Reform Act and child custody - removal of a minor child from the Commonwealth (George v George and Miller v Miller).
As the author of The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice published by the American Bar Association, Matt shares his family law appellate expertise with other lawyers to help them navigate this highly specialized and complex area of law.
Matt is a SuperLawyer and is ranked as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney in Massachusetts by the American Jurist Institute, and as a Top 100 Lawyer in America by the American Society of Legal Advocates. He is also regularly granted the highest distinction on .
His many articles have appeared in the Massachusetts Family Law Journal and Lawyers Monthly to name only a few publications.
His podcast about divorce law It’s a Mistake can be found on iTunes.
Matt regularly speaks on areas in family law. He has given MCLE presentations, spoken before Senior Justice, the Social Law Library and nationally for the American Bar Association.
A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Clark University, Matt received the H. Donaldson Jordan Prize (1992) for excellence in writing and earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Matt is an avid golfer who enjoys spending time with his wife and children at their Boston suburb home. His goal is to appear before the United States Supreme Court in a family law appeal.
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30 years | 500 cases
30 years | 500 cases
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Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
If you are looking for a capable, reliable Divorce Lawyer, your search is over!
Matt has helped me tremendously with a difficult divorce/custody battle. Always attentive, kept me informed, answered my questions and concerns in detail. Very knowledgeable, and makes his presence in court- always prepared and two steps ahead! A very understanding person too. I can never thank him...
Posted by Mike | February 03, 2011 | Military Law
Nunc Pro Tunc
Mr. Barach is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. In handling my case he went out of his way to find Nunc Pro Tunc which allowed me to have my military disability reinstated at the Veterans Administration in New Orleans, LA. I would recommend Mr. Barach to anyone needing an intellig...
"Matt is a talented and aggressive divorce lawyer who doesn't quit until he gets the best result possible for his client. He is very highly regarded not only by his clients, but also his colleagues in the legal community. After having worked with him on a matter, I endorse him wholeheartedly as one of the top divorce lawyers in Massachusetts."
"Matthew Barach is an excellent attorney and mentor. His practice is almost entirely dedicated to litigating family law matters, and his knowledge and experience in this area of law benefits his clients tremendously. He is a passionate and compassionate advocate, accessible and almost always available to his clients as they navigating through the legal process."
"Attorney Barach is a zealous advocate who has impressed me with his sincerity, keen insight, and devotion to legal matters. I especially appreciate his prompt and personal response to communications. For these reasons, I endorse this attorney."
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2017
Top 10 Family Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
1995 - Present
Owner, Barach Law Group LLC
2013 - Present
Bar Association of Norfolk CountyMember
2012 - Present
Massac County Bar Association Dispute PanelBoard Member
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Bar FoundationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationBoard Member
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
TRIAL JUDGE
2009
Trial
2009
Information Privacy
2009
Information Privacy
2009
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1995
English
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If I share joint custody and take a overseas job posting, can I keep joint custody and have child live with mom and then me?
11 Feb 2011
My lawyer is dragging his feet with my divorce. What are my options?
07 Feb 2011