Rebecca Green Neale

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Rebecca Green Neale

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bedford, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

133 Great Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Rebecca

Biography

Litigator | Mediator | Advocate | Advisor

Trying to get the right parenting schedule? Call me to set up a comprehensive consultation.

Child support calculations aren't as easy as they look. Let's talk!

Litigator | Mediator | Advocate | Advisor: Let's find the right way to get through your divorce.

Trusted advisor for young families, single parents, and seniors.

Considering guardianship? Let's talk! Set up a comprehensive consultation today.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Coming up with a parenting time schedule that works for your children’s best interests and your schedule is a challenge that I am happy to help you navigate. Whether the co-parent is cooperative or abusive, reach out and let's come up with a plan.

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Child Support 20%

Don’t let the simplicity of the newest child support guidelines worksheet fool you: Child support is an area where many parents disagree. I can guide you through the nuances of child support calculations and the required financial documents.

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Divorce and Separation 20%

There is no cookie-cutter solution to your situation. Whether it’s a mediated and uncontested divorce, a complex and contested divorce, or something in-between, I am happy to advocate for your interests or mediate between you and your spouse.

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Whether you need to name a guardian, establish a trust for your minor children, figure out how to minimize estate taxes, or structure your assets to make administrating your estate easier -- let's talk about how I can craft your unique estate plan.

20%
Guardianship 20%

Sometimes the parent agrees to a guardianship and sometimes they fight tooth and nail. I can advise you on your options, smooth out the voluntary / uncontested guardianship process, or litigate to fight for your interests. Let's set up a time to talk

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Rebecca G. Neale

133 Great Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA, 01730

bedfordfamilylaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Rebecca online.

Rebecca Green Neale's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Sheila | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional and Recommended Attorney- Rebecca Neale

I highly recommend Rebecca Neale from Bedford Family Lawyer for your legal needs. Rebecca and Emily were fantastic in helping us with Estate planning. They helped us understand our options and then quickly turned it into action. They are very knowledgeable, easy to work with and are true professional...s!

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Convenient/Well Organized Packages of Services

We were recommended Rebecca for creation of wills, healthcare proxy and POAs after getting married recently. Her office had already set up pre-priced packages for these key services and it was a straightforward process. Highly recommend her office for estate planning. She and her team were responsive... and organized, and I would certainly return if we need to extend our estate planning at all.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and supportive.

Rebecca made my process so much more manageable, logistically and mentally. I worked with her on my DIY divorce, and she helped me navigate it start to finish. She helped me get a clear understanding of the paperwork and filings, assisted me with language in documentation, and reviewed the separation... agreement before signing. She provided grounded, nuanced advice on my positions, while remaining understanding of the decisions my partner and I were making. Rebecca also helped with general guidance on court dates, how to manage those appearances, and was simply supportive during a very stressful time. I am very grateful.

Rebecca Neale

Replied last August 03, 2020

It was a pleasure to work with you. I'm glad I could help!

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly professional and empathetic

Rebecca helped me through the divorce process in a professional yet empathetic manner. She helped me figure out what was most important to me and what I could compromise on to keep the process moving. I felt like she was the person I could rely on and trust during one of the hardest things I have e...ver done. I consulted with a few attorneys before I chose to hire Rebecca. I would recommend her very highly. She also helped me set up my own documents (ie will/trusts/POA) with professionalism and guidance. She explained the documents thoroughly and went over my options for each one individually. I truly say thank you for all that she did for me.

Rebecca Neale

Replied last July 04, 2019

Thank you for this review!

Posted by Kathy | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

She knows her stuff, but you'll know YOUR stuff, too.

One of the biggest takeaways I have from my experience working with Rebecca, as she drew up our entire estate plan, trust, proxies, etc. is that she makes sure that the complex issues are made simple, and that I understand what the instruments are intended to do so clearly, that I would feel comforta...ble explaining them to others. She breaks it down into very consumable language, uses real life scenario examples to illustrate potential outcomes, and really tries to make sure to get to the core of the intent, which may not always come out on the first try of my explanation. I felt well-ushered throughout the project, and walked away feeling confident and covered, knowing my wishes will be well-represented when the time comes to implement the documents.

Rebecca Neale

Replied last April 08, 2019

Thank you for this review!

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Rebecca Green Neale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Minsky

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Rebecca for years, and she is a thoughtful, diligent, and caring attorney who knows her stuff and works hard for her clients. A true community lawyer who provides quality services. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Annalisa Avola

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Neale zealously advocated for her client, while working towards amicably resolving the case. It was a pleasure working with a colleague that gave me a challenge!"

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Sarah Raymond

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As an attorney, I have worked with Rebecca on a number of matters and have been very impressed with her knowledge, organization and dedication to her clients."

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Victoria Spetter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Neale for several years. We are both members of the WBA and I know her best in that capacity. She and I have discussed cases and legal issues in the past, and she seems to have an excellent grasp of the law, and of how to best help her client's to achieve their goals. It for that reason that I am happy to endorse her."

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Erin Alarcon

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Neale is a smart and compassionate family lawyer. I regularly recommend her to people in need of family (divorce, co-parenting, etc.) representation."

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Cheryl Garrity

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Neale is very hard working and knowledgeable in all areas relative to divorce including custody, asset division, support, as well as prenuptial agreements. Her approach is practical and she is a reasonable attorney."

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Arthur Sneider

Child custody lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth McGuire

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Pro Bono Publico, Public Interest Clearinghouse

2007

Student Leadership Award, UC Hastings

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney Owner, The Law Office of Rebecca G. Neale

2015 - 2016

Associate, Sneider Kellman, PC

2013 - 2015

Litigation Counsel, Fort Point Legal, PC

2012 - 2013

Associate, Klein Kavanagh Costello LLP

2012 - 2012

Legal Analyst / Mediator, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

2009 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

2007 - 2009

Senior Court Attorney, New York State Court of Appeals

2006 - 2006

Judicial Extern, California Supreme Court

2005 - 2005

Summer Honors Intern, California Attorney General's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

2019 - Present

New England chapter of the Association of Conflict Resolution (NEACR)

2017 - Present

Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc.

President (2020-present); Vice President (2018-2020)

2012 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

Middlesex Committee Co-Chair

2013 - 2016

Northeast Legal Aid

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

First Parish in Bedford, et al. v Town of Bedford Historic District Commission

Superior Court ruled in favor of the First Parish in Bedford

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Education

2007

Uc Hastings College of The Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Negotiation Workshop

Workshop

2017

How to Negotiate Top Deals

Panel

2017

Getting Messages to Your Elected Representatives Quickly and Effectively

Speed Advocacy

2017

Estate Planning Questions Answered

Workshop

2016

Estate Planning Panel

Planned Giving Opportunities

2016

End of Life Planning Committee

Legal Planning for End of Life Decisions

Languages

English

Activity

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