I am a strong and compassionate advocate for clients facing the challenges of family and probate law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, guardianships and estate adminstrations. I listen to my clients' concerns and am empathetic to their feelings while offering realistic solutions and options.
Practice areas
I advocate for clients from filing to settlement or trial. I actively negotiating for settlement as well as prepare for trial if necessary. My experience includes long and short-term marriages, same-sex couples, amicable and high-conflict cases and domestic violence cases.
14 years
I advocate for those who seek to be guardians to ensure the well-being of a child or an adult. I also assist guardians in meeting court requirements for annual reports and reviews of guardianships.
13 years
Aside from divorces that involve issues of child custody, I handle initial custody determinations in paternity/unmarried cases. I also pursue or defend modifications of existing court orders.
14 years
Appealing cases that originated in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. I am both realistic and cautious in advising a client to undertake an appeal. I was recently successful in an appeal with the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
12 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 2007 | 09/17/2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Of Counsel | Wadland & Ackerman | 2013 - Present |
| Associate | The Law Office Of Merril S. Chin | 2010 - 2013 |
| Associate | Jackson & Torrone, PC | 2008 - 2010 |
| Law Clerk | Looney & Grossman | 2007 - 2007 |
| Law Clerk | O'Donnell, Schwartz & Anderson | 2006 - 2006 |
| Law Clerk | Mulvey, Sneider & Freyman | 2006 - 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts District Court | 2005 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Women's Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section | N/A | 2009 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Family Law Section | N/A | 2008 - Present |
| Hampden County Bar Association, New Lawyers' Section | N/A | 2008 - 2010 |
| Hampshire County Bar Association | N/A | 2008 - 2010 |
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| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Lafayette College | B.A. English | 2003 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Justice Family Law Panel Member | Domestic Violence in family law cases | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Perez v. Rivera, 77 Mass. App. Ct. 1117 (2009) | The Appeals Court vacated the trial judge's order and remanded the case for further proceedings. |
Philip Kalil, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 7, 2016
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Kelly is an excellent attorney that works extremely hard for her clients. I continue to be impressed with her abilities and effectiveness in the courtroom. I've known Kelly since elementary school and am confident that any person would be well represented by her. I recommend Attorney Griffin without reservation.
Kristofer Munroe, Child custody Attorney on Dec 16, 2015
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Every client I have referred to Kelly has had nothing but the most wonderful things to say about her. When I my close friends and family members have issue she is usually the first person I think about sending them to see.
Bernadette Stark, Family Attorney on Jan 2, 2010
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Kelly is a very smart and aggressive advocate for her clients. She also has a wonderful personality and is very involved in the local legal community. I would recommend Kelly as an attorney anytime.
Kara Carey, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 23, 2009
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