About Stephen
I am married and have two children, a daughter who has studied art and a son who is about to graduate from the University of Virginia with a degree in history. I have served on the School Committee in my hometown for the past 15 years. I enjoy reading and golf.
Practice areas
- Litigation: 33%
36 years, 500 cases
- Family: 33%
36 years, 750 cases
- Real estate: 15%
36 years, 900 cases
- Land use and zoning: 10%
36 years, 300 cases
- General practice: 9%
36 years, 300 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1981 | 06/26/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Shea , Dangora & Nelson | 2001 - Present |
| Associate | Shea & Dangora | 1984 - 2001 |
| Associate | Lecomte, Shea, Dangora & Barber | 1980 - 1984 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Land Title Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
| Greater Lowell Bar Association | N/A | 1990 - Present |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | N/A | 1981 - Present |
| American Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 1986 - 2001 |
| American Bar Association | N/A | 1982 - 1998 |
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| Cleary v Arakelian | Court ruled that homeowner did not rely on broker representations and awarded plaintiff $1after trial that lasted 3 weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tanner v Tanner | Affirmed on appeal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carciofi v. Town of Billerica | Appeals court overturned Zoning Board decision and client was able to get permit to build a residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| Boston College | English | Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Advocacy Workshop. | Trial Advocacy-Closing Arguments | 1998 |
Attorney endorsements
(2)
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Stephen Is a credit to the legal profession and a zealous advocate for his clients.
Anton Reinert, Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Stephen as opposing counsel in a divorce case with a unique fact pattern. Steve was level-headed and reasonable in his interactions while maintaining his advocacy for his client. I recommend Attorney Nelson for anyone seeking a family law attorney in Massachusetts.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $200-275/hour
Payment Methods
Cash, Check
Contact
566 Boston Road
PO Box 599
Billerica, MA, 01821
Office (978) 667-2757