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About Jessica
Areas of Practice:
Jessica practices in all areas of family law, including divorce; paternity; adoption; mediation; abuse prevention and restraining orders; cohabitation agreements; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; reproductive law; and defacto parenthood matters. Attorney Walsh is a certified family law mediator and provides mediation services to clients in all areas of family law and parenting. Attorney Walsh also has unique and extensive experience working on legal issues affecting the LGBTQ community.
Bar Admissions & Memberships:
Jessica is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a member of the Massachusetts Women's Bar Association. Jessica is also the co-chair of the Massachusetts Domestic & Sexual Violence Council.
Honors & Awards:
In 2015, Attorney Walsh received the Shining Star award from the Victim Rights Law Center for her dedication to pro bono service.
In years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, Attorney Walsh received the distinction of "Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts" by Boston Magazine.
In years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, Attorney Walsh was recognized by colleagues as a Massachusetts Rising Star in Boston Magazine's annual list of Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5% of Massachusetts lawyers are named to the list of Rising Stars.
Education & Experience:
Jessica received her Juris Doctor degree from New England Law in Boston, Massachusetts, where she graduated cum laude. Prior to law school, Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from the University of Connecticut where she graduated magna cum laude in 2007.
Activities & Community Involvement:
Jessica serves as a private pro bono attorney for the Rape Survivors' Law Project at Boston's Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC), providing legal representation for victims of sexual assault in privacy, safety, housing, education, employment, and financial compensation matters.
Publications:
"Same Court Uses Dramatically Different Language to Describe Similar Acts of Sexual Violence", published in Sexual Assault Report, Vol. 12, No. 3. (2009).
Practice areas
- Adoption: 15%
9 years
- Divorce and separation: 15%
9 years
- Uncontested divorce: 15%
9 years
- Mediation: 15%
- Litigation: 10%
- Child custody: 10%
9 years
- Domestic violence: 10%
9 years
- Marriage and prenuptials: 10%
9 years
Languages spoken
English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 2010 | 09/16/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Pro Bono Attorney Shining Star Award | Victim Rights Law Center | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Massachusetts Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Cervizzi & Associates | 2016 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Domestic and Sexual Violence Council | Co-Chair | 2015 - Present |
| Women's Bar Foundation of Massachusetts | Family Law Project, Pro Bono Attorney | 2011 - Present |
| Victim Rights Law Center, Rape Survivors Law Project | Pro Bono Attorney | 2010 - Present |
| Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts | N/A | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Report, Volume 12 | Same Court Uses Dramatically Different Language to Describe Similar Acts of Sexual Violence | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New England Law | Juris Doctor | N/A |
| University of Connecticut | Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
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Attorney endorsements
(6)David Silva, Real estate Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Attorney Walsh for a number of years and she is a great asset to the legal community. Her knowledge of the law, passion and dedication to her clients is top notch. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Edelberg, Car accident Attorney on Oct 29, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Gazion Kotoni, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Neil Depaul, Family Attorney on Dec 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Walsh is a very professional and knowledgeable advocate for her clients. Her compassion makes her very approachable and is an example to others in our legal community.
Christopher Vaughn-Martel, Real estate Attorney on Feb 16, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Walsh is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate. She works diligently and closely with her clients in order to assist them in achieving their legal goals and objectives. Attorney Walsh's tough and no-nonsense approach to tackling a client's case or issue is combined with a deep caring and sensitivity to each client's unique concerns and needs. Her volunteer and pro bono work demonstrate a clear commitment to her community and toward the goal of making the legal system work for individuals and families of all kinds.
Zachary Allen, Real estate Attorney on Feb 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jessica is a very competent and intelligent attorney in the community. She is highly knowledgeable in her fields of practice and works extremely well with opposing counsel and co-counsel. Furthermore, she represents her clients with unwavering advocacy. For these reasons and many more, I endorse Jessica whole-heartedly and without reservation.
Cost
- Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
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