$ 250-250 per hour
Jessica M Walsh
About Jessica
Biography
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
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Cervizzi & Associates
350 Park Street, Park Place South, Suite 201, North Reading, MA, 01864
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Jessica M Walsh's Reviews
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The best thing that happened to me
I found Jessica through Avvo after I was raped on my college campus. Not only did she help to make my situation at school safer, she continuously checked in on me and recommended numerous helpful resources. These resources entirely benefitted me, she had nothing to gain from them. Jessica is extremel...
Jessica M Walsh's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2015
Pro Bono Attorney Shining Star Award, Victim Rights Law Center
2014
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Cervizzi & Associates
Associations
2015 - Present
Massachusetts Domestic and Sexual Violence CouncilCo-Chair
2011 - Present
Women's Bar Foundation of MassachusettsFamily Law Project, Pro Bono Attorney
2010 - Present
Victim Rights Law Center, Rape Survivors Law ProjectPro Bono Attorney
Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts
Education
N/A
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts
N/A
New England Law
Juris Doctor
Publications
2009
Sexual Assault Report, Volume 12
Same Court Uses Dramatically Different Language to Describe Similar Acts of Sexual Violence
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long must the non custodial parent go without contacting or visiting before it is considered abandonment?
15 Apr 2016
Q&A
Can my husband sell our house without me if I am not on the mortgage but am on the deed?
10 Mar 2016
Q&A
How do I respond to Discover Bank's civil suit?
19 Jan 2016