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Raised in Saugus, Massachusetts, on Boston’s north shore, Attorney Christopher J. Finn is proud to have established his law office in the town in which he grew up. Attorney Finn received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School located in downtown Boston, with a Business Law and Financial Services Concentration with Distinction. He was recently named a SuperLawyers Magazine Rising Star for 2015 and 2016. He has served on the Editorial Board of Suffolk University Law School’s Transnational Law Review and has won an award for his outstanding oral advocacy. Attorney Finn has appeared and successfully argued motions and trials in the District, Superior and Probate and Family Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Finn can provide you with superior legal representation in a wide array of practice areas, including but not limited to: divorce law, child custody/visitation, contempt proceedings, personal injury law, contract drafting/negotiations and disputes, civil litigation, real estate conveyancing and disputes and estate planning.
Prior to founding Finn & Eaton, P.C., Attorney Finn has also worked as Associate Counsel at the Chapdelaine Law Office, P.C., and has held internships at State Street Bank & Trust Company’s Information Technology Legal Group, the Corporate Department of Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP, and as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Judge Albert Conlon of Lynn District Court.
In addition to his law practice, Attorney Finn is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association. He volunteers his time serving on the Saugus Affordable Housing Trust, as an Alternate of the Saugus Zoning Board of Appeals, on the Board of Directors for his local Lions International Club, and proudly represents Precinct 9 of Saugus as Town Meeting Member.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2010
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Finn & Eaton, P.C.
539 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA, 01906
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Christopher John Finn's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2014
Knowledgeable
I hired Attorney Christopher Finn to handle my Divorce. When I first met with him, he explained the entire process to me so I would know what to expect. I found him very knowledgeable and thorough. Through out the process when ever I would call or email Chris with a question he would always get ri...
Posted by RC | September 3, 2012
Very professional
Used Chris for a divorce. His manner and knowledge allowed the process to proceed in a smooth manner. He kept me informed and listened to all of my concerns. I intend to use him for any future legal matters I may have.
Posted by Sean | July 27, 2012
Outstanding Legal Services Provided!
I recently hired Chris to help me out with some issues I was having reinstating my revoked driver's license. For years I had been caught in a web of bureaucratic nonsense, the likes of which you couldn't begin to imagine. Upon reaching a hard dead end with getting the license reinstated myself, I...
Christopher John Finn's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Finn for 6 years. Attorney Finn is an excellent advocate who handles his cases with a well-reasoned approach and a great deal of professionalism. It is a privilege to endorse him."
"Attorney Finn is a fierce advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal community."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Chris Finn for two years, and do not hesitate to refer divorce and child custody matters to him. He is knowledgeable, professional and passionate about his practice."
"Very knowledgeable and trustworthy in his areas of practice. A good attorney to have on your side."
"I highly recommend Attorney Finn. He is an strong advocate and has a wonderful reputation in the legal community."
"I endorse Attorney Christopher J. Finn without reservation. He is a highly competent and knowledgeable advocate, who diligently pursues his clients' interests. Attorney Finn is an excellent communicator and is skilled at breaking down complicated legal issues in an easy to understand way."
"I met Chris Finn through Jonathan Eaton, his partner at Finn & Eaton. Chris has impressed me with his knowledge of the law and his respectful advocacy of his clients. I have referred civil litigation matters to Chris and encourage others to refer to him as well."
"I recommend Attorney Christopher Finn wholeheartedly. Chris is a strong, responsible, and intelligent practitioner who understands what to do to achieve desired results for his clients. I have referred matters to him, and will continue to do so, because he does a fantastic job."
"I have worked closely with Chris and can say he is a highly competent and trustworthy advisor. I recommend him unreservedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Finn consistently services his clients with top level legal service. I have worked with Attorney Finn on several matters. Attorney Finn is highly proficient in all matters of personal injury law, including law suits against the MBTA to recover bodilty injury damages caused by the MBTA 's negligence. I would recommend Attorney Finn to both friends and family to handle the personal injury claims."
"Attorney Finn is a credit to the legal professional. His extensive knowledge, clear advice, strong advocacy and reputation in the legal community makes him a great choice for any person with a family law need!"
"Attorney Christopher Finn is a practical, knowledgeable, and articulate advocate with broad, comprehensive legal experience. His counsel is intelligent and well considered and he represents his clients with passion, commitment, and professionalism. It is a pleasure to endorse attorney Finn."
"I have worked with Chris in the past and he is a great attorney who practices with a common-sense style. I endorse and recommend him without any reservation. Christopher Fein"
"I have known Chris for about five years, have referred clients to him with my highest recommendations, and will continue to do so. Chris is one of the most intelligent and diligent attorneys that I have dealt with, and the clients that I have referred to him have had nothing but positive things to say about the quality of his advocacy. I plan to continue referring clients to Chris in the future, and I am confident that he will continue to zealously represent them."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2008
Oral Advocacy Award, Suffolk University Law School
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Owner, Finn & Eaton, P.C.
2011 - 2012
President, Finn Law Office, P.C.
2010 - 2010
Intern, Legal IT Group, State Street Bank & Trust Company
2010 - 2011
Associate Counsel, Chapdelaine Law Office, P.C.
2009 - 2009
Intern, Corporate Department, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Honorable Albert Conlon
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, King, Stawicki & Contant
Associations
2014 - Present
The National Trial LawyersTop 40 Under 40 member
2014 - Present
The Divorce CenterMember
2013 - Present
Town Meeting, Town of SaugusTown Meeting Member, Precinct 9
2013 - Present
Economic Development Committee, Town of SaugusCommittee Member
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Saugus Zoning Board of AppealsAlternate Member
2010 - Present
Saugus Lions ClubDirector
2012 - 2013
Real Estate Bar Association for MassachusettsMember
2011 - 2013
Saugus Affordable Housing TrustMember
2009 - 2010
Transnational Law ReviewNote Editor
2007 - 2010
Boston Bar Association, New Lawyers SectionCo-chair of the Law Student Outreach Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Bicycle accident in Massachusetts
$100,000.00 Settlement
Education
N/A
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
BNI Peabody Chapter Weekly Meeting
The Alimony Reform Act: Case Law Updates
2014
Business Referral Connectors Weekly Meeting
Changes to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
Publications
2015
2014
Finn & Eaton, P.C. Blog
Insurance Coverage for Bicycle Accidents
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Mass. if I leave my house and separate from my husband, do I lose any rights to the house or property?
22 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can there be a ruling if the defendant doesn't show up for pretrial in visitation conference?
22 Jun 2015
Q&A
How is income divided after a divorce in Massachusetts?
25 May 2015