About David
Practice areas
- Family: 65%
Zealous representation in the following areas of family law: Divorce, Mediation, Paternity Actions, Contempts, Modifications, Equity Actions, Child Custody Disputes, Child Removal, Domestic Abuse & Restraining Orders.
32 years
- Personal injury: 20%
I zealously representing plaintiff's in automobile accidents, truck and motor cycle accident, negligent security cases, dram shop actions, burn injuries, premises liability cases, and wrongful death claims.
32 years
- Criminal defense: 15%
Successfuly trying and winning criminal cases throughout Massachusetts involving charges for: Drunk Driving/ OUI, Motor Vehicle Offenses; Drugs, Weapons, A & B, Domestic A&B. Restraining Orders and RO Violations, Larceny, Registry of Motor Vehicle Appeals, Civil Motor Vehicle Hearings.
32 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1985 | 06/27/2017 |
| Legal answers | 14 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Mediator | Mediation Works | 2008 |
| Certiied Divorce Mediator | Mediation Works | 2008 |
| Cum Laude | Boston College | 1981 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | David M. Gabriel & Associates | 1994 - Present |
| Partner | Law Offices of Richard J. Gabriel & David M. Gabriel, PC | 1988 - 1994 |
| Associate | Gabriel & Gabriel | 1985 - 1988 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Better Business Bureau | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Essex County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
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| Schlegel vs. Schlegel | Decision strongly in favor of Father | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O'Neill vs. O'Neill | Wife's complaint for modification seeking and increase in alimony was dismissed after trial. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FindLaw | Alimony Reform Proposed in Massachusetts | 2010 |
| Findlaw | Mediation: Affordable Bridge from Marital Strife to Happy Life | 2010 |
| Findlaw Knowledge Base | Taxes in Divorce | 2010 |
| Findlaw | Massachusetts Becomes First State to Challenge Legality of DOMA | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| Boston College | English | Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce in a Nutshell | Divorce | 2014 |
| 2014 Practical Skills Seminar | Divorce | 2014 |
| Practical Skills Seminar | Divorce | 2013 |
| Advocacy and Drafting Under the New Alimony Reform Legislation | Alimony Reform | 2013 |
| Divorce CLE | Divorce Demystified | 2012 |
Reviews
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(12)
Nicole Reilly, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Greenberg, Family Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I referred a very difficult equity / domestic relations case to David. He researched the law, pinpointed the facts, and totally obliterated the opposing counsel.
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Contact
131 Dodge Street
Beverly, MA, 01915-1989
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