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Erin practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, adoptions, guardianships of minors, modifications and contempts, drafts pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and is experienced in custody cases involving contact resistance and alienation, substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse. Erin also handles guardianships and conservatorships of adults. Erin graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 2003. Her goal is to help her clients to feel confident, in control, and unburdened through their work together.
Erin began her legal career as Law Clerk to the Justices of the Superior Court of Massachusetts. She is engaged in a range of civil legal matters, including medical malpractice, personal injury and probate disputes.
Prior to attending law school, Attorney Nielson worked in the field of refugee resettlement, overseeing a staff of social workers providing services to refugee families from around the world. In addition to her J.D., Attorney Nielson holds a Master's Degree in Intercultural Management and Sustainable Development from the School for International Training. Attorney Nielson's history in social services has proved a beneficial background for her law practice. Erin is a strong advocate with the sensitivity to guide her clients through troubling times with compassion.
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29 Water Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
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Posted by Robert | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My high conflict separation and custody case turned around after I moved on from prior counsel and retained Attorney Nielson. Instead of pressuring me to sacrifice my custody case in exchange for dropping a restraining order based on false allegations, she made it immediately clear that the proper c...
Posted by John | April 12, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Erin Nielsen went above and beyond in advising me about a family issue. We spoke on the phone, at length, and she followed up with a very detailed email with suggestions as to my next steps. She truly listened to what I had to say and was extremely professional. I appreciate her honesty and assis...
Posted by Jeff | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Erin Nielson was a wonderful ally to have during an extremely stressful time. I was being denied access to my son and Erin was always tenacious, always knowledgeable, and always on point with her communications and recommendations. I now have re-established a relationship with my son and I owe it lar...
Posted by Caitlin | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Erin made a very stressful time in my life as pleasant as she could. She went above and beyond for both me and my ex husband. She was representing me, yet she was willing to assist my ex husband in getting things done so we could get the paperwork filed. I was not the easiest client as I was all ove...
Posted by Kim | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
It was overwhelming for me to find the best divorce lawyer especially being disabled but Erin WAS THE BEST ! She is organized, professional and although due to COVID-19 and courts being closed she kept me on top of everything and was never more than a call away. I recommend her highly ! Thank you Eri...
"Erin is an excellent attorney. She is well respected both in and outside the courtroom. She listens to her clients and helps them navigate the waters of divorce, separation, family matters and probate."
"Erin is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is articulate, professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse her."
"Erin and I were opposing counsel on a highly contested divorce modification involving DCF. Throughout the process Erin impressed me with her high level of professionalism and attention to detail in our legal matter. Erin is well respected by her peers and court personnel. I have no reservations whatsoever in endorsing Erin Fitch Nielson as an outstanding attorney."
"Erin and I have had a couple of cases together. She has always been highly professional and responsive. I endorse Erin without reservation."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2014 - Present
Attorney, Wilchins, Cosentino and Novins, LLP
2006 - 2014
Principal, Nielson Law Offices, LLC
2005 - 2006
Associate, Law Offices of Kevin Sullivan, LLC
2004 - 2005
Associate, Friend and Reinhardt
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk to the Justices, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court Department
2019 - Present
Greater Lowell Bar Association
2019 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association, Judicial Administration Section
2007 - 2009
Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad LitemMember
2007 - 2013
Committee for Public Counsel Services Children and Family Law PanelMember
Large settlement to the estate on the eve of trial.
Following administrative hearing, client received retroactive and prospective benefits.
Case dismissed and custody returned from DCF to client father.
Client received a share of the contested assets.
2003
2013
Non-Traditional Family Structures and Paternity Disputes
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What is the procedure for an out of state company to file a small claim suit ?
04 Feb 2022
If dcf has my grand daughter in there care can I has the paternal grandmother have visitation rightd?
16 Sep 2020
I need a lawyer to just do my legal paperwork and filing for a complaint to modify my separation agreement..anyone help?
10 Jul 2020