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Erin Fitch Nielson
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Family
50%
22 years
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Turco Legal
29 Water Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
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Posted by Ricardo | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Family Lawyer
Prior hiring Attorney Erin Nielsen, I had previously hired 4 different ones, some of them lead me to a bad decisions aggravating my case, after a Trial in 2016, I contacted BBO to review a Court ruling because I was misrepresented. I was battling a false accusations of abuse and "parental aliena...
Erin Fitch Nielson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"A great litigator who truly cares about her clients."
"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."
David Burgess
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Missed cancer diagnosis.
Large settlement to the estate on the eve of trial.
Denial of Unemployment Benefits
Following administrative hearing, client received retroactive and prospective benefits.
Custody/DCF
Case dismissed and custody returned from DCF to client father.
Divorce/Property Division
Client received a share of the contested assets.
Education
2003
Northeastern University School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2013
Advanced Family Law Seminar
Non-Traditional Family Structures and Paternity Disputes
Activity
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Q&A
What is the procedure for an out of state company to file a small claim suit ?
04 Feb 2022
Q&A
If dcf has my grand daughter in there care can I has the paternal grandmother have visitation rightd?
16 Sep 2020
Q&A
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