I PROVIDE FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS TAILORED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. MY OFFICE ON ROUTE ONE IN TOPSFIELD PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE MEETING PLACE WITH AMPLE FREE PARKING. I have practiced in the Massachusetts courts since 1986 and in the New Hampshire courts since 2004. My practice areas include divorce, division of assets, alimony, child support, child custody matters, guardianship matters, grandparent visitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and interstate jurisdictional conflicts. I am trained and experienced in using a variety of techniques toward the resolution of family law conflicts, including traditional client representation, negotiation, litigation, collaborative law practice and mediation. I also provide services as a Parenting Coordinator to assist parents with the resolution of custodial and co-parenting conflicts outside of the court process. I am certified by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court as a Category V Parenting Coordinator. I am trained and certified as a family law arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. I am a fellow of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association, the Salem Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. I serve as a volunteer conciliator for the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court through the Essex County Bar Association. I have served as a lecturer and a speaker on family law topics, including the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education programs, Cutting Edge Issues in Northern Massachusetts Family Law (2015), Practicing Family Law on the Border of Massachusetts and New Hampshire (2017-program chair), and The Family Lawyer's Discovery Toolkit (2018).
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458 Boston Street
Second Floor, Suite 6
Topsfield, MA, 01983
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Active | 2004 | 02/05/2014 |
NY | Currently registered | 2003 | 02/24/2022 |
MA | Active | 1985 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Demetra Pontisakos, Attorney at Law | 2009 - Present |
Of Counsel | Louis J. Muggeo & Associates | 2006 - 2009 |
Attorney | Kazarosian Law Offices | 2001 - 2006 |
Counsel to the Commissioner | Department Of Revenue | 1997 - 2001 |
Partner | Black and Pontisakos | 1994 - 1997 |
Supervising Attorney of Family Law Unit | Merrimack Valley Legal Services | 1988 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Massachusetts chapter) | Board of Governors - Officer | 2010 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2006 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2004 - Present |
Essex County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2001 - Present |
Cape Ann YMCA | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. ("MCLE") | Practicing Family Law on the Border of Massachusetts & New Hampshire | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southern Connecticut State University | Master of Library Science | 2008 |
New England School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Union College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Practicing with Professionalism | Professionalism | 2017 |
Practicing Family Law on the Border of Massachusetts and New Hampshire | Divorce and Family Law - MA and NH | 2017 |
Practicing with Professionalism | Professionalism | 2016 |
Cutting Edge Issues in Northern Massachusetts Family Law Practice | Divorce and Family Law | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Comeau v. Coache | Successful outcome for client |
Kamm v. Kartell | Successful outcome for client |
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Anthony Adamopoulos, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 17, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Demetra Pontisakos excels in three areas that make her a leader and role model in divorce law. She reads, learns and excels in understanding and applying case law, statutory law and local “judge law”. Additionally, she shares and educates her fellow attorneys who seek her insight and advice on the law. She combines experienced practicality and the interests of her clients to achieve positive results. For her clients, she does not pontificate; she produces. For the legal community, she gives energy and thought to her membership on the Board of the Essex County Bar Association, and as a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court. She is and continues to be a positive role model for her peers and for those to follow. I highly endorse her.
Ellen Wright, Family Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Demetra is not only a colleague and and a mentor but also is a good friend. She is extremely experienced and has always been very gracious sharing her knowledge with younger "green" attorneys like myself. I am very excited to be working with her on a CLE class for other attorneys this summer. She is incredibly organized and articulate and sets the bar very high for our profession. I am proud to know her.
Anthony Adamopoulos, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 17, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Demetra Pontisakos excels in three areas that make her a leader and role model in divorce law. She reads, learns and excels in understanding and applying case law, statutory law and local “judge law”. Additionally, she shares and educates her fellow attorneys who seek her insight and advice on the law. She combines experienced practicality and the interests of her clients to achieve positive results. For her clients, she does not pontificate; she produces. For the legal community, she gives energy and thought to her membership on the Board of the Essex County Bar Association, and as a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court. She is and continues to be a positive role model for her peers and for those to follow. I highly endorse her.
Ellen Wright, Family Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Demetra is not only a colleague and and a mentor but also is a good friend. She is extremely experienced and has always been very gracious sharing her knowledge with younger "green" attorneys like myself. I am very excited to be working with her on a CLE class for other attorneys this summer. She is incredibly organized and articulate and sets the bar very high for our profession. I am proud to know her.
Nancy Ignazi, Family Attorney on Oct 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Demetra for more than 15 years, as a co-worker, and as an opponent. Demetra is a knowledgeable, strong, zealous advocate for her clients while not compromising her ethics. She is a straight shooter as opposing counsel, and doesn't waste time or client funds. She is deservedly well respected by peers and the judiciary.
John DiPiano, Family Attorney on Sep 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Pontisakos for over 17 years. She is a dedicated lawyer whose skill set includes knowledge of Family Law, courtroom presence, negotiation and litigation skills, compassion and unswerving professionalism. She knows how to handle a case, a client, an opposing party or attorney and a judge. I have worked together with her over the years and believe that she is one of the finest family law attorneys in Massachusetts.
David Gabriel, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Demetra Pontisakos without reservation. In the law and in life, every so often one comes across someone of exceptional character. Demetra Pontisakos is that someone. I had the extreme pleasure of working opposite Demetra in an emotionally charged complex divorce matter. Demetra is ethical, intelligent, insightful, knowledgeable, diligent, compassionate and zealous. In my opinion, Demetra is an exceptional lawyer and a consummate professional.