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Amy L Saunders
also known as Amy L Hanson
About Amy
Biography
Amy Saunders, Esq. is attorney and founder of Legal Solutions in Dedham, Massachusetts () and Law Office of Hanson & Saunders in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (). An experienced litigator, she now devotes her practice primarily to family law. Outgoing and down-to-earth, she makes clients and attorneys feel at ease in solving family and divorce disputes.
She was legal counsel in what would become the most important decision of the year, by Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly for changing the way bias cases are handled in Massachusetts. She successfully argued 11 out of 11 cases before the Supreme Court, Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court.
As a full-time, single mother and divorcee, she brings invaluable perspective and practical advice to her clients, and an understanding of the need for resolution. Recently remarried, she also knows that life does get better after divorce - even when it seems hard to believe during such a difficult process.
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Payment Methods
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 27 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 26 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Amy Saunders
858 Washington St Suite 103, Rear of Building, Dedham, MA, 02026
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Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
So thankful for Amy!
I cannot thank Amy enough. After a terrible breakup, Amy helped me sort out selling a jointly-owned home and navigated a pet ownership dispute with my ex. She figured out what to do at every twist and turn and helped ease my anxiety during the most stressful experience of my life (in the end, the hom...
Posted by Debbie | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Helped me out of a tough situation
Amy Saunders answered my phone call quickly on a weekend and went right to work to advise me on POA issues and how to dismiss a divorce. I highly recommend Amy Saunders for dealing with my issue quickly and skillfully.
Posted by Caryn | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent experience
Amy came highly recommended to me. I was immediately impressed by her upon our initial meeting. She clearly explained the divorce process and was very reassuring that she would do her best to make my case go as smoothly as possible. She always responded promptly to any questions I had. My ex-husband...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thank you !
I had been in contact with Amy about my son and when the time came to go to court, I contacted her with one week notice of my court date, one week before christmas! She was able to help me with custody and supported me through the entire process. I left the courthouse speehless because i was so happy...
Posted by Lisa | December 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Amy is an excellent divorce attorney
Amy provided excellent legal consult to me during my very emotional separation and divorce which involved a Restraining order and pending harassment charges against my ex. Three children were involved and many details had to be tended too. She is smart, savy, and compassionate. Believe me I was g...
Amy L Saunders's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Saunders is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. Her extensive experience enables her to be prepared for any issue that is raised in a family law matter. I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Saunders"
"Simply said, Amy is an outstanding family attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I found Attorney Saunders to be extremely knowledgeable yet able to proceed without incurring unnecessary costs. She worked very diligently for her client while always maintaining a high degree of professionalism. I strongly endorse this attorney."
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"I have worked with Attorney Saunders on multiple matters. Attorney Saunders is knowledgeable, reasonable, and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Amy and I have been opposing counsel on several cases. I have been very impressed with her professional manner, knowledge and experience in divorce and family law. I endorse Amy Saunders."
"I would highly recommend Attorney Saunders for anyone in need of assistance in a Divorce/Separation matter. She possesses the knowledge, skill and commitment required to achieve superb results. Her history of successful outcomes for her clients speaks for itself. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
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"I was very impressed by Attorney Saunders' energy and zeal for clients' rights. She seems like a "fighter", as well as a well versed attorney with a proven record in the courts. I endorse this lawyer."
"I refer all my family law cases to attorney Saunders. My clients always appreciate her results."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Red Book Magazine, Contributor
2017
Womans Day Magazine, Contributor
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2017
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Super Lawyer Massachusetts, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Woman Attorney Massachusetts, Thomson Reuters
2016
Expertise.com, 30 Best Lawyers in Boston
2016
Wall Street Journal, Contributor
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, Society of Legal Advocates
2004
Most Important Decision of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
1998
Cum Laude, Suffolk University Law School
1995
Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Senior Attorney, Legal Solutions of Massachusetts
2004 - Present
Founder, Attorney, Law Office of Hanson & Saunders
2002 - 2008
Attorney, Daley & Associates
1998 - 2002
Senior Law Clerk, Trial Court Of Massachusetts
Associations
2004 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1998 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION vs. BOARD OF ASSESSORS OF BRIDGEWATER
Success
Thomas G. Boukouvalas vs. Town of Middleborough Zoning Board of
Success
BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION vs. BD OF ASSESSORS BRIDGEWATER
Success
New Seabury Company Ltd. Ptnrshp vs. Richard Lambert & others
Success
EMILE TAYEH & another vs. ZONING BD OF APP EAST BRIDGEWATER
Success
JOSEPH A. ROBICHEAU vs. TOWN OF NORWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS & another
Success
KEYLAND CORPORATION & another vs. MASS COMMISSION AGAINST DESCRIM. & another
Success
STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO. vs. DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT & another
Success
STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO. vs. DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT & another
Success
STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO. vs. DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING & another
Success
CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC. vs. TOWN OF WEST BRIDGEWATER & another
Success
CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC. vs. TOWN OF WEST BRIDGEWATER & another
Success
KEYLAND CORPORATION & another vs. MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION & another
Success
KEYLAND CORPORATION & another vs. MASS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIM. & another
Success
KEYLAND CORPORATION & another vs. MASS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIM. & another
Success
Education
1998
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Divorce Support Group
Divorce Support Group
2004
Massachusetts Bar Association
Employment Law
Publications
2017
Red Book Magazine
9 Signs It's Time to Get a Divorce
2017
2017
US News and World Report
Divorcing? Should You Divorce Your Home, Too?
2017
Harpers Bazaar
A Post-Nup Could Save Your Marriage
2016
Wall Street Journal
When Parents Divorce, the Kids Get the House
2015
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 100 Lawyers
2014
Society of Legal Advocates
Top 100 Lawyers
2004
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Most Important Decision of the Year
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue my soon to be ex wife for putting my dirty laundry on social media for all to see ?
04 Jan 2017
Q&A
I got married in Morocco, getting a divorce in USA
21 Aug 2015
Q&A
What is the language I should use in requesting a motion for continuance to obtain counsel?
09 Oct 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Facebook and Divorce: A Review of Facebook Privacy and Divorce, Child Custody and Legal Proceedings
25 Nov 2013
Legal Guide
How to File for Divorce in Massachusetts
25 Nov 2013
Legal Guide
9 Questions to Ask Your Massachusetts Divorce Lawyer
25 Nov 2013