Steven David Weil

Steven David Weil

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Franklin, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

124 Grove Street, Suite 220, Franklin, MA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Family 50%

Handle full range of domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, support, modifications and appeals, as well as mediation and GAL investigations.

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Litigation 50%

General civil litigation including tort, domestic relations, probate, trust, real estate, landlord/tenant and employment cases.

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C.

124 Grove Street, Suite 220, Franklin, MA, 02038-3156

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Steven David Weil's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Attorney

Steve was a smart, calm and level-headed presence through a long and contentious divorce.

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Steven David Weil's Lawyer Endorsements

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Irwin Pollack

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Goldberg

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Weil for over a decade. He is one of the most straight-forward lawyers you will meet. He is smart, thorough, and committed to working toward the best possible outcomes for his clients. With complete trust and confidence, I have referred people to Steve. In addition, he's a really good guy. Anyone needing a family law or real estate attorney would be well-represented by him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated for Civil Litigation and Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated for Civil Litigation and Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Betsy Gross President's Award, Jewish Family & Children's Services

2018

AV Preeminent Rated for Civil Litigation and Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated for Civil Litigation and Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated for Civil Litigation and Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Financial Litigator, American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators

2007

The Simone Lottor Exceptional Service Award, Jewish Family & Children's Service

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Shareholder, Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC

1995 - 2007

Partner, Cohen & Fierman, LLP

1990 - 1995

Associate, Griffin & Goulka, LLC

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, Massachusetts Superior Court

1986 - 1989

Staff Attorney, South Middlesex Legal Services

Associations

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Probate & Family Court

Guardian Ad Litem (Category F)

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Mediator

2015 - Present

American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators

Member

2014 - Present

Norfolk County Bar Association

Conciliator for the Norfolk County Probate Court

2012 - Present

Jewish Family & Children's Services

Vice President of Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Norfolk County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2006 - Present

Greater Boston Real Estate Board

Member

2000 - Present

Comittee for Public Counsel Services Children and Family Law Panel

Trial and Appellate Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

Adoption of Jonathan, 85 Mass.App.Ct. 1121 (2014)

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. v. Hamilton, 85 Mass. App. Ct. 1114 (2014)

Appeals Court upheld award of attorney's fees against resident and his attorneys based on frivolous nature of claim.

Care and Protection of Danielle, 463 Mass. 1011 (2012)

Termination upheld.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. v. Hamilton, 29 Mass.L.Rptr. 158 (2011)

Summary judgment obtained in favor property management company.

Adoption of Farah, 75 Mass.App.Ct. 1116 (2009)

Termination upheld.

Dolben Company v. Friedmann, 2008 Mass. App. Div. 1 (Dist. Ct. 2008)

Judgment affirmed in favor of property management company.

New Hampshire Insurance Company v. Arpin, 65 Mass.App.Ct. 1120 (2006)

Adoption of Wanda, 55 Mass.App.Ct. 1116 (2002)

Termination upheld.

Mami Murohisa v. Jasmin Sung, 49 Mass. App. Ct. 1112 (2000)

Summary judgment against agent upheld on appeal.

Adoption of Kenton, 51 Mass.App.Ct. 1108 (2001)

Termination upheld.

Adoption of Garth, 47 Mass.App.Ct. 1117 (1999)

Termination upheld.

Neal v. 600 Washington Street Associates, 40 Mass.App.Ct. 1107 (1996)

Summary judgment against employee upheld.

Riley v. Janco Central, Inc., 38 Mass.App.Ct. 984 (1995)

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Education

1986

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Union College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Divorce Law Basics Training

Divorce Law Basics Training - Pretrial Conferences

2014

Massachusetts Bar Association’s Second Annual Probate Law Conference Dealing with Divorce Issues in Probate

2011

A Day Of Expert Witness Training: The Creation and Destruction of the Valuation Expert

How to Examine a Business Valuation Expert

2010

Divorce Law Basics Training

Divorce Law Basics Training - Motions and Temporary Orders

Publications

2016

Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal Family Feud, Pfannenstiehl-style

2016

Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal Family feud: Pfannenstiehl-style, part II
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