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Christopher Eliot Sawin
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Biography
Attorney Christopher Sawin is the founder of Sawin Law, P.C., where he focuses his practice primarily on divorce, family law, estate administration and probate, estate planning, and veterans’ rights. He strives to deliver exceptional legal counsel with integrity and discretion. Christopher combines his legal experience, his negotiation skills, and reasoned decision-making abilities to provide zealous advocacy for his clients.
Before founding Sawin Law, P.C., Christopher was a law clerk to Chief Justice John D. Casey of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. He also participated in the Suffolk Family Advocacy Clinic where he represented indigent families in the Greater Boston Area.
Before earning his J.D. at Suffolk University Law School, Christopher served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also aboard the USS Iwo Jima with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 8 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2017
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Location
Sawin Law, P.C.
99 Derby Street, Suite 200, Hingham, MA, 02043
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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (5)
Lawsuits & Disputes (5)
Child Support (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Military Law (2)
Real Estate (2)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Business (1)
Child Custody (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Employee Benefits (1)
Probate (1)
Trusts (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
Workers Compensation (1)
Wrongful Termination (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by JACOB | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terrible!
I do not recommend this firm to anyone. None of the attorneys understood the situation and showed up for hearings completely unprepared. And then charge me crazy money to try to rectify their mistakes.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Chris is reliable and very honest to work with
Chris not only made it easy and effortless to work with him, he was also attentive to my situation every step of the way. He is a very honest worker and is very upfront with you from the start. I could rely on him to get the job done without hesitation. He is a true professional and very knowledgeabl...
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Posted by Anthony Gatto, Esq. | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Gets the Job Done
As an attorney that now works for a consulting firm, I was unable to take a family member's case involving pension benefits after a large company went bankrupt. The case was very complex and involved multiple filings that had to be done in Washington DC. I contacted Attorney Sawin as we went to law ...
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Replied last February 19, 2020Thank you Anthony!
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Military Law
Excellent Lawyer in Militarty Law
i consukted Attorney Sawin on Military law when my command was being very indifferent towards me. immedietly Attorney Sawin dived into my case regarding selling leave when getting out of the U.S Navy and helped me provide references and citation to argue back toi my command. I was able to use them to...
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Posted by Nick | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Review for Christopher Sawin
When I hired Chris to help me with my divorce I had absolutely no idea where to even begin. Chris seemed to fly through the process showing me that he knew exactly what he was doing, and throughout the process clearly explained every single step we had to take to successfully do the divorce. Withou...
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Christopher Eliot Sawin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Chris. He is a pleasure to work with. His dedication, knowledge, and passion are exemplified through his work. He is a true fighter for justice."
"Chris is a dedicated, conscientious lawyer who was a pleasure to work with. I fully endorse and highly recommend Attorney Sawin."
"I have known Chris for years and I am happy to call him a colleague and friend. Chris is extremely passionate and knowledgeable, and provides great client service."
"I endorse this lawyer. I can attest to Mr. Sawin's integrity, work ethic, and professionalism."
"I’ve worked for Chris Sawin at Argos Legal Group. I consider him to be a knowledgeable attorney and a capable leader. Chris, along with fellow partner Anthony Davis, have a vision for Argos Legal Group that is impressive and admirable. Chris Sawin would be an asset in any situation in which he was placed."
"I recently worked with Chris on a business litigation matter that involved potential discrimination. I was very impressed with his professionalism and sound legal judgment. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking top notch legal representation. I am also very impressed with the work Chris and his firm do for veterans. Veterans are a notoriously under-served community and Chris and Argos Legal Group are doing great work making sure veterans get the representation they need and deserve. Class act."
"Chris is a fantastic attorney and a better person. Chris and I not only went to law school together but served in the same Marine Corps unit in Iraq. He knows first hand how difficult it can be to navigate through the VA and has dedicated his law practice to serving the Veteran community by making sure everyone is afforded excellent representation."
"Chris has a keen attention to detail and a true commitment to his clients. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Appreciation of Dedicated Service to Veterans, Dr. Dawn Mackiewicz
2015
Honorable Mention Brief Award, Suffolk University Law School - Professor Kathleen Vinson, Director of Legal Writing
2015
Honorable Mention Oral Advocate Award, Suffolk University Law School - Professor Kathleen Vinson, Director of Legal Writing
2003
Eagle Scout, Troop 38 - Hanover, MA
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Founder and Principle Attorney, Sawin Law, P.C.
2017 - 2019
Principal Attorney, Argos Legal Group, P.C.
2016 - 2017
SJC Rule 3:03 Certified Student-Attorney, Suffolk University Law School Family Advocacy Clinic
2016 - 2017
Law Clerk, Morrison Mahoney, LLP
2015 - 2016
Teaching Assistant to the Director of Legal Writing, Suffolk University Law School
2015 - 2015
Law Clerk, Norfolk Probate & Family Court
2013 - 2014
Military & Veteran Services Specialist, Quincy College
2012 - 2013
Military Services Assistant, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2005 - 2009
Infantry, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2018 - Present
Norfolk County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Plymouth County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Veterans’ Claim Assistance NetworkMember
2014 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2011
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 5737Board Member
Education
2017
Suffolk University Law School, cum laude
J.D.
2013
Curry College
B.A.
2012
Quincy College, summa cum laude
A.S.
Speaking Engagements
2018
The JV Team with Jared Valanzola
Family Law
2018
The Cutting Edge of Law
Importance of Technology in the Legal Practice
2018
Argos Legal Group Presentation
Divorce Overview
2018
Argos Legal Group Presentation
Family Law Overview
2017
NECN: The Take with Susan O'Connell
Giving Meaning to ‘Thanks for Your Service'
Publications
2018
Boston Voyager
Meet Christopher E. Sawin of Argos Legal Group
2017
The Journal of High Technology Law
Creating Super Soldiers for Warfare: A Look into the Laws of War
Languages
English
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How can I find a military lawyer who is experienced in dealing with high conflict cases with Narcissistic Personality Disorders?
29 Feb 2020
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Can I be in contempt of court for making payments on a forthwith judgment?
29 Feb 2020
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Is he going to bring me trouble?
29 Feb 2020