Kevin Ryan Heffernan

Kevin Ryan Heffernan

4.6
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Norwood, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant, General Practice, Guardianship

839 Washington Street, Suite 2A, Norwood, MA

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

21 years | 100 cases

50%
Landlord or Tenant 30%

18 years | 200 cases

30%
General Practice 10%

21 years | 20 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 28 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kevin R. Heffernan, Ltd.

839 Washington Street, Suite 2A, Norwood, MA, 02062

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Kevin Ryan Heffernan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Alexis | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable, helpful, and efficient

I had a great experience with Kevin Heffernan's law office. I connected with Kevin over a rental housing issue (I was the tenant) and he took the time to explain to me what my options were. We started with a flat fee formal letter to my landlord. When the landlord was unresponsive, Kevin laid out all... the options and made clear arguments for why I might want to move forward - and was equally clear on the reasons why I might not want to move forward with filing a suit. In other words, he wasn't the least bit pushy and he felt more like a trusted advisor than a lawyer trying to maximize his bill. Kevin was clear, helpful, and to the point. In the end I decided to file and was able to get a very favorable settlement. My living situation was a pretty miserable experience and I'm very grateful that Kevin helped me feel legally protected as I was getting out of it, and helped me get compensated for my trouble.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Re: Not Worth the Trouble; Careless attorney

Hired him outside of AVVO but relied on this to for guidance and this attorney did not have the wherewithal to carry out a case, classic pushover. Had to file complaints against this attorney for failure of meeting specific guidelines to meeting his duties as an attorney.

Posted by Peter | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Confident Advice

I had a very good experience with Kevin Heffernan. I needed legal assistance concerning rental property I own and Kevin provided expert and very reasonable advice throughout the process. This enabled me to reach a positive conclusion. Kevin was available via email and phone calls for consultation a...nd responded to my messages quickly even when he was in court. Overall, I had a very positive experience and feel he is knowledgeable and highly professional.

Posted by Debby | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A caring and professional lawyer!!

From the moment I hired Kevin, he helped me with all the details of getting divorced from my husband. He was professional and calm with everything. He offered good advice, and I appreciated the fact that the time frame for my divorce was not too long.

Posted by Marie | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

My mother & I needed the expertise of a skilled landlord / tenant attorney. We couldn't have been more pleased with Kevin Heffernan. He promptly returned our calls and answered our questions and he had a sympathetic heart conserning the situation we were going through. I would definitely recommend... Kevin Heffernan to anyone embroiled in a landlord. / tenant dispute.

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Kevin Ryan Heffernan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melanie Shapiro

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred a client to Kevin for a family law matter. He did an excellent job for my client. He was professional, compassionate, and reliable."

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Andrew Kepple

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Heffernan to resolve a complex landlord/tenant dispute where he represented the tenants. He provided strong and knowledgeable representation to his clients. I am confident he will continue to do so in the future for any clients who need his assistance."

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Sam Schoenfeld

Child abuse lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Kevin on a care and protection matter. He approached his representation with a carefully considered, balanced approach, sometimes agreeing with me that the situation was more complicated and nuanced than his client could see. He used that approach to educate his client, surely the best way for any client to make a reasoned decision. Kevin showed compassion and understanding for children with special needs, even though his client was having difficulty with such a child. This indicates a lawyer who exemplifies the best of our profession."

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Belle Soloway

Child abuse lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Heffernan is a very smart and dedicated attorney. He takes the time to thoroughly investigate the facts and the law to provide the best advice to his clients. Attorney Heffernan has excellent litigation and negotiation skills and is a zealous advocate. I highly recommend him in the areas of child abuse, family law, and landlord-tenant law."

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Andrew Don

Child abuse lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I represented an opposing party in a Child Welfare case with Attorney Heffernan. I was impressed by his litigation skills, his thorough and thoughtful preparation as well as his zealous representation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Kevin R. Heffernan

2010 - 2013

Associate, Law Office of Larry Farber

2008 - 2010

Housing Attorney, Community Legal Aid

1997 - 2007

Owner, Law Office of Kevin R. Heffernan

Associations

2014 - Present

Mass State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2004 - 2005

Boys to Men

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Landlord Negligence

A Settlement worth $44,000 and the clients retained possession of their house.

Relocation Case

An Award of Full Legal and Physical Custody

Domestic Violence

A Court Order for Full Legal and Physical Custody

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Education

1997

City University of New York Law School

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1989

Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Navigating the Child Protection Judicial System

Child Welfare Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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