Deborah M Faenza

Deborah M Faenza

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Walpole, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

825 Main Street, Walpole, MA

About Deborah

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

Attorney Faenza is a seasoned practitioner and an AV rated preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. She has represented numerous clients undergoing a divorce or separation, including alimony and recent revisions of the alimony laws in Massachusetts.

32 years

80%
Child Custody 10%

Attorney Faenza is well respected by the Bar in her handling of complicated custody cases. Appointed as Guardian Ad Litem, she has observed the challenges children face in a divorce from both sides of the issue.

32 years

10%
Child Support 10%

Attorney Faenza has authored parenting plans for her clients as well as served as a parenting coordinator. Her experience in implementing and assessing the needs for support has earned her great respect among her clients and other members of the Bar. www.ryanfaenza.com/testimonials

32 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Ryan & Faenza

825 Main Street, Walpole, MA, 02081-2957

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Barbara | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Deffinite 5 Star

Don't make the same mistake I did...I initially hired a lawyer who had a less expensive hourly rate... I learned really quickly when you are going through a divorce it is about quality of lawyer not cost... changed up to Deb and she got the job done as well as the results were better than I had ho...ped for. Without her help.. a bad situation would have only gotten worse...I think she is a definite 5!

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Women in Law Awards, Lawyer Monthy Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Principal, Ryan & Faenza, Attorneys at Law

1980 - 1986

Family Services Officer/Child Support Enforcement Worker, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Probate & Family Court

Associations

2015 - Present

IACP International Academy of Collaboative Professionals

Member

Norfolk County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association, Family Law Council

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Your Divorce

Resolved

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Education

1993

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Boston State College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Massachusetts Family Law Conference

Paternity Challenges

2012

Massachusetts Family Law Conference

Practical Approaches to Parenting Plans

N/A

Massachusetts Probation Department

The Use of Guardians as Litem in Probate and Family Courts

N/A

Massachusetts Probation Department

Restraining Orders and how they impact matters of custody

N/A

Massachusetts Bar Association Updates

Health Care Coverage After Divorce

N/A

Massachusetts Bar Association Updates

Paternity Basics

N/A

Massachusetts Bar Association Updates

Sophisicated Issues - Custody Issues

N/A

Massachusetts Bar Association Updates

Solo Practices

N/A

Massachusetts Bar Association Updates

Basics in Family Law

Languages

English

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