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Family Law Mediator-Massachusetts Rule 8 certified
Collaborative Law trained attorney
ARC-Attorneys Representing Children-pro bono
DOVE-Domestic Violence-pro bono attorney
Concliator-volunteer in Norfolk County Probate & Family Court
Elder/Adult Family Mediator
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Acquired: 1990
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PO 95, Walpole, MA, 02081
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Morlyn | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
An Empathetic and Caring Fighter
Joan Canavan represented me and my nephew in a high conflict custody case. She was positive, honest, pragmatic, and tough. She helped me to try several strategies that helped me to work with the opposing side despite their tactics. My situation was difficult because I did not have the evidence nec...
Posted by Pam | March 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Attorney!
Joan handled my recent divorce and cannot express my gratitude for all her work she did for me, from day one she was kind and compassionate to my situation. Joan took the time to explain the process in depth to me so I was well prepared and always kept me informed. Joan's calm demeanor and experien...
Posted by Jill | January 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend Joan!
Joan handled my divorce two years ago. She was sensitive and compassionate and was always responsive to my calls and emails to answer any questions that I had. I know that she worked very hard to keep the negotiations with the opposing attorney courteous and respectful. I am grateful that I had Jo...
Posted by Susan | November 19, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills
Joan is a fantastic attorney
Joan handled my mom's will and she was wonderful. She sat and talked to us like we were old friends and explained everything in great detail. She didn't talk down to us and used language we understood... discussing and planning your moms will is not a happy time but Joan was sensitive, funny, caring...
"I worked with Joan on a high conflict post-divorce modification. Joan is an excellent advocate--in addition she is empathetic and able to work well with all parties."
"Joan is an effective advocate and can work together to provide solutions that work for both sides."
Family lawyer
2020
Certified Specialist - Adult Family Conflict Resolution, Elder Decisions
2015 - 2017
Senior Attorney, Next Phase Legal LLC
2011 - 2015
Attorney Proprietor, Law Office of Joan M. Canavan
2007 - 2011
Associate Attorney, DeVito & Visconti
2018 - Present
Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of CourtMember
2014 - Present
MAGALMember
2014 - Present
MA Probate and Family CourtConciliator
2014 - Present
MA Probate and Family CourtGuardian ad Litem
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Council on Family Law MediationMember
2010 - Present
D.O.V.E.Pro Bono Attorney
2010 - Present
ARCPro Bono Attorney
2007 - Present
Bar Association of Norfolk CountyMember
1991 - Present
U.S. District Court of MassachusettsAttorney Member
1990 - 2000
AIDS Action CommittteePro Bono Attorney
1989
Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
English
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