$ 175-275 per hour
Attorney Cynthia E. MacCausland is passionate about the law and committed to providing excellent service to her clients. She believes in honest risk assessment, clear advice, and smart strategies.
Cynthia is a Boston based family law and child welfare lawyer. She represents clients in the Probate and Family, Juvenile, and District Court Departments. She is passionate about the law and committed to providing excellent client service.
Cynthia enhances access to legal representation to all clients by providing flat fee services through the Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) model. Cynthia’s approach to alternative fee agreements and service models are unique to other Boston and Massachusetts area lawyers and ensure families throughout Boston and Eastern Massachusetts may benefit from the consultation, services and support of an experienced family law and child welfare attorney.
Cynthia is active in the community participating in events and training seminars, engaging with her peers and serving on several committees with the Women’s Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association. In addition, she has been selected as a Rising Star in the practice of Family Law by Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2013, 2014, and 2015. Cynthia was recently recognized as a Lifetime Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation.
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307 Washington Street, Unit 73, Westwood, MA, 02090
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Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Cynthia represented me with college education matters. She advocated for my education accommodations when COVID was at its peak and classes moved to Zoom. Cynthia worked in making the college accountable for their lack of student resources. Cynthia worked diligently and was always available to lis...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
We hired her to write a demand letter which was not replied to. I had to email her 4 times before I found out that the letter was not replied to. I sat around for months wondering what was going on. I was always polite to her but she rarely replied to email or phone calls. When I finally got a hold o...
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Professional, prompt, and knowledgeable about ADA education law. She helped get my college education law matter settled and was always accessible via email or email. I would highly recommend her any school/ college education law matter.
Posted by Jennifer | July 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
She’s very rude. She called to talk to me while in court - I could tell she was in public, in a rush, and then the connection cut and I never heard from her again. Didn’t care to follow up - but don’t expect your case to have any privacy if you choose her as a lawyer.
Posted by Stephanie | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I am a year late writing this, but better than never. Cynthia and I connected the first day we met. I showed up with piles of paper works and tons of missing gaps. My grandchild was under DCF custody and I struggled to get custody. I was not able to get any direct answer why i was denied or not cons...
"Attorney MacCausland is a strong advocate for all her clients and does and outstanding for for them."
"I have opposed and worked with Cynthia, and have been impressed with her professionalism. She was always thoroughly prepared and very effective in presenting her clients' positions."
"I endorse this lawyer and have referred immigration clients to her in the past - knowing they will be in good hands."
"Cynthia is a trusted colleague and an excellent advocate. Her involvement with the Boston Bar Association demonstrates her commitment to the profession. I endorse Cynthia MacCausland."
"I endorse this lawyer because I have known Attorney MacCausland for 2 years and found her to be extremely professional and well prepared. She is very approachable and non-judgmental which makes her an asset to all her clients."
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Lifetime Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Foundation
2015
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2007
Summer Scholarship Grant, NESL Public Interest Law Association
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Law Office of Resnick & Associates
2008 - 2009
Student Intern, City of Somerville, MA Law Department
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Cellai Law Offices, P.C.
2007 - 2008
Judicial Intern, Land Court, Department of the Massachusetts Trial Clerks
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Harmon Law Office, P.C.
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Juvenile Bar AssociationBoard Member
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Guardianship AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Norfolk County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Bar FoundationLifetime Fellow
2010 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MassachusettsMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
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