Cynthia E. MacCausland

Cynthia E. MacCausland

4.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Westwood, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Education

307 Washington Street, Unit 73, Westwood, MA

About Cynthia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Attorney MacCausland vigorously advocates for clients in the areas of divorce, alimony, removal, child custody and support, paternity and domestic abuse. Drawing upon a decade of experience, community involvement and active volunteerism with the Volunteer Lawyer’s Project, Senior Partner’s For Justice, and the Women’s Bar Foundation, Cynthia applies her awareness of client concerns and challenges to support resolution and lasting agreements.

17 years

50%
Education 25%

Attorney MacCausland provides advise and strategy with regard to a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), provides zealous advocacy in administrative hearings before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA), and and represents families regarding their rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, including Section 504 plans.

17 years

25%
Juvenile Law 25%

Attorney MacCausland vigorously advocates for children and families seeking representation in Petitions for Care and Protection, Petitions for Child Requiring Assistance (CRA), guardianship matters, and all matters, including Fair Hearings, involving the Department of Children and Families. Cynthia is a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association and a certified member of the CPCS Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Trial Panel. Cynthia embraces her role in

17 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cynthia E. MacCausland

307 Washington Street, Unit 73, Westwood, MA, 02090

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Cynthia E. MacCausland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Education Law

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...ten to my concerns throughout the duration of the case via phone and email. Cynthia also helped in another education matter regarding a college course grading calculation. Cynthia again showed her caring nature and commitment in advocating for what is right. Cynthia worked to get the college to answer questions and provide a more detailed course grade calculation. Cynthia is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney that I would highly recommend to anyone with education law matters. Thank you again for all your hard work.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Take the money and run

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...f her she said she shredded my file because she had not heard from me. $2,000 in the toilet.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional & Knowledgeable

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible experience

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Advocate and lawyer

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...idered placement. I felt after a year of trying It was a good idea to get a lawyer. Cynthia was the first lawyer i connect and she took the case knowing she would be jumping in the middle. The end result came in our favor, it was not a easy journey but she advocated for us and kept her faith that we would make it. Thank you Cynthia for taking our case and fight a good fight. You are forever in our hearts.

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Cynthia E. MacCausland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Seaver

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney MacCausland is a strong advocate for all her clients and does and outstanding for for them."

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Gregory Barison

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Maura Melcher

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and have referred immigration clients to her in the past - knowing they will be in good hands."

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Melinda Markvan

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Neil Depaul

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2013 - Present

Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

Massachusetts Guardianship Association

Member

2012 - Present

Norfolk County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Foundation

Lifetime Fellow

2010 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

Member

Education

2009

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Queens University

MA - Masters

2002

Dalhousie University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Attorney Alliance Breakfast Tips for establishing a paperless office

2013

Third Annual Super Marketing Conference Law Practice Management

2013

Law Practice Management Educational Series, Developing A Professional Network Developing A Professional Network

2012

Operation Troop Support Meeting Family Law Basics for Military Veterans

2011

Seminar Series for students interested in starting and growing a solo law practice Tips for law students interested in starting a solo practice

2011

Seminar Series for students interested in practicing Family Law Tips for law students interested in family law

2011

Army OneSource Partnership Forum Community Partnerships in Family Law

2010

Publications

2014

I'm an MBF Fellow Because Massachusetts Lawyers Journal

2012

Massachusetts Bar Association e-Journal Establishing and Maintaining a Paperless Office

2012

Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal Driving Objectives: Goal Setting to Grow Your Practice

Languages

English

Activity

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