Christopher is a managing partner at Charles River Law Partners LLC, a boutique firm specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate law.
In addition to real estate conveyancing, title services, and development, Christopher's practice includes general civil litigation, adoption, surrogacy, and other fertility law. Christopher has successfully and zealously represented clients throughout Massachusetts for over ten years.
Our clients are individuals, families, small businesses, lending institutions, and developers of all sizes. In addition to offering legal services throughout Massachusetts, CRLP is a licensed title and escrow agency in New Hampshire and Maine. We understand that every legal transaction or case is different and we strive to deliver tailored representation with a focus on each client's unique needs and objectives.
Our attorneys are appointed by courts for their expertise, quoted in newspapers, give trainings and seminars in their respective practice areas, volunteer and support the local community, have been honored for their pro bono work and advocacy, and named "Rising Stars" in Boston Magazine's list of Super Lawyers for 2009, 2016, and 2017. We draw on our collective strengths and experience to offer sound advice, creative legal strategies, and zealous advocacy for our clients.
Our main office is located in the heart of Boston's South End neighborhood. In addition, we have locations on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard to better serve our clients.
Chris Vaughn-Martel received his B.A. from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to founding Vaughn-Martel Law, Chris worked as a Clerk and First Year Associate for a small real estate firm on Boston's South Shore.
Chris lives in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston with his husband, Brian, and their son.
Practice areas
All aspects of real estate, including purchase and sale, condominium development and management, lender closings, refinance; Real estate litigation, including property owner disputes, condominium disputes and fee collection, partitions
16 years
Representation of individuals and families in adoption, donor agreements, surrogacy and pre-birth orders, and other family creation and protection
16 years
Representation of injured individuals; Zealous advocacy against insurance companies and careless individuals or companies in automobile accident, premises liability, and other personal injury cases
16 years
Debt collection and debtor defense; Debt negotiation and settlement; Representation of debtors and collectors in court; Post-judgment collection, including garnishment, residential liens, etc.
16 years
Tenant and landlord advice and representation; Termination of tenancies, including eviction trials; Lease negotiation
16 years
Languages spoken
English
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
One State Street
4th Floor
Boston, MA, 02109
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2006 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 3120 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2011 Shining Star Award | Victim Rights Law Center | 2011 |
Rising Star | Boston Magazine | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Charles River Law Partners, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Owner | VAUGHN-MARTEL LAW | 2007 - Present |
Associate Attorney | The Hawthorne Law Office | 2005 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Victim Rights Law Center | Pro Bono Attorney, Rape Survivors' Law Project | 2006 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Brochure | Vaughn-Martel Law Firm Prospectus | 2012 |
Brochure | Co-Parent Adoption: A Guide for Same-Sex Parents in Massachusetts | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA | Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY | Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Scuola Lorenzo De' Medici | Florence, Italy | 1999 |
Simsbury High School, Simsbury, CT | Diploma | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Shining Start Awards Gala | Introduction of Shining Star Recipient for Representation of Sexual Assault Survivors | 2012 |
Tenant-Landlord Workshop | Tenant's Rights & Strategies in the Wake of Sexual Assault/Rape | 2011 |
Shining Star Award Reception | Sexual Assault Advocacy | 2011 |
Hanging Your Shingle Panel Discussion | Panel Member | 2011 |
Annual Diversity Dinner Reception | Participant | 2009 |
Career Fair | Participant | 2008 |
Annual Diversity Dinner Reception | Participant | 2008 |
Annual Diversity Dinner Reception | Participant | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Landlord v. Tenant | Following a bench trial on the parties' claims and counterclaims, damages were awarded to my clients, including triple damages and attorney's fees. |
Same-Sex Surrogacy and Pre-Birth Order | Success |
Same-Sex Divorce: Adam v. Steve | Favorable divorce settlement for client. |
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Douglas Borthwick, Adoption Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Hovanes Margarian, Adoption Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gina Famularo, Family Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 26, 2014
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I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Robert Fortgang, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. As evidenced by the number of questions Attorney Vaughn-Martel has so generously answered, it’s clear that he has a superior understanding of his fields of practice, and is exceptionally well thought of in the legal community.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Vaughn-Martel are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos.
Inna Rifman, General practice Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Leroi, Family Attorney on Aug 15, 2013
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Mr. Vaughn-Martel is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area.
Glenn Honda, General practice Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Thoughtful and well considered response to the forum. Well respected by his clients.
Howard Roitman, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Judd Millman, Family Attorney on Nov 8, 2012
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From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear that Chris is dedicated to serving those in need of legal assistant, as well as his clients. It's rare that a lawyer spends so much valuable time assisting the community, and I applaud him for doing it at such a high level. Kudos.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jul 2, 2012
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Leanna Hamill, Real estate Attorney on May 3, 2012
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I referred some friends to this attorney when they were having difficulties with a tenant. They had already used one attorney who was not able to resolve the issue. They reported to me that not only was Christopher knowledgeable about the law, he was also able to use his interpersonal skills to deal with a very difficult person and keep the situation from escalating. I will definitely recommend him to other folks in need of services, and was very glad to get such a positive report from my friends.
Jon Pettis, Unknown Attorney on Apr 26, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Deland, Real estate Attorney on Jan 28, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. His answers on AVVO are succinct and clear.
Todd Davidson, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2012
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I strongly endorse Attorney Vaughn-Martel for his tremendous advice to his clients and prospective clients, his great reputation in the legal community, and his extensive legal knowledge..
Adam Minsky, Unknown Attorney on Jan 18, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is a respected attorney and is well-known for his work supporting the LGBT community. We have referred clients to each other and I have heard nothing but good things about his practice. I will continue to refer clients his way.
Steven Schwartz, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2012
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Attorney Vaughn-Martel has been contributing to AVVO for quite some time. His grasp of the law is excellent and his answers are very insightful. I highly recommend his legal services.
Michael St Louis, General practice Attorney on Dec 17, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
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