Helen Holcomb is an expert litigator with the capability and drive to resolve the problems presented by her clients, whether in court, at trial, or in mediation or negotiation with the other side. She holds an AV Rating from the preeminent nationally-recognized authority, Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory, the top ranking in both professional ability and ethics. Every day, Helen Holcomb is listening to her clients’ needs and resolving their problems.
Helen's practice focuses primarily on family law, where she has an exemplary record of success for her clients. Although she will always attempt to negotiate a fair settlement first, to save her clients time and money, when necessary, she will litigate zealously to obtain the best possible result for her clients. Helen’s trial skills have been honed throughout her career in her civil practice as well. In 2000, Helen received the highest jury verdict in Massachusetts, $27.5 million in a wrongful death case.
Helen has successfully defended family law clients against baseless and frivolous contempt actions and appeals, and has won attorney’s fees awards for her clients. She has uncovered substantial hidden assets with vigorous investigation and discovery and convinced courts to attribute income to opposing spouses who are purposely “underemployed” or failing to report substantial sources of income. She has disproven false accusations to protect custodial rights, and resolved custody disputes when one parent has to relocate. She is known for her ability to resolve financially complex matters, sensitive child-related issues, and to handle the tough and contentious divorce case. No one is Massachusetts can provide a better, more reliable result in a divorce, paternity, or modification action than Attorney Helen Holcomb.
Helen brings this same legal acumen and negotiating prowess to contract formation and pre-nuptial agreements, to reach a comprehensive, clear resolution, and thereby to avoid later litigation. In this arena too, Helen’s skills as a negotiator are without equal, and will secure the best possible results for her clients.
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40 years | 1,000 cases
40 years | 200 cases
40 years | 200 cases
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Acquired: 1986
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One State Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA, 02109-3507
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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2014
Helen Holcomb is a superb attorney. She represented me in my divorce and ongoing litigation for a period of many years, including successfully defending me in 2 appeals in which I was awarded fees and costs. She, and her team at Cunha and Holcomb, are professional, intelligent, respectful and know ...
"Attorney Holcomb and I were representing opposing sides in a bitter divorce. It was clear to me immediately that Attorney Holcomb possessed outstanding advocacy and litigation skills. However, it was her unfailing professionalism under stressful conditions and her willingness to keep an open line of communication with opposing counsel, that allowed both clients to arrive at an Agreement that was in their best interests. I strongly endorse Attorney Holcomb and I look forward to future cases with her office."
Family lawyer
2016
Martindale-Hubbell, Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Certified Financial Litigator, The American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators
2015
Martindale-Hubbell, Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Largest Jury Verdict, Lawyers Weekly
2000
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1986 - Present
Partner, Cunha & Holcomb, P.C.
2016 - Present
The American Academy for Certified Financial LitigatorsFounding Member
2005 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationSustaining Member, Family Law Section Member
1990 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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