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Martha R Bagley

Divorce and separation Attorney at Boston, MA

5.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State MA
    Acquired 1994
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FROM A FAMILY OF LAWYERS PROVIDING COUNSEL TO FAMILIES SINCE 1928.

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Weston Patrick, PA

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Posted by Jacqui | February 15, 2012
Driven with compassion and results!
Attorney Bagley is one of the best lawyers in the profession. Her professional conduct, perseverance, diligence and compassion helped resolve my case. Attorney Bagley truly listened, understood the details of the case and the complexity of the case. After a bitter divorce and battling on multiple levels, we finally went to trial and her fact finding skills and litigation skills won a 4 year battle. She was very friendly and caring about my case and understood the details which is very critical when presenting facts and litigating in court. She worked very hard on my case and always kept me informed. She was professional, friendly and returned calls promptly. She truly wanted what was in the best interest of my family. She is my guardian angel!
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Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2012
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After retaining a lawyer that was recommended, after 14 months my divorce and cusotdy case had not made any progress, in fact, it was moving backwards. After interviewing several lawyers I changed council and retained Attorney Bagley. She responded immediately to my calls, and upon our first meeting, put my case in the order it should have been in 14 months prior. Attorney Bagley was always available and very responsive. She was honest with what the expectations of a case such as mine were. I felt a sense of relief each time I met with her, especially when having to appear in court. After just 1 court appearance with Attorney Bagley, my case took a dramatic turn and went from going to trial to being settled in just under 3 months of her representation. She was very respectful of my emotions and what I needed as an outcome while managing to keep both parties grounded and focused. I learned many life's lessons from her in the short time she handled my case. She removed the anger, frustration and difficulties that are inherinate with divorce/custody cases . I continue to rely on her knowledge and expertise in multipe areas of law. Attorney Bagley rises above the difficulties that the parties bring to the table and puts forth a sense of focus while being able to represent her client's best interest with expertise, poise, and compassion. I give Attorney Bagley my highest recommendation without any reservation.
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Associate
  • Bagley & Bagley, P.C.
  • 1995 - 2008
  • Legislative Aide
  • Boston City Council
  • 1988 - 1994

Education

  • American Academy Certified Financial Litigators
  • CFL
  • 2015
  • New England School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1994
  • Boston College
  • MA - Masters
  • 1988
  • Boston College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1985
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Associations

  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Editor, Massachusetts Law Review
  • 2017 - Present
  • Boston Marine Society
  • Honorary Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Essex County Bar Association
  • Board of Directors
  • 2013 - Present
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
  • Board of Editors
  • 2013 - Present
  • North Shore Women Lawyers Association
  • Director
  • 2010 - Present
  • Boston Port and Seamen's Aid Society
  • Secretary / Treasurer
  • 2010 - Present
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Member/ Mock Trial Judge
  • 2009 - Present
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
  • Faculty
  • 2008 - Present
  • East Boston Savings Bank
  • Trustee
  • 2008 - Present
  • Boston Port & Seamen's Aid Society
  • Manager
  • 1999 - Present
  • Boston Inn of Court
  • Master
  • 1999 - Present
  • Massachusetts Association Women Lawyers, Scholarship Committee
  • Director
  • N/A
  • Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Boston Inn of Court
  • Secretary
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
  • Board of Editors
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Cabral Committee
  • Chairman
  • 2002 - 2011
  • Boston Inn of Court
  • Executive Committee
  • 2000 - 2008
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Honors and Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • US News and World Reports
  • 2018
  • Top Woman Lawyers
  • Boston Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyers
  • Thomson Reuters
  • 2017
  • Top Women of Law
  • MA Lawyers Weekly
  • 2014
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • North Shore Women Lawyers Association
  • 2014
  • Member
  • Oxford Round Table
  • 2005
  • Woman Achiever
  • New England School of Law
  • 1994
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Publications

  • Women's Busines
  • Ready or Not...
  • 1999

Speaking Engagements

  • Introducing and Excluding Evidence
  • Evidence
  • 2015
  • Common Divorce Problems and How to Solve them
  • Common Divorce Problems
  • 2015
  • Presenting and Excluding Evidence
  • Evidence
  • 2014
  • Presenting and Excluding Evidence
  • Evidence
  • 2013
  • Presenting and Excluding Evidence
  • Evidence
  • 2012
  • Law Students
  • Oral Advocacy
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

Received (3)
Given (1)
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Family Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Martha is a smart, practical and creative attorney who will advocate for her client. She is respected by judges and attorneys alike."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse Attorney Bagley without reservation. She is one of the most diligent, well respected practitioners in her field."
Family Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Bagley is one of the finest domestic relations attorneys practicing in Essex County today. She has a thorough understanding of the law, is always immaculately prepared, has the respect of both the judges and other attorneys throughout Eastern Massachusetts, and shows true compassion for her clients. I would recommend her without hesitation to any individual in need of representaion throughout the Probate & Family Court."

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Boston Divorce and separation Lawyer Martha R Bagley
Martha R Bagley
Divorce and separation Attorney
Boston, MA
Licensed for 28 years