Brian P. Heneghan

Brian P. Heneghan

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

21 Custom House Street, Boston, MA

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Family Law including divorce actions, custody, support, modifications, contempts, and removal cases.

26 years

50%
Child Custody 15%

Child custody including divorce actions, high conflict custody, support, modifications, contempts, and removal cases.

15%
Child Support 15%

Child Support including divorce actions, modifications, and contempt actions.

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Divorce and Separation including custody, support, modifications, contempts, and removal cases.

15%
Appeals 5%

Appeals of Judgments in the Probate & Family Court.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1999

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Location

Kates & Barlow, PC

21 Custom House Street, Boston, MA, 02110

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Brian P. Heneghan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sarah | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Intelligent, strategic, attorney of absolute integrity

When I was divorcing, one thing that very quickly became clear was that no matter how many divorced people I knew, no one was going to recommend an attorney. Let me break that chain. I chose Brian Heneghan to represent me because I trusted him to help keep me and the case focused on our child's be...st interest. Divorce can be a nasty business, and my ex-husband made ours inevitably so, filing for sole custody, hiding assets, and just generally being a jackass. Brian did not let things devolve into chaos. He is man of integrity and intelligence above all else. His wisdom, compassion, discipline, and good humor guided me through an extremely difficult time. I'm a believer that there are no "winners" in divorce, especially one with children, but, yes, I ended up with full legal and physical custody which was best in our specific situation. Given the disparity in my and my ex's income, the asset distribution and child support ended up quite fair. When divorcing, I think many people think they want a shark. My ex retained one. It made the process slower, more painful, and more costly--and ultimately he lost. I'm glad I chose Brian. I can recommend Brian Heneghan without any reservation. He is an excellent attorney and such a very fine man.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Gratitude that goes beyond words...

I owe a depth of gratitude to Mr. Heneghan for how he has positively changed our life. He fought an uphill battle through family probate court, the appellate court and the supreme court and succeeded against odds. He has a keen sense of the law, is humble enough to consult with his colleagues, and tr...uly looks out for the interest of his clients while upholding a high standard of ethical practice. He works efficiently and effectively.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Rackham Karlsson

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian was a mentor to me when I worked at Kates & Barlow. I was constantly impressed by his calm demeanor and unique insights into human nature. His clients are lucky to have him on their side."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Kates & Barlow, PC

2005 - 2009

Special Counsel, Foley & Lardner, LLP

2003 - 2005

Associate, Epstein Beker & Green, PC

2000 - 2003

Principal, Brian P. Heneghan, Attorney at Law

Associations

2002 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Colby College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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