Kevin Patrick Seaver

Kevin Patrick Seaver

also known as Law Office of Kevin Seaver, Kevin Seaver

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Family

8 Whittier Place, Suite 1A, Boston, MA

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 85%

DCF Investigations/DCF Assessments/DCF home visits Appeals DCF Supported Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, and Neglect Allegations Appeals Fair Hearings/Grievances Safety Plans Action Plans SAIN Interviews

35 years

85%
Family 15%

Divorce Child Support Alimony Child Custody

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver

8 Whittier Place, Suite 1A, Boston, MA, 02114-1498

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Kevin Patrick Seaver's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

183 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 24 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jerry | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Saved our family

Found out at the last minute that someone had made false claims about me and my family, and that DCF had opened an investigation. Was very fortunate to find Attorney Seaver's practice through an internet search, the website, and reviews. I received expert advice, and a compassionate, responsive team ...ready to help. Could not be more grateful.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child abuse and safety allegations

I first contacted attorney Seaver after a devastating experience where DCF was questioning the safety of my children even though there were no allegations against me. This left me afraid and devastated at the idea of losing my family. At some point DCF came to my house with the police for unfounded r...easons. Attorney Seaver was very reassuring, he came up with a plan, he was present at all the DCF meetings and he was able to resolve and get the case closed as soon as possible. I am so overjoyed that our family can move forward! I highly recommend attorney Seaver, he is highly skilled and compassionate.

Kevin Seaver

Replied last April 22, 2021

I thank you for your kind and warm response about how we came up with a plan and resolved your case as soon as possible. It was a pleasure representing you and your family to stop you from feeling "afraid and devastated" from losing your children!

Posted by Susan | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Client

I had reached out to Attorney Seaver to ask a few legal questions regarding my DCF case. He provided me with a free consultation as to what to expect with them and how he would help me get them in my life and out of my life as fast as possible. Right then and there I knew he would be a good lawyer fo...r the fact he wasn’t given a dime and still took time out of his busy schedule to provide me with key information, and that’s when I hired him. Attorney Seaver also came up with a payment plan that worked for me to ensure i wasn’t struggling but getting the absolute best representation i needed while going up against DCF. Initially I hired him to represent myself and myself only. A few weeks later I had reached out to see if we should get a release form for my child’s father as well. Without hesitation and without the question of more money Attorney Seaver quickly agreed to represent us both. Himself and Frankly were always quick to get back to me when I had question even if I felt they were dumb or asked them at any point during the day/week. Attorney Seaver would make time to call when it was convent for US, late at night well after his business hours and even weekends. He always was checking in on our daughter and even called just to see how we were doing in-between meetings. Attorney Seaver made sure that DCF was following all guidelines and not pushing us around anymore than they were before we hired him. Attorney Seaver did not give up until he made sure DCF was rightfully our of our lives. Our children are our most precious gift and could never have a dollar limit on them, if you are up against DCF; Attorney Seaver is the way to go, hire him quick and get DCF out of your life!!!!

Kevin Seaver

Replied last April 15, 2021

So glad you are so happy with our efforts in getting DCF “out of your life quickly“. We deeply appreciate such kind and warm words. It was a pleasure to represent both you and your boyfriend in such trying and anxious times. Wishing you blue skies ahead!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Do you want to Win?

Attorney Kevin Seaver is an attorney that you should definitely hire if you are dealing with DCF. Attorney Seaver went above and beyond in a DCF case for our family. We were all given his personal cell phone number and were told to call anytime, day, nite and weekends. He even called us back on Chr...istmas Eve and during the Super Bowl. He has a flat rate fee, which may seem very high, but to be totally honest, if you want to win he is totally worth it. Attorney Seaver was our second attorney for this DCF case. The first one cost us $15,000, she never spoke with us in a timely fashion and charged us for every minute, reading an email, sending an email, responding to an email, waiting on hold with DCF, after 4 weeks we decided we needed a real professional specializing in DCF. We read the reviews for Attorney Kevin Seaver and chose him, best decision we ever made. We had a free consultation in his office during Covid 19, every other attorney wanted to zoom and charge a consultation fee. We explained our situation with DCF , he explained what he does, how he works, and his flat rate fee. We explained we were broke, he said what are your children worth, very to the point. We said we really can not afford him, instead of him just having us leave, he called his staff in and asked them to type up a couple of letters to give to us before we leave so that we could mail them to DCF to ask for an extention, because Attorney Kevin Seaver could clearly see we were not ready to meet with DCF. That is one of the things that made us hire Attorney Kevin Seaver. He even started to work on our case, while we applied for loans to pay the lawyer fees, we were truly broke.He is worth every penny. Attorney Kevin Seaver and his amazing staff were excellent to work with and very professional , they kept us in the loop every step of the way we were not wondering what was happening in our case, or how much this phone call or email was costing us. If you're looking for an attorney to fight your charges with DCF and WIN Attorney Kevin Seaver is the attorney you must hire.

Kevin Seaver

Replied last March 20, 2021

Thank you for your kind review and saying we are "worth every penny." We are happy to know that you are satisfied with our services and it was a pleasure to help you fight against MA DCF case.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely Amazing

Attorney Kevin Seaver provided me with a step-by-step plan of action on how to fight my false allegations with DCF.  I left his office after 1 meeting with an entire layout on how he was going to approach my case and what steps were going to be taken and when.  I received more communication, more inf...ormation, and more care in a single meeting with Attorney Seaver than I had in months with my previous attorney.  It became evident real quick that Attorney Seaver is truly an expert with DCF and he knows what needs to be done to win your case.   Attorney Seaver communicated with me on days, nights, and weekends keeping me up to date and informed on every aspect of my case.  His level of communication was like no other.  He provided me with his personal cell phone number and told me to call him any day or any night.  Attorney Seaver is no typical attorney.  He worked on my case not only during regular work hours but on nights and weekends, sending emails, text messages, and calls to keep me informed every step of the way. His level of communication gave me an incredible sense of security in my situation and showed me he was thinking about me, my child, and my case around the clock.  He truly cares about his clients. Paying for an attorney can feel daunting and seeing a flat fee was daunting initially but the flat fee that Attorney Seaver charged truly ended up being a deal in the end with the 24/7 work he and his amazing team put into my case.  The flat fee also helped to alleviate the worries of per minute charges that other attorneys charge.  I had hired an attorney prior to Kevin Seaver and I was ripped off with the hourly rate. The other attorney had charged me $15,000 for absolutely no representation on my matter. When I arrived at Attorney Seaver's office I was beaten down from my previous attorney and from DCF.  After an incredible first meeting with Attorney Seaver I knew I needed to hire him and with his flat rate fee I was able to communicate with him with questions, updates, and concerns 24/7 without the fear of a huge surprise bill like my previous attorney.  Attorney Seaver saw me as a person he wanted to help, not as a number and not as a pay day like other attorneys. Hiring Attorney Seaver was the best choice I made.  He is a straight shooter who will do everything in his power to stand up for you and your rights in order to win your case.  I felt secure, cared for, and truly informed throughout my case thanks to Attorney Seaver. I know he had many clients but he made me feel like I was the only one. When you are going up against DCF you want the best lawyer available and Attorney Seaver is that lawyer.  He is an expert in dealing with DCF and when you are fighting for the most important thing in your life, your children, you need to have expert counsel with solid communication and a solid game plan for approaching and winning your case.  Attorney Seaver provides all of that.   Seeing Attorney Seaver's ratings is why I initially called to meet with him.  I was having terrible luck with the attorney I had at the time and I needed help.  That is why I am writing this review, to help someone who is searching for the right representation.  That right representation is Attorney Seaver.  He wins cases and will work 24/7 to help you win yours.  I would recommend Attorney Seaver to everyone.  His ratings don't lie. If you need an attorney give him a call.  You won't regret it.

Kevin Seaver

Replied last February 11, 2021

Thank you for the five-star review. Communication with a client is the foundation to a successful result. I am glad that you found that communication to be easy and effective. I offer clients a flat fee for the exact reason that you mentioned. A client is an Attorney's best asset. With the flat fee, it gave you the opportunity to reach me and provide all the information we needed to successfully get you false neglect allegations overturned without you being billed for every interaction. Along with this, a solid game plan is crucial to getting your successful result. Again, I am happy that this all came together and we were able to successfully overturn your allegations and get your MA DCF Assessment closed.

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Kevin Patrick Seaver's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberley Keyes

Child abuse lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse for this attorney for his expertise and professional experience."

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Derek Jacques

Child custody lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Seaver is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Meghan Howard

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Seaver as an attorney who is both dedicated to his clients and knowledgeable of his field."

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Anthony Adamopoulos

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Kevin. I know of no attorney with the specialty and experience in handling DCF matters that Kevin has."

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Michael Szklasz

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Rauseo

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Kevin Patrick Seaver as a fellow Family Law Attorney."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Harrison Barrow

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Dowling

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've heard of his reputation and understand that he is a committed advocate."

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Leo Fama

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a trusted colleague that I have know for almost 30 years. When necessary for complicated child and family matters I will consult with him for opinion as well as guidance. I would recommend Kevin for your family law needs."

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Audrey Donovan

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is committed to achieving the best outcome for his clients."

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Koren Thal

Child abuse lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Rich

Family lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Seaver. I have known Atty. Seaver for decades and have been aware of his good works through observation and having been on the opposite sides of cases several times. He is knowledgeable and diligent in his practice."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

A+, Better Business Bureau

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, New York Times

1989

Cum Laude, New England School of Law

1989

Distinguished Student Award, New England School of Law

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver

Associations

2002 - Present

Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association

Chair

1994 - Present

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

2016 - 2022

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

Massachusetts Commission For the Blind

Chairman

2006 - 2008

Massachusetts Bar Association, Juvenile & Child Welfare Section

Chairman

2002 - 2010

Massachusetts Bar Association, Juvenile & Child Welfare Section

Member

2001 - 2014

Boston Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2010

Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association

Member

1991 - 2013

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1991 - 2009

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

When Foster Care Is A Nightmare Attorney Seaver Will Know How To Help

Case Was Closed Quickly and Kids Were Safe!

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Education

1991

Tulane University Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1990

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

Legal Lines

Everything Legal

Publications

2008

Lorman Education Services publication Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse: The 51A And B Process From Reporting To Appeal

2006

Lorman Education Services publication Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse: The 51A And B Process From Reporting To Appeal

Languages

English

Activity

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