Supports Smart Advice, Excellent People + Legal Skills
Attorney Joshua Bearce is one of the best and most responsive lawyers I have worked with. He is extremely bright, provides great advice and understands how to develop a focused strategy to optimize a legal situation for his clients.
My situation was rather complex and Attorney Bearce put together an excellent plan to clarify + simplify tactics with focused execution and responsive follow-thru. He was great at explaining legal language and translating legal details so I understood important details.
The legal result for me was positive and in line with my goals for the legal issue I endured.
Hire Attorney Bearce, you won't regret it.
Appreciate the sharp guidance during a consultation
Attorney Joshua Bearce gave me a wonderful consultation of key questions to ask related to the estate of my deceased relative, before considering legal action. He also provided tactics that could be explored to support a case of "undue influence," if I were to pursue a legal action. Appreciate all the insights provided!
I am a litigator who focuses my practice in probate and fiduciary litigation, including: will and trust challenges involving allegations of undue influence, incompetency, and fraud; breach of fiduciary duty and removal actions; guardianships and conservatorships; contested accountings; trust and estate property disputes; partition actions; and other probate and fiduciary litigation matters.
In my practice, I represent individuals, families, and corporate fiduciaries, as trustees, personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries.
My clients come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I personally believe that every client, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the best legal representation. I respect the trust my clients have placed in me during these difficult time periods and I strive to handle their cases with compassion and expertise.
I strongly believe in resolving issues outside of the courtroom. However, I acknowledge that many issues cannot be resolved without court intervention. I take pride in my ability to present my client’s case to the Court in the most persuasive and prepared manner to obtain their desired result. If I am granted the opportunity to serve as your counsel, I look forward to working with you.
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Posted by Mack | January 29, 2016
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Supports Smart Advice, Excellent People + Legal Skills
Attorney Joshua Bearce is one of the best and most responsive lawyers I have worked with. He is extremely bright, provides great advice and understands how to develop a focused strategy to optimize a legal situation for his clients.
My situation was rather complex and Attorney Bearce put together an excellent plan to clarify + simplify tactics with focused execution and responsive follow-thru. He was great at explaining legal language and translating legal details so I understood important details.
The legal result for me was positive and in line with my goals for the legal issue I endured.
Hire Attorney Bearce, you won't regret it.
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Response from Joshua BearceFebruary 3, 2016
Thank you Mack.
Posted by Carolyn | September 7, 2023
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Appreciate the sharp guidance during a consultation
Attorney Joshua Bearce gave me a wonderful consultation of key questions to ask related to the estate of my deceased relative, before considering legal action. He also provided tactics that could be explored to support a case of "undue influence," if I were to pursue a legal action. Appreciate all the insights provided!
Posted by Marianne | September 9, 2020
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When a "simple" divorce proved not to be simple at all
I hired Atty Bearce for what I thought going in would be a fairly simple, straightforward divorce with most things agreed upon up front. I liked that he had trial experience as well, but never expected it to be necessary in mine.
The situation evolved and got a lot more complicated unfortunately. I was very glad to have an experienced attorney, who saw several things coming that I frankly did not. He was always respectful of what I wanted to file for as an outcome, while providing advice on why different things would be a good idea or how they could backfire, while always leaving it ultimately up to me on how to proceed.
I could not be more grateful for both the ultimate outcome of the case, or for the professionalism and helpfulness of Atty Bearce throughout the process. He was always on top of things, reachable, and able to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and easy manner. The support staff at the office was equally friendly and helpful.
Made a difficult process that much easier.
Some specifics involved in my case: a more complicated division of assets, custody division and uniform support orders, discussing a real estate disposition that was definitely non standard, and ultimately having to file for a default judgement when the other party refused to participate in the proceedings. We tried formal mediation but the case was ultimately decided at a trial hearing, something I never expected it to come to at the outset.
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Response from Joshua BearceSeptember 10, 2020
Thank you Marianne.
Posted by Debora | June 9, 2020
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Review for attorney, Joshua Bearce
I highly recommend attorney, Joshua Bearce. As my attorney he obtained favorable results in my case. If you are looking for an attorney that will work for you and deliver results contact Joshua.
Response from Joshua BearceJune 10, 2020
Thank you Debora.
Posted by Shawn | March 3, 2020
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Highly Recommend
Attorney Joshua Bearce successfully defended me in a restraining order matter. He had very little notice to prepare for the case but made sure he didn't miss a detail. He went over the facts until he was satisfied he had every detail to present my defense. He was professional yet aggressive in making his points! I'm very happy with his representation and would hire him again.
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Response from Joshua BearceMarch 4, 2020
Thank you Shawn.
Posted by Joshua | December 29, 2019
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Highly Recommend
We started with a convoluted custody situation mired by work from preceding legal representation. Attorney Bearce facilitated my case expertly and was nothing less than professional, intelligent, and candid. Everything he submitted went beyond my expectations and I would surely hire him again.
Response from Joshua BearceDecember 30, 2019
Thank you Joshua.
Posted by Betsy | June 1, 2019
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Highly Recommended
Attorney Joshua Bearce handled a highly-contested Trust case for me with expertise and professionalism. He was not only sensitive to the difficult situation with my family but he also was a fierce litigator in and out of the courtroom. Attorney Bearce makes communication a priority responding to questions very promptly with articulate informative answers. What I was most impressed with was his ability to extract key points and advise me appropriately as to which issues we should push and which issues were not worth it. He clearly has a command of the law and a command of the courtroom. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Response from Joshua BearceJune 1, 2019
Thank you Betsy.
Posted by Donald | February 23, 2018
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Highly Recommend
I originally asked him to help with a divorce degree however when negotiations started to spin out of control, he jumped in and was there every step of the way with great advice and legal knowledge. Every thing he said would happened in court went the way he predicted. He saved me hundreds of thousands and helped me restore my life back to normal. He cares about his clients and works very hard to ensure you are successful in court
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Response from Joshua BearceFebruary 26, 2018
Thank you Donald.
Posted by Phill | February 19, 2018
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All Star MVP - Highly Recommended
Over the course of my 3 years of high conflict litigation, Attorney Bearce was always on top of his game and well prepared for the courtroom. He is very hardworking and diligent in ensuring everything is squared away and everyone was prepared prior to showtime. He is always available whenever I need immediate attention and if he is with other clients, he is very diligent in getting back to me as promptly as possible even if it means contacting me well after business hours.
Attorney Bearce always listens to your concerns and provides upfront the reality of situations and does not sugar coat the possibilities. As a veteran, I appreciate his candor and hard work. He is a fighter with an incredible go-getter attitude and amazing work ethics. This with the combination of his skills was able to get me the best possible outcome for my situation. He doesn’t just go through the motions of the legal processes, but works diligently toward getting you the best possible outcome.
Attorney Bearce has earned my utmost respect and I will definitely seek him out again for any future legal needs. If you need quality representation, I highly recommend contacting Attorney Bearce, This will not be a choice you will regret.
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Response from Joshua BearceFebruary 20, 2018
Thank you Phill.
Posted by Brenda | December 27, 2017
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Highy Recommended
Attorney Joshua Bearce helped our family for approximately 8 months in family court regarding Parenting Plan issues in a difficult case. It was a very stressful time and he offered us emotional support. He is a decent human being, professional, and one who pays attention to detail. He communicated with us well via phone, in person and through email. He was always prompt in responding to us and did an excellent job with all the documents that needed to be submitted. He represented us well in court and we will certainly call him again if needed.
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Response from Joshua BearceDecember 27, 2017
Thank you Brenda.
Posted by Paula | December 11, 2017
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Excellent attorney
I am glad I had Joshua as my attorney for my divorce, he was there for me every step, through this stressful time in my life.
Response from Joshua BearceDecember 12, 2017
Thank you Paula.
Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2017
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Highly Recommend
I hired Joshua for my family divorce case. I have been extremely satisfied with his approach and supporting and guiding me through the whole legal process. He is very thorough and methodical and at the same time very prompt for all my questions be it email or phone. The best part was he was realistic about my case and did not make any false promises and had my best interests in mind throughout the case. I would highly recommend him for any divorce case.
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Response from Joshua BearceDecember 4, 2017
Thank you.
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017
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Highly recommend
Josh is an excellent lawyer. Throughout the process of my divorce, I never ceased to feel confident in Josh's knowledge and approach. Every detail was covered, communication was prompt, and Josh was fair, honest, and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone.
Response from Joshua BearceSeptember 25, 2017
Thank you.
Posted by Steve | August 17, 2017
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Excellent Attorney
I contacted, consulted, and hired Attorney Joshua Bearce and to this day I am glad I did! Attorney Bearce had his hands full with my volatile divorce. He stood by me from beginning to end, meetings, phone calls, emails, to courthouse. I was never left waiting for an answer, he was very prompt. He is not only extremely professional, honest but personable as well. He explained every legal issue to me in a way that I could understand. He fought long and hard for my rights. I would absolutely recommend him if you want someone to stand beside you, argue for you and have your best interest in the forefront.
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Response from Joshua BearceAugust 18, 2017
Thank you Steve.
Posted by Deborah | August 6, 2017
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Highly recommended
I couldn't recommend Attorney Joshua Bearce more highly for anyone beginning the divorce process. He is definitely a force to be reckoned with! My divorce proved to be even more difficult than I'd anticipated. During this highly emotionally charged time, Attorney Bearce was a calm, steady, reassuring professional presence. His dedication to his profession was evident as he worked tirelessly to prepare my case. He was direct and kept me to task as well. He fought hard for me and the results could not have been more favorable. Josh, I can't thank you enough.
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Response from Joshua BearceAugust 7, 2017
Thank you Deborah.
Posted by Jim | April 25, 2016
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Highly Recommended
I strongly recommend Attorney Joshua Bearce for anyone starting the divorce process. He handled my case with extreme professionalism and gave me all the important advice I needed. Important to know that sometimes the advice you are given is not necessarily what you want to hear but he explained in very clear terms why and helped me understand the details. Through his hard work I was able to get a divorce agreement I can enjoy. My situation was complex dealing with false accusations and a difficult asset division. He made this difficult situation go by very smoothly. Thank you very much Attorney Bearce!
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Response from Joshua BearceApril 26, 2016
Thank you Jim.
Posted by B | March 9, 2016
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Evaluation
Attorney Bearce is an up-and-coming family attorney in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I retained his services toward the commencement of his probable meteoric rise in the legal ranks.
His technical and administrative skills are very impressive, and he is organized and prepared. He communicated his knowledge and ideas in a clear and concise manner, and was not averse to telling it like it was - managed expectations quite well.
Kudos to you for a job well-done.
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Response from Joshua BearceMarch 10, 2016
Thank you B.
Posted by Laura | December 30, 2015
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Review
Attorney Bearce was very informative, helpful and organized. He was timely with his documents and was a real advocate for me and my case. I highly recommend him to anyone who is going through divorce or having post divorce issues/concerns.
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"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua previously worked in our firm as an associate. He quickly developed the skill necessary to be an excellent family law litigator. Joshua excels in advocating for his client's best interest."