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4.8 /5.0
13 Client Reviews
About Meghan
Biography
Ms. Thorp graduated from Ithaca College in 2004 cum laude and went on to receive her J.D. from New England School of Law (now New England Law Boston) in 2007. While at New England School of Law, Ms. Thorp was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus, and the Children and the Law Society, and she served as a mentor to other students. During law school, Ms. Thorp also interned at the Committee for Public Counsel Services in the Children and Family Law Program and at a well-known Metrowest law firm, where she focused on domestic relations law and practiced for over six years after graduating from law school. In 2013, Ms. Thorp joined Baskin & Associates, LLC, now Baskin Kershner & Thorp, LLC, where she represents clients in all areas of family law. Ms. Thorp also provides mediation services, including attorney-assisted mediation, as an alternative to litigation.
Ms. Thorp has been appointed by the Probate and Family Court to serve as Special Purpose Guardian ad Litem, Discovery Master, and attorney for children. She is a volunteer for the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) and Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day programs. She also volunteers her time at Adoption and Foster Care (AFC) Mentoring, where she mentors a child in the custody of the Department of Children and Families. Ms. Thorp is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, and Women’s Bar Association.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Family
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2018 | Child Abuse
Failed to Act Responsibly as an ARC
Attorney Thorpe acted as an ARC in a case pertaining to my son. This attorney almost excusiuvely eganged with one parent over a very serious matter involving child abuse. She also failed to represent what the child had implored her to convey to the court--this ARCs primary responsibility. Subsequentl...
Meghan Claire Thorp's Lawyer Endorsements
"Referring attorneys can be tricky: you want your clients to be in the best hands. Fortunately, for divorce-related matters, I have had the pleasure of referring a few clients to Meghan, all of whom have been beyond satisfied with her representation. She is fantastic and I would recommend her to anyone who is married or thinking of getting married in the near future."
"Meghan Thorp has incredible integrity and is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Meghan is smart, experienced, and dedicated to her clients. She is not only an excellent family law attorney, but also an excellent Guardian ad Litem."
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Silver Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Top Attorneys, Boston Magazine
2021
Top Women Attorneys In Massachusetts Rising Stars, Boston Magazine
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Baskin Kershner & Thorp, LLC
2013 - 2019
Attorney, Baskin & Associates, LLC
2005 - 2013
Attorney, Mayer, Antonellis, Jachowicz & Haranas, LLP
2005 - 2007
Legal Intern, Mayer, Antonellis, Jachowicz & Haranas, LLP
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Committee for Public Counsel Services, Children and Family Law Program
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, Law Offices of Evelyn M. Marshall
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Lama Law Firm
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Burke Niazi Solicitors
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Law Offices of Neil S. Davis
Associations
2019 - Present
Worthy CirclesMember
2018 - Present
Massachusetts Probate and Family CourtCertified Guardian ad Litem
2016 - Present
Women’s Bar Association Gala Planning CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Greater Boston Family Law Inn of CourtMember
2014 - Present
Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - Present
Women's Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Silverlining MentoringVolunteer
2012 - Present
Middlesex Probate and Family CourtVolunteer Attorney for ARC Program
2008 - Present
Middlesex Probate and Family CourtVolunteer Attorney for Lawyer for the Day Program
2007 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
Boston Bar AssociationCo-chair of CLE
2008 - 2010
Ma CFIDSVolunteer Attorney
2008 - 2014
New England Law BostonVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Norton v. Norton
Judgment of the lower court affirmed
Education
2007
New England School of Law
J.D.
2004
Ithaca College
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2026
Custody Disputes, Appointed Professionals & Negotiated Parenting Plans
Custody
2023
Domestic Relatinos Financial Summit 2023
Child Support
2021
Divorce Fundamentals
Child Support and Alimony
2020
Involving in-laws in family business
Prenuptial agreements
2019
Divorce case study
Divorce
2017
First Time Homebuyers Seminar
First Time Homebuyers
2016
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
College Education Co-Chair
2011
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
Trying Divorce Cases
Publications
2019
Boston Bar Association Family Law Newsletter
Understanding the Patient-Psychotherapist Privilege
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers