Amy A. Huff-Harris

Amy A. Huff-Harris

also known as Amy Huff Harris

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +5 more

4238 Washington Street, Suite B, Boston, MA

About Amy

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

22 years

25%
Alimony 10%

22 years

10%
Child Support 10%

22 years

10%
Family 5%

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Long, Hagan, Huff-Harris, P.C.

4238 Washington Street, Suite B, Boston, MA, 02131

Long, Hagan, Huff-Harris, P.C.

222 Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110

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Amy A. Huff-Harris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Battles

Thanks to Ms Amy and Ms Karen, gave me a chance to be a dad with my daughter. Ms. Amy fought very hard and was very quick with great results. I appreciate everything they've done for me and my family. Thank you again, you was awesome!

Posted by Prabhu | January 12, 2015 | Child Custody

Passionate Client Advocate with Integrity and Dedication

Amy Huff-Harris is an honest and hard-working attorney, who passionately advocated for me, and thanks to her efforts, I now have decent parenting time with my daughter. During my initial consultation with Attorney Huff-Harris, she provided me a realistic assessment of my case, including due cons...ideration that I was a non-US citizen and a non-Massachusetts resident, and that I was already seriously disadvantaged due to poor advocacy by my previous attorney. She was very knowledgeable about MA family law, had the welfare of my daughter foremost in mind, and she promised to do her very best to help me gain parenting time with my daughter. During the course of my case, which lasted nearly 3 years, I had the opportunity to observe Attorney Harris in action, and found her to be a genuine and kind-hearted person, who is fair and equitable, with a passion to help her clients navigate through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Attorney Huff-Harris is not only an experienced family law professional with an intimate knowledge of MA laws, she is strategic in her thinking and passionate in her client-advocacy; her motions are well-written and her defense-presentation is top-notch. During presentations before the court, Attorney Huff-Harris’ quick-thinking and her rebuttal questioning on the opposing counsel's presentation, exposed the dishonesty in his presentation. It is my considered opinion that the American Legal System (where you are just another case number that needs to be disposed-off as quickly as possible) is neither just nor equitable, and where the more clever voice typically wins, Attorney Huff-Harris’ advocacy prevented me from being a total victim of what one may otherwise consider a ruthless system. In a profession that is often dominated by disingenuous professionals (I’m referring to those who have no qualms about lying, or doing deceitful things to win a case), Attorney Huff-Harris' integrity and faithful client-advocacy provided me a chance at an equitable settlement. I whole-heartedly recommend Attorney Amy Huff-Harris to anyone who is seeking a Massachusetts family-law expert to passionately advocate on your behalf.

Posted by tom | July 03, 2013 | Child Custody

tom a divorce client

I was married for 20 years and when my wife initially filed for divorce my goal was to find a lawyer who will work with me on my rights as a parent. I came across Amy's name and met with her. From the beginning I found Amy to be fair, very knowledgeable and most importantly wanting to get what was ri...ght for my children. My divorce proceedings were at times very acrimonious and throughout all the tensions Amy was level headed, never asking the other party for outlandish things and she very much had a solid understanding of the courts and the judges view. Amy was very honest and open with me and guided me through the whole process. I wanted equal custody of our children and since their were no circumstances that would prohibit me from having that I felt it was the only fair thing for me and the kids. Amy felt the same way and doggedly worked to get that. I was initially awarded full custody of the kids and that was because how Amy worked with me but it the end both parents did deserve to share equal custody. Everything she told me and how to act was with a purpose and that was how I was viewed by the court. Amy was tough and fair in court. In the end I got what I wanted, equal custody of our kids and the negotiated deal to keep the house. I cannot have done without Amy's expertise. I have recommended Amy to other people and I will say this to any parent who is starting to go thru the divorce process: before making any rash decision contact Amy. She will listen and properly advise you on your path. I was very lucky to have Amy as my attorney.

Posted by Frank | February 11, 2011 | Child Custody

A Diligent and Trustworthy Attorney

I asked Amy to take over my case from another lawyer with whom I was not satisfied. My previous attorney had let me down hard during the first court hearing, twisting my arm to accept terms of a bad agreement and giving me no encouragement that I might be able to obtain a better agreement. I had no...t won out on a single issue and I came away with an agreement that was unfair to me and did not take my son’s best interest into account. Amy changed all that. She dug me out of the hole my prior attorney had put me in and got an agreement that is fair to me and more importantly to my son. From the moment of our first conversation she was positive and upbeat. She knew immediately that something was fundamentally wrong with the agreement my prior attorney had negotiated and she had a plan to fix it. The more I worked with Amy the more impressed I was with her dedication to her clients. She would often work on my case during weekends and late nights, sending me e-mails or telephone calls. Ultimately, I trusted her not to allow me or my son to be railroaded by the system. She did not let me down. I can’t thank her enough and I highly recommend her without any reservations.

Posted by Leanne | January 11, 2011 | Child Custody

Integrity, Determination, Steadfast and a Fighter for her Client

Attorney Huff represented me on short notice after being served with a false complaint of contempt by my ex-husband (of 5 years) regarding the visitation situation he had with our minor son. I had less than one week to retain her and get everything in order. The situation was handled with great con...cern, respect and expeditiously by Amy and her staff!!! Not only that but my ex- husband was the one in contempt over several issues including delinquent payments on our marital home and the non payment of child support, harrassment of both myself and our child. Amy countered and made me and my entire family feel well represented and confident that he would not be allowed to do this to us any longer. As well as to make sure that he was made responsible for the monies he owed me per our divorce decree and the child support he owed our child for his well being. Amy cares personally for her client and their extended family. Shestays in touch with me, now six months later to see how I am doing and how my son is. We moved out of state and has represented me on a follow up matter and did so with the same care as if I were standing by her side. Amy is an outstanding knowledgeable attorney who knows what it takes to get the best result possible for her client. She is an asset to the profession and an asset to the type of law she handles wich is oftern very emotional, tumultuous and terrifying at times for those going through it and she is there to hold your hand and guide you with professionalism and sensitivity.

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Amy A. Huff-Harris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Knight

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Huff Harris to be an exemplary family law practitioner--someone who fights tooth and nail for her clients. Attorney Huff Harris is very knowledgeable and highly skilled in negotiating and trying issues involving custody, child support, alimony, property division, contempt, modifications, and many other legal enclaves. You will also find her fees to be extremely reasonable compared to others in the industry with comparable experience. It is clearly important to Amy that regular folks are able to afford a quality attorney's services. Finally, her value is also realized in her ability to provide sound practical advice to her clients. Amy often resolves client conflicts by crafting creative solutions which she carefully weighs so to protect her clients, their loved ones, and their wallet."

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Kathleen Eppers

Family lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is exactly what I would look for as an attorney for myself; honest, dependable, hardworking, to name only a few. She is professional yet passionate and will pursue a course of resolution despite innumerable challenges. I heartily endorse Amy as an excellent choice for anyone's family law attorney."

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Robert Clewell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I opposed Amy on one of her first cases. I thought her to be fair yet zealous in representing her client. Subsequently I have had occassion to discuss cases with her and I am impressed with her dedication and professionalism. She can evaluate a case realistically and represent her client's interests vigorously."

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Irwin Pollack

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"When I first met Amy Huff, she spoke of how passionate she is towards "fathers' rights." While it sounded good in theory, I had not seen the action behind those words. Now, almost a full year later, I can tell you that Amy Huff is the LAST LAWYER I would want on the other side of a case. While she is reasonable and insists on nothing less than a 50-50 settlement, when she doesn't get what she wants, she has such a ferocious reputation in court that we've heard that she is known as "Jaws" in the different courtrooms in Mass. -- especially when she represents fathers."

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Elise Hoffman

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Friend

"I am pleased to endorse Amy Huff as an excellent attorney. Amy is both intelligent and compassionate and her advocacy for her clients and professionalism with other counsel are top notch."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Jurisprudence Award - Contract Law, Suffolk University Law School

2000

Jurisprudence Award - Criminal Law, Suffolk University Law School

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Long, Knight, Huff-Harris & Hagan P.C.

2011 - 2016

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Amy A. Huff

2009 - 2011

Senior Attorney, Massachusetts Law Group, PC

2003 - 2009

Attorney, Cervizzi & Associates

Associations

2016 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Custody

Custody Awarded to Father

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Education

2004

Suffolk University Law School

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1985

Emerson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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