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Adam Peter Phipps
About Adam
Biography
I currently handle cases involving Family law (Divorce, paternity, child support/custody, guardianship, and restraining orders); Risk management and expert Nursing services.
After spending more than 25 years advocating for patients as a Registered Nurse, I became an Attorney and now I advocate just as fiercely for my all my clients.
I enjoy practicing law as a sole practitioner, it affords me the opportunity to give each client the attention they deserve without having to be accountable to a Corporate structure.
I have varied interests that lead me to different areas of the law. While I focus on a few areas, I will take other cases that interest me.
I have stopped taking housing cases as of 2020.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-425 per hour
Contingency
33%-34%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 14 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Adam Phipps
153 Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
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Adam Peter Phipps's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
Excellent. Adam has done everything right for me. I recommend Adam to anyone facing eviction from unscrupulous landlords
Posted by Ursula | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
About Adam
I would highly recommend Adam. He came in late on my issue and handled everything with complete accuracy and timing. Timing was a real concern for me and he was able to get it all taken care of in record time. Honestly don’t look any further for an attorney. Adam is not only who you want but who you ...
Posted by mike | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
exemplary work on divorce
Adam represented me in my divorce & he was magnificent. He was extremely supportive of me & oh so diligent in his work & tenacity. The outcome was more that I could have imagined. Thanks to his brilliant work, we won the case more one sided than I thought possible. His rates are very reasonable & he ...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Unemployment case
Attorney Phipps represented me in an unemployment case and did a fantastic job! Reasonable prices and awesome representation!! Will definitely hire again if I am ever in court!
Posted by Elliot | April 28, 2015
Fought national property management company
We had moved out of our apartment in Malden after many years, only to find the property management company charging us a big bill for numerous "cleaning fees". We found Adam's profile here on Avvo, and he was a rock star. He knew exactly how to handle the situation, the management company, and the ...
Adam Peter Phipps's Lawyer Endorsements
"Simply said, Adam is an outstanding divorce attorney. Highly recommended!"
"Attorney Phipps is a great lawyer with a great skill set. He is a wealth of knowledge in his practice areas and fights hard for his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Adam Phipps is simply a terrific lawyer. He knows his areas of practice cold and is a fount of wisdom for his fellow litigators. Adam's clients are in good, competent hands."
"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."
"Attorney Phipps puts 100% into his cases and also has vast medical knowledge as a RN."
"I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his stuff."
"This attorney has great determination and drive. I endorse this lawyer."
"Adam is extremely knowledgable as an attorney and I would not hesitate to refer him client or recommend his services."
"Adam is a mentor in his field and very knowledgeable in his practice areas. He is helpful to other attorneys seeking guidance and a great advocate for his clients."
"I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Adam is knowledge and helpful regarding landlord tenant law, and one of the few lawyers I consult on tenant issues."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Attorney Phipps for a number of years. He is a highly skilled, intelligent and qualified attorney. He is a determined and zealous advocate for all of his clients and I strongly endorse this attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Phipps. He is a thoughtful, knowledgable Landlord Tenant Attorney."
"I endorse Mr. Phipps as being a very good immigration attorney."
"Attorney Phipps focuses on service to clients; with expanded and flexible hours, in home consultations, and an overall willingness to do what it takes to meet the needs of his working clients. What makes him stand out is his ability to deal with stressful and demanding situations, a skill he learned in his 20 plus years as a Registered Nurse. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone in the Melrose, metro Boston or eastern Massachusetts area in need of divorce, landlord-tenant, personal injury or other family law related services."
"Attorney Adam Phipps advocates with zeal for his clients. I highly endorse him as an attorney."
"Adam is a great advocate and takes his client's issues to heart. He approaches each case thoroughly and compassionately. I highly endorse Adam."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Adam Phipps
Associations
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationSection Council Member
2011 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers ProjectVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Eviction defense
Win for the tenant!
security deposit violation-South Shore
Tenant received 3 times the security deposit; Atty's fees were in excess of 7 times the security deposit.
Security deposit/bad conditions-Woburn
Negotiated settlement for $12,500.
Boston Housing dispute
Negotiated settlement Landlord paid $3,000
Bad Conditions case District court
Waiver of rent and "use and occupancy" valued at $18,000, and a cash payment of $52,500 a total value to the client of $70,500.
Divorce-Norfolk County
Settlement
Divorce-Middlesex county
negotiated settlement prior to trial
Security deposit claim
negotiated settlement of 3 times the security deposit
Temporary restraining order-209A
R.O. Granted and extended; criminal prosecution
Methuen Landlord/tenant case
2 Months free rent; Additional 60 days to move; $1500 check and $750 in Attorney's fees
Northeast Housing Court Haverhill case
Settled: 6 month rent waived ($5,400); $5,000 for moving expenses; and $3300 in Attorney's fees [Total $13, 700]
Security deposit cases
Win
Education
2011
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Need to Know-Automobile accidents
Independent medical exam observation
2013
Sole practice and small firm annual symposium
Joining professional associations
2012
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
New Lawyers Seminar
Publications
2015
The Law Office of Adam Phipps Website
Divorces (are stressful)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
If I turn 18 do I have to follow my visitation schedule?
25 Nov 2024
Q&A
Can you change the format of audio and video recordings to prove your facts in mass court?
09 Jan 2022
Q&A
Can police order someone out of a city, town, because of a past criminal record, or suspicion of being on drugs and homeless,
13 Oct 2019