Gwynne Gorton Zisko

Gwynne Gorton Zisko

also known as Gwynne G. Zisko, Gwynne Zisko

4.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pembroke, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Family ... +2 more

811 Washington Street, Unit 8, Pembroke, MA

About Gwynne

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

38 years

25%
Child Custody 15%

38 years

15%
Probate 10%

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gwynne Gorton Zisko

811 Washington Street, Unit 8, Pembroke, MA, 02359

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Gwynne Gorton Zisko's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody & Estate Expert

Attorney Zisko was able to help me get joint legal custody and significant shared parenting time with my son nearly 16 years ago. My relationship with my son's mother was "not the best" but Gwynne fought hard on my behalf to finalize an equitable custody agreement and quash my son's mother's (multip...le) attempts to circumvent or deny my right to be my son's father. Looking back now, and hearing from others who have gone through similar struggles with shared parenting, I realize just how fortunate I was to have found Attorney Zisko. She never wavered or backed down to the handful of attorneys that my son's mother used over the years and always ensured that my son's time with me and my family was prioritized. This summer, my son's circumstances changed significantly and I reached out to Gwynne again. After 16 years, I was once again able to lean on Attorney Zisko's sound legal advice to adapt to these changes. I have always found her to be professional, motivated and caring on my behalf. Your search for a high-quality family & estate attorney to represent your family's best interests ends here!

Posted by Melissa | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and Knowledgeable

Gwynne Zisko helped me at a time when I felt completely alone. She welcomed me and made me feel at home. Gwynne completely understood my situation with my husband and children. She immediately offered sound advice. Her expertise in the area of divorce law is unparalleled. She achieved a settleme...nt for me that allowed me to get out of a bad situation. I have moved on in a positive direction and I owe it all to Gwynne!

Gwynne Zisko

Replied last March 16, 2017

Thank you for your praise, Melissa! I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you, and to help you move up and out of a difficult situation. I know that you will be both happy and successful, now that you can leave this matter behind you!

Posted by Don | March 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The definition of an Amazing Attorney!

I never really knew what it was like to have somebody on my side, especially when it comes to lawyers. Are they really on MY side? Do they see things from my perspective? Will they feel as passionate about my case as I do? That’s until I met, Gwynne Zisko. She represented me in a civil matter whic...h, not only put my integrity on the line, but was personally, an emotional roller-coaster. Not only was she completely knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly thorough—she believed in me. She believed in my story, my convictions and most of all, she believed that I was the right client to represent…a good guy, with a strong case. Thus, she owned the court room and won space and time in front of the judge. She is confident and passionate, and used every bit of information I gave her to win our case. Seeing her in action was like something out of a popular film—I mean it. I could see the thirst for justice in her body language and in the tone of her voice. It was amazing. I’ve been doing this for twenty years; you cannot do better than Gwynne.

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Samantha Allen

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gwynne truly cares about each and every client. She is very knowledgeable. Gwynne looks at the overall situation, executing the best solutions in the most efficient manner."

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Samantha Allen

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

First Justice's Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Edward G. Boyle

2016

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Hon. Edward G. Boyle

2015

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Massachusetts Probate & Family Court

2014

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Hon. Anthony R. Nesi

2013

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Hon. Catherine P. Sabaitis

2012

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, Hon. Robert A. Scandurra

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Gwynne Gorton Zisko, Esquire

Associations

2017 - Present

Attachment & Trauma Network

Pro-Bono Attorney of Record

2009 - Present

Plymouth County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Plymouth District Bar Association

Member

Education

2018

The Foundation for Continuing Education, Inc.

Certificate In Trust and Estate Planning

N/A

Boston University

J.D.

N/A

Muhlenberg College

B.A.

Languages

English

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