Marion L Wasserman

Marion L Wasserman

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation

189 Wells Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newton, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Retired

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Location

Reach Accord Law & Mediation Services

189 Wells Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newton, MA, 02459

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Marion L Wasserman's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I contracted Marion for my divorce and I highly recommend her. She is knowledgeable, professional, and attends to details in a timely manner. I had a complicated divorce which dragged out over a period of time, and Marion was on top of my case every step of the way. Her mediation skills enhanced t...he negotiation process. She was also able to recommend excellent business and financial advisors for my case who she worked with seamlessly, and maximized my outcome. I found Marion very easy to work with. I highly recommend Marion for divorce litigation.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer for my Divorce Mediation

I am a 66 year old male who began the divorce process over a year ago. Marion Wasserman was recommended to me by a mediator. When the mediation process became too difficult for me, I hired Marion and she advised me and supported me in a professional, caring, and meticulous manner throughout the pro...cess. Marion understands the legal and financial intricacies as well as the emotional difficulties of divorce. None of my worst fears happened; Marion, who is smart and experienced, turned out to be correct each and every time. On the day of the hearing on the divorce agreement, when I saw Marion standing there in front of the Norfolk County courthouse, I knew it was going to be all right. I have already recommended Marion Wasserman to friends.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding.

Marion helped me through a difficult divorce proceeding over an extended period of time. She provided thoughtful, reasonable, empathetic, yet entirely pragmatic advice throughout. When difficult stretches of negotiation were encountered, or we hit a wall understanding specific intricacies of tax and ...insurance law, Marion worked hard to find ways to resolve the issue quickly and maintain momentum. I recommend Marion without reservation.

Posted by Amy | February 18, 2013

Review for Marion Wasserman

Marion handled my divorce with ease, aptitude and efficiency. She was thorough and knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to respond to me in a timely manner, research the facts and make the process as smooth as possible. She remained calm, cool and collected at all times, yet was empathetic and ...always listened to me, realizing the difficult nature of the situation, which I appreciated very much. Marion is extrememly competent and I would certainly recommend her to anyone seeking mediation or the collaborative process as an alternative to litigation.

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Marion L Wasserman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fran Whyman

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Marion Wasserman for many years. She is a highly respected member of the mediation and Collaborative Law communities. I have also worked opposite her in a Collaborative case in which she represented my client’s spouse. Marion demonstrates a combination of qualities that make her particularly successful at resolving challenging family law matters. She is knowledgeable about family law and intelligent, insightful and analytical. Her drafting reflects attention to detail. She brings compassion to the emotional challenges family law clients experience. She understands how important it is for clients to feel that their concerns are being heard and addressed. While she is an effective advocate, she works hard at finding solutions that address the needs and interests of each party. I enthusiastically recommend Marion for family law dispute resolution. I look forward to working with her again."

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Monique Kornfeld

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marion is a trusted colleague and well-respected divorce and family lawyer, whom I have known for almost 10 years. Marion is extremely bright, scrupulous, dedicated and compassionate with a wealth of experience. I have referred many divorce cases to her and she has always exhibited the utmost professionalism."

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Jonathan Fields

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve known Marion for many years and have referred many people to her either as a mediator or to advocate for them as their lawyer in a divorce negotiation. I’ve learned that the exceptional attorneys have both an objective knowledge of the law and a combination of wisdom, insight, judgment, compassion, and emotional intelligence. Marion has all these qualities. Her Harvard Law School pedigree bespeaks her keen legal intellect and Marion has an exceptional command of the law of domestic relations. She also brings to the table, however, the range of personal qualities mentioned above – and that, to my mind, is what sets her apart. I’ve negotiated many divorce cases with her in which she represents the other spouse and have always been impressed with her approach. As a mediator, she is also one of the very best. With her quiet command of the process, listening skills, and compassion, she is able to steer even the most difficult cases to resolution."

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Sheryl Dennis

Mediation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marion, as a mediator, is the consummate neutral. She provides both parties with the opportunity to express their individual points of view and guides them to decisions that are in the interest of the parties and their families. She is patient, caring and respectful of the feelings and concerns of all involved while ensuring the parties attain a fair and equitable resolution of their matter. She is comfortable handling complex cases, and has the qualities necessary to bring resolution to any dispute. I recommend Marion Wasserman enthusiastically."

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Joyce Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am pleased to have known Marion Wasserman both personally and professionally for many, many years. Among her colleagues, Marion has a reputation for her exceptional intelligence, diligence and attention to detail. Marion is able to combine her compassionate nature with a shrewd legal mind to produce excellent and satisfying results for her clients. I highly endorse Marion's work and have and will continue to refer clients to her on a regular basis."

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Hindell Grossman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Marion Wasserman is a thoughtful, smart and detailed divorce attorney and mediator. I have had the pleasure of working and consulting with Marion on cases and discussing legal issues at a monthly meetings of practing divorce attorneys and mediators. I highly recommend Marion."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

1984

Joshua A. Guberman Teaching Fellowship in Legal Studies, Brandeis University

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Phi Beta Kappa, University of Rochester

Work Experience

2002 - Present

sole proprietor, Reach Accord® Law and Mediation Services

Associations

2012 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Certification Committee

2009 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2002 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

2004 - 2015

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Complex divorce

Successfully settled through mediation. Client attorneys and financial advisor participated as needed.

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Education

1980

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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University of Michigan

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2017

MetroWest Collaborative Law Practice Group

Collaborative Law: When the Collaborative Process in a Case Morphs, How Far is Too Far?

2010

Family Mediation Institute

Separation Agreements: The Conscious Drafter

Publications

2010

Family Mediation Quarterly (Winter 2010) How I Found Divorce Mediation And Why I Love It

2009

Family Mediation Quarterly (Summer 2009) Stock Options and Divorce in Massachusetts

2004

Family Mediation Quarterly (Winter 2004) Other People's Children: A Book Review

1988

New American Library (Division of Penguin Books)) Searching For the Stork (Note: This is a full-length book, not an article)

Languages

English

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