Anne E. Gillespie

Anne E. Gillespie

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 34 years

Child custody Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse ... +3 more

246 walnut St St #301, Newton, MA

About Anne

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

12 years

35%
Child Abuse 10%

12 years

10%
Adoption 5%

12 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 34 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

The Law Office of Anne E. Gillespie

246 walnut St St #301, Newton, MA, 02460

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Anne E. Gillespie's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by William | August 11, 2016 | Privacy

What anyone would want in a lawyer....

When I need a consultation around a clinic issue in regards to patient privacy, Anne was the person to go to. She was first and foremost concerned with my protection in the matter and kept me calm though what could have been unnerving. As a therapist, I like to have a sound referral to give to cli...ents when they need a lawyer for child custody and divorce matters. Anne is the person I confidently referred to as she is really interested in helping her client figure out what they want and then helping them get it without drama and dragging things out. She is brilliant and practical. She speaks respectfully and with confidence. She has the experience that I like to have in an advocate and counsel.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding strategist and compassionate counsel

Arty. Gillsepie represented me directly and also consulted on 2 related divorce proceedings. Her grasp of the many legal and practical details affecting my case and her ability to both execute an aggressive plan and find common ground with opposing counsel were critical components of our case and ou...r ability to end a years long courtroom battle.

Posted by Marilyn | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Anne Gillespie Does The Job And More!

Anne Gillespie helped me to modify a contentious clause of a child custody agreement that was subject to conflictive interpretations. This brought clarity to a child expense reconciliation process that hadn't worked in years. It was her legal expertise as well as her humane spirit that made the jour...ney worthwhile for me. Her service was priceless!

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Anne E. Gillespie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Seaver

Adoption lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gillespie is an outstanding advocate for all of her clients. Attorney Gillespie works extremely hard for her clients to ensure that they get the best results."

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Tracy Galloway

Child custody lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Gillespie and I have worked together in multiple contexts, and I highly recommend her to anyone in divorce, custody, child support, and other litigation with complex emotional issues and nuanced personality and control dynamics. Her ability to engage effectively in the most challenging circumstances, while continuing to be a tough litigator as needed, make her an extraordinary advocate."

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Tracy Galloway

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2010

updated on 06/06/2017

Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Anne’s comment:

“This issue has been resolved- it involved bar dues.”

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Anne E. Gillespie

2006 - 2009

Senior Attorney, MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP | BOSTON

2005 - 2005

Adjunct Professor, Northeastern University School Of Law

2003 - 2004

Coordinator of National Policy, CHILD WITNESS TO VIOLENCE PROJECT

2001 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, Boston University School Of Law

2000 - 2000

Adjunct Professor, Northeastern University School Of Law

1998 - 1998

Adjunct Professor, Northeastern University School Of Law

1986 - 1988

Paralegal, MURTHA CULLINA, LLC

Associations

1991 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Womens Bar Asssociation

Member

Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1991

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Hamilton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Boston Bar Association, Immigration Section

Beyond Public Charge: Strategies for Safety and Stability

2008

Harvard University Committee on Human Rights Studies

Children without a State: A Human Rights Challenge, conference entitled, “Children’s Rights Are Human Rights or Are They?: Hurdles Facing Undocumented Children”

2007

National Health and Domestic Violence Conference

Strategies in Prevention: Lessons from Medical-Legal Partnership Model of Adved by Domestic Violenceocacy for Families Affect

2007

Continuing Legal Education

Representing Traumatized Clients: AdvocacyObstacles, Safety and Best Practices

Languages

English

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