Doris F. Tennant

Doris F. Tennant

also known as Doris Tennant

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

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

288 Walnut Street, Suite 500, Newton, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1989

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Tennant Lubell, LLC

288 Walnut Street, Suite 500, Newton, MA, 02460

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Doris F. Tennant's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

You want Doris in your corner: Smart, skillful and compassionate

I hired Doris for two situations, the second time because I was thoroughly pleased with her work on the first case. In both cases, she had a quick, solid grasp of my needs, concerns and feelings, without fail. I felt very supported by her emotionally, though she didn’t let our conversations devolve ...into negative, stuck places. She showed compassion for both of us and yet could also assert and advocate for me to help us reach an agreement. Her pace of involvement was spot-on: she kept us on track and nudged things forward when I could have easily let the discomfort and sadness shut me down. I whole-heartedly recommend her for anyone wanting a top mediation attorney, and I would hire her again!

Posted by Henry | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney

A Recommendation for Doris Tennant

Doris Tennant has been a wonderful advocate on my behalf during some difficult times--thoughtful, insightful, compassionate and, perhaps the most important factor, Doris listens deeply to the issue(s) at hand, came to clearly understand my goals, and, finally, provided an effective process and strate...gy to reach my goals. Doris is a warm, welcoming person with a good sense of humor who sees the ironies and contradictions of life. She not only understands all the legal issues I faced but made them accessible for me to understand and, consequently, enabled me to make productive choices. Most importantly she always keeps her eyes on the prize even when things look difficult. I could not be happier with the legal service that Doris has provided.

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Doris F. Tennant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pamela Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Doris Tennant for many years and I deeply respect and admire her as a person and as a remarkably skilled and experienced collaborative divorce and family law attorney and mediator. Doris combines great compassion and integrity with exceptional judgment, intelligence and common sense – a rare gift."

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Jonathan Fields

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Doris on several Collaborative Law cases and have known her personally for many years. Without hesitation, I can recommend her for her compassion, skills, ethics, and advocacy. She is an asset to the Collaborative process and a wonderful colleague. I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbara Nason

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been fortunate enough to have recently had a collaborative divorce case with Doris Tennant. Doris was well-prepared, thorough, intelligent and compassionate. She is a true team member and not only helped her own client feel comfortable throughout the process but my client as well. I very much look forward to having another collaborative case with Doris."

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Rachel Goldman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doris Tennant is an exceptional collaborative family attorney and mediator. I have worked with Doris on many collaborative law cases and I have represented numerous clients who have mediated with her. Her judgment and skills are consistently superior and she is always a pleasure to work with. I fully endorse Doris in the areas of family law, mediation, and collaborative law."

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Hindell Grossman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"For many years Doris Tennant and I have collaborated and consulted on divorce cases and I have found her a smart, thoughtful and compassionate colleague whom I greatly respect."

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Lisa Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Doris is a careful and compassionate attorney. She prepare clients well to understand their own needs, their family’s needs and to identify their goals. She has a superb facility with understanding and explaining finances and is an excellent writer. From my work with Doris, on our collaborative cases together, I have tremendous respect for her work."

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Oran Kaufman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ellen Lubell

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Pamela Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Beth Aarons

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jonathan Fields

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rachel Goldman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Barbara Nason

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lisa Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Hindell Grossman

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Collaborative Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Access to Justice Award, Massachusetts Bar Association

2008

David A. Rose Civil Rights Award, Anti-Defamation League, New England

2008

Annual Human Rights Award, Newton MA Human Rights Commission

2007

Preident's Award, Boston Bar Association

1992

Efforts on Behalf of Battered Women, Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

Work Experience

1993 - 1995

Associate, Palmer & Dodge

1988 - 1993

Associate, Widett, Slater & Goldman, PC

1983 - 1986

Professor, Marlboro College

1976 - 1978

Teacher, The Paidea School

1976 - 1978

Head of House, Wellesley College

Associations

2000 - Present

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

member, former board member

1996 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Member

Education

1989

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

1978

Emory University

MA - Masters

1972

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Collaborative Practice at Its Best: How the Most Proficient Practitioners Manage the Most Difficult Cases

2012

advanced interdisciplinary training for Collaborative attorneys in Vermont

Collaborative Practice Interdisciplinary Training

1998

Presentation

The Elements of Principled Negotiation

1997

Annual Conference of Massachusetts Association of Mediation Programs and Practitioners

Raising Children in Two Households-Recent Research on Post-Divorce Dual Residence Children and Mediations of Joint Custody Parenting Plans

Publications

2005

Collaborative Law Journal Lessons I've Learned Practicing Collaborative Law

2001

Languages

English

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