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Doris F. Tennant
also known as Doris Tennant
About Doris
Biography
I specialize in Collaborative Divorce--a process that encourages the best in people who are experiencing one of the worst events in their lives. I focus on the long term welfare of my clients as I assist them in obtaining the healthiest divorce possible. I understand how to reduce, not inflame, the conflict that is part of divorce. I facilitate settlement and productive post-divorce relationships.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Tennant Lubell, LLC
288 Walnut Street, Suite 500, Newton, MA, 02460
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Posted by Liora | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Collaborative Divorce Attorney
My ex-husband and I chose to use the Collaborative Method to handle our divorce. It seemed like a kinder, gentler way to go through a very difficult and painful process. I interviewed several attorneys trained in that field. Upon meeting, I knew immediately that Doris Tennant was the kind of profe...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledge and empathy
Doris helped me through my tough divorce with terrific legal guidance and dedicated representation. More importantly, she was tremendously empathetic and caring. I cannot imagine bouncing back so well from that darker time had I not had her support and assistance. She is a gem.
Doris F. Tennant's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 Councilmember, former board member
1996 - Present
Massachusetts Council on Family MediationMember
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
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
Boston Bar Journal
Collaborative Law: An Emerging Practice
Languages
English