Lisa J Marino

Lisa J Marino

3.7
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 34 years

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

288 Walnut Street, Newton, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 34 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Wilson Marino & Bonnevie P.C.

288 Walnut Street, Newton, MA, 02460

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Lisa J Marino's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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1 star (1)

Posted by John Ouellet | January 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped me greatly in my paternity suit.

Lisa basically saved me from getting brought through the ringer in a support and custody issue in regards to paternity. Lisa's knowledge of the law and her negotiation skills were on point when needed. She really dd have my back and the end result was just about what I had hoped for at the start. ...Highly recommend her to anyone in this situa

Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of Lisa Marino, Esq.

This review is written by two professional social workers in the adoption field. Lisa Marino is our agency's legal counsel, and we have always found her to be exceedingly professional, ethical, and compassionate. We have worked together on many very sensitive and difficult matters, and we have alway...s found her to be conciliatory rather than adversarial in her approach. We greatly value her experience and advice, and we would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking legal counsel around family issues, especially those related to children. We have recommended her on many occasions and will continue to do so.

Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2015

Unprofessional; Lack of Concern

1) Unprofessional. Ms. Marino would not continue a session since our retainer had run out unless we provided cash on the spot. We had no history of unpaid bills. She scribbled out a receipt by hand on scratch paper. Her recommendations were provided 3 weeks later than promised. She does not prov...ide invoices. 2) Ms. Marino's recommendations were, in my opinion, rash and reflected minimal caring or interest, particularly on behalf of the child involved. She does not seem strong enough to stand up to difficult personalities and takes the path of least resistance, regardless of the child's best interest. 3) She makes abrupt decisions without taking facts or data into consideration.

Lisa Marino

Replied last May 29, 2015

This posting was not made by a client, but rather a participant in a parenting dispute. I served as the parent coordinator (who is a neutral and does not represent either party) and it was my responsibility to make decisions with which the parties may not agree.

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Lisa J Marino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judith McKinnon

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Lisa as a skilled and highly effective family law attorney. I have worked with Lisa through professional organizations and know of her strong reputation among the bar. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Ellen Glickman-Simon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Lisa without hesitation. She ably combines her formidable legal knowledge and deep experience with compassion and practicality."

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Ellen Glickman-Simon

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Principal, Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

Fellow

2011 - Present

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Fellow

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested Adoption

Custody remained with adoptive parents

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Education

1991

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Mount Holyoke College

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Resolve New England Conference

Donor Conception: Practice and Legal Issues

2015

Modifications, Contempts, & QDROs

Post-Divorce Legal Issues

2015

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

Trial Practice

2015

Connect and Learn Seminar

Legal Questions re: Surrogacy

Publications

2015

LexisNexis Practice Guide: Massachusetts Family Law Chapter 9, Adoption

Languages

English

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