$ 450-450 per hour
Jonathan E. Fields
About Jonathan
Biography
Mr. Fields believes that while the law is always critical in a family law case, his experience has taught him that most of the time it is the psychodynamics of the parties and counsel that determine whether and how a case settles. That is why process is so critical to resolution — and why choosing the right “container” is vital. Put another way: “getting there” is important but the way you get there is just as important. Mediation may work for some clients. Collaborative Law may work for others. Sometimes, a more traditional representation or litigation is appropriate. Often, there may be a creative combination of processes that will suit a certain dynamic.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Fields Dennis & Cooper LLP
80 William Street., Suite. 210, Wellesley, MA, 02481-4105
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Jonathan E. Fields's Reviews
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Posted by Kara | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bad experience…
Jonathan Fields and Vicki Shemin represented me for a simple divorce. It was a short-term marriage with no children. No discovery was done and we only appeared in Court twice, once for a motion hearing and again to present a full settlement agreement. The emergency motion was filed by my ex-husband a...
Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney!
Jon Fields is an excellent divorce/family law attorney you can hire to help you with your divorce process. I came to Jon Fields and his college Vicki Shemin after becoming frustrated with the direction my divorce was taken. From the moment I hired the Law Offices of Jon Fields I felt at ease. I w...
Posted by Marianne | September 4, 2014
Great Attorney
I was very pleased that I chose Jonathan Fields to represent me in my divorce proceedings. He and his paralegal put me at ease right from the start and were extremely responsive to my needs, both during and after the divorce. I felt completely confident in Jon's knowledge and abilities. He helped ...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2014
Best decision to work with Jon Fields!
I had a complicated, never-ending case and Jon Fields was a top notch attorney in every aspect i could have imagined. He was always well prepared and communicated with me regularly. He prepared me well and was sharp to notice subtleties that went exceedingly in my favor. I recommend him highly.
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014
Excellent family law attorney
Jonathan Fields is an extraordinary and dedicated family lawyer. He is a hardworking and skilled attorney with the substantive knowledge to settle even the most complex case; and, just as important, he has the emotional intelligence to navigate the thicket of psychodynamics present in most divorce c...
Jonathan E. Fields's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jon is a terrific attorney and an even better person. Divorces are difficult on everyone, and it is absolutely critical to have an advocate who is both knowledgeable in the law and a caring person. Jon is both, and I am very pleased to endorse him very highly."
"Jon is the kind of colleague we all hope to have - intelligent, kindhearted, funny, and generous with his time. As a lawyer he is fair, courteous, compassionate, diligent and thorough. I have sent clients to him who need thoughtful and strong representation and all have been thrilled."
"I endorse Attorney Fields. He is an intelligent lawyer who cares for his clients."
"I highly endorse Jonathan Fields as a divorce and family law specialist and as a mediator. He has everything one should want in either a family law attorney or a mediator - the credentials, the knowledge, the keen intelligence, the people skills, the temperament, the wisdom. He is a true scholar and a gentleman. I would not hesitate to send friends and family to him and he'd be at the top of my list."
"Jonathan is smart, ethical, fair, and passionately devoted to his clients. He is a pleasure to work with because you can count on him to be reasonable and focused on a cost-effective resolution. He is a recognized leader in the family law field, and I recommend him enthusiastically."
"I very much value Jon as a colleague. He and I have had several divorce cases in which the parties achieved an agreement in the Collaborative Law process. Jon has great analytical abilities and uses humor well. He stays centered and inspires that in others. He can ferret out the important from the trivial and quickly get to the heart of the matter. All of these characteristics make him an excellent lawyer, whether he is facilitating the settlement of a case or engaging vigorously in litigation."
"Jonathan is hard-working and conscientious. He is knowledgeable and experienced as an attorney and a mediator. He is personable and easy to work with. I highly recommend him."
"I first met Jon when he was the conciliator on a divorce litigation case where I represented one of the parties. Jon was very skillful as a mediator in that matter and I have had the pleasure since of serving with him on the board of MCFM and MCLC. He is a thoughtful person who really cares if his clients have as positive an experience as possible when going through a divorce, whether they choose mediation, litigation or the collaborative process. I have and will continue to recommend him as a mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have used Jonathan Fields as a mediator on several complicated cases. He is very thorough and patient and able to assist the parties in resolving very complicated issues. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fields is committed to collaborative practice and is a well respected member of the legal community!"
"Attorney Fields is a true professional. Even in the most contentious cases, he is able to bring both sides closer together. Without hesitation, I recommend Attorney Fields in all family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jon has the skills necessary to assist clients during the difficult process of divorce. He is knowledgeable about the law, inquires into his clients’ interests and communicates well with other attorneys. This provides clients with good representation and opportunities for settlements which addresses their needs. I recently referred a client to Jon and am with the progress in moving towards resolution."
"Jonathan Fields is an extremely capable lawyer who I have known in various contexts for over 10 years. He is on top of the case law in our state (and writes a quarterly update on new cases for our state-wide family mediation organization). He also is a very humane lawyer, with great people skills, and common sense. He is a pleasure to work with, whether as opposing counsel in a negotiated divorce or as reviewing counsel in a mediation."
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Experience
Honors
2012
MCFM Certification, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
2008
Exceptional Article Published in AAML Journal, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2005
Completed Divorce Arbitration Training, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Fields and Dennis, LLP
1996 - 2004
Divorce Lawyer and Mediator, Resnek & Fields
1993 - 1996
Director of Labor Relations, NYC Dept of General Services
1990 - 1993
Attorney, Rains & Pogrebin, PC
Associations
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Collaborative Law CouncilBoard Member
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Council on Family MediationPresident
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsBoard Member
2005 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationArbitrator, MBA Fee Arbitration Panel
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
2006 - 2012
Board of Bar Overseers of the Supreme Judicial CourtFormer Hearing Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Retroactive Child Support
Resolved
High Net Worth Asset Division
Resolved
Long Term Marriage
Resolved
Expungement of Restraining Order
Successful Outcome for Client
Serious Health Issues
Resolved
Education
1990
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Amherst College
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2014
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
Collaborative Law Introduction
2013
MCFM Fall Conference
Family Law Year in Review
2012
MCFM Fall Conference
Family Law Year in Review
2007
MCFM Fall Conference
A Brief History of the Enforcement of Prenuptial Agreements in Massachusetts
Publications
2013
Family Mediation Quarterly
Family Law Update (4x/year)
2013
Family Mediation Quarterly
President's Letter (4x/year)
2012
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
More Questions Than Answers for Mediators After Bott
2012
Family Mediation Quarterly
Family Law Update (4x/year)
2012
Family Mediation Quarterly
President's Letter (4x/year)
2011
Family Mediation Quarterly
Family Law Update (4x/year)
2010
Family Mediation Quarterly
Family Law Update (4x/year)
2009
Family Mediation Quarterly
Family Law Update (4x/year)
2008
Family Mediation Quarterly
2007 – Family Law Year in Review
2008
Family Mediation Quarterly
Mediating Prenuptial Agreements in Massachusetts and the Problem of the 23C Disqualification
2008
Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Forbidden Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements: Legal and Practical Considerations for the Matrimonial Lawyer
2007
MCFM Fall Conference
A Brief History of the Enforcement of Prenuptial Agreements in Massachusetts
2006
2006 Family Law Update
Prohibited Subject Matter in Prenuptial Agreements
2005
Family Mediation Quarterly
Family Team Decision Making
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue my mediator for conflict of interest?
29 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can we get emergency custody of my step children if birth mom is in rehab?
21 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can a judge grant temporary orders for marriage counseling in Massachusetts?
22 Nov 2013