Paula E Berg

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Paula E Berg

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wellesley, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation ... +4 more

37 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Wellesley, MA

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About Paula

Biography

Compassionate care and proactive advocacy for all aspects of your family law matters. My clients work directly with me and receive completely individualized care.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

35%
Family 20%

20%
Mediation 20%

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%
Child Custody 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Paula E. Berg

37 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Wellesley, MA, 02481

paulaberg.com/

Paula E Berg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Savior

I found myself in need of a divorce lawyer. A friend recommended me their attorney. My divorce was not going to be typical. I had two boys that were 6 and 3 and their mom was not in a grounded place. I needed to have custody. I had to hold things together. It was not promising. Dads did not fa...ir well in 1999 regarding custody. After a number of meetings it was clear that there was going to be trial. My attorney had a vacation planned and she had to bring in a partner. Enter Paula Berg. In under an hour Paula told me a few basic things that I could rely on when testifying at trial. She was honest, and that does not always mean what I want to hear. She told me that I had the right lawyer and that I had to do exactly what I was told, because we were a team. She explained that dads do not typically get custody, and she followed that up with "so what, I do not have a problem going against the odds". She is a kind, warm person, but that is not how I would describe her professionally. Paula is very no nonsense, direct, and she knows the law. She knows what judges need to do their job. That is worth reading twice. I have referred Paula to a few friends, which also resulted in success. Again, pick the right lawyer and do exactly what she says. She is the right lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

GREAT mediator!

My ex-husband and I engaged Paula as a mediator during our divorce. We wanted to avoid lengthy litigation and resolve our issues quickly and efficiently. Our situation was complicated and involved splitting assets and child custody. Paula lead the process of our mediation with grace and fairness. She... was direct and effective and explained the consequences of every decision. Within only two meetings of 2-3 hours each we reached an agreement despite great animosity between us. She also helped us with filing our petition with the court and taking care of all the paperwork. Less than 3 months from our first meeting with Paula our divorce was approved by the court. I would HIGHLY recommend Paula (and I do) to anyone I know who is going through a divorce. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, kind and fair mediator who will bring your case to a swift and reasonable conclusion you should contact Paula.

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Paula E Berg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Ravosa

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Paula in a professional capacity for over twenty years, and we have worked on several matters together. She has consistently demonstrated her outstanding skills as a compassionate advocate on behalf of her clients. Her abilities as a practitioner are peerless, and I have, and will continue to refer any family law matters to Paula."

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Jared Wood

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Berg is a skilled and thoughtful advocate for her clients. I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Wood

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

TOP 10 Attorney Award for Excellence, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2022

WBF Nery Arrano Pro Bono Award, Women's Bar Foundation

2019

Chief Justice Guardian ad litem Standards Review Committee, Chair

2018

Past President, Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad litem

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Paula E. Berg

Associations

2022 - Present

Temple Beth Elohim

Board, VP Caring Connections

2022 - Present

Department of Children and Families

Speaker, MAPP Training (required for DCF licensure)

2020 - Present

Department of Children and Families

Licensed Hotline Foster Parent

2016 - Present

Women's Bar Foundation of Massachusetts

Mentor

2001 - Present

Women's Bar Foundation of Massachusetts

Volunteer Attorney

2016 - 2018

Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad litem

Past President

2014 - 2016

The Second Step

Former Board Member

2008 - 2021

Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem

Board Member

2001 - 2005

Women's Bar Association

Former Board Member

Education

1994

Cornell Law School

J.D.

Speaking Engagements

2022

Women's Bar Foundation

Voluntirism and Pro-Bonno Legal Work

2005

Ethics CLE

Building the Attorney Client Relationship

Publications

2021

In process Guardian ad litem Category F Standards

Languages

English

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