Carol Ann Phinney

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Carol Ann Phinney

also known as Phinney Law Offices and Mediation

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at East Sandwich, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Child Custody ... +4 more

480 Route 6A, Suite C, East Sandwich, MA

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About Carol

Biography

Experienced & Dedicated​ Family Law Attorney. Call (508) 888-0181

Dedicated Family Law attorney

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Divorce, Modification, Child Support, Alimony, Paternity, Contempt, Change of Name and related.

70%
Mediation 15%

Mediation of Divorce, Post-divorce, Modification of Orders, Parenting Plans, Child Support and Alimony issues.

15%
Child Custody 7%

Handling complex custody matters and parenting plans.

7%
Probate 5%

5%
Alimony 1%

Handling modifications of existing alimony orders.

1%
Child Support 1%

Assistance with establishing new child support orders and enforcement of existing support orders.

1%
Divorce and Separation 1%

Assistance with contested and uncontested divorce cases.

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Phinney Law and Mediation

480 Route 6A, Suite C, East Sandwich, MA, 02537

phinneylaw.com

Online Presence

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Carol Ann Phinney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | September 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Job

Divorce can be very difficult, and frankly Carol made the whole process easy. She is meticulous, hard working and most important an excellent communicator. I would recommend her to anyone.

Carol Phinney

Replied last September 10, 2024

It was a genuine pleasure to assist you both.

Posted by Christina | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Attorney Phinney

I am very grateful for the professional and insightful guidance of Attorney Phinney as I navigated my divorce process. She was very responsive and available in her communications and she communicated clearly. She was prepared and worked hard to understand my needs and get those needs successfully met... in court. I would highly recommend Attorney Phinney and wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Advocate in Custodial Case

Carol’s ability to articulate her client’s needs in the court room while maintaining a relaxed and confident demeanor showcased her professionalism and assertiveness while advocating on behalf of my child and myself. After nearly a year and a half of working with me on my case, she kept me updated on... any new occurrences that came through relating to my file as soon as they appeared and reassured me every step of the way that she would continually work towards seeking the best outcome possible. I would highly recommend her to any person seeking out legal assistance relating to custodial affairs or otherwise, as she truly cares about her clients. Thank you, Carol!

Carol Phinney

Replied last July 12, 2022

It was a pleasure to work with you! Great client!!

Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good Choice

Carol was very thorough and precise with the case. I would recommend to anyone on the Cape.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So happy I hired her!

Carol just recently got me divorced and also got my son the support he deserves from his father. She was extremely professional, even in the face of my ex who was trying to taunt and make fun of her throughout the process. Hiring her gave me peace of mind for my sons future, as she found an alternat...ive way to make my ex pay instead of tacking more onto his unpaid child support arrears. She was a pleasure to work with!!!

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

First Justices' Award for Pro bono Publico Excellence, Granted by the South Eastern Court Judges

Work Experience

1992 - 2022

Attorney, Phinney Law Offices

Associations

2016 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Plymouth County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Senior Partners for Justice

Member

2014 - 2017

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mason v. Coleman

Won- Set standards of review in removal cases

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Education

1988

Suffolk University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Massachusetts

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2021

The Use and Misuse of Social Media and Electronic Information in Family Law Disputes

The Use and Misuse of Social Media and Electronic Information in Family Law Disputes

2021

Probate & Family Court Category E & F Training

Probate & Family Court Category E & F Training

2020

How to Improve Your Next Category E Evaluation or Category F Investigation:

How to Improve Your Next Category E Evaluation or Category F Investigation:

2020

Family Law Mediation in the Aftermath of COVID-19

Family Law Mediation in the Aftermath of COVID-19

2018

Mediation: A Practice Guide for Mediators

Mediation: A Practice Guide for Mediators

Languages

English

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