Rachel C. Hodgman

Rachel C. Hodgman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Probate Lawyer at Mashpee, MA
Practice Areas: Probate, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

133 Falmouth Road, Suite 2D, Mashpee, MA

About Rachel

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

I assist clients in all areas of domestic relations law/litigation, incl. divorce, custody, child support, alimony, separate support, removal of children, paternity, pre/post nuptial agreements, uncontested divorce, contempt and modification matters.

16 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

I assist clients in all areas of domestic relations law/litigation, incl. divorce, custody, child support, alimony, separate support, removal of children, paternity, pre/post nuptial agreements, uncontested divorce, contempt and modification matters.

16 years

25%
Probate 25%

I handle a variety of probate matters, including estate planning and/or litigation, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships.

16 years

25%
Child Support 10%

I assist clients in all areas of domestic relations law/litigation, incl. divorce, custody, child support, alimony, separate support, removal of children, paternity, pre/post nuptial agreements, uncontested divorce, contempt and modification matters.

16 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

I am actively involved in Guardianship and Conservatorship matters as well as those matters involving Health Care Proxies and Durable Powers of Attorney. I can assist you in navigating the complex legal Probate process.

16 years

10%
Family 5%

I assist clients in all areas of domestic relations law/litigation, incl. divorce, custody, child support, alimony, separate support, removal of children, paternity, pre/post nuptial agreements, uncontested divorce, contempt and modification matters.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Active

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Location

Leary Hodgman Law LLC

133 Falmouth Road, Suite 2D, Mashpee, MA, 02649

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Rachel C. Hodgman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jacqueline | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

I was a nervous wreck about getting a divorce. Rachael was my lawyer and her knowledge and confidence in the law put me at ease and I let her be my advocate knowing she would look out for my best interest. If not for her I would not have had such a good and fair outcome!

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Beyond Fortunate

Rachel was recommended to me by another attorney who is a friend of mine during one of the most difficult times of my life. At our first meeting together, she not only listened to my whole story, but she clarified painful circumstances with reassurance and hope. Over the course of the next few mont...hs, she worked diligently to ensure that my divorce agreement and parenting plan were flawless. At such an emotional time, I am extremely grateful and beyond fortunate to have had her insight, wisdom, precision, and energy working alongside of my hopes for my new life and for my daughter's. She helped me to think of every issue- there were so many things I would not have been aware of or thought to include in our agreement that I honestly can't begin to imagine what our lives would be like if I had done this alone, but particularly without HER. She was consistently in touch with me, even when my phone calls and emails were full of random inquiries and concerns. She is exceedingly brilliant, quick, organized, and 100% on top of her game. She is so well versed and comfortable in the court system, that I felt confident and empowered walking into some of the most intense days of my life. I can't thank her enough for all of her care and expertise, her dedication... for even making me laugh at times where I thought I couldn't even smile. Rachel absolutely found her calling as an attorney. I will forever recommend her and her practice, as I can't imagine having worked with anyone else. Rachel is a gift in our lives, and now I can breathe, now I can move forward.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Post divorce

Rachel Hodgman was recommended to me through another lawyer. After the first meeting with her I knew that she was the perfect person to represent me. I felt as though I could completely trust her and that she would do everything in her power to get the best outcome for me. She was extremely knowled...gable and so compassionate. No matter how busy she was she always returned a phone call or an email. I always felt as though I was her only client. Rachel helped to take the stress out of the most painful and difficult situation for me. I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Michelle | November 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lawyer, Litigator, Hand holder

I wanted to take a moment to thank Attorney Rachel Hodgman not only for her professionalism but also for her kindness as a human being. I just spent a year going through a pretty contentious divorce and Rachel was available for every question, every phone call and every concern. She had all the answe...rs, all the rebuttals and ultimately I won my divorce and my family will stay in our home. All things you expect from your attorney, right? But Rachel was more than that. I am disabled with a terminal illness. Rachel acknowledged that and considered it at every turn. Always a call to see if I was physically able to make a meeting or a court appearance. She tried to keep my stress at a minimum so I would not get sicker. I only had to miss one meeting but she went without me and stated my case for me. But there was even more than that, she listened to my fears, listened to my tears and held my hand through the panic attacks that were all too frequent. I guess that's why they call her "counsel". Thank you for everything Rachel, you took what could've been an even uglier year of my life and made it bearable. I would recommend Rachel to anyone in need of an honest, intelligent and caring attorney.

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Rachel C. Hodgman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Crissa Morton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rachel is a true professional. After working as opposing counsel on several matters, I know that Rachel works hard to bring matters to an amicable resolution while strongly advocating on behalf of her clients."

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Karyn Devine

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney Hodgman wholeheartedly and with tremendous respect. Rachel advocates for her clients enthusiastically and is a force to be reckoned with... all the while remaining mindful that emotions run high in practicing family, she keeps her cool and is a pleasure to work with. If it possible to get some common ground, Rachel finds the way."

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Andrea McKnight

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rachel is smart, organized, and rational. She was creative with her settlement offers, and was not afraid to advocate when she needed too."

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Christina Killam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner/Partner, Leary Hodgman Law LLC

2018 - 2020

Partner, Lawson, Weitzen & Bankert, LLP

2010 - 2018

Associate, Brown & Barbosa, P.C.

2009 - 2010

Paralegal, Brown & Barbosa, P.C.

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Kubicki Draper

2005 - 2006

Legal Assistant, The Law Offices Of Daniel C. Consuegra

2004 - 2005

File Clerk, Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, PA

Associations

2019 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association

Officer

2017 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2017 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association, Family Law Division

Chair

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2010 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

2010 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Dukes County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Barnstable County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Chair

2015 - 2016

Barnstable County Bar Association, Family Law Division

Co-chair

Education

2009

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Advocacy Meeting

Telling Your Story Effectively

Languages

English

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