Carolyn Metzger Mitchell

Carolyn Metzger Mitchell

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

About Carolyn

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

33 years

50%
Mediation 50%

27 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1992

Retired

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Carolyn Metzger Mitchell's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Carolyn cares!

Carolyn was wonderful assisting me with my divorce, and I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a mediator or divorce attorney. Carolyn is so knowledgeable, she truly cares, and she provided excellent advice particularly with regard to child support concerns.

Posted by Jeff | April 10, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

EXCELLENT!

Carolyn was exceptional to deal with as a mediator. The entire process to write a separation agreement went very smoothly. Carolyn was very helpful in letting us know the procedures and what to expect when we went to court. We really lucked out in picking Carolyn from a google search.

Posted by Lori and Cheryl | May 04, 2011

Excellent Attorney

Carolyn Mitchell is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. She is compassionate and understanding. She is timely with her appointments and efficient with all of her paperwork. She is very pleasant and she came highly recommended to us and we would also highly recommend her to others in need o...f legal services.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Carolyn

In a state of confusion and stress, I contacted Carolyn for some direction on divorce. She generously provided guidance and counsel on basic process, steps and outcomes even though she had not been retained. It took me months to actually act on my decision to proceed with divorce, but when I did so... I immediately retained Carolyn as it was clear from my dialog months earlier that she was professional, fair, smart and honest - basically someone I could trust with a life decision. Once we were in the process she maintained calm and helpful despite many moments of stress for me. In addition to being very knowledgeable, her art of dealing with people helped (I believe) in terms of negotiating with my husband and in front of the judge. Her presence commands respect and that went a long way across the board. We had a relatively pain free experience and a short process due to her advice and vested interest in clients first -- it is clear that is where she operates from. I highly recommend Carolyn as a professional in any legal matter. No nonsense and lots of integrity.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

We used Carolyn's mediation services (she provides mediation in addition to traditional divorce services). She did a great job for us - answered all our questions and/or referred us appropriately. I really liked the way she handled our early sessions - we were angry, hostile, scared, etc., like mo...st people getting divorced. She made both my ex and me feel much better, easing both of our concerns. After four meetings with Carolyn, we had all we needed to file at the new Worcester Court House (right across the Street), for a total cost of just a little more than $2k. Another $1k for QDRO's and we're done!

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Carolyn Metzger Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Gleick

Mediation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Carolyn Mitchell. I have been sending referrals to her for many years for divorce and/or mediation matters. She makes very difficult situations much easier for my clients and offers creative solutions to their problems. Attorney Mitchell is professional, effective, kind and caring and I highly recommend her."

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Kristina Vickstrom

Mediation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is the go-to person in Worcester County if you are looking to mediate your divorce. Much less hassle and much less costly. She strives to make an otherwise painful process painless."

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Mark Lee

Child custody lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Erlich

General practice lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Escolas

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Carolyn is zealous and works hard for her clients."

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Donna Salvidio

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Carolyn for nearly 20 years as a fellow lawyer in the community. Carolyn is highly experienced as a family law attorney and professional mediator. She approaches her work with skill, dedication, compassion and a dose of humor. Her straight-forward approach yields efficient and effective results for her clients. Carolyn is also an active member in Worcester's legal community and she takes time to give back to the community by volunteering her time. I highly recommend Carolyn."

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Patrick Hart

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Carolyn for many years, and have acted as opposing counsel on a number of divorce matters. I have found her to be extremely competent, knowledgable, and hard-working. She is a capable divorce litigator who understands the process thoroughly, and who zealously advocates for her client. However, she is practical, and is a skilled problem-solver when negotiating for the client. I have always found her to be professional, easy to deal with, and an effective communicator. I would enthusiastically endorse her to a potential client."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Equal Justice Outstanding Volunteer, Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts

Work Experience

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk, Massachusetts Superior Court

Associations

2004 - Present

Clinton Bar Association

Secretary

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Member

Association for Conflict Resolution

Member

Worcester Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - 2011

Worcester Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Co-Chairperson

Education

1986

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Bench Bar Day

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Languages

English

Activity

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