Top Rated Allston, MA Family Lawyers

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Attorney Kane and his office recently represented me in a civil matter. The people I worked with at the firm were super responsive and friendly. Atty Kane knows his stuff and he is awesome."

Rating: 7.0

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Advertising

Rating: 8.8

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Family Attorney near Allston (Newton)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: Whyman Law and Mediation is a Family Law practice, specializing in Collaborative Law and Mediation settlements. The practice includes all areas of Family Law: divorce and separation; premarital and post nuptial agreements; agreements to modify exi...

Rating: 9.5

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Family Attorney near Allston (Waltham)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Abuse, Education and more

Bio: I practice Children's and Family Law, concentrating in child abuse and neglect defense, DCF, 51As, investigations, family assessments, fair hearings, 30A appeals of fair hearings, care and protections, termination of parental rights, guardianships...

Rating: 8.3

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Family Attorney near Allston (Needham)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Review: "David guided me through a yearlong process of mediating a divorce settlement. He was a steady presence through a turbulent year, and an unswerving advocate. He helped me understand the complex legal issues that affected my family, and helped me se..."

Rating: 9.4

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Health Care, Litigation

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 60 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, State, Local, and Municipal Law, Wills and Living Wills and more

Review: "Mr. Ford represented me in my divorce. All throughout his representation he showed no compassion for me and what i was going through.He continually dragged me through unneccesary steps during the process,and ran up large fees. I, as well as one ju..."

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Litigation and more

Bio: After graduating from law school, I clerked for two years for the justices of the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court. Since joining Schmidt & Federico, P.C. in 2001, my practice has focused in all areas of domestic relations and family...

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near Allston (Newton)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Business and more

Bio: Attorney Karpf provides experienced advocacy, consultation, and mediation in a multitude of practice areas, including divorce, child custody, child support and alimony, domestic abuse, asset and income discovery, recovery and protection, trusts, e...

Rating: 7.8

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Peter M. Barlow is a founding partner of Kates Barlow, PC. In 1987, after four years of service in the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps where he spent considerable time prosecuting court-martials, Mr. Barlow was hired by Widett, Sl...

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Administrative Law, Construction & Development

Bio: Ms. Kosinski is an associate in Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster’s Litigation Department. Her practice focuses on complex business, commercial, and construction disputes. She adds a diverse and extensive skillset to the firm, possessing previous...

Rating: 8.9

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Rating: 9.3

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Family Attorney near Allston (Boston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Civil Rights

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Family Attorney near Allston (Newton Upper Falls)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more

Bio: I am passionate about every case. I know that divorce and custody issues are stressful, and it is my job to guide you through the process during a difficult time in your life. I pride myself of being keenly aware of the stress of your situation. I...

Rating: 7.4

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