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Philip J. Byers
Massachusetts Family Law Attorney
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Attorney Byers is well know for his knowledge in the family law area including, divorce, custody, modifications, paternity, child support, alimony, and parenting plans, as well as mediation. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Massachusetts Chapter since 1990 and is an Amicus Curiae Committee Member for the National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2013-Present- Successfully involved with federal challenges in various states: case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing same-sex marriage.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
- Suffolk University Law School
- J.D. (1974)
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- Super Lawyers
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- Super Lawyers
- Nomination
Professional Associations
- Lawrence bar Association
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Liaison Officer for National Alimony Trends for the National Committee of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Amicus Curiae Committee Member for the National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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- Activities: Successfully involved with federal challenges in various states: case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing same-sex marriage
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- Suffolk University Law School
- Former Lecturer and Panelist for Suffolk University Law School, Advanced Legal Studies Department
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- Suffolk University Law School
- Contributing Author of "Unmarried Couples"
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- Activities: Contributing author of text entitled “Unmarried Couples” for Suffolk University Law School, Advanced Legal Studies Department
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- Essex County Bar Association
- Conciliator
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- Massachusetts Bar # 068440
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