Ayer Lawyers

I have been an attorney for more than twenty-five years and use my extensive experience practicing law in the following areas.

Probate Matters

I assist families with obtaining guardianships, conservatorships and name changes. I also represent clients in probate administration, negotiating the transfer of real estate, contested will litigation and special needs planning.

Special Education Law

I handle matters relating to special education law including mediation, appearing before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, and helping to secure educational placements.

Real Estate

I represent buyers and sellers of real estate and assist with purchase and sale agreements and real estate closings.


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Criminal Defense Lawyer, John E. DeVito When you need legal representation in the Boston area—especially in a criminal case—you want the best criminal defense attorney you can find and John E. DeVito is that attorney. He has represented clients in criminal law cases for more than 30 years and is recognized by his peers for exceptional ability and strict ethical standards with an AV®Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive from his or her peers and the highest rating an attorney can receive from his his clients. Representing defendants for various criminal charges A...

Gregory Romanovsky has devoted his career exclusively to practicing immigration law since earning his J.D. from Boston College Law School in 2000. From office locations in Boston and New York he represents clients in the northeast and throughout the nation before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and Circuit Courts of Appeals. He is also a member of the Supreme Court bar. Individuals, families, and businesses alike turn to Mr. Romanovsky for skilled representation in a wide range of immigration matters from routine extensions to...

I am a lawyer based in Massachusetts, focusing on criminal defense, family law, and immigration issues. If you find yourself here, it's likely that you are confronting a legal issue that seems daunting. You might feel powerless, frustrated, or overwhelmed—whether you're dealing with the government, a large corporation, or just a neighbor. The legal system can appear complex, daunting, and distant. I pursued a career in law because I am passionate about advocating for individuals, whether it involves safeguarding their constitutional rights or settling a minor dispute with a neighbor. I approach each case with a personal commitment, dedicating myself to uncovering...

I have dedicated my entire working career to fighting for the rights of individuals with mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. In 2020, after 20 years of litigating mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases in Boston, Massachusetts, I started Duffy Law LLC in Salem, Massachusetts, relying on my vast experience and knowledge as an asbestos attorney to continue providing top-notch legal representation to families suffering from deadly cancers caused by asbestos and other toxic products. I am licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Maine. I also work with a network of like-minded attorneys in New York, California, Texas,...

Sara A. Stanley focuses on assisting clients with family law issues. Attorney Stanley’s legal counsel will help you navigate during times of significant life change. Contact her to discuss your questions regarding divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony, modifications and property division. To her prospective clients Ms. Stanley states, “many people come to me feeling distressed that, for any number of reasons, their lives have not gone according to plan. My goal as your attorney is to empower you: I will give you the legal counsel you need to understand your present situation and I...

Melissa R. Victor is a well-respected attorney in Southeastern Massachusetts. She is an expert in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate an Trust Administration, Guardianships, Elder Law, Medicaid and Real Estate matters. She graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego in 1994. She then attended New England School of Law in Boston, where she graduated Cum Laude in 1997. Attorney Victor is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New York. Attorney Victor is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She...

Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., A Former IRS Tax Attorney Offices Locations: Wakefield RI, Warwick RI, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA. Member of Rhode Island and Mass Bar. Authorized to practice before the IRS and US Tax Court throughout the US. 20 Years of Experience Legal Services Include: Tax Matters: IRS & State Tax Problems & Matters, Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements & Time Payment Agreements, Abatement of Penalties, Tax Collection, Bank Levies, Wage Levies, Tax Levies, Property Seizures, Tax Liens, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Amnesty, Tax Audits, Motor Vehicle License & Register Blocks, Professional Consultations, Tax Appeals, Tax...

Attorney Thom Morin is a graduate of Colgate University and the New England School of Law, Boston. Attorney Morin focuses his legal practice on Estate Planning, Probate Law, Land Use and litigation and has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine. Attorney Morin counsels clients in a variety of legal fields. He currently represents clients in various civil litigation disputes, including matters in the Probate, District and Superior Courts, as well as the Massachusetts Land Court.

Geoffrey G. Nathan, a leading nationally recognized major crimes criminal defense lawyer for 20+ yrs representing people and corporations accused in Massachusetts for crimes of moral turpitude focusing on federal tax fraud, white collar crimes, larceny, check, bank fraud, murder, manslaughter, DWI, OUI and more.

I enjoy helping individuals, families, and providers. As a health law and appellate lawyer, I handle many personal matters involving health care, estate planning, guardianships, appeals, insurance, and other civil cases.

Attorney Murray is a dedicated trial attorney with extensive experience in personal injury litigation and trial work. Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as having one of the top ten defense verdicts of the year in 2002. Distinguished as a Top Attorney in North America by the Who's Who Directories 2015-2016. His practice is primarily concentrated in the preparation and trial of cases involving complex general liability, personal injury, commercial and residential premises liability, automobile and trucking accidents, pharmacy errors and omissions, wrongful death, professional liability, product liability, construction site accidents, property damage, unfair business practices (c. 93A, c. 176D),...

I manage the firm’s personal injury and civil plaintiff practice, focusing on representing individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. As a personal injury lawyer, I am committed to being a dedicated advocate for my clients, striving to secure fair compensation for their injuries.

Attorney Nolan Sloan founded The Sloan Firm with one goal in mind. Put clients first.

A native of Rochester, New York, Attorney Sloan attended The State University of New York at Buffalo, in Buffalo, New York, earning a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies with a concentration in Political Science.

Upon graduation, Attorney Sloan set his sights on Boston, Massachusetts, a pioneer in the legal industry. While living in Massachusetts, Attorney Sloan earned his Juris Doctorate at Suffolk University Law School, located in the heart of Boston.

Upon passing the Massachusetts Bar Examination, Attorney Sloan quickly and effectively gained vast experience representing hundreds...

Hal has been solving legal problems and “righting wrongs” for his clients in various civil law matters through

+ effectively advocating clients’ claims to their adversaries,
+ constructing and asserting well-supported settlement demands and negotiation,
+ engaging productive mediation to the client’s advantage, and
+ diligently pressing civil lawsuits and skillfully conducting trials in the courts, as well as winning appeals,

in Massachusetts since 1992 and in New Hampshire since 1997.

Attorney Beede has successfully litigated or settled a ranging variety of civil cases at virtually all levels of Massachusetts and New Hampshire state and federal courts, including the New Hampshire Supreme...

Attorney Steven Weil is a shareholder in the firm, who has practiced law in Massachusetts since 1986. He concentrates in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations and real estate law. He is a 1982 graduate of Union College and a 1986 graduate of Boston University School of Law. Before joining Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, he worked as a staff attorney at South Middlesex Legal services, served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and spent 17 years at two private law firms located in the City of Boston. Attorney Weil regularly appears in the...

Also streamlined adjudication of these cases by negotiating time limits for underinsurers to pursue collection activities. Mounted and prevailed in the first challenge to the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles’ directives and procedures in OUI hearings, which led to the Registry modifying them. By working through the U.S. military justice system as well as N.H. Probate Court, secured the first-ever appointment of a guardian ad litem for the children of a totally incapacitated veteran against the wishes of their mother. Obtained cooperation of numerous senior military officers and staff, including members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Authored a...

DAVID B. MADOFF (madoff@mandkllp.com) previously practiced with the New York law firm of HughesHubbard & Reed and was a partner of Cohn Khoury Madoff & Whitesell LLP in Boston. He received his B.A. in 1985 from Columbia University and his J.D. in 1988 from Boston University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Boston University Law Review. Mr. Madoff has lectured frequently and written articles for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and other associations in the area of bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation. He has served since 1997 on the panel of Chapter 7 trustees...

Your Trusted Premier Personal Injury Attorney At the Law Office of Matthew A. Rubner, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate the challenges of personal injury cases with compassionate and personalized legal representation. Our practice focuses on: Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Slip and Falls Pedestrian Injuries We understand the profound impact personal injuries can have on your life and are committed to securing the compensation you deserve. In addition to personal injury law, we provide comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, trusts, and more, to help secure your family’s future. Contact Us Today Let Attorney Matthew A. Rubner and his team fight for your rights. Call or text 24/7: Massachusetts: (978)...

With many years experience in the courts of Massachusetts, Mr. Bowes is equipped to assist you, when you must appear in court. Thousands of cases and hundreds of trials have sharpened his skills. No lawyer can promise you an outcome, but Mr. Bowes will see that you have a fair, resonable conclusion.

Attorney Michael P. Doherty concentrates his practice in the area of representing businesses and individuals in business and litigation matters. He has represented clients in the negotiation, formation and dissolution of various types of business and employment relationships. Mr. Doherty’s experience encompasses litigation in the Appeals Court, Superior Court, Land Court and Probate and Family Court concerning construction, business, land, employment, family, will and trust disputes. Mr. Doherty is a 1987 cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School. Upon graduation, he accepted a judicial clerkship with the Justices of Massachusetts Superior Court. Mr. Doherty has served as a fiduciary and...

Attorney Peter Paulousky joined the firm in January 2004. He is a 1992 graduate of New England School of Law, a 1978 graduate of Bryant College and received his MBA from Bryant School of Business in 1984. Mr. Paulousky practices in the area of litigation, representing companies and individuals in complex matters. He also represents individuals in divorce proceedings, probate litigation and select criminal matters. Mr. Paulousky, who is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Florida, is a former Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and an Assistant State Attorney in the Dade County (Florida) State Attorneyâs Office. Profile: http://www.dcdclaw.com/attorneys/paulousky/

Attorney Michelle Raymond focuses her practice in mediation, collaborative law, and divorce and probate litigation. Ms. Raymond provides mediation and litigation services for all family-related disputes, including, but not limited to: divorce, child support, post-divorce controversies, parenting plans, paternity matters, separation, estate or guardianship matters, open adoptions, will contests and non-traditional family issues. In addition, she works with families in the areas of adoption and parent coordination. Ms. Raymond is a trained and experienced mediator and has helped clients mediate family and other disputes since 2000. Her mediation services offer a cost-effective alternative for family, probate, civil, and business...

Stefano V. D'Agostino is a Junior Partner with The Jacobs Law, LLC. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court of Massachusetts. Attorney D'Agostino was born and raised in the Greater-Boston area. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from Lasell College. His practice areas include Personal Injury, Business & Corporate Law, and Criminal Appeals.

Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianship, Visitation, Division of Marital Property, Tax Consequences of Divorce, Alimony (spousal support), Prenuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Modifications and Wills / Estate Planning. The Law Office of Michelle Sacco Massaro is conveniently located across from the Salem Massachusetts court house and serves Essex County including Amesbury MA, Andover MA, North Andover MA, Ballardvale MA, Beverly MA, Beverly Farms, Boxford MA, West Boxford MA, Bradford MA, Byfield MA, Cape Ann MA, Danvers MA, Essex MA, Georgetown MA, Gloucester MA, Groveland MA, Hamilton MA, South Hamilton MA, Haverhill MA, Ipswich MA, Lawrence MA, Lynn MA, Lynnfield MA, Manchester-by-the-Sea...

Conducting independent workplace investigations at the request of businesses or their counsel. Providing legal advice on workplace issues, such as leaves and accommodations, claims of unfair treatment, and wage-and-hour issues.

Jim Re has been with Sally & Fitch LLP since 1986. Mr. Re's has extensive trial and appellate experience including the representation of ship owners, contract, collision, personal injury and cargo damage cases.

I am Attorney Lisa Zuckerman, a seasoned family law and divorce attorney based in Newton, Massachusetts. My approach to each case is tailored, adapting proven strategies to secure the best possible outcomes for every client and their unique family situation. My skills as a sophisticated negotiator and highly effective advocate have helped me build a solid record of results. Many of my cases are referrals from former clients and other legal professionals who have firsthand experience with my high level of service and quality representation. I handle a wide range of cases, including divorce, custody, support, modifications, and legal issues faced...