Barnstable County Lawyers

I am an Attorney who understands the needs of my clients. In my practice areas of estate planning, probate administration, residential real estate, and elder law, I work directly with each individual client to tailor my work to my client's particular legal needs. I am a small office of one, which means that you are always dealing with me directly and will always get timely representation and response from me. I put my clients first.

Born and raised on Cape Cod, I am proud to be able to help the people in my community plan for, or otherwise address, legal issues in family and in business. My office is very knowledgeable in advising small businesses both new and old, families that range from 2 to 20 members, and consumer and business bankruptcies. Please don't hesitate to give my office a call if you have any questions in these areas.

Attorney Holdsworth's practice is focused primarily on business law, data security and privacy law, family law, and LGBT family law. She provides Limited Assistance Representation for clients in the Probate and Family Courts and also provides consultation services for legal issues related to education, children and mental health. Attorney Holdsworth is a 1997 graduate of Stetson University College of Law (magna cum laude). Prior to entering law school, she worked in the mental health field, counseling families, couples, groups and individuals. She has worked for community mental health facilities as well as hospitals and has developed two comprehensive community treatment programs...

Michael Delsignore is a Massachusetts Criminal and OUI lawyer in Massachusetts. He is well known for defending OUI cases throughout Massachusetts. Attorney DelSignore has written books On OUI defenses and is frequent guest in the media on OUI and criminal defense topics.

David K.Wilkinson is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and started his education when he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, one of the highest ranked undergraduate business schools in the United States. He was awarded membership to the National Dean’s List. David received his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law School and graduated in the top one-third of his class. Co-founder of Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, David practices family law for the firm, handling all facets of the practice area, from straightforward negotiation...

Patrick O'Connor is a maritime personal injury lawyer who is also a U.S.C.G. licensed mariner. He has worked on both blue and brown water vessels and uses his experience to vigorously represent his clients. Patrick can represent injured mariners, vessel passengers, longshoremen or recreational passengers nationwide.

Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Massachusetts Probation Officer with 15 years experience with Probation Revocation Hearings, expunging or sealing criminal records. Trained Mediator, Sergeant Major, USMC (Ret.)Eager to assist veteran's with all areas of law.

Thomas Benner is a bankruptcy attorney and owner of Benner Law, where he represents clients who are facing financial challenges. Education: Tom earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. After graduating, he enrolled in law school at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He graduated with his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2002. Experience: Tom Benner has been focusing on helping his clients navigate through bankruptcy and other financial-related issues since 2002, when he first joined the Smeloff and Benner Law Office as an attorney. Tom Benner formed Benner Law in order to provide their community with...

Attorney Pacella is a Graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law with a JD degree. Attorney Pacella is skilled in both criminal and civil litigation, including Immigration matters. Attorney Pacella is an experienced Civil Litigator and represents Plaintiffs in all aspects of civil litigation including the discovery phase all the way up to trial. Attorney Pacella handles all Civil Matters and Criminal Defense matters in all Massachusetts State Courts.

Whether it’s a large wrongful death case or defending against criminal charges, or even the smallest personal injury accident, Attorney Pacella is prepared to protect your rights and will strive to...

Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.

Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative...

Robert Bradley Setterbo II, Esq.’s practice has focused on Family Law and Domestic Relations cases for approximately 7 years in Boston and New Bedford, MA. serving the counties of Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Norfolk, and Barnstable. He has successfully handled Divorces, Child Custody, Visitation, Division of Assets and Debt, Spousal Support (alimony), Child Support, Relocations, Grandparent Visitation, Restraining Orders, and many other issues. Robert has personally handled dozens of cases from intake, through law and motion, hearings and requests for temporary orders, short trials and long trials, post-judgment modification motions and requests for relief. He has the...

Ashley McCormack is an aggressive advocate for her clients, no matter the legal concern. She is a seasoned trial attorney, having prosecuted and defended a multitude of criminal and civil lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts.

Ashley graduated from Northeastern University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Ashley served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County D.A.’s Office, prosecuting criminal matters in New Bedford and Fall River, as well as in the Juvenile Courts. As a prosecutor, she routinely argued on behalf of the Commonwealth in a multitude of criminal hearings and trials....

Licensed in MA, Federal Court First Circuit and the US Supreme Court

George Leontire is a litigator at Leontire & Associates, P.C., a leading national law firm well-known for its representation of clients in some of the country’s most high profile cases in recent history. Operating out of the firm’s Boston and New Bedford offices, George represents clients civil litigation and Criminal Defense matters in Massachusetts and federal courts.

George received his Bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1976, and later earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from the New England School of...

Sharon D. Sybel is an accomplished personal injury attorney who has been with the firm since 1989. Her practice primarily focuses on extensive litigation in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, consumer protection, motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents, premise liability, dog bites, nursing home negligence and wrongful death claims. Ms. Sybel has dedicated her legal career, with over 20 years experience, in obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ms. Sybel earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum...

Ms. Alegria concentrates her practice in personal injury law and also handles a variety of probate matters related to the firms personal injury practice. She was featured in two legal journals in 2006 annd 2007 for her key role in having Brian Cunha & Associates achieve the 5th and 12th largest jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year. Before joining the firm, Ms. Alegria, a licensed real estate broker, was president of a real estate company, RMA Realtors, based in Bristol, R.I.

Attorney Alegria, a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars, was graduated from Rhode Island College and...

General Practice including Litigation and Jury Trials. Real Estate, Divorce, Insurance, Probate, Immigration, Bankruptcy, Alimony Modification, Custody, Restraining Orders,Title Insurance, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Collections.

Attorney Luiz is originally from Dartmouth and has strong ties to the South Coast community. He attended law school in his hometown at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. Russell was among the first entering class of the University of Massachusetts School of Law and was an active member of the student government. During law school, Russell had several internships including working for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. He was also his law school’s American Bar Association Liaison and tutored entering law students as a Dean’s Fellow.

Immediately after being sworn into the Massachusetts Bar, Attorney Luiz began litigating...

Dan Larkosh's Summary Litigator and Trial Attorney since 1991. Successful Appellate Lawyer. Major metropolitan law firm experience. Mr. Larkosh has made thousands of courtroom appearances in California and Massachusetts. He has also successfully mediated dozens of complex divorces and drafted the judgments by mutual agreement. Dan Larkosh's Specialties: Commercial and Real Estate Litigation, Complex Divorce and Custody Cases, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Professional Liability Defense, Divorce Mediation. Schedule a confidential consultation: Located in Edgartown, Massachusetts and serving Cape Cod, the islands as well as all of Massachusetts, our lawyers concentrate in the areas of local municipal law, real estate law, business law, and family law. Our...

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 Michael E. Kiernan is a Partner at RKM Law with extensive experience representing the interests of workers' compensation parties before administrative judges at various statewide offices of the Department of Industrial Accidents. Attorney Kiernan represents clients in civil and criminal defense cases in District, Superior and Federal Court. Attorney Kiernan served as an appointed member to the Bristol County Board of Bar Overseers' Disciplinary Hearing Committee from 2011 to 2013. He also served on the Norwell Board of Appeals from 2004 - 2014. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and was president of the Plymouth County Bar...

Matthew Viveiros is a graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law and Providence College. Attorney Viveiros has been admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

He has successfully represented clients and their claims. He has secured settlements or favorable judgments in both jurisdictions.

Attorney Viveiros specializes in the representation of:
• Injured seamen and their families
• Jones Act and wrongful death claims
• Injured construction workers in both
workers' compensation and third-party
liability claims
• Individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents
•...

Attorney Sylvia will fight for your rights and protect your interests.

Attorney Paul Santos New Bedford Graduated New Bedford High School class of 1978, Umass Dartmouth 1982 Bachelor of Arts in History with High Distinction, New England school of law juris doctor 1986. 1986 to 1993 Bristol county asst dist atty including supervisor of New Bedford district court. 1993 to present in private practice associated with the firm of friedland and youman p.c. of New Bedford, MA. I do criminal defense including assaults, domestic, drunk driving, and drug cases. SUMMARY; Attorney Paul Santos office is located in New Bedford Mass. He represent clients in juvenile court....