Becket Lawyers

Attorney Michael Franklin is a top rated divorce and criminal defense lawyer in Worcester, Massachusetts.

He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1963 and began his legal internship in the prestigious family law firm of Norman and Ricci in 1984 while a junior at Clark University. He maintained a relationship with this firm throughout law school at Western New England College School of Law. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Franklin worked as an associate attorney at Norman and Ricci from 1991 until 1993. Mr. Franklin has maintained his own law practice since 1995. He has been a certified family law...

I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Massachusetts School of Law. While attending law school in the evenings, I worked with a well-known civil litigation firm in Worcester. After earning my law degree, I stayed on at the firm as a full-time associate, where I represented clients in personal injury, property damage, and workers' compensation claims. Eager to broaden my horizons and accumulate more experience, I later moved to a prominent firm in Boston, continuing my focus on personal injury cases. In 2019, I decided to return to my roots in central Massachusetts and joined Doucette &...

Attorney Michael D. Gorman believes in honest, aggressive and spirited representation of all of his clients. His office believes in cost-effective solutions for the legal problems facing his clients today. Mike grew up in Clinton, Massachusetts, which is where he also graduated from high school. After receiving his B.A. at Assumption College in Worcester, he went out to obtain his J.D. from Western New England College, School of Law. Mike is also currently finishing off his L.L.M. (Masters in Law) in the area of Elder Law and Estate Tax Planning. This program is also offered...

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C., Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law, estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Visit our website: http://www.rja-law.com

Michael Akerson joined the firm over 17 years ago. Since that time he has fostered a diverse and successful litigation practice, focusing upon complex litigation and representing both individuals and corporations in all stages of litigation and in pre-litigation strategy. He is recognized as one of the area's most experienced civil, administrative and criminal litigators in the field of public official misconduct cases. Another large component of his practice is representing individuals involved in serious personal injury matters involving automobiles, as well as those injured due to workplace misconduct, including harassment and discrimination. He also counsels numerous corporations on a...

Sarah Santiano is an associate at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers concentrating her practice in civil litigation. Prior to joining the team as an attorney, Sarah served as a law clerk in the firms workers compensation division, beginning in January 2014. Sarah earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012 and her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 2015. During law school, Sarah was a practicing student attorney under SJC Rule 3:03 in Suffolk’s Education Advocacy Clinic, where she provided legal assistance to Boston public school students. Sarah zealously advocates her client’s interest with the highest level...

Ryan Donahue is an experienced litigator who is in court every day on behalf of clients. Attorney Donahue began his career in 2010 as an Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County. During his years as a prosecutor he handled hundreds of cases from arraignment to trial in both District Court and Superior Court. Attorney Donahue has a deep understanding of how the government builds a case against an individual and what strategies will likely succeed, both in negotiations with prosecutors before trial and in arguments before a judge or jury. Attorney Donahue has extensive experience...

Sergey Mikhlin is a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer with nearly fifteen years of criminal litigation experience. His practice focuses on all criminal matters, including OUI/DUI and other driving offenses, drug and weapon offenses, domestic violence and sex crimes, theft and property crimes, violent offenses, and white collar crime.
Mr. Mikhlin is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, who has focused much of his career on criminal law. He began his legal career in New York, in the Office of the Nassau County District Attorney as an ...

Anna Salvia concentrates her practice in all areas of domestic relations law, including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, modification, contempt, adoption, and grandparent visitation, as well as the handling of restraining orders. Prior to joining Harsip & Stuart, she gained valuable experience in these areas through internships with the Middlesex Probate and Family Court and the SERV Conciliation program as well as through her participation in the Suffolk University Law School Family Advocacy Clinic and in various pro bono programs with which she had the opportunity to work.

Attorney Michael J. Heineman concentrates his practice at Heinlein, Beeler, Mingace & Heineman, P.C., on representing those who have been injured through the fault of others. His practice is focused on helping injured individuals though the civil litigation process, from initial case evaluation and investigation through trial and appeal, if necessary.

Attorney Heineman began his legal practice working in the area personal injury litigation at Newman Durso & Itzkowitz in Boston where his focus was on premises liability and sexual assault claims. In 1996 he founded Mingace & Heineman, PC with his partner Christopher Mingace and together they developed an active...

Attorney Elliot Beresen has represented victims of personal injury for over 30 years. He earned his law degree at Boston College Law School and has concentrated in personal injury law for over 30 years. He has developed an affinity for handling all types of personal injury cases including:

Auto Accidents
Construction Accidents
Dog Bites
Medical Malpractice
Slip and Fall Injuries
Workers Compensation

Attorney Michael Perpall has dedicated his professional life to criminal defense within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since his admission to the bar in 2006. For the entirety of his career spanning nearly two decades, Attorney Perpall has steadfastly focused his legal acumen and unwavering commitment on representing individuals facing the formidable weight of criminal charges across the diverse landscape of Massachusetts' trial courts. His practice is not merely a profession but a deeply ingrained vocation, driven by a profound sense of justice and an unwavering dedication to safeguarding the rights and liberties of his clients. From the nascent stages of his...

Antonio is passionate about immigration law, civil rights, and constitutional issues, as well as about the clients he represents. He founded Massa Viana Law with the goal of creating a firm guided by the principles of excellency in advocacy, mutual respect, and most importantly, of service. An immigrant himself who first moved to the United States when he was 12 years old, Antonio tackled the immigration system first in his own personal life. He discovered that many times, in order to succeed, you need to push the envelope and not give up, despite the odds. That vision is employed daily in...

Established in 1995, Attorney Patria’s law office handles all personal injury and criminal defense cases. Attorney Patria gives his personal attention and commitment to every client from start to finish. Initial consultations for personal injury and criminal defense matters are always free of charge. All personal injury cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis; the attorney only gets paid when you get paid. If no recovery occurs, you owe nothing. Fee agreements for criminal cases are reasonably priced such that clients pay only for the services they receive and never for anticipated services that are avoided. As...

Attorney Benoit joined the Worcester County District Attorney’s office upon passing the Bar in 2007, where he worked in the Worcester District Court, Dudley District Court and the Worcester Superior Court. During Attorney Benoit’s 5 years with the District Attorney’s office, he was a member of the General Felony Unit, the Electronic Surveillance Unit, the Sexually Dangerous Persons Unit and the Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit. Attorney Benoit prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to Murder.

In 2012, Attorney Benoit left to the District Attorney’s office to join Eden Rafferty, bringing his years of prosecutorial experience to the firm. He...

A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, UMass Lowell, and Brooklyn Law School, Attorney Weicker spent two years in civil litigation in New York and New Jersey before joining the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corp. His military career included service as a prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, as a legal advisor for a peace-keeping task force in Egypt (1999-2000), and a company command as a Tactical Psychological Operations officer during a combat tour in Baghdad, Iraq (2005-2006). Attorney Weicker holds advanced degrees in both Finance and Business Administration, and serves as an adjunct professor for courses in Business Financial...

Attorney James D. Cormier is a partner at Cormier & Cormier, LLP, a small firm in Lowell, Massachusetts specializing in criminal defense, family law (divorce, paternity, support, alimony, etc.), civil litigation, and estate planning. Attorney Cormier is a former Middlesex County trial prosecutor who now focuses his experience on aggressively defending clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

George Panas began his legal career in downtown Lowell as an associate for a solo practitioner in 1998. The Law Offices of Panas and Panas were founded in 2000. Prior to working as an attorney George Panas worked as an investigator, law clerk, and paralegal for a fast paced felony defense office. George has lived his entire life in the Greater Lowell area. After graduating from Austin Preparatory School in Reading Massachusetts he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He then attended the night program at Suffolk University Law School while working full...

Attorney Manzi is a founding partner at Manzi, Seccareccio & Merwin, PC. located at 177 Market Street in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. He has been practicing in Massachusetts since 1996 and was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1997. His practice is primarily focused on Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Support. He has also dedicated a significant portion of his practice to defending individuals charged with criminal conduct. Attorney Manzi spent several years working as a Bar Advocate in Lowell District Court representing indigent defendants.

Attorney Manzi also helps clients with corporate start-up, wills, trusts and...

For over thirty years, Kathy O'Donnell has been an advocate for consumers both in and out of the courtroom. She concentrates her practice in all aspects of serious personal injury litigation, including construction site accidents, medical malpractice, automobile collisions, liquor liability, premises liability, and falls on snow and ice. She also represents people in their worker's compensation cases. A trial attorney with a proven record of success in the courtroom, her advocacy skills draw on her commitment to making a difference for her clients and the community at large. Kathy works for people not for corporations. She has taken on...

Over 18 years experience.

Attorney Gina Ghioldi is the founding partner of The Law Office of Gina M. Ghioldi, P.C., a boutique family law firm located in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Simmons College and Suffolk University Law School. Gina is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Gina manages the firm and works very closely with Attorney Rebecca Ryan on all the firm’s cases. She is also a trained mediator guiding people to resolution on all family-related matters such as divorce, paternity, post-divorce modifications (custody/parenting/relocation/child support/alimony) and disputes regarding care of elderly parents, disabled family members and family...

Client satisfaction is Priority Number One. I place the highest value on the trust and confidence my clients place in me as their lawyer, and I strive diligently to provide the utmost care and attention that each and every case deserves, whether it be large or small. I prepare meticulously and advocate zealously with the goal of insuring that each client's needs are met.

Attorney Michael P. Carroll works to create a sound plan that will help you achieve your goals. Michael P Carroll is a top criminal defense attorney with a unique background working with insurance companies and adolescents struggling with addiction and mental health. His experience working for insurance companies and with adolescents struggling with addiction and mental health has given him insight and understanding that is invaluable in his practice. Regardless of how complex or stressful your situation may seem, we are approachable and available to help you.

Marion Lee Wasserman is admitted to practice in Massachusetts. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation (Certified Member). In addition, she is on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. As the founder and sole proprietor of Reach Accord Law and Mediation Services*, Marion Lee Wasserman has been specializing in family and divorce matters for over ten years. Her practice is currently dedicated exclusively to these areas of practice. Marion formerly assisted businesses with technology-related legal matters....

Provides insightful counsel on litigation, immigration, environmental law, land use, municipal permits and licenses, business contracts, and landlord-tenant issues.

Stanford Law School in 2013; experience in one of the nation's top 100 law firms in the energy and environmental group; worked in San Diego on water quality and public utility rate issues, and later began own firm. In my independent practice, I have litigated to cause local governments to reinstate permits and licenses for small businesses that were improperly suspended, successfully sued homeowners associations on behalf of individuals harmed by negligence, and filed numerous petitions with both the immigration court at...

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580 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458
66 North Street, P.O. Box 358, Medfield, MA 02052.

Law practice emphasizing (1) litigation, (2) real estate/land use, and (3) estate planning/administration. Litigation experience across a broad spectrum - personal injury, consumer, business, employment, will and probate contests, landlord tenant, collections, construction, and contract disputes. Formerly a partner in Freeto, Peterson & Scoll 1984 - 2006.

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• AV rated since 1988 (“Very High to Preeminent” attorney) by fellow lawyers, per Martindale-Hubbell (http://martindale.com). (“An AV rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers...