Dunstable Lawyers

Our goal is to embrace our clients and their problems as if they were our own. People often come to us at low points in their lives. Some are injured; some have financial burdens crushing them; and some have been charged with crimes. All of these situations involve a great deal of stress. I believe it is our job to relieve that stress. Our goal is to help that person walk out feeling better than when they arrived.

Education
Massachusetts School of Law, JD. 2007
Salem State College, B.S. 1999
Professional Associations & Memberships:
Essex County Bar Association
Bar & Court Admissions:
Admitted in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Admitted in all Federal Districts of Massachusetts
Admitted in all Federal Districts of Colorado
Admitted in the Federal District of Eastern Texas
Admitted in all Federal Districts of Arkansas
Admitted in Federal District of Nebraska
Admitted in Federal District of North Dakota
Admitted in all Federal Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted in Southern Federal District of Indiana

The difference between a job and a career is passion. Not only I do have the skills to be a lawyer, but 30+ years tell me I was born to do the following jobs: Estate Planning (simple & sophisticated) Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Special Needs and Qualified Domestic Trusts VA Aid and Attendance Benefits Residential Real Estate Transactions Probate and Administration of Estates Fiduciary Litigation & Will Contests Personal Injury litigation Let me tell you why. First I have always enjoyed helping people. I find myself energized when I can help someone navigate the legal...

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.

Since its founding in 1996, dedication and commitment to serving clients has been at the heart of the Law Office of Mark E. Burke. Attorney Burke is both book smart and street smart and he prides himself on economical, efficient and successful results.

Firm Focus and History I established Forghany Law, P.C. with the philosophy of a small firm helping people with their legal dilemmas. Forghany Law, P.C. focuses on Chapter 7 & 13 Consumer (Debtor) Bankruptcy. Family Law, Criminal Defense. We also handle Personal Injury, Torts, and Products Liability. Check out the website www.ForghanyLaw.com for a complete list. Previous Employment Summary I am no stranger to hard work. During my college years, I was a volunteer EMT. During law school I taught CPR for the American Red Cross, and also was a computer repair technician. Now during my short career as an attorney, I have had...

Michael G. Furlong founded the Furlong Law Group in 2004. Prior to opening his own firm, Attorney Furlong served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and over the last 24 years worked for some of the premier Merrimack Valley law firms. Today Attorney Furlong’s practice is focused on estate planning, estate administration, real estate, asset protection, business law and select litigation cases. Attorney Furlong is a member of the Haverhill, Lawrence, Essex and Massachusetts Bar Associations and for a number of years volunteered in the Haverhill District Court Conciliation Program. Attorney Furlong...

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...

Attorney Clark graduated from Dartmouth College in 1989. He earned his J.D. in 1994 from the Washington College of Law at American University, where he served as managing editor of the Law Review, and his LL.M. in taxation in 1995 from the New York University School of Law. He was admitted to practice in New York in 1995 and Massachusetts in 2002.

Attorney Clark began his career in corporate tax, where he specialized in the global tax optimization of multinational corporate entities. Personal experience led to a career change, and Rob quickly learned that divorce is not like other litigation: It...

James J Finn, III joined Gregg, Hunt, Ahern & Embry in 2017 as a real estate attorney. Prior to joining Gregg, Hunt, Ahern & Embry, Jim was the founder and managing partner of the Law Office of James J. Finn. Before establishing his own firm, Jim was a partner at the law firm of Bicknell & Smith. Jim’s practice focuses on all aspects of residential real estate. Jim has extensive experience negotiating purchase and sale agreements for both buyers and sellers and forming condominiums. Jim also represents several local lending institutions. Jim also has experience with commercial real estate transactions,...

I am an attorney licensed in Massachusetts. I have been practicing criminal law in the state courts since 1990. I have tried district court cases and superior court cases including homicides. I have litigated hundreds of evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions. I also am bilingual. I speak Spanish as a second language.

I began my legal career in 1996 as an assistant district attorney where I tried and prosecuted cases in the district and superior courts. I was subsequently employed by the Massachusetts State Police working with both the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in criminal and regulatory matters. During this time, I maintained a private practice in civil litigation and estate planning. In 2022, I opened a new office in Lexington, Massachusetts with a primary focus in estate planning. I offer legal services to assist clients in developing estate plans to protect family assets,...

Massachusetts attorney practicing real estate, business, bankruptcy law.. Also providing general legal consultation to businesses and individuals. Serving the north shore, south shore, Boston and surrounds, Merrimack Valley and Worcester. Real Estate Law: closing services, buyer, seller, and lender representation in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties. Business Law: policy and procedure review and drafting, consultation, startup business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and other services. Bankruptcy: Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 for individual bankruptcy filers and businesses. General Legal Services: tenant and landlord issues, consumer protection issues, and many more.

Patrice specializes exclusively in family dispute resolution, including Mediation and Collaborative Law. She is committed to client-centered approaches, based on the preservation and fostering of dignity for all involved. She is a leader in the Massachusetts dispute resolution community, serving as Vice President of Education and Training for the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Patrice presents and organizes advanced trainings and workshops on several practice skills topics, including: Best Practices for Virtual Mediation/Collaborative Process, Effective Notetaking in Collaborative Law Cases, The Role Dignity in Dispute Resolution, and The Reality and Challenges of Addiction in Divorce Cases.

Jane Ceraso is an environmental attorney with an extensive background in environmental science. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act compliance, environmental regulatory compliance, ground and surface water withdrawals, wastewater permitting, hazardous waste site cleanup, and land preservation. In addition to her private practice, she is Of Counsel to the Law Office of Susan J. Crane. Ms. Ceraso is a certified mediator, and is certified to provide limited assistance representation in the Massachusetts Land Court. She is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Real...

Justin St.James, Esq. The Law Office of Justin St.James delivers civil litigation and counseling services for individual clients and small business owners. We will work relentlessly to protect your interests. Confidential and Dependable. Available nights and weekends. To contact Attorney St. James, please call his office: 978-689-5200, or, send him an email: jstjames@stjames-legal.com, or, visit his website: www.stjames-legal.com

Sheara Friend’s family law practice is built upon her reputation as a fierce advocate for individuals and families. A seasoned courtroom champion, Sheara has devoted over thirty years to the practice of family law, including all aspects of divorce and separation, complaints for contempt and modification, and appeals. She is well-versed in high net-worth divorces, mediation, and collaborative law. Sheara has experience in all aspects of family law, including parenting plans, contested custody matters, out-of-state removal, estrangement, alienation, children’s rights, parental rights, child support, paternity, alimony/spousal support, domestic violence, restraining orders, neglect and abuse. Her practice also includes...

Attorney Brad M. Pacheco is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of New Hampshire. Attorney Brad M. Pacheco is a Graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Massachusetts and a Cum Laude graduate of Suffolk Law School, Boston, Massachusetts. The Law offices of Brad M. Pacheco are located at 175 Central Street, Suite 215, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852. Call the office at (978) 937-7322 to make an appointment with Attorney Brad M. Pacheco.

Renee Lazar, Esq., a licensed Massachusetts attorney, offers quality Family legal services to Massachusetts residents and others who must appear in Massachusetts Courts. She practices Family Law, so her focus is on your Divorce, Custody, Parenting Plans, Guardianships of Minors and Adults, Grandparent Visitation, Child Support, and other Family Law issues. A caring attorney, Ms. Lazar provides her personal attention to every case, no matter how small.

Believing that everyone should be able to obtain legal services, Ms. Lazar's practice focuses on the needs of people of "modest means" - typically, those whose incomes put pro bono and subsidized legal...

My practice centers around my intent to help people through the legal challenges of everyday living.

Atty. Lawrence P. Zale is an experienced, registered patent attorney who has extensive experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property and related business matters. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patents through issuance, counseled start-ups, and was an executive with several global companies, such as Tyco International and ALSTOM Power, Inc. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Managed a global Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio for medical device product lines having approximately $1.3B in annual sales • Managed a global IP portfolio for electric power generation equipment with approximately $3.0B in annual sales. • Coded simulation software for a subcontractor of NASA for the US Space Shuttle Program in...

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.

Criminal, personal injury and general litigation practice since 1977. Peer review AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Teacher in Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy program. Fee arbitrator, Massachusetts Bar Association. Past Chair, Clients' Security Board of the Supreme JudicialCourt. Admitted to practice in MA, NH and NJ. Website: www.concordmasslaw.com

A graduate of Hobart & William Smith Colleges and Suffolk University Law School, Attorney Wendy Beth Kahn has focused her legal career over the past 20 years representing victims of medical negligence.
Attorney Kahn’s passion for advocacy and commitment to excellence has garnered her distinction as a zealous advocate for her clients. A well-respected member of the bar, Attorney Kahn has been instrumental in obtaining record setting verdicts, settlements and legal precedent in the fields of medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and other personal injury cases over the course of her career.

David E. Timmons is a skilled trial attorney, with over twenty three years of experience. He is dedicated to providing his clients with tenacious and zealous advocacy, both inside and outside of the courtroom. His reputation for ethical and effective representation inspires his clients with confidence and trust in his abilities and knowledge. Attorney Timmons prides himself on his ability to provide strong representation and attentive client service. His extensive experience in criminal law enables him to quickly analyze each individual case, and determine the best course of action. He treats every client as his most important client, and provides honest...

Arnold & Kangas, P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in the historic Damonmill Square building in Concord, Massachusetts. Since Thomas B. Arnold and Jeanne S. Kangas founded our law firm in 1984, we have prided ourselves on delivering superior, cost-effective legal services to clients in Middlesex County. While we do not handle every type of case, we have experience and are knowledgeable about the types of cases we do handle, such as Probate & Family Court cases, criminal defense, estate planning, and general civil litigation. As a result of the firm's expertise and success, it has been awarded an...

Mr. Borchers has been a trust and estates lawyer since 1984 and formed Northeast Private Trustees service in 2019. The corporate trustee serves as a fiduciary and can direct but does not manage investments. Northeast Private assists in a variety of trustee, executor, conservator, and power of attorney capacities involving both ordinary and complex fact patterns. The firm also prepares fiduciary income, and estate and gift tax returns. Tim himself has served in over 1,000 probate and trust administrations and fiduciary appointments and would be pleased to discuss your situation with you. For more biographical information go to www.borcherslaw.com.

A drunk driving charge, financial troubles, a serious accident – no one expects these things to happen – but they do. And they can make you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn. Our office can help. Attorney Gindes has the experience you need to get your life back on track. We will handle your situation quickly, quietly, and effectively, and we promise to treat you with the respect and confidentiality you deserve. As an established Massachusetts courtroom lawyer representing clients in both state and federal courts, Attorney Gindes has extensive experience in all types of litigation,...