Hampshire County Lawyers

Although attorney Hachem is fully licensed in the State of Connecticut, he is licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 states. As an immigrant Attorney, Mr. Hachem has first-hand knowledge of what the immigrants face, experience, and struggle with. He has been there, he walked in their shoes. Mr. Hachem chose immigration for the purpose of not only making a living but also for helping someone realize his or her dream. The dream of a better and peaceful life and a brighter future. Mr. Hachem is fluent in Arabic and French. Learning other languages help him not only understand and...

For over 20 years, Sheila has dedicated a significant part of her legal practice to birth injuries arising from both obstetrical error as well as product defect resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Sheila is a highly accomplished and experienced trial attorney who has obtained significant awards on behalf of clients in Massachusetts, and in several states across the country. Throughout her career, Sheila has continued to demonstrate a drive and determination that is so necessary for trial work. From the beginning of her legal career, Sheila’s practice included complex medical and legal issues....

General practice law office advising and representing consumers and businesses on general civil matters including consumer protection, family law, Social Security disability claims, tax audits and collections. At my office, you will be treated as a person and not as a case. You will be heard no matter how big or how small your case is. I personally handle every case that I agree to work on.

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...

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.

Kate Nicholson specializes in representing individuals, small businesses, creditors, and trustees in all variety of bankruptcy matters. Ms. Nicholson was named one of the top “40 Under 40” bankruptcy professionals by the American Bankruptcy Institute in 2017 and has been named a “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters each year from 2014 – 2019. She received her B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Since 1994, Attorney Stephen M. Hughes has been defending the injured in Reading and throughout Massachusetts. Before serving his community as a lawyer, Attorney Hughes served in the United States Marine Corps – and he continues to assist residents in other ways as a part-time firefighter. As a lawyer who truly cares, Attorney Hughes focuses his practice on personal injury and workers’ compensation. He is dedicated to helping the injured and bereaved in and around Reading and the Greater Boston area get their lives back on track after devastating accidents and losses. Attorney Hughes is admitted to practice in the...

I graduated from Massachusetts School of Law in 1996. Since graduation, I have practiced Bankruptcy almost exclusively. Within the context of Bankruptcy, I also deal with predatory lending, mortgage modifications and similar issues. On November 6, 2006, I became the first bankruptcy lawyer in Massachusetts in the last twenty years to argue a case before the US Supreme Court.

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.

I have thirty years of experience representing men and women in divorce proceedings in two states (first NY, then Massachusetts). That experience has included complex litigation involving closely held businesses, custody battles, domestic violence cases, and cases involving hidden assets and income. I also have experience in mediation or arbitration proceedings as an advocate for one of the parties. I do not offer mediation as a service myself. Mediation is a great thing when it works. But it does not always work. Sometimes the other side is not going to compromise, or the issue is one a judge needs to...

Attorney McLeod is a member of the Bankruptcy Section of the Boston Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys the American Bankruptcy Institute, as well as the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA). In addition to authoring the comprehensive bankruptcy manual "Chapter 13 in 13 Chapters", he has also written articles of interest to the bankruptcy and insolvency community appearing in the ABI Journal. Attorney McLeod was a contributing author to the legal desk reference for physicians, The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make and How To Avoid Them. He authored two chapters: “The 10 Biggest Mistakes...

Kevin Donius has been representing injured and disabled clients since 1987 and has served as lead trial counsel in cases in the State and Federal District Courts of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, in the Federal District Court of Rhode Island and in the U.S. Court of Claims. Within Massachusetts, Attorney Donius has represented clients in the Superior Courts of Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Middlesex, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Worcester, Hampden and Hampshire counties. Mr. Donius concentrates in the representation of individuals and families whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic injuries or unexpected deaths. His practice includes matters involving wrongful death,...

Geoff is a commercial litigator who focuses his practice on business disputes. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal in courts across the country in high-stakes and business-critical commercial matters. Geoff’s business litigation practice has a particular emphasis on claims against commercial banks brought by customers, third parties and regulators.

Kathy’s practice focuses on the resolution of employment and complex commercial litigation and pre-litigation disputes. She has represented clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In that capacity she has successfully moved to dismiss a FLSA complaint brought against a quasi-public entity, defeated summary judgment in Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower retaliation litigation, and successfully opposed motions for preliminary injunction in matters involving alleged breaches of covenants not to compete. Kathy also has an active appellate practice, having authored or participated in numerous appellate briefs in Massachusetts and federal appellate courts for clients. Having been in human resources...

Matthew specializes in federal, state, and international tax controversy resolution. His practice areas include, but are not limited to, the following: The IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures; non-filer representation; federal and state audit and collection defense; penalty abatement; Massachusetts sales, use, and income tax disputes; tax planning; federal and state tax litigation; estate planning; and probate administration. Before joining Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP, Matthew spent over four years representing individuals and businesses in a broad range of federal and state tax controversies. Matthew received his LL.M. in Taxation in 2009...

Rick’s practice focuses on State, Federal and International Tax matters, including planning, audits, appeals and litigation. He serves businesses and individuals throughout the country, and works closely with accounting firms and financial firms whose clients need specialized expertise in complex tax issues.

Cynthia Grover Hastings is a partner at Perocchi Family Law Group LLP, where she provides representation to individuals in Massachusetts for family law matters at both the trial court and appellate court levels. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Grover Hastings served as a law clerk to the justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. As a law clerk, she worked on a variety of family law, probate, and equity matters in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester counties.

Mehmet Baysan is a partner in HB's Corporate and Government Enforcement and White Collar Criminal Defense groups. He is also a managing member of the firm. Mr. Baysan's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory and enforcement matters. His clients include international airlines, international businesses and U.S. businesses.

Mr. Baysan regularly represents international institutions on complex civil, criminal and administrative enforcement matters including assisting foreign companies enter the U.S. market and avoid criminal and civil exposure. With experience in a wide array of corporate compliance and enforcement matters, Mr. Baysan has counseled U.S. and international companies on numerous...