Merrimac Lawyers

Attorney Eric Schutzbank has over twenty years of experience practicing family, probate and criminal law. He represents individual clients, is trained for mediation, and also practices Collaborative Law. Eric is appointed by the Probate & Family Courts in Massachusetts as a Guardian Ad Litem and to represent children. He handles all facets of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, contempt actions, guardianships and parenting plans. Eric is also admitted to practice in New Hampshire, where his sole area of practice is in domestic relations matters. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan...

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...

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...

Denise Dolan joined the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers as an associate attorney in 2010. There she handles and assists with cases at various stages of criminal proceedings. Prior to joining the firm, Denise gained extensive experience in criminal defense practice as a summer associate at the firm as well as at the Law Office of Robert J. Wheeler. Denise has also served as a judicial law clerk at Chelsea District Court and as a legislative intern to the Judiciary Committee of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. While with the Judiciary Committee, Denise assisted staff attorneys in preparing a...

Massachusetts divorce mediator, Attorney Tracy Fischer has practiced Massachusetts Family Law since 1987 and has mediated divorces in Massachusetts since 1990. Tracy's BA Degree from Tulane University in Psychology and J.D. degree from Suffolk University School of Law provide her with the background to work with people who are in emotional crisis and to assist them in crafting legally binding divorce agreements. Tracy is a Certified Massachusetts Divorce Mediator and Board Member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. Tracy is a trained divorce mediator and has over 19 years of experience assisting couples in achieving an amicable resolution to an often...

Firms use and clients hire Attorney Richard W. Kendall of North Reading, Massachusetts because of his diversified background. Attorney Kendall has over thirty-seven years of pre-hospital emergency medicine, more than twenty-five years of law enforcement experience, eighteen of it in a Supervisory capacity, and twenty-two years instructing in various Police Academies across the United States including LAPD, NYPD, Boston, Milwaukee, San Diego, Buffalo, and countless others. Also, Attorney Kendall is a Massachusetts Superior Court recognized expert and International Instructor in “Opioids and Other Dangerous ‘Street Drugs’ of Abuse.”

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 Paul D. McCarthy is the Founder and Managing Partner of MAC Law Group, LLC. He has focused his practice of law on Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Asset Protection and Consumer Protection for more than 15 years. Prior to practicing law, Attorney McCarthy managed, operated and owned several real estate brokerages and mortgage banking companies. This experience gave him extensive knowledge in defending the public against abusive practices of mortgage lenders and real estate brokers. He is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He is regularly relied...

I have been a bankruptcy lawyer in the Merrimack Valley since 1994. I am a member of both the Massachusetts and New Hampshire bar associations, and I can help you escape from a life of debt if you currently reside in either state. When you hire me you will always be represented by a qualified, experienced bankruptcy lawyer who understands your problems and can help you find the right solution. At my office, you won't meet with a paralegal, you won't have to fill out your life history just to get an interview, and you won't wait for weeks until an...

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.

As a former professor of social justice and communication, I am passionate about affecting positive changes in the lives of others by helping them find legal solutions to their real-world problems - involving their family, their property, and their estate.

If you are seeking deed preparation, seller representation, title examinations, or need a law firm to facilitate your closing, please reach out to Sheridan Real Estate Law, PLLC.

Jillian devotes her practice primarily to Family Law and Mediation matters. Whether it be litigating a contested divorce or assisting her clients in facilitating and negotiating a divorce mediation, her extensive knowledge of the law and ability to see both sides enables her to help her clients achieve a fair and reasonable outcome

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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

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...

Kozol Law Offices was established in March, 2001 by me, Eric J. Kozol, Esq., to offer legal services and counseling to help people and small businesses that have been injured, deceived and/or cheated, to protect them in real estate, transactional and business organization matters, and to represent their interests in legal disputes from pre-litigation claims or defenses into and through the civil litigation process (including, if necessary, through trial or arbitration and all appeals) in the Massachusetts state and federal courts. My practice is focused primarily in the areas of real estate, personal injury, business, employment, insurance, health and family/matrimonial...

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...

Clint Dalton is a family law practitioner focusing his work on divorce litigation and mediation. Attorney Dalton was born and raised in Ipswich and is a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School, Stanford University, and The University of San Diego School of Law (JD, ‘03) where he was awarded for his Jurisprudence writing. Attorney Dalton is a member of the Massachusetts and Essex County Bar Associations and sits on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts. He lives in Ipswich with his wife and two children.

Raised in Rowley, Massachusetts, Eric completed his undergraduate work at the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, and earned his JD magna cum laude from New England Law | Boston, where he received honors including the Sandra Day O'Connor award and the Scribe's Award.

Eric founded Pacy Law after three years at a large, greater-Boston area conveyancing firm. He is an affiliate member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and the North Shore Association of Realtors. He focuses his practice on representation of buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders in real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, and sales.

A native of Massachusetts, Attorney Braucher is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts for the States of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals. After graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with an undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics, Attorney Braucher obtained his Juris Doctor from New England Law, Boston where he was a member of Dean’s list for all semesters. While in law school Attorney Braucher interned for the Attorney General’s Office for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and acted as a law...

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

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...

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