Needham Heights Lawyers

Norman Zalkind has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes business litigation.

Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense,...

Partner Naomi Shatz focuses on students' rights, university discipline, and employee rights. She represents students at all levels of education from elementary school through graduate school, as well as teachers and professors involved in discrimination cases and disciplinary proceedings regarding claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and academic misconduct. Naomi also advises and represents individuals in employment matters and criminal cases.

Naomi has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2016. In 2018, Naomi was named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Law Weekly.

Prior to joining Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Naomi was a...

Monica Shah focuses her litigation practice on criminal defense, employment, and Title IX matters. She has successfully handled complicated and highly-contested cases from the initial stages of investigation and discovery through trial and appeals. In the last two years, she served as lead counsel and successfully litigated and settled two cases against major universities where she represented clients who had experienced gender discrimination and sexual harassment, and she won a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict on behalf of her client in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the City of Boston, a verdict she defended in the appeals court...

I am of counsel to Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, where previously I was a partner for over 30 years. My practice concentrates on Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, and College and University Disciplinary matters. I have decades of experience defending clients in both federal and state courts. Providing a clear presentation and in-depth knowledge of legal issues has resulted in positive outcomes for dozens of my clients. My practice includes nationwide representation for students and faculty facing all types of charges. I am committed to zealous advocacy to protect my clients' rights and interests in every case. I received my...

Inga Bernstein is a distinguished Criminal Defense and Employment Law Attorney at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. For over two decades, she has provided comprehensive representation for an array of criminal and civil matters. Inga is dedicated to providing a smart and effective defense for clients facing criminal charges. In civil matters, her representation includes meticulous research and forceful arguments in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. Inga's experienced and passionate advocacy has led to many outstanding results.

Inga has received numerous awards. Best Lawyers named her Lawyer of the Year for Boston Employment Law-Individuals in 2015 and 2018. She...

Aidan Murphy’s career with Scalli Murphy Law began as a paralegal while attending law school. Working on the intimate details of each case has made Aidan efficient and detailed in more than a decade of practice as an attorney. Over the years, Aidan gained valuable courtroom, trial and transnational experience. Today, Aidan uses his experience to focus exclusively on clients suffering traumatic injury as a result of another's negligence and those facing criminal charges. Call Aidan when a loved one has suffered wrongful injury or death or when they stand accused of criminal acts by the...

Attorney Elena Tsizer graduated from New England School of Law cum laude, in the top 15% of her class and, then, earned her Master of Laws degree in Taxation with concentration in Estate Planning from Boston University. After graduation from law school, she had the honor of serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court in Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol and Worcester Counties, where she conducted research on complex legal issues, wrote legal memoranda, drafted decisions, findings of fact, and conclusions of law while working under close supervision of the Justices. ...

I have over twenty years experience in civil litigation, including business, employment and consumer disputes. I was formerly a partner at a large Boston, Massachusetts law firm, where I handled business litigation, product liability and tort defense, contract and trade secret and non compete claims. In 2009, I started my own law firm, which became slnlaw LLC in 2016. Since starting my own business, I have represented individuals and businesses in civil litigation involving trade secrets, non compete agreements, business litigation, and most aspects of labor and employment law. I have helped employees invalidate or...

I firmly believe that everyone has the right to be compensated for any harm done to them, and I will stop at nothing to see that it happens. I am quite passionate about standing up for those who have been wronged, no matter what their situation.  I am also an advocate for those who may not have the resources to fight for their rights themselves. If you are looking for someone who will stand by you, I'm your guy.

I am a Stoneham-based attorney representing clients from throughout the Greater Boston, Northshore, and Metrowest communities. I am a lifetime resident of Massachusetts and dedicated to serving my local community. I attended the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. From there he went on to the University of Massachusetts, Boston and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, with a concentration in Finance. I then earned his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in Boston, now named New England Law | Boston. During law school, I received the New England School of Law Service Award...

Attorney Irwin M. Pollack founded one of the largest divorce and family law firms in the Massachusetts region, Pollack Law Group, P.C., and employs a team of quality attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals. In addition, he hosts a weekly radio segment, Talking About Divorce, and created Co-Parenting After Divorce, another radio segment. He passionately educates fellow attorneys and the general public in family law and regularly travels around Massachusetts to lead divorce workshops and seminars. Attorney Pollack is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut and has successfully represented thousands of clients.

Steven H. Kantrovitz practices in the areas Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, Accidental Disability Retirement and Personal Injury. For more than than two decades, Attorney Kantrovitz has concentrated his law practice in the area of Workers Compensation, and has successfully represented thousands of injured workers throughout all Courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Kantrovitz is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and is also a frequent lecturer on the topic of workers compensation law at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education seminars.

Attorney Briones has 30 years of experience representing clients in Federal and Massachusetts Courts including Civil, Criminal and Probate and Family Court. After graduating from Boston College in 1988, Attorney Briones attended Suffolk University Law School where she received her JD degree with honors. Prior to attending law school, Sarah worked for a large insurance Company in Boston. During law school, she worked for a well known personal injury firm also in Boston and was hired as an Associate upon graduation. After working there for several years, Attorney Briones opened her own practice where she has been ever...

Heather O'Connor is passionate about fighting for the underdog. Maybe it's a husband whose wife only cares about his money and takes advantage of him. Maybe it's a wife who has been controlled emotionally during their entire marriage. Maybe it's a father who has been alienated from his kids. The underdog has no specific definition. It is the person who really needs to be fought for. O'Connor Family Law has attorneys who focus on litigation, especially high-conflict cases, but the firm also has a number of attorneys who are certified mediators and collaborative law attorneys because what a client needs...

As the founder and principal attorney at Pesce Law Office, it is my mission to help as many people and families in my community find joy in their incredible lives. I believe that comprehensive estate planning is a crucial component of achieving your life goals. Estate planning may feel like a daunting task; after all, we’re talking about things we don’t want to even think about. With my client-centric systems, our office makes it simple for you, your family, and your loved ones to complete your estate plan and rest easy knowing your documents are in place. We take a...

Craig M. Higgins earned his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover During Craig's law studies he received numerous honors, including multiple CALI excellence for the future awards and participated in the Colleges Trial Advocacy competition in 2017 and 2018, where the team placed #4 in the National Competition and #1 in the Northeast Region.

Prior to law school, Craig earned his B.A., from the University of Massachusetts Boston, cum laude and certificate from the Massachusetts Bay Community College, where he was commencement speaker at the 50th Commencement exercises in 2012. Craig has a background as a real...

I am Attorney Stephen O’Malley, and I have dedicated over twenty five years to litigation and criminal defense. Throughout my legal career, I have achieved several recognitions, including graduating Cum Laude and being chosen as the Commencement Speaker at Suffolk Law School. I was also voted as one of Lynn’s favorite lawyers by readers of the Lynn Item newspaper. Many of my clients are individuals who are dealing with their first arrest or criminal charges. These circumstances can be extremely stressful and unsettling for them and their families. If you or someone you know has been arrested or is under criminal...

Jason is a Partner and Senior Attorney at Lynch & Owens, P.C. whose areas of concentration include divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence, equity and estates litigation, and complex financial probate and family litigation. Originally from Cape Cod, Jason was a journalist, proposal writer and marketing and business development professional in the engineering field before becoming an attorney. Prior to entering private practice, Jason was a Judicial Clerk for the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, where he worked closely with twelve Probate and Family Court judges in Barnstable, Bristol and Essex counties. His responsibilities included drafting Judgments, Orders,...

Mr. Brunelle, who has practiced law in Worcester for over forty years, is frequently invited by the Worcester County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education to lecture on topics related to his field of practice. In addition, Mr. Brunelle has served as an Advisor to law students in Harvard Law School's Trial Advocacy Program. Active in the community he serves, Mr. Brunelle is the Town Moderator of the Town of Paxton, and has served as a Director of the Master Singers of Worcester, a Trustee of the Richards Memorial Library, a member of the Paxton Historic...

Attorney Delaney is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida. Over the course of nearly 30 years in trial practice, Attorney Delaney has honed unique skills in the courtroom, having successfully defended many clients, particularly those in OUI/DUI cases. Attorney Delaney is highly regarded as one of the top OUI/DUI Defense Attorneys in Massachusetts due to his exceptional courtroom presence and experience. If you are facing OUI/DUI charges, having Attorney Delaney on your side is crucial.

I launched Grantham Law with a vision to break away from the outdated "lawyer first" focus found in big law firms. Every client is different; therefore, my goal is to deliver results that are tailored to meet each client's individual needs. As a small law firm, Grantham Law is not bound by the "top heavy" structure of larger law firms; allowing me to offer a "client centered" approach to problem solving at a fraction of the cost of our competitors. At Grantham Law, our mission is to:

Put Our Clients First...Always
Help Our Clients Make Informed Decisions.
Tailor Our Services to Our Client's...

I am a strategic litigator helping my clients find the best available solutions to their problems. I represent businesses and individuals in commercial and construction disputes ranging from breaches of contract to trade secrets violations, to defective workmanship claims, to partnership disputes. I have deep experience in risk management, ADR, state and federal courts, and appeals.

Ana represents clients in employment, criminal, and civil cases. In 2018, Ana was selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Prior to joining the firm, Ana was a John J. Gibbons Fellow in Public Interest & Constitutional Law at Gibbons PC in New Jersey.

Ana habla español y tendria mucho gusto de servirle a clientes que hablen español.

Anna Shapiro, Esq., LLM is a Chief Executive Officer, Owner and Founder of Shapiro Law Group, PC. Anna brings a diverse array of valuable legal, financial and corporate work experience to the firm. She holds an LLM degree in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago, a JD degree from the Massachusetts School of Law, an MBA from Northeastern University, and a BA from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Owning my own business and being an attorney is actually my passion, as I absolutely love what I do. The most important thing that I always tell all of our clients is that all of...

Attorney Jamie Gorton helps people from all walks of life resolve the legal problems they face in everyday lives--problems with ICE, Immigration, or the police. After graduating from Saint Michael's College with a bachelor's degree in English, Jamie Gorton started pursuing his legal career by studying at Boston University School of Law. After graduating with his Juris Doctor (J.D.), Jamie settled in Malden, where he is able to serve clients in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

John Martino is a general practice attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable in many areas of the law. His passion for his work is evident in his strong commitment to his clients. He and his team have a vast experience in many different areas of practice. He regularly provides representation to both individuals and corporations in residential and commercial cases. From family law to real estate and Estate Planning to Probate law, Attorney Martino is as comfortable in the conference room as the courtroom and offers personal attention and care to each and every client. Attorney Martino has successfully managed...

I am an experienced and accomplished attorney, Of Counsel to Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. I am committed to providing exceptional advocacy for Criminal Defense, Students' Rights, Academic Freedom, and Civil Liberties matters. I have been involved in some of the defining and high profile criminal cases of recent decades. I work assiduously and creatively to protect and defend the interests of my clients.

I have been licensed since 1967 and practice in state, federal, civilian, military, academic and administrative courts throughout the country. My jurisdictions include Massachusetts, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals for...

William F. Ahern, Jr. has been a civil trial attorney for over 30 years. For most of his career, he has litigated high value, complex cases. That he represents both plaintiffs and defendants provides him with a unique perspective providing an advantage in understanding how best to represent each.

Mr. Ahern is an experienced, successful litigator. He continues to specialize in catastrophic personal injury litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and the state courts of Rhode Island. He has litigated wrongful death, disfigurement, traumatic brain injury, burns, amputations, paraplegic and quadriplegic cases. He...

Miriam G. Altman concentrates her legal practice in divorce and family law matters. Following her admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 1985, she represented individuals in matrimonial law cases and civil litigation at the Boston law firm of Sherburne, Powers & Needham, PC, now known as Holland & Knight, LLP. As a partner, she served as chair of the firm’s family law department. In 2002, she established the predecessor firm to Law Offices of Miriam G. Altman, PC, in Lexington, MA.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ms. Altman received a BA from Barnard College, magna cum laude, and a JD degree, cum...

I am the managing partner at Bates & Riordan, LLP. The firm is certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Diversity Office as a Woman Business Enterprise. My first career was as a Registered Nurse. After obtaining my nursing license in 1977, I worked in various Boston area teaching hospitals. I still maintain my nursing license. I started my second career in 1987, when I started attending Northeastern University Law School. I started Bates & Riordan in 1999 with my partner. We've been located in the Wollaston section of Quincy since 2001, but we have client through Massachusetts....

Attorney Donna M. Quinn, an experienced Metrowest Attorney, is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (B.A. Magna Cum Laude). She obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from New England School of Law and a Master Degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. She has been a practicing attorney in the State of Massachusetts for over twenty five years and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Real Estate Bar Association. Attorney Quinn’s practice consists of Real Estate Law, Conveyancing, Federal and State Taxation, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Corporations, and LLC’s. She is admitted to...

I help clients in divorce, family law, and social security disability claims.

Adam concentrates his practice in Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Employment law, and Automobile accidents.

Ronald Belluso is a Partner at BCL Law LLP, practicing extensively in the areas of both Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability. Attorney Belluso represents injured workers in all phases of litigation including Conciliations, Conferences, and Hearings before Administrative Law Judges at the Department of Industrial Accidents. Mr. Belluso has the unique advantage of having represented clients in Social Security Disability hearings on a national level. This experience has allowed him to successfully litigate claims before Administrative Law Judges in 48 states. In 2022, Attorney Belluso was elected as the First Circuit Board of Executive Directors of NOSSCR, a specialized Bar...

Massachusetts Award Winning Attorney Richard Mucci is the founder of Winchester MA based Law Offices of Richard Mucci. Attorney Mucci is an experienced litigation lawyer who understands all facets of business, civil litigation and criminal defense. His law firm has strong expertise in employment law, personal injury, real estate law, divorce, estate planning, criminal law and construction law to name a few.

Knowing that clients, like patients, rarely have just one issue, Attorney Mucci is able to move seamlessly among diverse practice areas. Ahead of the curve, the Law Offices of Richard Mucci provides a one-stop shop to the surrounding...

Over 10 years of experience in handling business and family based immigration cases with successful outcome. Accepting clients from all 50 States in the U.S. Arunima Datta, is an attorney and an immigrant herself. She knows that today the immigration process is much more complex than it was few years ago and understands the difficulties, issues and anxieties immigrants commonly have. Please call our office at (781) 488-0315 today to learn more about how AKT Law, LLC can help you on your immigration journey.

Attorney Marc E. Chapdelaine is the founding partner of Chapdelaine & Ryan, established in 2023 with his long-time associate, Tim Ryan. He originally founded Chapdelaine Law Office in 2006 after earning his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 2002. He holds a B.A. from Stonehill College (1999). Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2003), Marc specializes in estate planning, civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, fiduciary litigation, and catastrophic injury. With extensive trial experience, he provides clients with strategic and results-driven representation. Marc is a dedicated member of the legal...

With over 16 years of experience providing strategy and support through all stages of litigation, I have a keen instinct for finding creative ways to contribute effectively to legal strategies.

Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) certification awarded in December 2016 from FINRA’s Wharton Institute enhances skills in protecting the economic security of consumers with an informed view of the industry's perspective on regulatory initiatives and an appreciation of necessary capital formation goals.

Possesses a deep understanding of anti money laundering policies in domestic and international contexts, cross-border jurisdictional and enforcement challenges, evolving standards concerning broker and adviser duties relating to proprietary...