Stoneham Lawyers

After ten years in business herself, Freya Shoffner gave up her search for a good lawyer for her small company and her family and went to law school. Her goal was to build a law firm that could take care of a small business’ every legal need – from the initial brainstorm, through the years of careful tending, to the flood of profits when the benefits are secured for generations to come. She also wanted that firm to give families, in all asset brackets, the best estate planning possible. Freya reached her goal, and now Boston has a law...

Why do I do this?
It's simple really. My family - specifically, my grandparents. Although they are no longer with us, their memory is a constant reminder to me about why I chose this field.

When my firm was still new, my grandparents (to me, Nanny & Papa) decided it would be best to move into an assisted living facility. My grandfather was starting to suffer from dementia, and his symptoms were worsening. It was time for them to live in a setting that offered more specialized care. As we all know, the costs of long-term care are astronomical. During this time,...

With a law firm located in Medford, Massachusetts, defense attorney William Barabino has the experience necessary to successfully represent clients in a broad range of criminal defense matters, from driving offenses to drug charges.

The key to success in the courtroom is often thorough preparation. Motivated by a passion for justice, Mr. Barabino dedicates hours to thorough preparation that protects his clients' freedom. He researches legal issues, investigates facts and considers arguments. The result? He creates a strong defense that challenges prosecutors at every step of the way — excluding evidence from trial and forcing them to prove each element of...

Attorney Christopher (“Chris”) Murphy began working for our office in 1997 as an intern. Shortly thereafter, Chris was hired as a paralegal while he attended law school. Upon obtaining a law license in 1999, Chris was immediately hired as an associate attorney. Since that time, Chris has climbed every possible rung on our law office corporate ladder and is now the managing partner of our law firm.

That long climb allowed Chris to work with clients at every level and on every type of legal matter handled by the firm. From day one, Chris embraced our “client first” approach. He is...

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...

John is an experienced Massachusetts and New Hampshire Attorney. His practice includes Estate Planning, Probate, Business, Real Estate and Elder Law matters. John has been practicing for 25 years and brings extensive knowledge and skill to every case. He is committed to providing zealous representation to meet his clients' needs and goals. John is a compassionate and dedicated advocate.

In 1991, John received a B.A. from Middlebury College. He obtained his J.D. from the New England School of Law in 1994. John has been honored with a Distinguished Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, New...

Probate Court practice including litigqation and administration of estates. including will and account contests and appointment of personal representative contests divorce and custody including guardianship of minors, and preparation and reviewing real estate and purchase and sale agreements, preparing petitions for license to sell,real estate and petitions to partition land in common. I have been a Conciliator with the Middlesex County Bar Association program for several years, I am a Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem category D on, Probate Accounts including Estates and Conservatorships, and Custody and Visitation Guardian ad litem . Our...

Dayna Lally assists clients in all matters pertaining to immigration. She handles temporary visas, immigrant visas, green cards, naturalization, waivers, appeals, and more.

Dayna was born in Flint, Michigan. She moved to Boston halfway through her undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. After studying one year at Suffolk University, Dayna participated in an honor's study abroad program at Univerzita Karlova in Prague, Czech Republic. Dayna graduated from Suffolk University (Magna Cum Laude) in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Criminology, and Law. She then earned a Juris Doctor from New England Law I Boston in May 2013.

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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...

Barbra I. Black has been practicing law for over twenty five years and is a founding member and the managing partner of Black, Vitelli & Pennock, LLC. Attorney Black was a former partner at the Boston, MA law firm of Burns & Levinson, LLP, where she practiced for over eight years in the firm's Divorce and Family Law group. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for several years, focusing her practice in the area of domestic relations litigation.

Attorney Black concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce & family law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Attorney Black...

Prior to being an attorney, Matthew J. Kidd has been an employer, executive, salesperson, investor, and consultant. Attorney Kidd's extensive business background, combined with his trial advocacy skills make him a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom. Kidd is a graduate of Xaverian Brother’s High School, holds a BSc. Degree from Babson College in Finance, and a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Kidd's exceptional dedication to his clients was noticed by Avvo.com which awarded him the “Clients' Choice” Award 2017-2020. Kidd was also named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyer 2018-2021 and received the “Silver , Gold ,...

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...

In 1994, founder Stephen Scalli knew there was a better way to help people who suffered traumatic injury or were accused of a crime. At that time, and unfortunately still true today, many lawyers and law firms put their needs ahead of their clients. Many firms had no empathy for the people and families they represented. Most importantly they could not be bothered to answer a client’s questions or keep a client advised on the status of the case.

From the day one to now, almost 25 years later, our team is still committed to getting the best result for...

“I believe that 95% of my job is listening. My objective is to address all of your concerns and accomplish your goals by providing a personalized estate plan designed to fit your specific needs. I am a firm believer that estate planning is not a one-time event. As life changes, the plan should change with it. I believe in developing lifelong relationships with my clients.” Attorney Marco A. Schiavo is one of the founding partners of Simmons & Schiavo, LLP. Marco’s focus is in estate planning with an emphasis on creditor protection, probate avoidance, estate tax reduction and business...

Peri brings a unique set of qualities to her law practice as she pursued her law degree after raising two children and working in a family business as a Comptroller. She is a strong believer that her life experiences coupled with her financial background play an important role in advocating for her clients. Peri devotes a high level of personal attention and detail to each of her clients and understands that not all domestic relation issues occur between 9 and 5. Peri specializes in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, restraining orders and abuse protection...

Since admission to the Massachusetts Bar, Attorney Contrada has fought for his clients’ rights in hundreds of personal injury cases. Without hesitation, Jonathan tackles the biggest cases with the worst injuries but, he doesn’t turn away those with less serious injuries. Jonathan believes every client (big case or small case) should receive the utmost care and respect regarding their personal injury. Every client matters and every client’s case is the most important case to them, as it is for Jonathan.

Attorney Jonathan Contrada works diligently to help injured people fight against insurance companies who try to cheat injured people...

Kathleen has experience representing clients in many legal matters, with a strong focus on criminal defense, RMV hearings, family law and small claims. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and practices throughout the Commonwealth. She is the chair of the Wilmington Historical Commission, and co-founded the Friends of Wilmington Tennis. Kathleen is compassionate, intelligent, and dedicated to her clients. When not assisting clients, she enjoys spending time with her kids, playing tennis, hiking, reading, exploring Cape Ann, and attending local community events. To contact Attorney Reynolds for legal or notary services, please call 781.569.5840, x.205 or email...

Attorney Stoker is the principal attorney of Stoker Law Firm. He is the second youngest out of five children with three brothers and a sister which led him to thrive on competition. His mother often reminds him of when he was in elementary school telling her he wanted to be a lawyer.

While attending Suffolk, Attorney Stoker served as a fellow in the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, studied international law at Lund University in Sweden, and earned a concentration in Business Law and Financial Services.

Attorney Stoker's legal career began with an internship his senior year at Merrimack with Gomez & Palumbo,...

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. During his time there he was a member of the American Constitution Society. After graduating with his Juris Doctor (J.D.), Jamie settled in Manchester, where he is able to serve clients in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the...

Matthew G. Karr, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney of The Heritage Law Center, LLC—an estate planning and elder law firm with offices in Woburn, MA and Beverly, MA. He opened his law firm in 2011 because he wanted to bring back personal relationships to the estate planning and elder law process. Each family has unique goals, and therefore unique plans are needed to achieve those goals. So, he gets to know each client and then works with them to create plans tailored to protect them, their assets, and their families. He shares his expert knowledge in a way...

Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorney licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Attorney Amanda Dowgiert is the owner and founder of the Law Firm of Amanda Dowgiert. As a sole practitioner she is dedicated to providing her clients with prompt, thorough and zealous representation. Bar Admissions Massachusetts & Florida ?Education J.D. Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, magna cum laude B.A. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, cum laude Memberships & Professional Affiliations Massachusetts Bar Association Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts American Bar Association

I practice elder law, family law, business law and do general practice work in both Wakefield, Massachusetts and Salem, Massachusetts.

Specializing in employment law. Includes drafting of contracts, handbooks, policies, non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements, and separation agreements; providing legal advise; negotiations, bringing and defending lawsuits; handling discrimination and harassment cases and unemployment matters. Extensive experience at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Federal District Court and Massachusetts State Courts.

Raised in Saugus, Massachusetts, on Boston’s north shore, Attorney Christopher J. Finn is proud to have established his law office in the town in which he grew up. Chris received his J.D., cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School located in downtown Boston, with a Business Law and Financial Services Concentration with Distinction. He served on the Editorial Board of his law school’s Transnational Law Review and has won an award for his outstanding oral advocacy. Chris has appeared and successfully argued motions and trials in the District, Superior and Probate and Family Courts of the Commonwealth...

I have represented injured workers and accident victims for over 30 years. I do not charge an hourly fee. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. In workers' compensation cases most fees are paid by the workers' compensation insurance company. I have received the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale Hubbell, a leading source of attorney ratings.

My practice focuses on family law and criminal defense. I provide honest and practical advice to my clients, paying particular attention to their individual needs. My clients take an active role in their cases and we work together to obtain just, timely and cost-effective results.

With nearly 30 years of experience protecting patents and intellectual property, I support U.S. and international clients from my home office in Idaho, in collaboration with my team of attorneys and paralegals who also work from home offices. I specialize in patent protection for mechanical devices, engineering processes, and chemical compositions for Fortune 500 companies, early stage companies, and startups. I am thrilled by those “lightbulb” moments when I am able to see through barriers and discover a creative approach to a challenging case.

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.

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...

Professional Experience Giuseppina (Pina) DiSisto has practiced exclusively in the field immigration law since 2003. Prior to starting her own practice, Attorney DiSisto worked as a Senior Associate at Harrington Law Offices in Boston, MA. She founded DiSisto Law, P.C. in 2015. Attorney DiSisto began her practice with the sole intent of providing one-to-one service to all of her clients and adheres to the fundamental yet critical business philosophy of total customer satisfaction. She anticipates the needs of clients, and seamlessly adapts services and support to the client's evolving business. Her interest in immigration law stems from her...