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Boston personal injury lawyer, Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. is one of the most widely known and respected names in personal injury law today. There are a number of reasons for this. Foremost among them is the firm's long and enviable record of performance. The firm has been helping accident victims for over 45 years and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for its clients over that time. Today, Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. is comprised of more than thirty focused professionals who are committed to providing clients and referring attorneys alike with a level of service that invites comparison. With our knowledge and unwavering commitment to our clients, our firm produces consistent and impressive results. With an enviable record of precedent-setting wins, our firm is recognized not just for leadership, but for visionary groundbreaking as well. From years of firsthand experience while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ensure the rights of accident victims, we've learned how to anticipate and respond to change. We've also become known for envisioning what could be and having the resolve and resources to achieve it. We handle auto accidents, slip and falls, workers compensation, wrongful death, dog bites, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, defective products, social security disability claims (SSI and SSDI), construction site accidents, sexual harassment in the workplace, brain damage cases, and all other personal injuries. Please contact us if you need an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer who understands the issues accident victims face. As always. the consultation is free. Call now.

Joel H. Schwartz started as a solo practitioner in 1965. Over the years, he prided himself in giving the best client service possible and helping injured victims of accidents in any way he could. As our firm grows, we continue to hire only the best and the brightest. Our 30 professionals all specialize in personal injury law. It is all that we do. We continue to provide the best service and achieve the highest results for our clients. Through the years, Joel Schwartz has seen many changes in personal injury law, but one thing has remained unchanged. His ideology.

"We will treat each client as if their case is the most important one in our office."

Joel H. Schwartz is one of the best-known injury attorneys today. His more than 45 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law. Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. In 2009, Joel Schwartz was named amongst the Top 100 Trial Lawyers per The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements/verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members.

Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

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Over 22 years of experience in all phases of family law. Locations in Fall River and Rehoboth. Serving Bristol and Plymouth Counties.

Attorney Peter Paulousky joined the firm in January 2004. He is a 1992 graduate of New England School of Law, a 1978 graduate of Bryant College and received his MBA from Bryant School of Business in 1984.

Mr. Paulousky practices in the area of litigation, representing companies and individuals in complex matters. He also represents individuals in divorce proceedings, probate litigation and select criminal matters.

Mr. Paulousky, who is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Florida, is a former Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and an Assistant State Attorney in the Dade County (Florida) State Attorneyâs Office.

Profile: http://www.dcdclaw.com/attorneys/paulousky/

Attorney Jennifer Taddeo concentrates her practice in estate planning and probate and trust administration. She works with clients to develop and implement estate plans that reflect both their financial and personal goals. She is experienced in drafting wills, trusts, health care proxies, durable powers of attorney and other estate planning documents. Her expertise in estate administration extends to complex tax and disclaimer issues. Ms. Taddeo also works with entrepreneurs and business owners to create and maintain business entities that provide her clients with business, legal, and tax advantages.

Ms. Taddeo received her undergraduate degree from the American University in 1996 and her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999, both in Washington, D.C. She received her LL.M. in taxation at Boston University in 2007.

Attorney Taddeo has presented seminars to the Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, the Women’s Success Network and other community organizations on estate planning fundamentals, the use of irrevocable life insurance trusts and “What Every Woman Should Know About the Law™.” She is a past Co-Chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Estate Planning Fundamentals Committee, and is a current member and past Steering Committee member of the Women’s Success Network. Ms. Taddeo is an active alumna of Chi Omega Fraternity. A Franklin resident since 2002, Ms. Taddeo is a member of the Board of Managers for the Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA and the Gerald C. Parmenter Elementary School Parent Communication Council.

Profile: http://www.dcdclaw.com/attorneys/taddeo/

Attorney Michelle Raymond focuses her practice in mediation, collaborative law, and divorce and probate litigation. Ms. Raymond provides mediation and litigation services for all family-related disputes, including, but not limited to: divorce, child support, post-divorce controversies, parenting plans, paternity matters, separation, estate or guardianship matters, open adoptions, will contests and non-traditional family issues. In addition, she works with families in the areas of adoption and parent coordination.

Ms. Raymond is a trained and experienced mediator and has helped clients mediate family and other disputes since 2000. Her mediation services offer a cost-effective alternative for family, probate, civil, and business disputes, providing parties with more control over the process. Ms. Raymond also practices collaborative law in divorce & family matters. Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution process in which both parties and counsel contract to negotiate without court involvement.

Ms. Raymond is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University School of Law and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Florida. She was a Guardian ad Litem in Florida and a finalist for “Outstanding Guardian ad Litem Award” in 1995. She received the Honorable Albert P. Pettoruto Memorial Award in 1998 for excellence in family law.

Ms. Raymond is active in her community, serving as a North Attleborough Town Meeting Representative , as Co-Chairman of the North Attleborough Town Meeting Coordinating Committee and as a member of the Rotary Club of North Attleboro/Plainville. . She is currently a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and a board member and past chair of the Women’s Success Network.

Ms. Raymond has presented seminars to the Women’s Success Network, HarborOne U, Massachusetts Department of Family and Children and other community organizations on “What Every Woman Should Know About the Law™” for parents, grandparents and fathers and “What Every Therapist/Coach Should Know About the Law . . . Exploring the Team Approach™.”

Profile: http://www.dcdclaw.com/attorneys/raymond/

Melissa R. Victor is a well-respected attorney in Southeastern Massachusetts. She is an expert in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate an Trust Administration, Guardianships, Elder Law, Medicaid and Real Estate matters. She graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego in 1994. She then attended New England School of Law in Boston, where she graduated Cum Laude in 1997. Attorney Victor is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New York.

Attorney Victor is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She has been a guest speaker on the show "Legal Beagles" as well as "Hometown Talk" on 1530 AM. She has also been quoted in various newspapers including the Metro West Daily News. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, New England School of Law, where she teaches Wills, Estates and Trusts II. Attorney Victor has also presented hundreds of estate planning seminars for religious organizations, non-profits, social groups and such financial organizations as Merrill Lynch, H.R. Block, Bridgewater Savings Bank and Advest.

The Law Office of Frank Gaynor has advised hundreds of Massachusetts clients about family law matters since 1980. Our husband & wife team of attorneys and skilled paralegal can apply their legal knowledge and experience to assist you in successfully resolving your specific family situation.

If you need assistance in dealing with your family situation, or would just like to learn what options are available to you, please visit our website to learn more about the issues involved in various types of family law actions.

Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., A Former IRS Tax Attorney

Offices Locations: Wakefield RI, Warwick RI, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA. Member of Rhode Island and Mass Bar. Authorized to practice before the IRS and US Tax Court throughout the US.

20 Years of Experience

Legal Services Include:

Tax Matters: IRS & State Tax Problems & Matters, Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements & Time Payment Agreements, Abatement of Penalties, Tax Collection, Bank Levies, Wage Levies, Tax Levies, Property Seizures, Tax Liens, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Amnesty, Tax Audits, Motor Vehicle License & Register Blocks, Professional Consultations, Tax Appeals, Tax Litigation, Tax Opinions, Taxpayer Rights, Bankruptcy Tax Counsel, Innocent Spouse Relief, Trust Fund Penalties, Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax Return Preparation, Tax Settlements.

Estate & Trust: Planning, Administration & Litigation, From Simple To Complex, Contested & Uncontested, Wills, Living Trusts, Estate Tax Planning, Asset Protection, Estate & Trust Litigation, Powers Of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Trusts For Minors, Protect Heirs From Divorce, Contests Wills & Trusts, Estate Tax Audits, Trust Tax Audits, Life Insurance Trusts, Generation-Skipping Trusts, Representing Fiduciaries, Beneficiaries And Creditors.

Divorce and Business. Contested and Uncontested. Tax-implicated issues a focus of this paractice area.

Martin Murphy was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1993. He currently serves on the MWI Boston Municipal & District Court Mediation Panel. He is a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Collaborative Law Committee and Mediation Committee.

Marty brings his widespread experience in family business to his work with clients. He has an extensive background in business operations, management and ownership structures. He was a second-generation executive in his own family’s business and has held key positions in other closely held and family owned businesses. For more than 15 years he has provided strategic advice to growing businesses and also to owners considering an ownership transition.

During his business career, Marty has worked with many families going through a transitional period as a result of divorce, significant health change or other family crisis. Combined with his mediation and collaborative law skills, these experiences enable him to help a variety of clients reach their goals in a cost effective, confidential, and convenient manner.

Attorney Edward Molari specializes in criminal defense, and particularly in the areas of drug crimes, OUI (DUI), violent crimes and theft offenses. Free confidential consultations are available.

Criminal Defense Lawyer, John E. DeVito

When you need legal representation in the Boston area—especially in a criminal case—you want the best criminal defense attorney you can find and John E. DeVito is that attorney. He has represented clients in criminal law cases for more than 30 years and is recognized by his peers for exceptional ability and strict ethical standards with an AV®Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive from his or her peers and the highest rating an attorney can receive from his his clients.

Representing defendants for various criminal charges

A former Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney, Mr. DeVito is familiar with the local practices, courts, and judges in every town east of Worcester. Now a criminal lawyer, Mr. DeVito represents defendants in the following criminal matters:
•Domestic assault and battery
Assault and battery cases are often complex. If you are charged with domestic assault and battery, it is imperative that you seek legal counsel immediately.
•Drug crimes
If you are charged with the trafficking, distribution, or possession of illegal substances, you need an experienced attorney in drug crimes to represent you. In Massachusetts, convictions for drug crimes carry heavy penalties. Seeking guidance from a drug crime lawyer is imperative to winning your case.
•DUI/OUI/DWI
If one is operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher in Massachusetts that person is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol. Even your first conviction can result in a jail sentence, a suspended license, and hefty fines. To minimize the penalties, having a qualified DUI lawyer on your side is critical.
•Felonies and misdemeanors
Misdemeanors are punishable by confinement to local Jail or House of Correction and a fine. Felonies may be punishable by death or incarceration in a state or federal prison. As a defendant, you need a qualified criminal lawyer to help ensure you receive a fair trial.
•Larceny crimes
Split between petty or grand, larceny is defined as the unlawful taking and carrying away of property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. Convictions for any larceny crime presents serious consequences for one's future. Hire a criminal defense lawyer to help dismiss, minimize, or reduce the charges.
•Motor vehicle crimes
Motor vehicle crimes such as operating negligently, motor vehicle homicide, or driving while unregistered or uninsured can all lead to expensive fines or license suspension. If you are charged with a motor vehicle crime, you need an experienced attorney to help protect your rights.
•Rapes and sexual assaults
Rape and indecent assaults are serious crimes that carry lengthy jail sentences and lifelong social stigma. Seek qualified legal counsel to see that you are fairly represented.
•Registry of motor vehicles
If your motor vehicle license has been suspended or if you face a possible suspension, a qualified attorney can help assess your case and protect your rights.
•Resisting arrest
Using physical force, threatening to use physical force or running away from a police officer so to prevent an officer from making an arrest can be considered resisting arrest. This charge is often added to other charges but with the help of a qualified attorney these charges can be dropped to lessen the penalties.
•Sealing/Expungement of a criminal record
Having a criminal record can create a barrier to employment, education, and civic opportunities. Sealing your record can protect you against the impediments your record may cause. A qualified criminal attorney can help you through the complicated sealing/expungement process.

Serving Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area

In his Dedham, Massachusetts office, with nine other lawyers who concentrate in various other areas of the law, Mr. DeVito represents clients throughout the Greater Boston area, including the following District Courts:



•Attleboro
•Ayer
•Barnstable
•Brighton
•Boston Municipal Court
•Brockton
•Brookline
•Cambridge
•Chelsea
•Concord
•Dedham
•Dorchester
•Falmouth
•Framingham/Natick
•Lawrence
•Lowell
•Lynn

•Marlborough
•Milford
•New Bedford
•Newton
•Plymouth
•Quincy
•Roxbury
•South Boston
•Stoughton
•Uxbridge
•Waltham
•Wareham
•Westborough
•West Roxbury
•Worcester
•Wrentham

•Essex Superior Court
•Middlesex Superior Court
•Norfolk Superior Court
•Suffolk Superior Court
•Worcester Superior Court


Contact John E. DeVito, Esq. today

If you have been charged with a crime, you need qualified criminal defense attorney working on your behalf. Mr. DeVito represents clients in Boston, Dedham, Wrentham, Stoughton, Quincy, Waltham, Woburn, Newton, Framingham, Natick and other cities in Middlesex & Norfolk County, MA. For immediate assistance, contact John E. DeVito, Esq. at (877) 637-0501 today.

DAVID B. MADOFF (madoff@mandkllp.com) previously practiced with the New York law firm of HughesHubbard & Reed and was a partner of Cohn Khoury Madoff & Whitesell LLP in Boston. He received his B.A. in 1985 from Columbia University and his J.D. in 1988 from Boston University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Boston University Law Review. Mr. Madoff has lectured frequently and written articles for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and other associations in the area of bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation. He has served since 1997 on the panel of Chapter 7 trustees for the District of Massachusetts, Eastern Division. In 2005, Mr. Madoff was a recipient of the Volunteer Lawyers Project’s Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award for his commitment to the representation of the indigent. In 2005 through 2009, Mr. Madoff was named by Law & Politics and the publishers of Boston Magazine as a Masschausetts and New England Super Lawyer, which honors the top 5 percent of lawyers in Massachusetts and New England. Mr. Madoff estimates that, in his capacity as a trustee and as an attorney representing bankruptcy debtors, he is involved in over 750 bankruptcy cases each year. Mr. Madoff has appeared as a guest on Fox 25 news, and has been quoted in bankruptcy-related articles appearing in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald and the Providence Journal. He represents with equal vigor individuals, small businesses and large corporations who are experiencing financial distress

General practice focusing on consumer bankruptcy, consumer debt collection defense, residential real estate transactions, family law, and social security disability claims.

At my office, you get 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.


I am a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

The Law Office of Frank Gaynor has advised hundreds of Massachusetts clients about family law matters since 1980. Our husband & wife team of attorneys and skilled paralegal can apply their legal knowledge and experience to assist you in successfully resolving your specific family situation.

If you need assistance in dealing with your family situation, or would just like to learn what options are available to you, please visit our website to learn more about the issues involved in various types of family law actions.

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