I am a litigator who focuses my practice in probate and fiduciary litigation, including: will and trust challenges involving allegations of undue influence, incompetency, and fraud; breach of fiduciary duty and removal actions; guardianships and conservatorships; contested accountings; trust and estate property disputes; partition actions; and other probate and fiduciary litigation matters.
In my practice, I represent individuals, families, and corporate fiduciaries, as trustees, personal representatives, administrators, and beneficiaries.
My clients come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I personally believe that every client, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the best legal representation. I respect the trust my clients have placed in me during these difficult time periods and I strive to handle their cases with compassion and expertise.
I strongly believe in resolving issues outside of the courtroom. However, I acknowledge that many issues cannot be resolved without court intervention. I take pride in my ability to present my client’s case to the Court in the most persuasive and prepared manner to obtain their desired result. If I am granted the opportunity to serve as your counsel, I look forward to working with you.
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
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- Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
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- New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Bar Association
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- U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Probate and Fiduciary Litigation Attorney
- Holland & Knight, LLP
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- Probate and Fiduciary Litigation Associate
- Goulston & Storrs, PC
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- Litigation Associate
- Devine Millimet
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- Black, Vitelli & Pennock, LLC
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- Associate Attorney
- Law Office of Wyckoff Nissenbaum
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- Winston Law Group, L.L.C.
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- Law Clerk
- Levitt Law Group, L.L.C.
- Research Assistant
- Boston University School of Law
- Legal Intern
- Middlesex Probate and Family Court
- Boston University School of Law
- J.D. (2014) | Law
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- Suffolk University
- B.A. (2011) | English & Philosophy
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- Honors: magna cum laude
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- Superb Rating
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- Top Tier Lawyers
- American Trial Academy
- Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
- National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
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- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Premier Lawyers of America
- New Hampshire Bar Association # 266168
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- Q. My brother has filed for Informal probate of my Mom's Will without giving me a copy of the Will. Do I need a lawyer?
- A: If your brother filed an informal probate, then he had to file a copy of your mother's Last Will and Testament. You can request to see a copy of your mother's estate case at the Probate and Family Court. This will allow you to see the Last Will and Testament and obtain a copy of it. You may also be able to do this online. With regard to your question, if your brother is not trustworthy, then I would suggest that you get an attorney. Good luck.
- Q. Unmarried and separated with three kids. As a single mother, what are my rights an what can I do?
- A: You can file three Complaints for Custody-Support-Parenting Time in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. You can seek to waive the filing fees if you have a low income. After you have filed, I would suggest filing a motion for temporary orders to obtain an award of child support from the children's father, as well as the establishment of a parenting plan. I suggest you speak with an attorney who specializes in family law to discuss your options further. Good luck.
- Q. Im a dad my 12 year old daughter has been hit with her phone,punched repeatedly is this enough for me to get an attorney
- A: This question cannot be fully answered without more information. If there are allegations of physical abuse, and she does not want to live with her Mother, then you can file a complaint for modification with the Court seeking to obtain custody of her. I would suggest you also file a motion for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to ascertain the parenting plan that it is your daughter's best interests. The GAL will likely interview your daughter and if she states she wants to live with you, it will help you obtain custody. I suggest you speak with an attorney who specializes in family law/child custody to discuss your options further. Good luck.
