Bernardston Lawyers

James P. Horan, Esquire Central Mass Mediation & Arbitration, LLC 120 Front Street, Suite 440 Worcester, MA 01608 jhoran@cmassmediation.com Gould & Ettenberg, P.C. 370 Main Street, Suite 1050 Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: (508) 752-6733 , extension 103 Fax: (508) 797-4638 jhoran@gouldettenberg.com Please visit our website: www.gouldettenberg.com Please see my bio: http://www.gouldettenberg.com/attorneys/james-horan/ Please see reviews: http://www.martindale.com/James-P-Horan/698208-lawyer.htm?view=cr A Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated law firm.

Keith E. Phillis focuses his practice on tax, corporate and renewable energy matters. His tax experience includes extensive involvement with the structuring and sale of investment assets in a wide range of industries. His corporate experience includes all aspects of business formation and governance, from start-ups to asset portfolios valued at over $500M. Keith's renewable energy experience extends to the identification, structuring, development, financing and sale of renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Keith represents renewable energy asset developers and asset managers at all stages in an asset's life, from identification and due diligence of opportunities to acquisition...

Attorney Jamie Goodwin concentrates on legal matters arising out of his client’s ability or inability to work. He has represented employees and labor organizations up and down the I-95 corridor. Although he has represented Employers, his passion is representing individuals and the organizations that represent them. His practice primarily focuses on workers compensation, labor & employment, social security disability, and public sector disability retirement. Jamie diligently represents his clients from the first consultation to the Courthouse and will continue to do so.

Michael D'Isola is a graduate of Boston College and Suffolk University Law School and his entire career has been involved in civil trial practice on behalf of injured persons. Michael concentrates his practice in cases involving automobile injuries, products liability, medical malpractice and premise liability. Michael has represented hundreds of clients in complex personal injury cases throughout Massachusetts in both state and Federal court. Michael's many years of experience in representing seriously injured clients has given him an understanding of his clients special needs and he is committed to making sure each client's needs are met.

Michelle Hodgman focuses her efforts on general liability and auto accident cases. Before joining Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, Michelle worked at one of the largest personal injury and workers compensation firms in Illinois. While attending the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Michelle was a staff editor for the Review of Intellectual Property Law Journal, served as a judicial extern at the Cook County Circuit Court and was a Research Assistant for Associate Dean Anthony Niedwiecki, director of the Legal Writing Program at John Marshall. Michelle also volunteered as an online legal aid for Illinois Legal Aid, an online service geared...

Morgan focuses his practice on negligence, premises liability, and motor vehicle accident claims.

Prior to Law School Morgan worked for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office in their Victims-Witness Assistance Program.

While earning his J.D. at Suffolk Law School in Boston, Morgan participated in Shelter Legal Services clinic representing homeless women and residents of Rosie's Place in Boston. In addition, he received Best Oral Argument Honors and strived in his trial advocacy classes. His first exposure to personal injury litigation came in law school during an internship at a plaintiff's firm in Newton where he learned the nuances of general liability, and...

Attorney Morrison has over 20 years of experience and has represented thousands of clients. He is well-versed in all areas of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. He serves the entire state of Massachusetts from convenient office locations in Springfield, South Easton, and Worcester.

Prior to practicing bankruptcy law, Attorney Morrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. He received his Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana before returning to practice in Massachusetts. He has literally handled thousands of bankruptcy cases, practicing for over 20 years.

Attorney Morrison is...

I help people attain restraining orders and harassment order who need them. I also represent people who have been wrongfully served with a Harassment Order /Restraining Order and need the Order removed. I represent people at probable cause hearings. These are crucial hearings. This is when your case can still be dismissed before criminal charges are filed against you. I represent victims of violence and sexual assault. I help victims of sexual assault and or domestic violence navigate the legal system. I represent both landlords and tenants. If you are a Landlord or a Tenant that...

Ben Steffans’s practice focuses representing employees in employment-related claims and issues.

Ben has successfully litigated claims of employment harassment and employment discrimination based on sex, race, disability, pregnancy, age, and sexual orientation. Ben has successfully resolved claims involving employers who retaliate against employees for complaining about unlawful activity. A large portion of Ben’s practice consists of representing clients regarding complicated wage-and-hour issues arising under both state and federal law. Ben also has significant experience in the non-compete, non-disclosure, non-solicit, and trade secret context.

Prior to opening Steffans Legal Ben represented both employers and employees in employment claims. As a result, Ben...

Practicing Real Estate Law, Massachusetts Probate; Complex Legal Research, and Business Law throughout Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.

I started out studying biochemistry but after a year on the morgue collecting tissue samples and doing autopsies I decided to go in a different direction which, was computer programmer/analyst. Then I finally bit the bullet and went to law school. After working in firms and for the NYS Attorney General, I opened up my own practice in 2006 in the Berkshires. This has been the biggest and most rewarding challenge of my life. Most notably, I once appeared in front of Judge Judy Scheindlin in Manhattan Family Court. What a long strange trip...

Thomas Estes has in the practice of law for over 22 years in various capacities, including Associate Justice of the District Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

After receiving his law degree from William & Mary School of Law, He was a successful Patent and Trademark Litigation Attorney in Virginia, then moved on to becoming a Public Defender in Northern Virginia, where he very passionately defended indigent clients.

Thomas moved to Massachusetts in 2002 where he first worked as a Public Defender and in 2006 was promoted to Attorney-in-Charge for Committee for Public Counsel Services.

In 2014, Thomas became a District...

We assist Individuals and Businesses with Planning and Advising. We assist Individuals who are planning for the future by creating complex Trusts that protect their wealth and their family's future. We help businesses create solid management and financial strategies and goals that will assist them in reaching their goals. THE LAW OFFICES OF KIMBERLY A. PISINSKI LLC OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING ESTATE PLANNING, OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, AND LITIGATION ASSISTANCE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND DESIGN HIGH-QUALITY SCALABLE SOLUTIONS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

I am a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law (class of 1984). I became a lawyer to help people and to make a meaningful contribution to the betterment of our society and to social justice. That remains the core of my professional orientation..

Sarah Santiano is an associate at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers concentrating her practice in civil litigation. Prior to joining the team as an attorney, Sarah served as a law clerk in the firms workers compensation division, beginning in January 2014. Sarah earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012 and her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 2015. During law school, Sarah was a practicing student attorney under SJC Rule 3:03 in Suffolk’s Education Advocacy Clinic, where she provided legal assistance to Boston public school students. Sarah zealously advocates her client’s interest with the highest level...

Michael Akerson joined the firm over 17 years ago. Since that time he has fostered a diverse and successful litigation practice, focusing upon complex litigation and representing both individuals and corporations in all stages of litigation and in pre-litigation strategy. He is recognized as one of the area's most experienced civil, administrative and criminal litigators in the field of public official misconduct cases. Another large component of his practice is representing individuals involved in serious personal injury matters involving automobiles, as well as those injured due to workplace misconduct, including harassment and discrimination. He also counsels numerous corporations on a...

Nyles L. Courchesne is one of three partners of Peskin, Courchesne & Allen, P.C. providing legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Connecticut. Nyles L. Courchesne is a real estate attorney with 25 years of experience in real estate conveyancing. Over the term of his career he has gained experience in the areas of buying and selling residential and commercial real estate. As an attorney practicing in a geographic area that has been effected by the recession, his practice has developed a focus on distressed property transactions including: buying and selling...

Former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General and Essex County (NJ) Assistant Prosecutor,

Cannabis Regulatory expertise.

Practicing before the MA Cannabis Control Commission representing clients at Suitability Hearings and with Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Issues and as Senior Counsel and Ethics Liaison to the NJ Office of the Child Advocate, drafting legislation and regulations.

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C., Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law, estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Visit our website: http://www.rja-law.com

Nicholas S. Ratush, Esq., is licensed to practice before State and Federal Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New York. Nicholas Ratush believes that effective client representation starts with a thorough examination of every detail of a case. That process often leads him to discover the vital pieces of information that are essential to develop highly effective strategies for dealing with the issues presented. Nicholas was born in Kiev, Ukraine and grew up in New York. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University majoring in Information Systems. He received his Juris...

Attorney Chappell holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Summa Cum Laude in Political Science and Government from Framingham State University and a Juris Doctorate from UMass School of Law at Dartmouth where she was a Dean’s Honors Fellow mentor, and a research & writing assistant and tutor.  In addition to her legal credentials she has a corporate background which includes positions held within several industries including in architectural engineering, military and government technology contracts, financial investment services and national construction management.

Former partner with civil litigation firm Blais & Parent, J. Cameron Chappell is admitted in several courts including: The United...

Mr. Morrison grew up in the town of New Braintree in Worcester County, Massachusetts. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with honors in 1992. He then graduated magna cum laude from Western New England University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Subsequently, he moved to California and worked as a claims adjuster for a large insurance company before attending Southwestern University School of Law in downtown Los Angeles, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in June 2006. Mr. Morrison was admitted to the California Bar in December of 2006 and continued...

I am a mediator and collaborative lawyer focused on helping families resolve conflicts without the harm of a public court trial. I have more than 20 years experience as a lawyer including working for legal aid, for the Commission on Judicial Conduct, and in my own solo practice. I teach mediation at Western New England University Law School and have written a book about how to represent yourself in Court. In 2023 I will be the President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.

From Engineer to Business Manager to Entrepreneur to Technology Director and now Lawyer. Whatever your profession -- Whatever your situation -- I can understand and relate. Your first visit with me is free, so don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment.

Marissa Elkins is a proven litigator, comfortable in any courtroom environment. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court or six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, Attorney Elkins has the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity. With experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth, she is an attorney that commands respect for her clients and works to get them favorable results at every stage of litigation.

Darren Griffis focuses his litigation practice on criminal defense and criminal appeals in both state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. Darren is admitted in Massachusetts state courts, in the federal District of Massachusetts, and in the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to joining his current firm, Darren worked at another firm in Worcester where he focused exclusively on criminal defense and Title IX cases. He also previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender with the Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender. His legal expertise, insight, and analytical skills resulted in victories or reduced sanctions for his clients in...

Maegan L. Hurley, Esquire, is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Attorney Hurley is a graduate of Simmons College and Suffolk University Law School, where she received Pro Bono Honors. Attorney Hurley has experience helping lower income individuals through her work as a student attorney at Suffolk Law's Housing Clinic and as a coordinator for "No One Leaves", which is a grassroots resource that offers legal information and resources to families facing post-foreclosure eviction. She is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bankruptcy Institute...

As a skilled family law practitioner, Mary Beth is passionate about her work and cares deeply about her clients. This reflects in everything she does.
In family law, probate law and bankruptcy, having an attorney who cares enough to work hard and fight for your best interests makes all the difference.