Dorchester Center Lawyers

Attorney Brian Simoneau is a recognized expert regarding Massachusetts license suspensions, revocations, hardship licenses and other related matters involving the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles and Division of Insurance Board of Appeal. He serves as a resource for other lawyers who need information and assistance regarding Massachusetts License Suspension Laws. He regularly achieves excellent results for his clients in the form of full license reinstatements and hardship licenses. Attorney Simoneau is a co-author of the MCLE publication Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Offenses: Obtaining, Losing, and Seeking Reinstatement of Driver’s Licenses.

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...

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

Attorney Carlin J. Phillips is the co-founder of Phillips Garcia Law and has devoted his 27+ years of litigation experience to helping consumers and working people receive the economic justice they deserve. His boutique law firm focuses on consumer rights violations; consumer class actions; wage theft; sexual harassment; discrimination and civil rights violations and employee’s side employment law.

As a practicing trial attorney, Carlin has handled individual and class action cases in state courts and federal district courts across the United States. His firm's cases have been highlighted by numerous media outlets including the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Fox...

Attorney Stephen A. Roth founded the Law Office of Stephen A. Roth after nearly a decade practicing in various courts here in Massachusetts and around the country. He draws on that experience to offer his clients quality representation regarding a variety of matters in the areas of U.S. immigration law and criminal defense. In addition to his significant experience in litigation, Stephen offers consultations to companies and employees regarding solutions to their employment-based immigration issues. As an experienced immigration attorney, Stephen has represented both large corporations and small startups in their pursuit to onboard quality talent. Whether battling...

Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.

Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative...

Attorney Eric L. Hargraves is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Hargraves is also a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

Prior to founding the Law Office of Eric L. Hargraves, Attorney Hargraves worked in the Consumer Protection Division of the Rhode Island Attorney General drafting advisory opinions and reviewing settlement and transfer agreements, as well as cases of potential consumer fraud...

Mr. Palma is highly compassionate and dedicated to his clients' cases.

Ashley McCormack is an aggressive advocate for her clients, no matter the legal concern. She is a seasoned trial attorney, having prosecuted and defended a multitude of criminal and civil lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts.

Ashley graduated from Northeastern University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Ashley served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County D.A.’s Office, prosecuting criminal matters in New Bedford and Fall River, as well as in the Juvenile Courts. As a prosecutor, she routinely argued on behalf of the Commonwealth in a multitude of criminal hearings and trials....

Nancy A. Morency an attorney at Gallant & Ervin, LLC in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. She specializes in all aspects of family law and litigation throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Whether you are in just the initial stages of a divorce and need some questions answered or need an attorney to see you through to the end, Attorney Morency can assist you. With her knowledge, experience and compassion, Attorney Morency can effectively represent you in your divorce to help ease this difficult process. She also assists clients with custody and parenting time for unwed parents, child support/spousal support, as well as...

Married, father of 2, practicing law since 1983.

Alan advocates forcefully on behalf of all clients. He is responsive to each client’s needs, and is an effective advocate.

Attorney Alan Leslie Rosenfield over the course of his 36 years has successfully represented clients in the Massachusetts Supreme Court; Superior Courts in the Commonwealth involving civil and criminal cases; District Courts in the Commonwealth involving civil and criminal cases; the Juvenile Courts and Clerk’s Hearings in Worcester County; Middlesex County; Hampshire County; and Suffolk County.

Attorney Alan Leslie Rosenfield intentionally concentrates in all aspects of divorce; criminal defense; personal injury, including...

My practice is primarily focused on consumer bankruptcy, drunk driving defense, criminal defense, and family law. My goal is help you find justice whether you are experiencing financial difficulties, have been arrested and charged with a crime, or have some other legal problem. It can be intimidating talking to a lawyer, especially when it comes to personal matters. I understand that no two cases are alike and I work hard to develop creative strategies to help my clients achieve the best results possible.

Alethea joined Express Bankruptcy Solutions in 2020. She focuses her practice in two areas, which often go hand in hand; bankruptcy and family law. Alethea handles chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy as well as divorce, custody, child support, modifications, and contempt proceedings.

Alethea earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts. She was selected for induction into Alpha Kappa Delta, an international honor society for Sociology majors. She then obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Massachusetts School of Law. While attending law school, Alethea worked full-time as a bankruptcy paralegal. Alethea...

Antonio is passionate about immigration law, civil rights, and constitutional issues, as well as about the clients he represents. He founded Massa Viana Law with the goal of creating a firm guided by the principles of excellency in advocacy, mutual respect, and most importantly, of service. An immigrant himself who first moved to the United States when he was 12 years old, Antonio tackled the immigration system first in his own personal life. He discovered that many times, in order to succeed, you need to push the envelope and not give up, despite the odds. That vision is employed daily in...

Attorney Eric Schutzbank has over twenty years of experience practicing family, probate and criminal law. He represents individual clients, is trained for mediation, and also practices Collaborative Law. Eric is appointed by the Probate & Family Courts in Massachusetts as a Guardian Ad Litem and to represent children. He handles all facets of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, contempt actions, guardianships and parenting plans. Eric is also admitted to practice in New Hampshire, where his sole area of practice is in domestic relations matters. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan...

Attorney Dowling is a Massachusetts and Rhode Island attorney with deep roots in Southeastern New England and a reputation for business savvy and pragmatism. Attorney Dowling is passionate about advocating on behalf of his clients. His service model is to work one-on-one with clients to develop creative legal and non-legal solutions to problems. Unlike attorney-client interactions with large law firms, Attorney Dowling's clients have ready access to their lawyer, over the phone, via email or in-person. Attorney Dowling represents a diverse range of companies, institutions, developers, individuals and families across many industries with a concentration in some...

Attorney Tyner has been successfully representing clients from the Merrimack Valley area since 1983. His practice focuses on Personal Injury Law, Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Accidental Disability Retirement. Attorney Tyner earned his B.A. cum laude from Tufts University and received his law degree from Boston University School of Law, where he was a Joseph J. Tauro Scholar and Farr Estate Planning Competition winner. Attorney Tyner was employed for 17 years with the Macaronis Law Firm of Lowell, one of the Merrimack Valley's largest and most successful personal injury law firms. In 2004, he joined the Law Offices...

With the founding of Kiley Law Group, Tom Jr. joined his father, attorney Tom Kiley Sr., as a partner in the firm. Demonstrating the same enthusiasm and commitment to the law as his father and his grandfather, Daniel P. Kiley, Jr., Tom has already established his own record, including six- and seven-figure results on behalf of his clients.

Crediting his father with teaching him that everyone deserves a fighting chance, Tom Jr. has devoted the majority of his practice to doing everything within his power to ensure that big insurance companies play by the same rules that the rest of us...

Attorney Dougherty has been actively practicing law since 1995. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2001 Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in 1994 after Honorably Serving in the United States Navy from 1983-1987. As a trial lawyer he has extensive trial experience in the Housing Courts, District Courts, Probate and Family Courts and Superior Courts from Cape Cod to the Berkshires and from Fall River to Salem over the last twenty-eight years. He has successfully defended criminal cases in multiple District and...

Firm Focus and History I established Forghany Law, P.C. with the philosophy of a small firm helping people with their legal dilemmas. Forghany Law, P.C. focuses on Chapter 7 & 13 Consumer (Debtor) Bankruptcy. Family Law, Criminal Defense. We also handle Personal Injury, Torts, and Products Liability. Check out the website www.ForghanyLaw.com for a complete list. Previous Employment Summary I am no stranger to hard work. During my college years, I was a volunteer EMT. During law school I taught CPR for the American Red Cross, and also was a computer repair technician. Now during my short career as an attorney, I have had...

Attorney Brian W. Leahey is an experienced attorney who provides his clients with a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate advocate. Attorney Leahey is thorough and efficient in representing their interests in a pragmatic, cost-effective, manner. Over the past twenty (20) years, he has handled a range of sophisticated legal matters including trying complex civil lawsuits, resolving government procurement issues, addressing voting concerns, dealing with labor relations and collective bargaining disputes, drafting and negotiating intricate contracts, conducting internal employment investigations, and identifying and preparing remediation plans for organizational deficiencies. For more information, please visit leaheypc.com

I concentrate my law practice in the areas of Criminal and Landlord-Tenant Law. Going through an eviction or being arrested can be a traumatizing experience with dire consequences. Growing up in an economically challenging environment has given me a unique perspective as an attorney. I have personally experienced the struggles involved with not having access to legal representation as a result of a lack of finances. I strive to advocate for the indigent population because that is who I am and that is who I care about. Since becoming a licensed attorney in 2017, I have not forgotten where I...

Ms. Alegria concentrates her practice in personal injury law and also handles a variety of probate matters related to the firms personal injury practice. She was featured in two legal journals in 2006 annd 2007 for her key role in having Brian Cunha & Associates achieve the 5th and 12th largest jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year. Before joining the firm, Ms. Alegria, a licensed real estate broker, was president of a real estate company, RMA Realtors, based in Bristol, R.I.

Attorney Alegria, a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars, was graduated from Rhode Island College and...

Sharon D. Sybel is an accomplished personal injury attorney who has been with the firm since 1989. Her practice primarily focuses on extensive litigation in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, consumer protection, motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents, premise liability, dog bites, nursing home negligence and wrongful death claims. Ms. Sybel has dedicated her legal career, with over 20 years experience, in obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ms. Sybel earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum...

The Newton Law Firm and attorney David C. Newton are proud to serve Greater Boston and the Boston's North Shore, offering a variety of legal services to help his clients and protect their rights. Description I served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years. After serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, I graduated magna cum laude from State University of New York College at Brockport with a B.S. in Business and Economics. I then continued on to obtain my law degree cum laude from Boston University School of Law. After obtaining my law degree I worked as an associate at Goodwin...

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...

EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES. RECENT JUDGMENT OF $4.8M IN 2009.

A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, UMass Lowell, and Brooklyn Law School, Attorney Weicker spent two years in civil litigation in New York and New Jersey before joining the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corp. His military career included service as a prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, as a legal advisor for a peace-keeping task force in Egypt (1999-2000), and a company command as a Tactical Psychological Operations officer during a combat tour in Baghdad, Iraq (2005-2006). Attorney Weicker holds advanced degrees in both Finance and Business Administration, and serves as an adjunct professor for courses in Business Financial...

Massachusetts divorce mediator, Attorney Tracy Fischer has practiced Massachusetts Family Law since 1987 and has mediated divorces in Massachusetts since 1990. Tracy's BA Degree from Tulane University in Psychology and J.D. degree from Suffolk University School of Law provide her with the background to work with people who are in emotional crisis and to assist them in crafting legally binding divorce agreements. Tracy is a Certified Massachusetts Divorce Mediator and Board Member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. Tracy is a trained divorce mediator and has over 19 years of experience assisting couples in achieving an amicable resolution to an often...