South Ashburnham Lawyers

I practice immigration law in the Boston and Framingham areas, with a caseload that includes deportation defense(cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal and more); naturalization; family visas (adjustment of status and consular processing); employment based immigrant visas and a variety of nonimmigrant visas, including H-1B, and O-1 (Aliens of Extraordinary Ability). I speak Spanish and Portuguese; my staff speaks those languages and Italian and French.

Ricky LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for the overall risk management of the firm and ensuring Sokolove Law is in compliance with the rules governing the practice of law, including legal advertising in each of the 50 states.

In addition to his responsibilities as managing attorney, Ricky directs the asbestos practice and oversees all of the firms other practice areas, such as birth injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and product liability, including pharmaceutical and medical devices.

Prior to Sokolove Law:

In 2006, Ricky founded and managed his own firm specializing in personal...

Michael P. Thornton is founder and chair of Thornton Law Firm LLP. A nationally recognized expert on toxic tort litigation, Mr. Thornton graduated from Dartmouth College and Vanderbilt Law School. In the 1970’s he successfully undertook the representation of a number of shipyard and construction workers who had developed asbestos-related diseases. Over the years, the firm has grown to become the largest firm in the Northeast representing victims of asbestos and other toxic materials. The firm has brought justice to workers who contracted cancer and other health issues from exposure to chemicals, defective drugs, and defective products, and to...

Jeffrey Newman is an experienced whistleblower lawyer representing individuals in False Claims Act (Qui Tam) Medicare of Medicaid fraud cases, securities violations in the SEC and other Qui Tam actions. He is a former prosecutor and was previously a reporter, photographer and writer who interviewed Charles Manson. His daily blog can be found at www.Jeffnewmanlaw.com. A summary of Jeff's successful whistleblower cases can be found at www.Jeffnewmanlaw.com. His cases now involkve customs tariff fraud cases regarding products made in mainland China and imported to the U.S. with falsified country of origin documents. He also has cases involving securities violations by...

Marilyn McGoldrick concentrates her practice on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and class action. She represents clients throughout Massachusetts and nationally. Ms. McGoldrick is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School. She is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Association and Boston Bar Association (Co-Chair, New Lawyers Section 2000-2001; Steering Committee Member, New Lawyers Section; Membership Committee), and the American Association for Justice. Ms. McGoldrick is Pro Bono counsel for the Central Square Theater, Arlington Underground Railway Theater Company, and...

Mr. McMorris is a trial lawyer and directs Thornton Law Firm’ workplace injury and health care subrogation practices. He is a member of the Massachusetts and New York bars and the American Association for Justice. Mr. McMorris’ trial experience has included several jury verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars in cases involving products liability, construction accidents, toxic exposures, lead paint poisoning, and asbestos exposure. Mr. McMorris is appointed by the federal district court to serve as plaintiff’s liaison counsel in asbestos litigation, and has served in that positions since 1993. He was appointed by the Superior Court of...

Andrew is a Thornton Law Firm partner and trial attorney. Andrew manages the Thornton Law Firm asbestos trial practice. He has successfully litigated hundreds of asbestos cases in the Massachusetts Superior Court. Andrew has also successfully argued cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. (Spellman v. Shawmut Woodworking & Supply, Inc., et al, 445 Mass. 675 (2006)). He has lectured before nationwide continuing legal education seminars on the subjects of asbestos litigation and the admissibility of expert testimony. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, the United...

NOT EVERY LAWYER IS THE SAME! Paul D. Lambert has been concentrating in real estate law, estate planning & probate and advising small businesses for more than twenty eight years. Paul has been in the private practice of law since 1990. He considers it a true privilege to assist first time home buyers, and guides his buyers through the purchase process from the Offer to Purchase to receiving the keys to their new home. He also understands that selling a home, especially for “empty nesters” can be emotional and even heart-wrenching, and Paul will also...

James A. Swartz is a nationally known and respected trial attorney and consumer advocate. Mr. Swartz’ law practice is headquartered in the historic John and Ebenezer Hancock House on the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Swartz graduated cum laude from Tufts University and earned his J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Swartz is a member of Public Justice Foundation (Public Justice’s Massachusetts State Coordinator since 1995); American Association For Justice (Co-Chair of AAJ’s Toys and Recreational Equipment Litigation Group since 2002-2010); The American Trial Lawyers Association (Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Massachusetts since 2008); The...

I am a patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I also worked as a patent examiner at the USPTO. I hold an M.S. degree in Chemical engineering with specialization in the Semiconductor technology, and I have significant industry experience. My practice covers a wide spectrum of intellectual property services including, preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, opinion services regarding the scope and strength of patents, counseling regarding the protection, enforcement, and licensing of intellectual property rights, and due diligence regarding business transactions involving intellectual property. I have experience in preparing,...

Immigration attorney Joshua L. Goldstein practices in all areas of immigration and citizenship law on America's East and West coasts. Attorney Goldstein works tirelessly to protect families throughout Massachusetts and California from being destroyed by deportation or removal from the United States. In immigration matters, Attorney Goldstein represents businesses who seek to employ foreign nationals. Joshua Goldstein resolves immigration delays with writ of mandamus lawsuits and appeals the denial of N-400 citizenship and I-485 adjustment of status applications.

See website; kglangerlaw.com.

Katie is the Managing Director of the Global Employment Practice at modCounsel. She brings over 15 years of experience in employment law and human resources to modCounsel's global law and consulting practice. Katie helps growth companies scale their employment programs to create quality employee experiences while simultaneously mitigating risk. She believes that all good relationships are built on trust and is committed to building these with her clients and helping organizations build trust with their employees.

Attorney Tyler Langlais is an Associate at Mass Injury Group. Prior to joining the firm Attorney Langlais was an Associate at a Framingham based law office where he represented clients in a wide range of areas, from employment law and discrimination cases to personal injury, criminal and business matters.

During law school Tyler served as a law clerk for a number of Boston based law firms working in the areas of Personal Injury, Probate Law, Criminal Defense and Consumer Defense. Tyler earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Juris Doctor from New...

As the founder of the firm the Law Office of Steven R. Whitman, LLC, Boston lawyer Steven R. Whitman represents those whose lives have been affected because of the negligence of others. Since 1982, Attorney Whitman has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Mr. Whitman’s peers have recognized him with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his J.D. from the Suffolk University Law School. Contact his firm today for a free consult.

I pride myself in providing an honest and compassionate service to everyone who seeks immigration representation. I graduated from Regis College with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice. I then earned my Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law.

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts. My passion for immigration law is traced to my parent’s former positions in politics and their constant commitment to the city of Boston’s immigrant communities. Another major reason for my love for immigration was my father’s heroic fled from Cuba to the United States – I compare his resilience to the...

Michael is an experienced criminal defense attorney, concentrating in state and federal CRIMINAL APPELLATE, HABEAS CORPUS, AND POSTCONVICTION LITIGATION. Michael has defended homicide, serious felony, and misdemeanor cases and has handled complex federal sentencing and parole matters. Michael devotes a significant part of his practice to the representation of professors, physicians, postdocs, and other scientists accused of SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH MISCONDUCT and also of students accused of plagiarism, ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT, & sexual misconduct at area law schools, medical schools, hospitals, and colleges in Boston and in other parts of the country, including at Babson, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Brown, Cal...

Attorney John McKenna has an extensive background in personal injury, criminal law and immigration matters. Our clients benefit from his broad and unique experience which includes: Congressional Counsel to Massachusetts Congressman Richard E. Neal Assistant District Attorney for Hampden County Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Springfield Claims Representative for Traveler's Insurance Company Adjunct Faculty in Criminal Law at Anna Maria College Attorney John McKenna has extensive trial experience. He has defended his clients' interests in over 200 trials. Due to his well-respected reputation, he is regularly referred to clients by those within...

Connor J. Gilbert is an experience Trial Lawyer with his practice focused on complex birth injury, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. As an attorney in America's Largest Injury Law Firm, he represent catastrophically injured clients throughout the United States and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Kentucky. As a former Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, New York, he also has significant experience in the field of criminal law, having prosecuted a high volume of misdemeanor and violent felony cases.

Norman Zalkind has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes business litigation.

Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense,...

Partner Naomi Shatz focuses on students' rights, university discipline, and employee rights. She represents students at all levels of education from elementary school through graduate school, as well as teachers and professors involved in discrimination cases and disciplinary proceedings regarding claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and academic misconduct. Naomi also advises and represents individuals in employment matters and criminal cases.

Naomi has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2016. In 2018, Naomi was named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Law Weekly.

Prior to joining Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Naomi was a...

Monica Shah focuses her litigation practice on criminal defense, employment, and Title IX matters. She has successfully handled complicated and highly-contested cases from the initial stages of investigation and discovery through trial and appeals. In the last two years, she served as lead counsel and successfully litigated and settled two cases against major universities where she represented clients who had experienced gender discrimination and sexual harassment, and she won a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict on behalf of her client in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the City of Boston, a verdict she defended in the appeals court...

Emma Quinn-Judge focuses her litigation practice on appeals, criminal defense, and employment law. She has obtained excellent results for her clients including a nearly $10.9 million jury verdict for her client in a race discrimination and retaliation case against the City of Boston (now on appeal).

Emma was selected for the 2017 Top Women of the Law list by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Emma has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2015 and is listed in Best Lawyers of America. She has also been awarded the highest possible rating for professional excellence in litigation –...

Inga Bernstein is a distinguished Criminal Defense and Employment Law Attorney at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. For over two decades, she has provided comprehensive representation for an array of criminal and civil matters. Inga is dedicated to providing a smart and effective defense for clients facing criminal charges. In civil matters, her representation includes meticulous research and forceful arguments in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. Inga's experienced and passionate advocacy has led to many outstanding results.

Inga has received numerous awards. Best Lawyers named her Lawyer of the Year for Boston Employment Law-Individuals in 2015 and 2018. She...

Michael Kelly focuses his legal practice primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury cases such as car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and slip and fall accidents in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Mr. Kelly is an experienced trial lawyer with demonstrated skills in negotiating with insurance companies. He has negotiated successful resolutions of numerous injury claims, achieving six figure settlements for his clients. His litigation skills benefit his clients whose cases go to trial. Mr. Kelly was included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyer List of Rising Stars, a coveted distinction that no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in a state...

Daniel J. Larson is a Boston, Massachusetts trial attorney who focuses on personal injury litigation. Attorney Larson has considerable experience representing those who have been injured and those wronged at no fault of their own. Prior to founding the firm, Attorney Larson worked as a litigator at a distinguished Boston law firm defending doctors, hospitals, and other care providers against professional malpractice claims. While attending law school, Attorney Larson was in the high top percent of his class; he was the Development Editor of the Journal of High Technology, Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Association, and member of the...

Boston injury attorney Erin E. McHugh represents clients in personal injury cases involving: motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, products liability, medical malpractice, bicycle accidents, and dangerous drugs. She is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut.

Attorney McHugh Graduated from Suffolk University Law School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College. As a law student, she served on the board of the Suffolk Public Interest Law Group, and was a member of the Lefkowitz Moot Court Team. She also graduated from Suffolk Law with Pro Bono Honors, having completed over...

Evan Buchberger is an attorney who represents individuals and businesses in an array of complex legal cases. He regularly represents employees for workplace discrimination claims and in wage and hour disputes. On the business side, attorney Buchberger represents businesses in both state and federal court in pursuing first party insurance coverage related to, among other things, loss of business income due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the course of his career, he has litigated various business disputes, including those over minority shareholder rights, intellectual property, and other contract disputes, obtaining favorable results at trial and on appeal in both...

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning. Probate of Estates in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Guardianships and Conservatorships under the Massachusetts Probate Code. Advance Directives that avoid the need for Guardianship - Conservatorship: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Real Estate Purchase and Sale. Supplemental Needs Trusts. Elder Law: Obtaining and coordinating benefits covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and other resources. I prepare and coordinate estates and trusts for people who plan for succession of their assets and property, and protect benefits eligibility for themselves and for disabled family members. I serve as legal counsel, and provide estate administration services, to Administrators and Executors of taxable and non...

Attorney Alexander Conley is an experienced criminal defense and OUI attorney, representing clients throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Conley represents clients charged with crimes throughout Massachusetts, including assault crimes, drug crimes, OUI offenses, sex crimes, property crimes, and theft crimes. Attorney Conley also represents clients in criminal appeals in front of the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

Attorney Conley graduated manga cum laude from New England Law | Boston. During law school, Attorney Conley worked for a judge in Boston, as well for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Attorney Conley grew up in North Carolina, where he graduated magna...

Adela graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a triple major in Health Services, Administration of Justice and Communications. She obtained her J.D., cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with certificates in Civil Litigation and Health Services.

Following graduation, Adela spent almost three years in Boston, Massachusetts representing clients in a variety of matters, including personal injury, summary process, contract disputes, and class action cases. In 2017, she moved to Buffalo, New York where she concentrated her practice in litigation, medical malpractice defense, nursing home defense, employment discrimination defense, and corporate health care matters....

My upbringing has played a significant role in shaping my values and beliefs. Compassion, kindness, and community are some of the essential virtues that have been instilled in me since childhood. Serving the underprivileged, poor, and needy has always been a top priority for me. I strongly believe that everyone deserves equal access to justice, regardless of their background or financial status. As a lawyer, I am motivated by this compassion to represent my clients to the best of my ability. I understand the stress and anxiety that legal issues can cause, and I am committed to providing my clients with...

Thomas M. Greene has practiced complex civil litigation for more than thirty years. Since first representing a False Claims Act whistleblower in 1992, Mr. Greene has specialized in representing qui tam whistleblowers. Although his first False Claims Act case involved the defense industry, Mr. Greene has devoted the majority of his time to health care and pharmaceutical cases.

I am of counsel to Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, where previously I was a partner for over 30 years. My practice concentrates on Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, and College and University Disciplinary matters. I have decades of experience defending clients in both federal and state courts. Providing a clear presentation and in-depth knowledge of legal issues has resulted in positive outcomes for dozens of my clients. My practice includes nationwide representation for students and faculty facing all types of charges. I am committed to zealous advocacy to protect my clients' rights and interests in every case. I received my...

William O’Neil has practiced law in the greater Springfield area for 37 years. He specializes in criminal defense of major crimes. Attorney O’Neil also has experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and probate matters. He has defended hard working citizens who have been harassed by debt collectors by defending them in court against those creditors and in filing for bankruptcy protection. Receiving compassionate legal advice from our experienced professionals will prevent you from getting lost in the corporate shuffle.

I have been practicing workers' compensation for over 30+ years. I began for an insurance defense firm before starting my own practice. As a defense attorney for multiple workers' compensation insurance companies I was able to see first hand what insurance companies do with your claim. What they seek to do is pay out as little as possible and close the file as soon as possible. Obviously that is not necessarily in your best interest. I see my role as guiding you through the process to put you in the best position should a claim...

I am a trusted and passionate attorney who seeks to help reunite families through immigration and guide individuals as they maneuver the immigration process. As a Ghanaian-born attorney, I know firsthand the challenges associated with immigration. My experiences offer a unique perspective to each case. I strive to provide quality legal services to all clients. From marriage-based green cards to waivers of inadmissibility, I am ready to work with you toward your immigration goals. Visit my website for more information or call for a consultation.

I am an associate involved in all aspects of personal injury law. I pursued my undergraduate education at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where I completed a double major in Public Policy and Law, and Hispanic Studies. My passion for law led me to Suffolk University Law School, where I further developed my legal knowledge. Since joining the firm in 2022 as a law clerk, I have had the privilege of working on multiple trials and mediations. This role has allowed me to forge meaningful connections with our clients and assist in the successful resolution of their cases. I am fluent...