South Dartmouth Lawyers

Licensed in MA, Federal Court First Circuit and the US Supreme Court

George Leontire is a litigator at Leontire & Associates, P.C., a leading national law firm well-known for its representation of clients in some of the country’s most high profile cases in recent history. Operating out of the firm’s Boston and New Bedford offices, George represents clients civil litigation and Criminal Defense matters in Massachusetts and federal courts.

George received his Bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1976, and later earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from the New England School of...

Attorney D. Robin Gouveia has been with dOliveira & Associates since June of 2011, however, she has been practicing personal injury law for over 22 years beginning in December of 1998. Since joining the firm, Attorney Gouveia has been exclusively practicing personal injury and disability law. Attorney Gouveia works with clients from the East Providence, Middletown, Pawtucket, Fall River and New Bedford areas. Attorney Gouveia graduated from Bishop Stang High School in Smith Mills, MA in 1985. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1989 from UMASS Dartmouth. She received her law degree from Southern New England Law School in...

Attorney Horan is a 2003 graduate from New England School of Law. He is the former Chief Investigator and Prosecutor at the Division of Professional Licensure's Health Care Fraud Unit. He represents clients in the following areas of law since 2004: Family Law - Divorce, Mediation, Separate Support, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianships, Personal Injury- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall, Product Liabilities, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law and Real Estate. He is a member of the Bristol County Bar Association, and New Bedford Bar Association. He served on the Old Rochester Regional School...

A personal injury is one of the most disheartening issues to deal with. You don’t want to watch as your life falls apart due to the pain of a dangerous drug, or drunk driver accident. Instead, turn towards the honest attention that you and your loved ones deserve. The team at the Law Offices of John S. Moffa will make sure that your case is studied with the keen eye of a legal professional; one that wants to make sure your case is given honest attention and care. You have a chance to fight for the financial compensation that...

Attorney Patricia Bloom-McDonald is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has been in private practice since 2003. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, 1st Circuit; U.S. Bankruptcy Court; and all courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has extensive knowledge and experience with the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorneys, and other Estate Planning documents. Additionally, Attorney Bloom-McDonald possesses exceptional knowledge of Probate law as it is applied to Estate Administration, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, and Name Change procedures. She possesses...

Thomas Benner is a bankruptcy attorney and owner of Benner Law, where he represents clients who are facing financial challenges. Education: Tom earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. After graduating, he enrolled in law school at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He graduated with his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2002. Experience: Tom Benner has been focusing on helping his clients navigate through bankruptcy and other financial-related issues since 2002, when he first joined the Smeloff and Benner Law Office as an attorney. Tom Benner formed Benner Law in order to provide their community with...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Attorney Luiz is originally from Dartmouth and has strong ties to the South Coast community. He attended law school in his hometown at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. Russell was among the first entering class of the University of Massachusetts School of Law and was an active member of the student government. During law school, Russell had several internships including working for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. He was also his law school’s American Bar Association Liaison and tutored entering law students as a Dean’s Fellow.

Immediately after being sworn into the Massachusetts Bar, Attorney Luiz began litigating...

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...

Matthew Viveiros is a graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law and Providence College. Attorney Viveiros has been admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

He has successfully represented clients and their claims. He has secured settlements or favorable judgments in both jurisdictions.

Attorney Viveiros specializes in the representation of:
• Injured seamen and their families
• Jones Act and wrongful death claims
• Injured construction workers in both
workers' compensation and third-party
liability claims
• Individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents
•...

Logan Weinkauf has represented hundreds of Massachusetts families and small businesses to preserve assets and eliminate debts. He is a leading attorney in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including defending adversary proceedings. Attorney Weinkauf serves all of Massachusetts. Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Litigation Debt Settlement Mortgage Loan Modification Short Sales Workouts Free case evaluations.

Bucacci and Simonian, P.C. is a Bankruptcy Law firm giving personal attention to our clients. We offer low fees and payment plans to those who need it. We have dedicated our law practice almost exclusively to bankruptcy law since 1996 and have become known as the local and trusted bankruptcy firm in Massachusetts.

In addition to being a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law LLP in Boston, I have over 12 years of experience from the bench as a retired First Justice in the Orange District Court.

Attorney Russell received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. He decided that bankruptcy and foreclosure law was the practice for him after witnessing many homeowners lose their homes and property without having anyone to turn to for help. In 2003, he became a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Boston Bar Association. He also has been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys since 2011. Mr. Russell is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 2012, he was named Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers...

Dedicated and responsive personal service. Helping workers & consumers since 1988. Call 508-762-1387

J. Tucker Merrigan is co-managing partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. He started Sweeney Merrigan Law with his brother and fellow co-managing partner, Peter M. Merrigan, in 2010. Since, Sweeney Merrigan Law has become a Massachusetts and National powerhouse in the practice of plaintiff’s litigation. It has been many years since the firm began with its first settlement of $9,500.00 and has evolved to recovering over $30 Million in its most recent litigation. Much of the success attributable to Sweeney Merrigan is a direct product of Attorney Merrigan’s commitment the firm’s reputation as practicing with the highest...

As a founding partner of Sweeney Merrigan Law LLP in Boston, I have years of experience handling all different types of personal injury claims and will get you the compensation you deserve.

I have been a lawyer in Fall River, Massachusetts for over 30 years. I have practiced extensively in the courts in Bristol County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County and Norfolk County. My practice focuses on Divorce and Criminal Law including DUI/OUI. I handle all aspects of Family Law including child custody, visitation, father's rights, divorce modifications, separation agreements and property division. I also have an office in Quincy, MA. There is no cost for your first appointment.

Attorney David Ellison is a criminal defense lawyer who is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and the Federal District Court of Rhode Island. He has experience handling all ranges of criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies. He believes that his clients are people who deserve to have their day in court. His top priority is protecting his client's rights. He takes pride in fighting for his clients and treating his clients as human beings rather than another number in the system.

I have been representing clients looking for a workers' compensation lawyer for over 30 years and know how to get the best outcome for my clients whatever the injury or circumstances they find themselves in. I work with clients in Attleboro, North Attleboro, Fall River, Mansfield, Foxboro and throughout Norfolk and Bristol Counties.

When clients schedule a free consultation I answer all their questions including how their specific case would be viewed by judge deciding on the outcome as well as what expenses there could be. If you have been injured at work, whether it is severe and long term,...

Andrew Abraham is the founding partner of the Boston personal injury law firm, Abraham & Associates, P.C. Attorney Abraham has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® lists of 2010-2013. In addition, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Brain Injury Association, and the North American Brain Injury Society. With nearly 20 years of experience, Mr. Abraham has the knowledge and resources necessary to take on even the most complex cases. To learn more about working with Attorney Abraham, contact Abraham & Associates, P.C. today.

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...

My name is Attorney Marc Roberts and I want to let you know a little about me and what I believe about the law. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelorâs of the Arts Degree obtained from majoring in Psychology. I obtained my law degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. I passed the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Examinations in 2004 and have been a practicing attorney ever since. My career started off as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County District Attorneyâs Office where I was stationed primarily in the...

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...

Attorney Sabra has practiced as a trial attorney in personal injury, worker’s compensation, and criminal defense in Massachusetts for more than 35 years. He works hard for his clients and does not conclude their case until he gets the best possible result.

Law practice providing legal representation and consulting services to individuals and business. Firm associates practicing in the areas of commercial law and litigation, business and real estate law, construction law criminal defense, domestic relations, personal injury and civil rights; special education/disabilty law, estate probate and litigation. Admiralty, Maritime and Marine Salvage law. International matters with a legal significance. Immigration, Visas, Contracts, Import/Export Experienced working within EU countries. Subspecialty practice of representation of motorcyclists and motorcyclist organizations with issues involving motorcycle specific laws and enforcement; lobbying; injuries resulting while operating a motorcycle and related legal matters. Providing pro bono legal services to deserving individuals and...

Attorney Michael E. Kiernan is a Partner at RKM Law with extensive experience representing the interests of workers' compensation parties before administrative judges at various statewide offices of the Department of Industrial Accidents. Attorney Kiernan represents clients in civil and criminal defense cases in District, Superior and Federal Court. Attorney Kiernan served as an appointed member to the Bristol County Board of Bar Overseers' Disciplinary Hearing Committee from 2011 to 2013. He also served on the Norwell Board of Appeals from 2004 - 2014. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and was president of the Plymouth County Bar...

Lakeville Estate Planning Attorney and Elder Law Attorney. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, including all of Bristol and Plymouth Counties.