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Natalia Kolyada is a resourceful immigration attorney in the Greater Boston area. An immigrant to this country, Natalia is uniquely positioned to assist other foreign nationals as she has been through the entire immigration process herself.

Natalia represents clients in all aspects of immigration law, including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, asylum and deportation defense. Natalia represents both corporate and individual clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Natalia is admitted to practice state law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and she can practice immigration law throughout the...

JOSEPH STEPHEN PROVANZANO, J.D., ESQUIRE

EDUCATION: New England School of Law
J.D. - Cum Laude - June, 1975

Suffolk University
B.A. - Government Administration - June, 1970

Various Continuing Legal Education Courses

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I founded McGowan & Associates in 2001 after serving as a name partner at another prominent Boston-based law firm. Throughout my career, I have tried over 400 cases to verdict. (Ask any other lawyer you are considering how many verdicts they have taken.) These cases have ranged from premises liability and environmental claims to catastrophic personal injury cases and multi-million dollar fire losses. I have also extensively lectured and published on defending environmental claims, including topics such as lead poisoning, sick building and indoor air quality claims, the rights of burn victims, carbon monoxide poisoning, and animal attacks. Recent results...

I joined McGowan & Associates in September 2007 after developing a successful solo practice with a focus on real estate transactions. I bring over two decades of experience in representing buyers, sellers, and lenders across all aspects of residential real estate transactions. My comprehensive experience and meticulous approach ensure that real estate closings proceed smoothly for my clients. I am also recognized as a dedicated litigator, actively representing a diverse range of clients in state and federal courts for over ten years. Before my successful career in private practice, I served as a prosecutor for the Norwell Police Department and as...

Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr. joined the firm in August of 2009 from the Norfolk County District Attorneys office. Gaughen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wrentham, Quincy, Stoughton and Dedham District Courts and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Brookline District and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Gaughen is known for his zealous trial advocacy. In an appeals court case, opposing counsel characterized him as to have "pummeled into the jury's consciousness"1 important portions of the case. The case was decided in his client's favor.

Attorney Gaughen is a graduate of...

Michael G. Furlong founded the Furlong Law Group in 2004. Prior to opening his own firm, Attorney Furlong served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and over the last 24 years worked for some of the premier Merrimack Valley law firms. Today Attorney Furlong’s practice is focused on estate planning, estate administration, real estate, asset protection, business law and select litigation cases. Attorney Furlong is a member of the Haverhill, Lawrence, Essex and Massachusetts Bar Associations and for a number of years volunteered in the Haverhill District Court Conciliation Program. Attorney Furlong...

David Russcol’s practice encompasses all aspects of litigation, from preliminary investigation to filing suit, through trial and pursuing appeals. He focuses on university sexual assault and discipline matters, appellate advocacy, employment and other civil actions, civil rights, and criminal defense. David is quick to grasp complex factual situations and legal principles, but he takes the time to develop a thorough understanding of all aspects of his cases. David’s experience clerking for state and federal judges and his attention to detail enable him to make forceful and innovative arguments on behalf of his clients. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, David Russcol...

Rachel Stroup focuses her litigation practice on employment law and criminal defense. Rachel is a compassionate and tenacious advocate who is dedicated to fighting for her clients.

Rachel listens carefully to each client’s needs, and works with the client to devise a case strategy aimed at meeting those needs. She recognizes that many of her clients want to focus on a strategy that compensates them for the injuries they have suffered without a protracted trial. Rachel’s strong advocacy, thoughtful decision making, and hard work have led to substantial settlements for her clients in cases she litigates. Rachel has successfully represented...

I am an attorney licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States Tax Court. Additionally, I hold certifications as a Certified Public Accountant in both Massachusetts and Illinois, as well as a Certified Management Accountant in the United States. My legal practice is focused on tax law, business law, trust and estate planning, property law, domestic relations, and forensic accounting. I earned my MBA from Providence College before pursuing a law degree at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. During my law studies, I gained practical experience working for the Massachusetts Probate Court and the City...

Sean is an attorney at Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP where he represents employers in labor and employment matters. Sean represents both public and private sector clients in litigation before federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies throughout the country. Sean litigates and counsels clients on the full range of labor and employment matters. Some of the most common issues he handles concern: claims of discrimination, retaliation and harassment; disability accommodation and leaves of absence matters; wage and hour disputes; non-competition and non-solicitation violations; trade secret misappropriation; claims of wrongful discharge; and unfair labor practice charges. In...

Timothy Cornell focuses on complex litigation, particularly securities fraud, FINRA arbitration and the False Claims Act. This year, Timothy has represented whistleblowers before courts and U.S. Attorneys around the country. He settled a lawsuit brought by shareholders against a high tech company based in India, and represents a Mexican oil industry company in a contract dispute against a New Hampshire company. Timothy graduated from the University of Chicago and had a career in journalism before heading into law. Writing for the Boston Herald, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and other newspapers, he covered courts, crime and education. While...

Ashleigh Louis, PhD and I founded Quantum ADR to emphasize compassionate conflict resolution through coaching and mindful mediation. Our aim is to effectively navigate intertwined relationships rather than attempting to sever them completely or establish the dominance of one party over the other. We've witnessed firsthand the detrimental impact of high-conflict relationships on children and adults, alike. This ignited our passion to resolve conflict through an interdisciplinary approach that is informed from both a legal and mental health perspective to help people discover the unique solutions that maximize healthy resolution for all parties. Rather than winners and losers, we encourage...

A dedicated advocate helping Federal & Massachusetts workers who are injured or disabled get the benefits they deserve. Melissa is a Boston Social Security lawyer who also practices in the areas of Federal Workers' Compensation and Massachusetts Disability Retirement.

With over three decades of analyzing, assessing, litigating, arbitrating and mediating hundreds of complex business disputes for both plaintiff and defendant clients, Tim Langella now works to help others reach amicable resolutions to hotly contested -- and often emotionally charged -- disputes. Tim Langella knows first hand how the adversarial nature of litigation can result in cases becoming overly expensive and time consuming. Whether your needs are for a neutral mediator, a neutral arbitrator, an appointed arbitrator or a seasoned attorney who can look at your dispute in a comprehensive and impartial manner, Tim Langella can help find...

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 John Foley has over 25-years of immigration law experience. His office is based in historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, about a three minute walk to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Boston's Government Center.

John and his profession team focus on getting immigration benefits for clients. If you need an employment card, a Legal Resident/Green card or if you want to apply for U.S. citizenship, John and the Foley Law Offices team want to help you through the process.

Over the years, Foley Law Offices has developed step by step...

Luke Mitcheson has been representing seriously injured clients since 2012. Prior to starting his own practice, Luke worked for a large defense firm in Boston where he gained critical insight into the workings of the insurance defense world. Now, as a plaintiff's attorney, Luke uses this insider's knowledge to his clients' advantage, helping them obtain the full and fair compensation they deserve.
Luke has been recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the field of personal injury law every year since 2015, an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in the state. He has a perfect rating...

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John Rossi has been a trial lawyer since 1981 providing executives, professionals & business owners legal representation in the areas of employment law, business litigation, domestic relations and tort law. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business school honor society, the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and is a past officer of the Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association. Mr. Rossi has been featured in Massachusetts’ leading legal publication on litigation related issues, and is awarded the highest rating from the...

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.

Attorney Daniel W. Murray is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He has been practicing law in Massachusetts for over 30 years. During this time, he has used his extensive legal knowledge and creative problem solving skills to get his clients what they deserve. Attorney Murray received his J.D. cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1980 and is now a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Prior to starting his own practice, Attorney Murray worked in both a small and large-corporate law firm in Boston. He also holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts...

Boston, MA employment lawyer, Jack K. Merrill specializes his practice in Massachusetts employment law and handles a broad array of business and civil litigation matters. He works in Massachusetts trial and appeal courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies. Mr. Merrill counsels small companies and individuals on employment and other business matters; handles discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful discharge cases; negotiates and drafts contracts; drafts employment manuals and non-competition agreements; and provides training classes on discrimination, sexual harassment, and related employment matters. Mr. Merrill has an extensive background in practical and intellectual areas of employment law. His legal practice includes private...

Jeremy Y. Weltman is a partner in the Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein litigation practice group where he brings an assertive and practical, results-oriented approach to help resolve clients’ personal and professional legal issues. Jeremy’s concentration is civil and commercial litigation, encompassing KCL’s varied general litigation practice with substantive experience handling complex commercial and business litigation, employment litigation, real estate disputes, construction, class-action, civil rights, ADA accessibility litigation, multi-party product liability, consumer protection, insurance coverage, municipal disputes, appellate advocacy and other tort based litigation matters. Jeremy has adeptly litigated and negotiated disputes for a wide range of clients including Fortune...

Attorney Robert S.C. Meltzer will relentlessly fight for the rights of those charged with a crime, thoroughly pursuing all legal options at each step from clerk's hearings and arraignments through trial. As an experienced criminal trial attorney, he is not afraid to take your case to a jury and fight for a not guilty verdict. He will be dedicated to you, and will always thoroughly discuss court procedures, case strategies, and different outcomes to give you the best criminal defense advice possible. Prior to entering private practice, Attorney Meltzer was an Assistant District Attorney in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office for...

An advocate in the representation of consumer, commercial and business clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court. My practice involves all aspects of bankruptcy including cases filed as Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. I am dedicated to helping you regain control of your finances and ultimately, your life. I provide personalized, dedicated service to my clients who are overburdened by debt and wish to make a clean financial start.

Before joining the Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. as Partner of the Civil Litigation Division in 2009, Adam J. Resmini attended the Roger Williams School of Law where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ). Today, Adam's work is consistently recognized as he has been selected to the prestigious "Rising Stars" each year since 2011. In addition, he has also been named to the "Top 40 Under 40" list by the National Trial Lawyers each year since 2012. He is an incredible asset to his...

At a young age, Andrew Resmini watched his father, Ronald J. Resmini, practice law at one of the top personal injury law firms. Years later, Andrew went on to pursue a legal career and now works with his father and two brothers at Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. Known for his incredible work ethic, Andrew fully dedicates himself to his clients' cases and works hard to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. Fortunately, his hard work has paid off as he has been selected to Super Lawyers list of "Rising Stars" each year...

Attorney Roman is a zealous advocate who will provide you with the legal representation you deserve.

I am a divorce and family law attorney and mediator in Massachusetts, and the owner of Next Phase Legal LLC in Norfolk, MA. I also provide parenting coordination services and am a trained collaborative law practitioner.

For more info about me, you can read my full bio here: http://nextphaselegal.com/about-us/stephen-mcdonough/

John Keefe is an experienced disability attorney practicing in the greater Boston area. Keefe Disability Law helps clients with all aspects of their Social Security disability claims, including the initial application for disability, appeals after a denial, Administrative law Judge hearings, and further appeals. Since 1994 we have handled over 12,000 Social Security disability claims. Keefe Disability law also helps clients with claims under Long Term Disability (ERISA) insurance policies. Keefe Disability law serves our disability clients who have a personal injury claim, a workers compensation claim, or been injured by a defective medical device or a defective drug....