Townsend Lawyers

Sara K. Ward is a partner at Maiona Ward Immigration Law and has exclusively practiced immigration law since 2003. Attorney Ward represents families and employees worldwide with immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing at US Consulates, as well as legal permanent residency at USCIS offices across the United States, Naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, waivers of inadmissibility and business immigration matters. Attorney Ward was recognized as a Rising Star in the field of Immigration Law by the "Super Lawyer" publication of Boston Magazine in 2008 and 2011. Fluent in Spanish, Sara has knowledge in cross-cultural issues as she studied in Buenos...

Trained at a prominent national firm, by leading practitioners in the field, I am honored to have worked for clients ranging from the smallest start-ups to billion-dollar companies and I bring a lifelong passion for technology to my work with each and every client. I believe in developing and executing IP strategies rooted in business realities and work to enlighten my clients as to the business implications of their IP decisions.

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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Attorney Birenbaum is a highly skilled and talented senior attorney at Bellotti Law Group, P.C. She has been a successful and tenacious litigator for over two decades, amassing an impressive resume of verdicts and settlements for her clients. During her lengthy career, she has successfully handled thousands of cases, focusing on automobile accidents, product liability, construction accidents, and an array of complex personal injury matters. Sara has played an integral role in countless civil settlements and also shines in the courtroom, where she has tried over 100 jury trials to conclusion. She has an incredible attention to detail and has...

I founded Boston Employment Law PC in 2016, continuing my practice in employment law, business litigation and appeals, which began in 1986. In the employment area, I represent both employers and employees before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in cases involving: wage payment and overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Massachusetts law; sexual harassment; age, race, disability and sex discrimination; wrongful termination; and trade secrets and non-competition agreements. I also counsel clients regarding day-to-day employment law issues involving COBRA; the Family and Medical Leave Act; reasonable accommodation to disabled employees; employment contracts; severance;...

KZ Law Offices is an immigration law office conveniently located in Cleveland Circle in Brighton, Massachusetts directly next to the Green Line. This firm offers an extensive variety of legal services in the area of immigration law, including employment-based and family-based immigration, temporary tourist and business visas (and extensions thereof), citizenship and naturalization, and more.

Massachusetts immigration attorney and sole proprietor of KZ Law Offices, Kat Shnayder applies the highest standards to every case and passionately help clients overcome the challenges of immigration transactions and disputes. Attorney Shnayder promises to build strong attorney-client relationships based on trust, understanding, and support, promptly...

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 Joshua K. S. Cali is a well-respected estate planning attorney in the MetroWest area. Joshua graduated summa cum laude from Bentley University in Waltham, MA and from UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles, CA. Before starting his own firm, Joshua practiced estate planning for high net worth clients at a boutique law firm in San Diego, CA. Joshua's passion lies in using innovative technology to make the law more affordable and accessible to all Americans.

I grew up in Randolph and now live in East Boston with my wife. Before I pursued a career in law, I worked as a teacher at a Catholic school in Boston and also in financial services. During my time at Suffolk University Law School, I served as a student attorney in the Disability Advocacy Clinic. Before I joined the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman, I represented clients in personal injury, employment, and civil rights cases in both state and federal courts for fifteen years. I am committed to advocating for individuals who have been injured through no fault...

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....

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...

Margaret has experience implementing asset protection plans, family business entities such as Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and valuation discounting. She focuses her practice on estate planning, elder law and long-term care planning (Medicaid), MassHealth applications for long-term care (Medicaid applications), MassHealth fair hearings (appeals on Medicaid denials), estate (probate) and trust administration, Federal estate tax returns (Form 706), Massachusetts estate tax returns (Form M-706), and gift tax returns (Form 709). Learn more http://www.Beliveaulaw.net

Attorney John Cavanaugh is an experienced Massachusetts attorney practicing primarily in the areas of business law, business litigation, general civil litigation, and other related legal matters.

PeggyAnn Wollman is an experienced attorney dedicated to providing service to those in cases involving real estate law, business law, landlord/tenant law, condominium law, trusts and estates, and probate.

She got her J.D. from Boston University School of Law and is an active member of the Real Estate Bar Association (REBA), the Boston Bar Association (BBA), and a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company.

Call or visit her website for more information on how she can help you.

Attorney Michael Vosilla is LaFountain & Wollman, P.C.’s Senior Associate, who has experience representing clients in matters including civil litigation, criminal law, estate planning, probate, immigration, landlord/tenant law, and personal injury.

He obtained his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and immigration law is one of Attorney Vosilla’s main practice areas.

Call today or visit his website for more information.

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...

Michael Moore provides the firm's Real Estate, Construction and Litigation practice groups with experienced counsel on complex matters. Prior to becoming Of Counsel, Mr. Moore was an associate attorney at the firm where he represented clients involved in real estate, construction, and business litigation related matters. As an associate Mr. Moore prepared a broad scope of litigation filings and for real estate transactional matters, he prepared a variety of agreements for residential and commercial real estate transactions, including offers to purchase, purchase and sale agreements, deeds and he also provided experienced legal representation at residential real estate closings. ...

Osterberg LLC is a boutique law firm focusing on intellectual property and federal court business litigation, and copyright and trademark licensing and counseling. We enforce and defend our clients’ most important intellectual property rights, and help solve their most challenging problems. We make our clients’ concerns our own, and work to achieve their goals within real-world time, financial and business constraints.

Blanca G. Silvestrini, Esq. works on Puerto Rican Law. She received her law degree (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude, at the University of Puerto Rico and holds an advanced degree in law from Stanford University (J.S.M.). She was accepted to the Puerto Rican Bar in 1988 and since then has practiced as a counselor-at- law and consultant attorney in cases related to family law and inheritance law (probate). Attorney Silvestrini has taught law courses at Stanford Law School, the University of Puerto Rico and the Law School of the University of Connecticut. She also has served in the board of several...

Boston Immigration Attorney Trupti N Patel & Associates has been practicing business and family based immigration Since 1978 Since our inception, the immigration lawyers at the law firm of Trupti N Patel & Associates has been a strategic partner for both businesses as well as individuals seeking experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated and responsive Immigration attorney to guide them through the process of immigrating to the United States. Attorney Trupti Patel and her team has been highly successful in obtaining favorable results for their clients in all areas of immigration law including H-1B, PERM, E treaty trader or investor visas, employment or family...

I am a lawyer based in Massachusetts, focusing on criminal defense, family law, and immigration issues. If you find yourself here, it's likely that you are confronting a legal issue that seems daunting. You might feel powerless, frustrated, or overwhelmed—whether you're dealing with the government, a large corporation, or just a neighbor. The legal system can appear complex, daunting, and distant. I pursued a career in law because I am passionate about advocating for individuals, whether it involves safeguarding their constitutional rights or settling a minor dispute with a neighbor. I approach each case with a personal commitment, dedicating myself to uncovering...

I’m William J. Manchinton, Jr., a criminal defense attorney based in Massachusetts. I’ve been practicing law with the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson since September 2024, where I focus on representing individuals facing criminal charges. My journey into this field wasn’t a straight line—I started in insurance defense, working on subrogation cases. But I quickly realized that my true passion lies in criminal law, where I can engage more directly with people and make a meaningful impact in their lives. I graduated from George Washington University in 2015 with a double major in Philosophy and History, two subjects that sharpened...

Attorney Roderick S. Oreste is the principal attorney of Oreste Law. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Before founding his law firm, Rod spent over 12 years working for New England's beloved baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. During his tenure there, he held several management positions in the Public Affairs department and acted as the Red Sox alumni liaison. He dealt with all issues concerning former Red Sox players and coaches...

Mr. Barry J. Bisson, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and currently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. Mr. Bisson is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, several federal courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. He represents individuals and businesses in a variety of areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, contracts, and employment matters.

Whether it is an individual or business, it is important to Mr. Bisson that his clients receive the exceptional representation that they deserve, and that they have someone standing in their corner, fighting hard...

Our MA law firm specializes in criminal law cases after conviction. We handle appeals, motions for a new trial, motions to revise and revoke sentences, guilty plea withdrawals, parole hearings, and commutation petitions. Attorney Mary T. Rogers won a United States Supreme Court case as co-counsel on June 25, 2009. The case, Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, has widespread application to all criminal cases throughout the U.S. The Court ruled that under the Sixth Amendment all defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine forensic crime analysts. The government cannot rely on the forensic lab report in place of live testimony....