Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Family Law
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For over 25 years, Steven Ryan has practiced in the area of family law litigation, representing hundreds of clients involved in complex divorce matters. Mr. Ryan’s practice addresses all of the myriad issues that arise in the divorce setting: marital property division, inherited and gifted property, non-traditional compensation issues, business valuation, child support, child custody, alimony and the modification of previous awards of support. Complementing his experience as a trial adv...
Michael P. Judge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Michael P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Suzana Urukalo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Suzana, who practices law in Lexington, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily E. Nicholson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Emily E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth A. Roberts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Elizabeth A., who practices law in Burlington, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelly A. Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kelly A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
JENNIFER C. ROMAN is a partner at Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC where she concentrates her practice in all matters of domestic relations. Attorney Roman’s family law practice includes divorce, asset division (including: treatment of gifted and inherited property; trusts; and valuation issues of closely held businesses including medical practices) support (alimony and child support) paternity actions, modification of agreements, custody disputes, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, a...
Stephen A. Mackenzie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Stephen A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
CiCi is a compassionate advisor and tenacious litigator with nearly 30 years of experience. CiCi’s practice is dedicated to all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony, asset division, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, parental relocation, paternity, modification, probate litigation, restraining orders and grandparents’ rights. She represents individuals, including professional athletes and celebrities, involve...
Katie D. Cintolo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Katie D., who practices law in Lexington, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katie D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven E. Gurdin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Steven E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Karen Sweeney Shea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Karen Sweeney, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen Sweeney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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