Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Family Law
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Phyllis E. Federico is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Phyllis E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Phyllis E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Rivers practices in all areas of family law litigation, both at the trial court and appellate levels. Mr. Rivers is a Fellow in the Massachusetts Chapters of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and has been awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory , which is granted to a select group of attorneys and indicates the highest possible peer rating w...
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.
Amanda L. Vanderhorst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Amanda L., 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 Amanda L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
James J. Richards has been practicing law in Massachusetts for over 25 years. After completing a judicial clerkship in the Massachusetts Trial Court, he transitioned into private practice, where he became a partner in two well-respected Massachusetts firms before establishing his own firm, The Law Offices of James J. Richards LLC, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Mr. Richards has concentrated his practice in Family Law, handling cases in the Probate, Superior, and District Courts, as wel...
THERESA B. RAMOS is a partner at Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC where she concentrates her practice in all matters of domestic relations. Prior to joining Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC, Ms. Ramos was a partner at Goldstein, Egloff, Ramos & Wood, LLP where she focused primarily on domestic relations. She served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (2001-2002). She is a past Co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Family Law Steering Co...
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...
Barbara L. Drury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Barbara L., 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 Barbara L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David H. Lee is recognized locally and nationally as a preeminent Family Law practitioner. The focus of his practice over his entire career has been in the field of Family Law. Mr. Lee is a frequent speaker and author of articles in the area of Family Law on a variety of topics, including divorce tax law, business valuations, stock options and retirement interests in property division, alimony and child support, division of gifted and inherited property, trial practice and procedure, appellat...
Molly Wilson Chung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Molly Wilson, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Molly Wilson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Viktor A. Theiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Viktor A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Viktor A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jennifer M. Clark is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jennifer M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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