Divorce & Family Law lawyers within 100 miles of South Dartmouth Massachusetts

Heather O’Connor has been described as one of the nicest people you will ever meet, until you are an opposing party in the courtroom; she then puts on her game face and will ensure that your side is heard and understood by the Judge. To her, litigation is not a game; she is fighting for justice for her clients and their children. She founded the O’Connor Family Law Firm based on the principle that, with the correct guidance, a person can come out of a divorce or family-law related dispute in a better position than coming in, both legally and personally. She provides a holistic-approach with her clients because she understands there is so much more to a divorce or custody dispute than the simple or even complex legal issue. Her clients have described her as a lifesaver. Someone who came into their life at the right moment, took charge, and changed things around. She believes in creating partnerships with her clients because it takes a joint effort to get desired results within a family law case.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Rob attended the New England School of Law. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1997 and commenced his legal career as a trial attorney, and is experienced in complex civil litigation, criminal law, and real estate. He has tried many criminal and civil cases to completion in the Commonwealth's District and Superior Courts, he has represented clients in the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court, and he has negotiated numerous settlements and plea bargain arrangements with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the office of the United States Attorney. Rob is admitted to practice before the state courts of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Marina R. Matuzek is a practicing lawyer in the state of MA handling Bankruptcy and Family Law cases.

As the founder of the Law Offices of Mark W. Bartolomei, Mr. Bartolomei is a highly skilled and dedicated attorney focused on providing outstanding legal counsel and results-oriented service. He has more than 20 years of experience in several different areas of the law, and handles cases for a diverse set of individuals and families in the Worcester area. You can have faith in the firm and its strong track record of success, whether your legal needs are related to divorce, criminal defense, bankruptcy or real estate. A strong commitment to our clients and the community With roots in this community that go back to his childhood, Mr. Bartolomei knows the challenges that people in the Worcester area face. He has an obvious passion for helping those facing a variety of legal issues, based on his belief that everyone should be able to afford reliable counsel. Mr. Bartolomei received his B.A. from Assumption College in Worcester before attending Western New England College of Law in Springfield. Since his entry into the Massachusetts State Bar, he has remained dedicated to helping people protect their rights in cases involving family law and various other issues.

Since 1994, Attorney Frederick C. Rushton has provided comprehensive legal counsel and representation in matters of Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Law and Immigration. If you’ve been injured, involved in a crime, family dispute, are going through a divorce or child custody or support matter, or need competent guidance and representation regarding citizenship and/or naturalization, I can assist you. I am dedicated to providing beneficial legal services for my clients, striving to obtain the ideal outcome for you, and to make the process as streamlined and honorable as possible—for your protection, reassurance, convenience and overall benefit.

Bob has been practicing law for twenty-nine years and is licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Bob attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated with degrees in Business Administration with minors in Economics and Philosophy. He subsequently completed his legal training at the University of Maine School of Law, graduating with his law degree in May 1988. He is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and the First circuit Federal District Court. Bob has been a member of the SSJM team since 1988. During Bob’s first decade as a lawyer, he primarily litigated commercial, business, personal injury and family law disputes. The financial and emotional cost of the traditional litigation model to Bob’s clients has caused him to redirect his professional energy. Although Bob frequently litigates appropriate cases, he now guides clients toward a collaborative and peaceful solution to their legal problems. In the collaborative method, clients maintain control, reduce legal fees and the emotional turmoil associated with litigation, all while maintaining privacy which does not exist in the litigation model. Bob is a member of the Mass. Bar Association, NH Bar Association, Maine Bar Association, Haverhill Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association, Salem, NH Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), MA and NH NAELA Chapters, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Massachusetts Collaborative Law Counsel (MCLC), Collaborative Law of New Hampshire and Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. Bob has also achieved the certificate as a certified financial divorce litigator. In 2018 Bob was nominated and voted as one of The 10 Best Elder Law Attorneys in Massachusetts. Bob’s practice areas include divorce and family law, estate and trust planning, elder and Medicaid planning, probate administration, business and corporate law, securities and commercial litigation, business general counsel, personal injury and wrongful death.

I began my legal career as a court reporter more than 25 years ago and participated in thousands of hearings, depositions and trials in criminal, probate and civil litigation cases before becoming an attorney in 2007. My passion for hard work has carried over into my legal career, and I don’t shy away from challenges. I enjoy being a part of a service-oriented profession. I am licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Florida and am a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, Inc. I have earned my J.D. degree from the New England School of Law and a B.A. degree from Notre Dame College, cum laude. Currently, my practice is focused on all matters related to family law, including contested and uncontested divorce, child support, child custody, alimony and property division. I am a seasoned and precise litigator who is extremely comfortable in the courtroom. I also, however, recognize the role and value of family law mediation and act as a neutral third party for divorcing couples who are looking to reach an agreement on their dissolution without the time and expense of court. I represent clients in the Metro Boston area and throughout eastern Massachusetts, covering all of Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk counties. When I’m not working, I’m enjoying time with my family and singing, playing guitar and writing music. As someone who values their family relationships very much, I understand the emotional nature of family law matters and the challenges these issues can present. I’m known to be a tenacious and caring advocate who listens to the needs of my clients and goes above and beyond to secure positive results.

In 1999, he became an administrator of one of the first charter schools in the state of Florida. He went on in his career, to be a principal and school district administrator. He has been part of hundreds of child studies, and thousands of students' educational plans. He has trained teachers, principals and superintendents on compliance with special education laws, bullying prevention, student discipline procedures and curriculum innovations. He has supported school and school districts in student services' best practices. He has been a school board member, developing policy and performing governance of a school district. Will has been a member of local, state and federal committees that set policy regulations for schools. He is a certified evaluator for school accreditation. He utilizes all of his experience when he represents his clients. With such a broad knowledge in the educational field, Will is able to represent his clients in the most effective ways.

John has served as lead trial counsel in hundreds of litigation cases in his extensive trial practice in State and Federal Courts throughout the United States. He is widely recognized as a skilled, aggressive and effective trial attorney in a wide variety of complex litigation cases, including business litigation, product liability, real estate, trademark infringement, personal injury, criminal, corporate and in all intellectual property matters. John further acts as corporate counsel for a variety of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other entities ranging from fortune 500 companies to sole partnerships. John is a cum laude graduate of Merrimack College and a cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA. John was a litigation associate in Boston for several years before being the founding and managing partner of the firm Gallant, Hausler & Lampert, P.C. in 1991. John and his partner, Tim Ervin founded Gallant & Ervin, LLC in 2000 with an emphasis and concentration on complex business and intellectual property litigation cases. John has handled cased and enforced the rights of all of the firm's national and international entertainment clients throughout the Federal and State Courts in the United States. John was named a Super Lawyer and Top Attorney in litigation by New England Super Lawyers in 2004. John is admitted to practice before the State Courts in Massachusetts and is admitted in the United States District Courts and Circuit Court of Appeals in Massachusetts. He has handled intellectual property cases and complex litigation cases before the Federal Courts in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Florida, New York, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Georgia. John is on the Board of Directors of several different charitable organizations and groups, including the Greater Lowell Boys and Girls Club. He is the legal director of Klin Spirits, LLC and Klin Tobacco, LLC who produces Hammer & Sickle Vodka, Hammer & Sickle Cigars and various other products.

Bob has been practicing law for twenty-nine years and is licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Bob attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated with degrees in Business Administration with minors in Economics and Philosophy. He subsequently completed his legal training at the University of Maine School of Law, graduating with his law degree in May 1988. He is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and the First circuit Federal District Court. Bob has been a member of the SSJM team since 1988. During Bob’s first decade as a lawyer, he primarily litigated commercial, business, personal injury and family law disputes. The financial and emotional cost of the traditional litigation model to Bob’s clients has caused him to redirect his professional energy. Although Bob frequently litigates appropriate cases, he now guides clients toward a collaborative and peaceful solution to their legal problems. In the collaborative method, clients maintain control, reduce legal fees and the emotional turmoil associated with litigation, all while maintaining privacy which does not exist in the litigation model. Bob is a member of the Mass. Bar Association, NH Bar Association, Maine Bar Association, Haverhill Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association, Salem, NH Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), MA and NH NAELA Chapters, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Massachusetts Collaborative Law Counsel (MCLC), Collaborative Law of New Hampshire and Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. Bob has also achieved the certificate as a certified financial divorce litigator. In 2018 Bob was nominated and voted as one of The 10 Best Elder Law Attorneys in Massachusetts. Bob’s practice areas include divorce and family law, estate and trust planning, elder and Medicaid planning, probate administration, business and corporate law, securities and commercial litigation, business general counsel, personal injury and wrongful death.