Family & estate law, practised personally.
Dear neighbour — when you call my office, you speak with me. I draft every will myself, appear at every hearing myself, and return every call by the end of the day. After nineteen years, I still believe that is simply what a lawyer owes a client.
Qualified, and on the record.
Admissions, education and memberships, for those who like to check.
Certificate of Standing
- Massachusetts BarAdmitted 2007
- New Hampshire BarAdmitted 2010
- U.S. District Court, D. Mass.Admitted 2008
- J.D., cum laudeAshbury Law School
- B.A., HistoryKingsford College
- Certified Family MediatorSince 2014
- Essex County Bar AssociationPast President
In good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers. No disciplinary history.
Four things, done well.
I limit my practice so every client gets my full attention.
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I.Wills & Living Trusts
Clear, current documents that say exactly what you mean, reviewed with you line by line.
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II.Probate & Administration
A calm guide through the court process after a loss, from filing to final distribution.
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III.Divorce & Separation
Negotiated settlements first, courtroom advocacy when it is needed.
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IV.Custody & Parenting Plans
Parenting arrangements built around the children, and built to last.
Catherine rewrote our trust over two kitchen-table meetings and explained every page. My mother, who is ninety-one, understood it better than I did.
Fixed fees, plainly stated.
Most matters are quoted in writing at a flat fee before any work begins. No retainers held against hourly billing.
- Simple will package will, health proxy, power of attorney$1,450
- Revocable living trust for individuals or couples$2,900
- Uncontested divorce agreement drafting & filing$3,200
- Probate administration informal proceedingsfrom $4,500
- Hourly matters$340 / hr
From clients and colleagues
“After my father passed, Margaret walked our family through probate with more patience than we had any right to expect.”
“They explained every step in plain English and told me the truth about my case, even when it wasn’t what I wanted to hear.”
“When the other side’s insurer stopped returning calls, Nadia started preparing for trial. They settled within a month. I never once felt like a file number.”
Visit the office on Chestnut Street.
- Monday – Thursday9 am – 6 pm
- Friday9 am – 3 pm
- EveningsBy appointment
- Home visitsAvailable
14 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA · +1 (555) 014-2200
