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• Cataldo Law Offices

Law Firm Overview

The firm, orginating in 1961, now continuing as Cataldo Law Offices, LLC, was recently partnered with Gilmore Rees Carlson and Cataldo, P.C. The firm's major emphasis is Litigation including extensive Criminal Law practice.

Attorneys Joseph P. Cataldo and Cornelius J. Madera III, representing client's in all serious criminal matters, violent and non-violent, drunk driving, sexual abuse, domestic restraining orders and assault, and drug offenses in all Courts.

Attorney Joseph Cataldo, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Massachusetts Bar Association and the Boston and Norfolk County Bar Associations, is one of the preeminent criminal attorneys in the area.

Attorney Madera is a former assistant district attorney with extensive criminal litigation experience, and also one of the most active criminal attorneys in the area.

In the Domestic Relations field, Attorney Paul A. Cataldo listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" is a top Domestic Relations attorney, past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Massachusetts chapter, a member of National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Massachusetts and Norfolk County Bar Associations. He and Attorney Trevi L. Berretta, also a member of the Massachusetts and Norfolk County Bar Associations and one of the top divorce litigators in the area, handle all the divorce matters including, property division, alimony, support and custody issues.

Many of the firm's clients are referred to the firm by other professionals relying on the experienced expert legal assistance provided to clients by our attorneys.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal 45%
• Domestic Relations / Family Law 45%
• Civil Litigation 10%

Honors and Awards

• Joseph P. Cataldo: Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2005
• Joseph P. Cataldo: Martindale Hubbell AV Rated
• Paul A. Cataldo: Listed in Best Lawyers of America, 1989 - Present
• Paul A. Cataldo: Listed in Massachusetts Super Lawyers

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Administrative Investigations, Administrative Officers & Agents, Administrative Rulemaking, Licensing, Regulatory Enforcement, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Real Estate Law, Workers' Compensation Law