Current Employment Position(s)

Litigation Department Chair, since February 7, 2007

Lawyer Overview

Areas of Practice

• Domestic Relations/Family Law
• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate Law
• Probate Law

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Mini-trials, 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, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills, Real Estate Law, Sexual Abuse -- Plaintiff

Bar Admissions

• Massachusetts, 1993
• U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1993
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Massachusetts

Certification/Specialties

• Massachusetts Real Estate Broker, Public Counsel Services

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Taunton Bar Association, 2003 - 2004 (Vice President)
• Taunton Bar Association, 2001 - 2002 (Treasurer)
• Taunton Bar Association, 2006 - 2007 (President)
• Bristol County Bar Association, 1994 - Present
• Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts, 1995
• Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts, 1997
• Massachusetts Bar Association, 1995
• Waltham and Greater Boston Federation of Business and Professional Women, 1993 - 1995
• Bristol County Bar Advocates, 1994 - 1997
• Bristol County District Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Roundtable, Supervised Visitation Center Subcommittee, 1997 - 1999
• Greater Taunton Community Health Network, Legislative Policy Subcommittee, 1997 - 1999
• Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Family Law Task Force, 1997 - 1999

Honors and Awards

• Co-Recipient, Bristol County Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 2000
• Massachusetts House of Representatives Citation for Excellence in Legal Service, August 23, 2000
• Golden Key National Honor Society, Boston College, 1987 - 1989

Pro Bono Activities

• Bristol County Probate Court "Lawyer of the Day" Program Volunteer, 1995 - Present
• Plymouth County Volunteer Lawyer Program, 1999 - Present
• New Center for Legal Advocacy Pro Bono Referral Member/Private Attorney Involvement Project Member
• Bristol County Probate & Family Court Help the Child Guardian Ad Litem Program, 2003
• Congressman Edward J. Markey, Events Volunteer and Fundraising, 1993 - 1994
• Senator Joan M. Menard, Campaign Volunteer and Fundraising, 1987 - Present
• March of Dimes of Southeastern MA, 1989
• Handi Kids Day Camp and Preschool, Bridgewater, MA, Volunteer, 1996 - 1997
• Senator Marc Pacheco, Campaign Volunteer, The Pacheco for Congress Committee

Past Employment Positions

• Wynn & Wynn P.C., Raynham, MA, Associate, 1999 - 2000
• New Center For Legal Advocacy, Inc., New Bedford, MA, Senior Staff Attorney, 1997 - 1999
• Berube & Vrana, P.C., Taunton, MA, Associate, 1994 - 1997
• Law Office of William M. Noble, Jr., Newton, MA, Associate, 1993 - 1994
• Aleixo & Murray, P.C., Law Clerk, 1988 - 1992

Education

• Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1992
  J.D.
• Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1989
  B.A.
• Boston College, 2006
  M.S.

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

4 Court Street
Taunton, MA 02780-3218

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8AM to 5:30PM & by appointment

Phones

(508) 828-1900

Faxes

(508) 828-1919

Emails

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Websites

http://www.ptklaw.com