My wife and I recently worked with Attorney Brian David Brown with regards to setting up a private…read moremortgage and other related documents during our first home purchase. I have nothing but good things to say. Brian was professional, very responsive, and very efficient (read: He is not one of those attorneys who runs up the bill). I say this as an attorney myself. I am not familiar with the full range of services he provides, but, we were very pleased with what he did for us.

We have worked with Brian multiple times in the purchase and sale of several homes in the past 10…read moreyears. He is detail-oriented, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in real estate transactions. His calm influence and experience will reduce your stress and get you through to closing. I would recommend Brian without hesitation.

Stephen helped my family create an estate for my Dad. He was very responsive, knowledgeable and…read morecaring. He was so kind to my Dad and helped answer all his questions about the process. I would highly recommend.

Very quick to respond. Very nice person. Very honest. I am happy that I reached out. He seems like…read morea wonderful person.

Exactly what you want in an attorney- knowledgeable, responsive, good listener, and very fast. We…read morespoke to a few attorneys and she was the most reasonable. Recommended her for the rest of our family

Initially, I chose Loren to handle my estate planning based strictly on her location. She appeared…read moreon a list of lawyers available through my workplace as a benefit and since I didn't know anyone on the list, I just chose the closest lawyer and had no expectations. What a pleasant surprise to discover that she was not only the most convenient but the best imaginable choice. I am very unfamiliar with legal and business matters and ordinarily would find the process daunting but Loren was so patient, affable and clear (without being condescending) that what could have been frustrating and traumatic was straightforward and simple. Although Loren was being paid by a third-party company, she was generous with her time and thoughtful with her recommendations. For example, while I came to her for a will, after carefully reviewing my situation, she recommended a trust, a far more appropriate option. Looking over her work and correspondence, a discerning family member who does have expertise in business and legal matters said, "Whoever referred this lawyer did you a favor. She is GOOD." He was RIGHT.

I reached out to Fields and Dennis to get information on Special Needs Planning/ documents and…read morelearn how they work. Aside from office staff being incredibly rude it seems Sheryl handles many areas of law and is not necessarily a "Special Needs" planner/ lawyer as she listed on the website and in her video. She seems nice enough in her video but when the office is so rude to potential clients that is a red flag. Its not 100% clear but it appears this is primarily a litigation firm that does estate planning on the side and then maybe?? has some interest in Special Needs? You can tell this from the fact they have an "intake" person - Kelly - who is quite condescending. Firms that take on cases have "intake" staff. This is not what one expects from an estate planning lawyer/office let alone one that claims to focus on Special Needs. This is particularly egregious as too many law firms and planners claim to handle Special Needs planning when really they just see as a slight variation on regular trusts - which is what causes issues for families down the road. They don't have the depth of knowledge or vested interest that TRUE Special Needs planners and lawyers have. Can only hope that eventually these type of law firms will catch on that having staff condescend to and treat potential clients rudely is not a winning formula.

Vicki Shemin and Jonathan Fields represented me for a simple divorce. It was a short-term marriage…read morewith no children. No discovery was done and we only appeared in Court twice, once for a motion hearing and again to present a full settlement agreement. The emergency motion was filed by my ex-husband and only necessary due to Attorney Shemim's advice for me to change the locks to our former marital home. This was an action I wouldn't have taken otherwise, ultimately escalated the amount of animosity in the case and the judge disapprovingly viewed as a form of self-help. Somehow this all amounted to attorney's fees exceeding $82,000, the last $19,000 or so I am being repeatedly hounded for while several requests to discuss my billing continue to be ignored. Their paralegal has an hourly rate comparable to what many firms charge for a mid-level associate, and over billed for simple administrative tasks (i.e. two hours to divide the numbers on my biweekly paycheck in half). This was not a high-net worth case, there were no unusual or extraordinary issues to be dealt with, and the total amount billed for a matter that was resolved in less than a year actually exceeded the amount I received as a settlement. I would have ended up in a better position financially if I didn't have counsel at all. I ended up negotiating the final terms of the settlement directly with my ex anyway. Perhaps this firm is great for those who are extremely wealthy where the total amount of legal fees is of no concern, but for anyone like myself, making a living as an RN, expect to pay top-notch prices while consistently being treated as a low-priority client. There are certainly better options out there.

Making an appointment and a location with parking was great. Nice not to have to go downtown…read moreBoston. During the appointment a writing pad and pen were provided for personal notations and questions to refer back to. He provided information about the various kinds of Trusts and some scenarios, making it easy to understand the goals and process of each. My questions were answered professionally and he also explained in detail, in a way that was clear and understandable. His fee is reasonable and he returns calls and emails. Totally happy with Attorney Rosen's professionalism and fees.

From the owner: Rosen Law Group is a firm focusing on estate planning, probate, trust administration and elder law…read moreissues. Based in Newton, MA, our mission is to provide residents of Newton and surrounding areas with quality estate planning resources, such as assistance with Living Trusts, Wills (simple & complex), Probate, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Charitable Giving. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family's future. Visit our online Estate Planning Information Center to obtain timely, quality information on estate planning and related issues, including complimentary issues of our Special Reports and Estate Planning News articles. Residents of Newton and surrounding areas can register to attend our Estate Planning Seminars.

Used Danger Law for writing a will. Deborah was amazing to work with; very professional,…read moreinformative , and responsive. Highly recommend.

From our first conversation with Deborah (as well as our much delayed second--she was nothing but…read morepatient as we dragged our feet) to our final review with Annika, what could easily have been an overwhelming process was anything but. It was not only an empowering experience, but a lighthearted one (Deborah and Annika have great senses of humor). We'd highly recommend to anyone, especially overwhelmed parents who are juggling two kids' current needs while also planning for their future.

Earlier in the year I approached the Denby Law Office for help in creating a will and all of the…read moreother associated documents for my parents. There was some urgency to this as my father was ill. The response from both Attorney Gabrielle Denby and Sr. Paralegal Tricia Denby really helped put our minds at ease. They were responsive and consultative, positioning our options clearly and asking questions in a manner that helped us think through the decisions that needed to be made. They were also flexible in meeting with the family at our home and in a hospital room and meticulous in reviewing the documents with us after they were created. Their approach was both professional and compassionate, which was much appreciated during a stressful time. My wife and I took the opportunity to create documents for ourselves as well. 5-star recommendation without hesitation!

From the owner: The Denby Law Office is an award-winning Family Law & Divorce Firm. We are committed to providing…read morecomprehensive solutions and satisfaction for every client. We specialize in simple to complex divorce & family law matters, LGBTQ/same sex/non-traditional family law matters, child support/custody matters, alimony, prenuptial agreements, adoption, guardianship and wills & estate planning. Get the dedicated personal attention and quality representation you deserve! Call us today for your free case evaluation.

Liz Barletta is a fantastic attorney to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and detailed oriented…read more Highly recommend.

It was a huge mistake to work with Ligris. I was intended to give 0 star if there is option. BE…read moreVERY CAREFUL that they will overcharge you other than originally stated. It was originally $750 but finally it will turns out to be $2100 at closing. And it took them 4 weeks just to check the clean condo title. They actually did not work on it at all even after my loan was approved. I sent a couple of message and email before they finally working on it. No explanation, just saying " we do not know what you are talking about". I should check their review first before I decided to work with them. Ligris was recommended by my realtor agent. I would not refer Ligris to anyone.

`Stay away. Waiting over one year for my finalized estate plan but foolishly paid in full…read more I strongly recommend you avoid doing any business with Fred Pellegrini. The lack of professionalism and unresponsiveness is an outrageous.

Attorney Pellegrini was extremely helpful with my wife and I explaining how we should set up our…read moreestate plan. Fred brings you in multiple times to explain and collect requested documents to give you a complete and in detail document neatly put together in a red book. Our family had some unique issues and Fred gave us great advice on how to handle this. The only issue we had was on his fee. The fee became larger than initially told. To compound matters, we used a law service that covered the attorney fees and there were some differences on what was covered and what wasn't. I don't feel like I was overcharged but make sure the costs are clearly known before you agree to his services.

Mediator was polite but either no experience dealing with narcissistic controlling individuals or…read moredid not care! Good couple's counselor if you need help with communication with your ex, but not a good mediator! Knowing my ex had an abusive past and police had been involved she'd still shut the door for "privacy" when she left or let him go on the entire duration of the mediation and take over the whole time so nothing got resolved when I urged for some firmness. Also felt pushed to agree to his many demands while mine were pushed in back burner. In the end it ended up being a lot more expensive because mediator let the time run and him take his time. She then submitted notes stating agreement to things I had not agreed to and making me feel guilty for not going back. You should use a lawyer instead! They are much better at this. Her background made this seem like couple's counseling which might be good if you are both sane caring individuals who need help with communication; not dealing with someone with past domestic violence and anger issues. She has not clue of the terrible legal ramifications of her notes and actions that now I have to deal with even after the mediation failed!

My experience with Lynne & the rest of the staff at CMDR was a wonderful experience. My former…read morehusband & I were able to easily work together & figure out the best way to move forward while taking each of our interests into account as well as that of our children. I can't recommend her services enough & have referred a friend to them as well. In a tough time in your lives, this is one way to make it easier. You won't regret calling her.