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Lawyers in Mashpee, MA 02649

Maura J. Kiefer
Law Firm
Marshfield, MA 02050
Atlantic iLaw
Based in Marshfield, the Law Offices of Maura J. Kiefer represents individual and commercial on matters involving family law, appeals, estate planning, and civil litigation. Our office is convenient to Routes 3, 3A, 44, 24, 93, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Divorce – If you are faced with a divorce, how you file and early decisions can impact your life. It is important to understand the pros and cons of a contested divorce, and at least consider the possibility of getting through it on an uncontested basis. Of course, sometimes no matter how simple it may seem, occasionally your soon-to-be ex-spouse will act hostile and simply not cooperate. Nonetheless, our priority will always be your best interests at the forefront. If you are a parent, we understand that custody and child support are probably always on your mind. There are strategies that can help, including setting the stage with early temporary orders that provide guidance and structure on co-parenting schedules and support. In Massachusetts, alimony is evaluated based on the length of the marriage and other factors, such as lifestyle, earning capacities, etc… The most marked criteria is if your marriage is over 20 years. If you have been married for 20 years or more, alimony may last for an “indefinite” period of time and often stretches to the spouse’s federal retirement age. Call attorney Kiefer to discuss strategies for financial wellness. DCF Cases. Attorney Kiefer is a certified Children and Family Law (CAFL) trial and appellate attorney by the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services handling DCF cases. If you need assistance with any aspect of your children’s lives which have been, or could be, impacted by DCF please call our office to discuss how we may help. Appeals – Have you gone to trial and lost? Or maybe you won, but the other side is filing an appeal. Our firm prosecutes and defends civil and criminal appeals throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In civil cases, filing an appeal is often a business decision. How much do you stand to gain or lose? What is the likelihood of a favorable result? There are strict timelines for appeals, so do not delay in filing a Notice of Appeal if you want to pursue relief on appeal because you have 30 days to do so. Remember, you can always drop your appeal after you file your Notice. Often verdicts are negotiated during the appeal process because appeals, like trials, can be unpredictable. Estate Planning – Do you need a Will, a Trust, or both? It is never too early protect your assets and direct your wealth how you choose to do so. If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed to your descendants by operation of law. That means, your distant cousin Johnny could end up with your entire estate if you have no other primary heirs at law. Want to avoid probate? If so, a will is not by itself sufficient to avoid costly probate proceedings. Transferring your real estate and other assets into a Trust can avoid probate and maintain the confidentiality of your decisions. That is because assets that are governed by a Trust are managed by someone you appoint, and who only do so in accordance with your specific instructions,. You can also be a beneficiary of your own Trust, and also name anyone you desire. Trusts can be a valuable tool to protect your beneficiaries from the reach of creditors. Civil Litigation – There are many categories of civil litigation. This area includes numerous different categories such as civil rights, personal injuries, defamation claims, Chapter 93A claims for treble damages, unfair insurance settlement practices, trust litigation, breach of contract, and much more. Our firm represents individuals and companies who have either been sued, or who need to file a complaint in court to enforce their legal rights. Contact attorney Kiefer today to learn your rights and discover options available for any phase of litigation.
Rhode Island State Record
Law Firm
Providence, RI 02860
Rhode Island State Records
More About Rhode Island State Records Rhode Island State Records simplifies the process of searching for all sorts of court records, including civil court conclusions, criminal court sentences, legal decisions, and other public records. The Freedom of Information act, in addition to their stateside equivalents, assert that court records are open and available to the general public, which means any American resident can get information about the events and trials that take place at any court in the country. These events include court records, lien judgements, criminal trials, civil trials, bankruptcy findings, and lawsuit details. Not until a record is redacted, sealed, nullified, or otherwise specified as classified will the record be inaccessible. This is often the case with juvenile criminal court records, divorce records (which are usually only accessible to those getting divorced and their legal advisors), sealed birth records (for closed adoptions), or in cases of victim anonymity. Besides these fairly uncommon cases, criminal court records, trial court records, civil court records, and more are all accessible by law. Using Rhode Island State Records shortens the process of obtaining your record, and only needs a name, or an address to get started. Simply enter in the name you intend to research, and State Records will comb through every available online court record looking for a name match in an region you specify. This includes both digital and digitized records, meaning your search may even yield results from the early twentieth century.
Michael McElroy
Attorney
Providence, RI 02940
Michael R. McElroy, Attorney at Law
Areas of Practice Public Utility Law Property Tax Law Administrative Hearings Personal Injury Wrongful Death Auto and Truck Accidents Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Neglect Real Estate Trials and appeals in federal and state courts General corporate and commercial practice General Practice of Law. My main areas of practice include trials and appeals in federal and state courts; public utility law; education law; property tax law; administrative hearings; real estate; and general corporate and commercial practice. From June of 1981 until December of 1985, I practiced with James A. O'Leary, Esq. under the firm name of O'Leary & McElroy in Providence. Mr. O'Leary subsequently became a partner with former Rhode Island Governor Philip W. Noel in the firm of McGovern, Noel & Benick, P.C. He then became a partner in Moses & Afonso, Ltd., and is now in solo practice. From December 1985 until May of 1987 I was in solo practice in Providence. From May 1987 until the present time I have practiced under the firm name of Schacht & McElroy in Providence. My retired partner, Robert M. Schacht, is the former Director of Business Regulation for the State of Rhode Island, and also was Executive Counsel to former Rhode Island Governor (and later U.S. Senator) John H. Chafee. His areas of expertise included all aspects of financial and corporate law and regulation and estate planning. I am admitted to practice before all Courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Tennessee; the United States District Courts for Rhode Island, Massachusetts and the Eastern District of Tennessee; the United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Fifth and Sixth Circuits; and the United States Supreme Court. I regularly practice before the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers, and I am an approved attorney for the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board. I am a member of the Rhode Island Association for Justice (formerly the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Associations). I am a past President of the Rhode Island Bar Association (2012-2013). I am currently the President of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation.
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