Most people encounter the legal system only a few times in their lives. Without competent legal assistance, these interactions can be complicated and intimidating, which is why it is important to choose an attorney with more extensive legal experience. At The Law Office of Judith Wayne, we guide Massachusetts clients through the legal system, protecting their rights every step of the way. Our Area
s of Practice
Our firm provides, thorough, cost-effective representation in all of the following areas of law:
Family law: Our firm represents clients in all types of family disputes. We seek positive, long-lasting solutions to matters including, but not limited to:
Divorce, including same-sex divorce
Child custody and visitation
Child support
Marital property division
High-asset divorce/complex property division, including issues of business valuation, hidden assets, tax implications of divorce, and the division of pensions and retirement accounts. Alimony/spousal support: We are thoroughly up to date with recent changes in Massachusetts alimony laws. We represent parties seeking alimony as well as those obligated to pay. Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements
Drafting and reviewing cohabitation agreements
Attorney Wayne is a certified mediator. If you have children and hope to maintain a civil relationship with your soon to be ex-spouse, mediation should be seriously considered. Criminal defense: We build strong, strategic defenses for clients accused of a wide range of felony and misdemeanor crimes in Massachusetts, including:
OUI/DWI/DUI (operating under the influence of alchol or drugs)
Domestic violence: We represent victims of domestic abuse, and we defend those accused of this type of crime. Assault and battery
Drug charges, including drug possession, sales and drug trafficking
S*x crimes, including prostitution, r**e, sexual assault, child molestation and child po*******hy
Personal injury: If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else, we will work diligently to recover appropriate compensation for you. We handle cases involving:
Car accidents
Truck accidents
Boating accidents
Construction accidents
Slip-and-falls, dog bites and other premises liability issues
Wrongful death
This is only a small sampling of the types of personal injury cases we handle. If you have suffered an injury not listed here, please contact us so you may determine if we may represent you in order to seek recovery. Basic Estate Planning: Our firm creates a variety of estate planning documents designed to clearly designate how you wish to be cared for if you become incapacitated and how you want your assets distributed after death. Our services include:
Simple wills
Basic trusts
Durable powers of attorney
Health care proxies
Advance directives
Contact an Experienced North Shore Attorney. To schedule your initial consultation, call The Law Office of Judith Wayne at 781-599-1144. ALTHOUGH THE OFFICE IS OPEN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, IF YOU HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CONCERN,
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL OR CALL THE OFFICE DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, AND SOMEONE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
