Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Family law is the branch of civil law that covers cases involving the legal relationships between family members. These family members include everyone such as husbands, wives, parents, children, grandparents and domestic partners. Our family law practice covers various family law issues such as adoption, child custody, visitation, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, divorce, juvenile dependency and delinquency, marital property rights, child support obligations, modifications of agreements/orders, and paternity.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Family law is the branch of civil law that covers cases involving the legal relationships between family members. These family members include husbands, wives, parents, children, grandparents and domestic partners. Our family law practice covers various family law issues such as adoption, child custody, visitation, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, divorce, juvenile dependency and delinquency, marital property rights, child support obligations, modifications of agreements/orders, and paternity.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Spousal Support
• Annulment

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Criminal Defense concerns the right of every citizen to receive full, fair and vigorous representation when enmeshed in the criminal justice system. It is vital that the constitutional rights of each individual be advanced and safeguarded against a system which can often be impersonal and can push for an unfair or wrong resolution. It is also necessary that each criminal defense be undertaken based upon a full and complete investigation and understanding of the facts.
• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
• Fraud
  Dan Solomon is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried over 150 civil and criminal jury matters to conclusion. Recent successes include first degree homicide acquittals: during 2008, 2010 and 2018 in Boston and in 2009 in Brockton; a 2007 acquittal on a 3rd offense Operating Under the Influence of Liquor in Cambridge; and an acquittal on a corporate insurance fraud case in Boston in 2016. We also recently took to trial a personal injury case motor vehicle/ankle injury) where the highest settlement offer had been $150,000—after two days of trial the defendant/insurers settled the matter for $350,000. We have handled a number of closed head injury/concussion cases, recently settling cases in six figures and one such for a total of $800,000.
• Robbery
  This area of law that governs an individual’s relationship to the state and federal government. It includes various laws that define specific conduct that is prohibited by the state and federal governments. Some examples of criminal offenses are assault, battery, OUI, arson, conspiracy, robbery, burglary, firearm/ammunition violations, operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, assault, battery, domestic abuse, and homicide.
• Burglary
  This area of law that governs an individual’s relationship to the state and federal government. It includes various laws that define specific conduct that is prohibited by the state and federal government in order to protect the welfare and safety of the public. Some examples of criminal offenses are assult, battery, OUI, arson, conspiracy, robbery, burglary, firearm/ammunition violations, operating a vehicle while under the influence, assault, battery, domestic abuse, and homicide.
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Murder
• Probation Violation
• Homicide
• Arson
• Shoplifting
• Restraining Order
• Manslaughter

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Disputes
  Both mediation and conciliation are voluntary, non-binding and you may withdraw at any time. We provide a safe and constructive forum to try to resolve personal, professional or business disputes, to try to determine your own future rather that depending upon the decision of a judge or jury.
• Business Transactions
  We have handled residential and commercial transactions small and large, from single family house closings to 400-500 unit condominium buildings.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Employment Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Personal Injury Law covers any wrong or damage done to your person, rights, or reputation. Personal injury law is often referred to as tort law. A suit seeking compensation for injury is considered Civil Litigation. Personal injury falls within the realm of torts considered civil litigation because the cases are handled pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure rather than Criminal Procedure. A few examples include medical malpractice claims, car accident claims, slander or libel claims, premises liability, intentional and negligent failures to adhere to a duty of care owed to you or the public at large.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Landlord/Tenant Law is the field of law that governs over the landlord-tenant relationship and protects the rights of both the Landlord and Tenant respectively. This area of law covers a wide variety of subjects from rental agreements, evictions, and the breach of various covenants such as habitability of quiet enjoyment. Unfortunately, the rights of both Landlords and Tenants are constantly violated here in the Commonwealth, and often these violations go without remedy because the individuals do not fully understand the law and it's protections. Whenever any Landlord/Tenant dispute arises, it is essential that the person contact a qualified attorney in order to receive sound counsel and explanations regarding the law, the individual's rights, and possible solutions to the specific dispute.
• Property Damage
  Generally, a plaintiff in a personal injury case must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that a legal duty existed, that legal duty was breached, and the breach of that duty was the proximate cause of harm. A plaintiff who is successful at making a personal injury claim is most likely entitled to damages and must prove the amount of damages they are seeking to compensate for their injuries. In many cases no amount of money can fully compensate for the injuries incurred so we file suit and see just how much we can convince the defendant(s) and/or their insurers to pay prior to trial, but always with an eye to trial. If an offer to settle is not enough, as is too often the case, we go to trial. Damages may include compensation for past and future medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other factors. A majority of personal injury and property damage claims settle out of court with the aid of attorney negotiations and alternative dispute resolution such as mediation or conciliation. However if an out of court settlement does not occur, the case is ultimately tried in court, where a judge or jury will decide who was at fault and then on the amount of damages which include the resulting physical and emotional pain and suffering, injury, medical and related expenses, loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity and possibly loss of consortium.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  In today’s climate one thing is clear—insurers want to get away with paying you as little as possible, if anything at all. We are experienced and successful in analysis and presentation of personal injury claims and have a good track record of getting top dollar for our clients.
• Medical Malpractice
  Personal Injury Law covers any wrong or damage done to your person, rights, or reputation. Personal injury law is often referred to as tort law. A suit seeking compensation for injury is considered Civil Litigation. A few examples include medical malpractice claims, car accident claims, slander or libel claims, premises liability, intentional and negligent failures to adhere to a duty of care owed to you or the public at large.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Estate Planning assists you to devise and accomplish a plan designed to ensure that your family and financial wishes are met after death. Over a lifetime you will accumulate property and possessions with significant monetary and/or intrinsic, emotional value that makes up your estate. In order to determine how your estate will be divided, to whom your assets will be distributed, and avoid time consuming and costly court filings, appearances, fees and taxes, you must create a legal estate plan. An estate plan may include will(s), trust(s), power(s) of attorney and health care proxy(ies) directing who will make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. Direction as to a person's funeral and ceremonial wishes upon their death may also be included.
• Wills
• Trusts
• Probate