Slnlaw: Your Resource for Legal Solutions

We get it- you don't want to need a lawyer. But sometimes it happens. Maybe you have a business dispute, an employment relationship that ended badly, or an employer who won't pay you what you have earned. Maybe you have an elderly relative who suddenly can't manage their affairs anymore. Maybe you have just realized you need to create or update an estate plan, or create the documentation you need for your business. We know these things were not part of your plan.

We've got this. Our lawyers are top-rated, experienced, creative, compassionate, and dedicated to solving problems. Whatever your issue is, chances are we have seen it before. We are committed to finding solutions, and making a plan with you to get you from where you are now to the right solution as quickly as possible.

We'd like to hear from you. Call us at 781-784-2322, or fill out our contact form below to let us know what you need help with. Our staff would be happy to set up a free consultation for you. Not sure whether your situation is one our law firm can help with? Not a problem- if it is outside of our areas of expertise, we will make every effort to connect you with a trusted referral who can help.

How We Can Help

We can help you get clarity on your rights and obligations under Massachusetts law, make sure your business is legally protected, and get you started on an estate plan that protects you and your family. They all start with a free, no obligation consultation with a member of our team. If your issue is one we can help you with, we will lay out your options and help you make a plan for a solution. You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, give us a call at 781-784-2322, or fill out our web form to let us know a little more about your situation.

Employment Law Solutions

Employment discrimination is unlawful. If you believe you were singled out based on race, gender, disability, or other protected class, we can help you understand whether you have a legal claim and pursue compensation if you do.

It is illegal under Massachusetts wage and hour laws for an employer to withhold wages or commissions, or overtime pay for eligible employees. We can help you get what you are owed, or ensure your business is not at risk due for a wage and hour lawsuit.

You have a right to be free from sexual harassment at work. If you report harassment, your employer has a duty to investigate fairly and not to retaliate against you. We can help if you believe these rights have been violated.

We can help you make an informed decision about signing a new non compete agreement, understand your rights under an existing agreement, and defend you if your employer tries to enforce your non compete agreement.

If you are working as an independent contractor, you may be missing important benefits and protections the law gives to employees. Contact us to find out if you have been misclassified and how you can make it right.

Losing a job is hard. Not understanding why or whether your termination was lawful can also be hard. We can help you assess your situation, identify potential legal claims, and/or negotiate a better severance package.

Visit our Employment Law Solutions Page for more information.

Estate Planning Solutions

Make a Plan for Your Children
Save Your Assets for Your Family
Prepare for Long Term Care
Clarify Medical Decision Making
Take Care of Business
Keep Your Family Out of Court

We know worst case scenarios are unlikely to happen, but it's our job to plan for them anyway. Even a simple estate plan can ensure that your minor children have guardians and funds in case something happens to both parents.

In Massachusetts, it is easier to find yourself owing estate tax than you might think. Even when you don't think you're rich. We can help you put a plan in place that saves as much of your hard-earned legacy as possible for your loved ones.

If you or your spouse need long term care/assisted living, you can quickly wipe out all you have worked so hard to build to pay for it. We can help you create an asset protection trust to help you qualify for assistance and preserve assets.

If you are too sick to make decisions, it is critical to have someone you trust to make decisions for you. We can help with a health care proxy to make sure your doctors have clear guidance and your wishes are honored.

Your business and financial affairs matter as well if you are too sick to make decisions. We can help with a Power of Attorney to give someone you trust the legal right to take care of your financial and business decisions.

Without an estate plan, your family could spend a year or more in court (and money on lawyers) to settle your estate. A comprehensive plan can minimize or avoid altogether the need for your family to hire lawyers and go to court.

Visit our Estate Planning Solutions page for more information.

Business Law Solutions

Starting Your Business
Make Contracts Work for You
Using Independent Contractors
Get Employment Policies Right
Employment Termination
Civil Lawsuits

It is never too soon to start protecting yourself from the risks of a new business. We can help you create the right structure for your that protects your family's assets from your business risks.

If you do not have solid contracts in place in your business, you may find yourself in litigation if something goes wrong. We create clear and understandable contracts to make sure your interests are protected.

Massachusetts law strictly limits who can be considered a contractor, and the cost of getting it wrong can be much higher than putting them on payroll. We can help make sure you get this right.

The last thing you need is an expensive employee lawsuit. The truth is most of these suits come from common mistakes that are easily avoided. We help steer you away from those traps before they become a problem.

If you have to let someone go, an ounce of prevention is worth at least a pound of cure. We provide a roadmap for the termination process that steers you away from common legal mistakes and manages any risk you may have.

Defending a lawsuit was not part of your plan, but sometimes it happens. When it does, you want someone in your corner who will not only defend you but make it a priority to get to resolution as quickly as possible.

Visit our Business Law Solutions page for more information.

So much is changing in our world, but one thing hasn't changed- we are here for you. You can visit our coronavirus legal resource page for information and updates about changes in the law in response to the pandemic and how they may affect you.

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MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

"When I started this practice in 2009, I thought I knew all about being a lawyer. I had spent thirteen years at a prestigious international law firm in Boston. I had worked on complex cases involving large companies in many industries, from pharmaceutical to health care to seed companies. What I did not understand then was the true power of being in a position to help ordinary people facing challenges that seem extraordinary to them. I have had the opportunity to help families make sure the people they love the most are protected, small businesses avoid catastrophic lawsuits, entrepreneurs launch their dream without exposing their families to liability, hardworking people protect their right to be paid and treated fairly in the workplace, and more.

Here is what I learned these people have in common: They are facing a challenge in their lives or their businesses that is unfamiliar to them. They do not know what questions to ask. In many cases, they do not have a great experience being heard, or feeling like someone has their back. They may have called a few law firms and, instead of finding solutions, been made to feel small, unimportant, or more overwhelmed.

I've learned that it doesn't have to be that way. We may have seen your problem a hundred times before, but I and my team work hard to remember that it is new to you. We do not have "big" clients and "small" clients- we have clients, whose issues are all important to us. Our mission is to give you the best advice, advocate for your interests, help you ask the right questions, and make sure you have the information you need to make the decisions that are best for you or your business. So that when you come out on the other side of whatever you are facing- and you will- you will have not only a resolution but clarity about how you got there, and how you can avoid that particular problem in the future.

Not sure which way to turn? Give us a call- we'd really like to help."