We hired Keira Gibson to represent us in a probate-related real estate purchase. While she is…read moreclearly knowledgeable about real estate law, our experience was frustrating. Communication was reactive rather than proactive, and much of the time we had to chase updates or check the probate court docket ourselves. As first-time buyers, we needed more guidance and reassurance than we received. We also had issues with her paralegal, Stacey, who sent us an extremely rude and dismissive email that turned out to be wrong. This contributed to more preventable delays and costs, and Keira never addressed it with us. Keira's tone was often blunt, dismissive, and at times rude. For example, when my husband (who is an attorney but not a real estate attorney) asked her for her professional estimate based on her experience, she responded: "You're an attorney, you know that the court is unpredictable." That kind of remark was passive-aggressive and unhelpful, and it set the tone for much of our relationship with her. We also repeatedly asked her to communicate with us more proactively, but nothing ever changed. At closing, she asked us to sign two optional items we had opted out of earlier in the process. She said she needed to "check" to make sure we weren't being charged for them in the closing costs. I had already confirmed we weren't, and this is something her office should have caught when reviewing the final numbers. Instead, it created more unnecessary confusion at the table. Keira's style of communication made an already stressful process much harder than it needed to be. We would not recommend her for probate-related real estate transactions, especially for first-time buyers who need clear, proactive guidance. Edit: I have gone back and updated my review. After posting this review, the managing partner, Peter Kajko, personally reached out to us. He was kind, heartfelt, and genuinely listened to our concerns. He acknowledged our frustrations, explained the firm's perspective, and took the time to make sure we felt heard. While our experience with Keira was disappointing, we truly appreciated Peter's professionalism and sincerity in addressing the situation.

My wife and I have been the firm's clients for about 30 years. They have been attentive,…read moreresponsive to our needs, and reliable (they follow through). Best of all, each of the partners we've dealt with has been an excellent listener, and has understood any special concerns/issues we had.

Don't go here. They messed up my father-in-law's estate. And I suspect they know it. You likely…read morewill be better served elsewhere.

My wife and I met with Attorney Cathleen Summers of Generations Law Group to discuss estate…read moreplanning. We were very impressed with Cathleen's knowledge and advice during our initial consultation. We decided to hire Cathleen Summers for our estate planning needs. All our questions were answered, and advice given where needed as our estate planning documents were drafted. Cathleen's administrative assistant Tracy Porzio was a pleasure to work with. Tracy did a great job with scheduling and keeping us on track. My wife and I feel more relaxed now that we have signed all our estate planning documents. We are confident with the plan that was put together, and that Generations Law Group is a trusted resource for future questions and any other issues that come up down the road. Carol Anderson of Generation Law Group, stays in contact with clients by offering webinars to discuss relevant issues such as "Understanding Social Security". I highly recommend Generations Law Group for your estate planning needs.

Notice how they have no spot to leave a review on face book and google!!!! RED FLAG!!!!…read more Phil is an absolute nightmare to work with, he has forced my mother to provide sole care for my dying grandmother with no assistance other than reimbursement for food, utilities only (no rent), and personal care items. My mother provides 24/7 care with no support or reimbursement for her time and efforts from these people. It appears to me that while this law firm collects fees from my grandmothers bank account and refuses to provide even her measly social security monies for costs...my mother has now been hospitalized for stress on multiple occasions due to her constant obligation to her mother... with out money we can't hire someone to help. While my grandmother still has assists she is not eligible for the services normally provided by the state, her assets are being absorbed by this firm, and this firm refuses to help... they did promises a care plan in march, it's August... go anywhere else, or tell any judge to move to the next option. Phil has an attitude that matches his disgusting appearance... his promises go no where. DO NOT BE FOOLED!!!! My grandmother has dementia and having Phil appointed as a conservator has been nothing short of a nightmare!!! Stay away!!!!!

Why consider Boston-area Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti and attorney Noah B. Goodman for family law…read morematters? The answer is why not? There are those life moments that require not just the best legal firepower, but the best human being to help you get to the other side. Noah's candor, smarts, intuition and sharp legal intellect will raise your legal game (no matter divorce, probate issue or estate planning needs) to help you feel confident you have the best chance possible to reach your desired outcome. I personally appreciated Noah and his firm's (Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti) personal touch in helping me navigate and separate tricky legal waters from the murky personal. The private details of my business were ironed out with courtesy, respect and professionalism. They: · Set realistic expectations for a most desired outcome · Intimate understanding of the Suffolk Probate and Family Court · 100 percent responsive to time-sensitive questions · Team (Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti) support that made me feel like I had a team working on my behalf and not just Noah Goodman · Reasonable rates and a sensitivity to my budget · Noah just "gets it" - that undefinable something that only comes with experience! Here is a pro-bono tip from me about lawyers from me. You want a lawyer like Noah (Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti) that you can trust to push (yes, "PUSH") you gently in the right legal direction to help you line up your legal ducks to quickly (and affordably) deliver the best legal outcome possible. Emphasis on "TRUST". Attorney Noah Goodman, and his firm (Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti), were not only game changers for me legally but on a personal level delivered HUMAN advice to defuse the inherent tensions of a murky and complicated personal (legal) matter.

When I bought my house in 2015, my realtor recommended Cynthia Sherman, from Kajko, Weisman &…read moreColasanti. She was absolutely fantastic, walking me through all of the complexities of the purchase. I have used her three times since then for real estate transactions, and she has never left me feeling confused or looked down on. She held my hands through panic (most memorably, the bats we found in my home a week before close and were told we could not legally evict for months!). Cynthia and her support team at the firm have always felt completely in my corner, responsive to my needs and questions, and respectful of me as a client. I would absolutely use them again.

We used Brekka and Brekka a couple of times with very pleasing results. We first had Kenneth draw…read moreup our will and family trust. He was very thorough and professional and presented to us exactly what we looking for to protect our family. When we sold our home we again used Brekka and Brekka, this time with Claire. Again we were very pleased with her efficiency and professionalism throughout the entire process. We thoroughly recommend this law office to everyone in Central Massachusetts!

Mr. Brekka wrote a will for my wife's mother and her husband while my wife's mother was suffering…read morefrom ALS. Subsequently, after my wife's mother died, my wife found out that her mother, her mother's husband and Mr. Brekka had set up a will that cut off much of my wife's inheritance and left all joint assets with the husband's own daughter. While my wife's mother had ALS, and during the time of the writing of the will, she was not of sound mind. She was highly emotional and easily manipulated. I cannot fathom an attorney writing a will wherein one party is mentally incapacitated. I am surprised that the lack of balance in the legacies were not called in to question. There is nothing my wife can do about the unethical nature of her mother's husband. We just figured an educated attorney would question the intentions of man setting up a will when his wife was facing a certain and imminent death sentence. And now my wife has received a certified letter from Brekka and Brekka, on behalf of my wife's mother's husband, telling my wife the remaining items he has allowed her will be discarded soon if not collected. Sure, all this is legal, but ethical? I would steer way clear of this office.

Deschenes & Farrell is a well-established local law firm that always does an outstanding job of…read morerepresenting my real estate clients when they're buying or selling a home in Massachusetts. Professional, no-nonsense, and quick to respond. They always get the job done!

Kathy Farrell did a wonderful job helping my son purchase his first home. She walked him through…read morethe closing process explaining each and every paper he had to sign. I definitely recommend Kathy for any of your real estate legal needs. Kathy again helped us with the purchase and sale of a condo. Again, she did a fantastic job!

David and his team can be summed up in one word....AMAZING! David is extremely thorough, a wealth…read moreof knowledge and provides you with a sense of comfort in knowing that in the event something drastic happens the people you care about most will be taken care of. He guides you through each phase with such ease and professionalism. Even the legacy interview, which I personally was dreading, was manageable with David there again guiding us through and making us feel comfortable and knowing that what we are doing is for the best interest of our family. I can't say enough about our experience with David - he is one of a kind and what he provides for families is so valuable and immeasurable. I just want to thank you for a wonderful experience! There is such a level of comfort that I can't explain knowing that we have this done and can rest easy. You do an amazing job!! Thank you! -Laurie and Dan, Littleton

Stay away from this firm!!! They were hired to update our existing Trust documents. The good news…read moreis that they give you a free 2 hour consultation. After that it's all downhill. They charge $2,000 more for the same services other Trust Attorneys offer. Shortly after the initial consultation and the first of 3 payments, my wife suffered a ruptured appendix with complications that kept her hospitalized for 9 days with an additional 5 days at home with a drain. I received a very nasty e-mail from David Feakes demanding that I keep to the schedule, which was meeting with the attorney drafting the documents for only 1 hour. That was the only meeting allowed other than the final signing. It's impossible to review all those documents in that short a time. And their secure portal Clio was an absolute farce. It would kick you off after only a short time to review the documents. My wife and I have had our Trust documents updated by 3 different law firms. And at each update, we've met in person numerous times to review and discuss changes either side thought should be made. Not so with this firm. You get only a single 1 hour meeting. To top it off, I gave them the 2nd payment as agreed at that 1 hour meeting only to find that they had done an EFT from my bank without my permission at the same time. When I gave them the check for the final payment at the sign off meeting, I discovered afterward that they had already helped themselves to my checking account a month before the final payment was due. So I had to pay my bank $30 to void my check for that final payment . Larry L.

George Brooks helped with estate planning for my mother who is retired and planning on living at…read morehome. There were a lot of complex issues to consider including health care, medicare estate taxation, inheritance taxes and other senior issues. I am happy we worked with Chelmsford law as they took the time to really explain everything and how family assets can be preserved through adjustments to tax planning. We were able to save my mother a lot of money into her retirement. Thanks again George!