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Our Philosophy: You Are Our Top Priority
Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C. was formed in May 2003 by the merger of Doherty & Ciechanowski, P.C. and the Law Offices of Dugan & Cannon. The Firm’s philosophy is to provide our clients with the highest quality of work at a reasonable cost. We achieve this by focusing our attention and experience on each case at the outset, to resolve what can be resolved, and to find the fastest and most cost effective means to achieve our clients’ goals and objectives. We pride ourselves on our congenial responsiveness to our clients’ concerns. We are active in our community and are proud to have been named “Business of the Year” for 2004 by the United Chamber of Commerce “for outstanding leadership in community service and dedication to the continued enhancement of the business community”. Our firm makes providing professional, efficient, and effective legal services, a top priority. Business Law Criminal Defense Divorce and Family Law Employment Law Estate Planning Litigation Mediation Personal Injury Real Estate The attorneys … [Read More...]
Divorce Basics Training Seminar
On June 10th and June 13th, Attorneys Steven Weil and Michelle Raymond will serve as panel members in a Divorce Basics training seminar sponsored by Metro West Legal Services. The program is a three-evening seminar designed to give attorneys the … Read More...
2013 National Elder Law Month Seminar Series
In recognition of May as National Elder Law Month, Attorneys John Dugan, Steven Weil, Jennifer Taddeo and Melissa Howitt are presenting a series of seminars at local Councils on Aging to educate people about elder law. National Elder Law Month is … Read More...
Compromise will hire more lawyers for the poor
By David Riley | Daily News Correspondent | August 28, 2011 Leaders of the state's public defender system will soon detail a plan to hire more staff attorneys to represent the poor and contract less of that work to about 3,000 private lawyers … Read More...
Franklin High School Mock Trial Team Undefeated
Congratulations to the Franklin High School Mock Trial Team coached by Franklin High School teacher Michael Walsh. Attorneys Michael Doherty, Peter Paulousky and Lori Drayton helped coach the team this year. The team is undefeated in the … Read More...
This Month’s Featured Attorney
Attorney John G. Dugan
Attorney John Dugan has practiced law in Massachusetts since 1975, and concentrates in the areas of trusts and estates, probate and family law. He is a 1972 graduate of Holy Cross and a 1975 graduate of Suffolk University School of Law. He has received Martindale Hubbell's highest peer review rating of AV. Mr. Dugan is frequently appointed by the Probate and Family Court as Master, Special Master and Guardian ad Litem in various probate and family matters. He also represents individuals in divorce and fiduciary proceedings. Mr. Dugan frequently instructs at seminars presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. He recently held the position of Vice President of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a Past … [Read More...]
This Month’s Featured Practice Area
Wills and Trusts
There are several basic planning documents that you should understand, even if you decide not to use them all. 1. Wills Everyone should have a will. A will can accomplish several important goals Name an Executor – this is the fiduciary appointed under a will to act as the Estate Representative, collect and manage property, pay debts, and make distributions as provided in the will. The executor guides the estate through the probate process and follows the deceased person’s instructions as directed in the will. The powers of the Executor should be specified in the will, so that the Executor has flexibility to do what is needed without constantly going back to court. If a person dies intestate (without a valid will), the Estate Representative appointed by the Court is called an Administrator. Name a Guardian – this is the … [Read More...]
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