Employment Law

 

Attorney Newark has represented both employees and employers with employment law issues over the past fourteen years. Her goal is always resolution at the earliest stage possible; but if no resolution is easily found, she is a zealous advocate for her clients at any stage.

 

If an employment cases goes to litigation in Massachusetts, it must start at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), not in court. It is essential that all clients be represented by an attorney experienced at the MCAD and in state and federal court. Attorney Newark is such an attorney, having handled many cases all three forums. If you need to discuss your employment situation, or if you and your Human Resources department want practical, time tested advice, call Black & Vitelli today for a free consultation.

 

Contracts

 

Simply put, a contract is an agreement between parties under which each party gives something and each party gets something. Black & Vitelli are experienced attorneys in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and litigating contracts for our clients.

 

Before you enter into a contract, sign something your employer gives you, or act on an agreement you believe you have with a friend or neighbor, call Black & Vitelli to set up a free consultation.

 

Family Law

 

Attorney Black has represented hundreds of clients with family law issues over the past seventeen years.  She has handled a variety of family law cases with unique and diverse issues including divorces, custody matters, child support, alimony, paternity, visitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, contempt matters and modification actions. At Black & Vitelli, we are sensitive to the fact that a family law case can often be confusing and overwhelming.  Our goal is to help navigate you through the complicated legal process and to ensure your complete understanding of all of the legal intricacies, options and possible consequences. 

 

We strongly believe in the benefits of negotiation and working with our clients to mediate and carefully craft agreements if appropriate or possible.  In many cases, Attorney Black’s experience and expertise enables our clients to negotiate settlements without having to go to trial, thereby reducing the acrimony involved  in the process, giving the client a “voice” in the end result and keeping costs down.  However, Attorney Black remains a committed and zealous advocate when a trial is necessary.  With over seventeen years of experience, she has the needed expertise both outside of and inside the courtroom.  She is experienced in all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, motion practice and depositions leading to trial. Moreover, she is familiar with the Probate & Family Court system and many of the lawyers, court personnel and judges involved, and she will work closely with you to carefully evaluate all aspects of your case, to develop a trial strategy and to carefully implement that strategy at trial.     

We care and are passionate about what we do and we pride ourselves in providing intelligent, thoughtful and thorough representation that is zealous yet sensitive to the needs of our clients, their children and their families. 

 

Criminal Law

 

At Black & Vitelli, LLC, we understand that being charged with a crime can be a terrifying experience. In an instant, you or someone you know could lose your job, your driver’s license, your freedom, face significant fines, the loss of your rights, or deportation abroad. Every defendant deserves an attorney who will fight for their rights.  Attorney Black has substantial criminal law experience in both the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts and she will guide you through the confusing, and sometimes frightening, criminal law system.

 

Attorney Black has represented hundreds of defendants charged with various crimes including operating under the influence, assault and battery, domestic violence, drug offenses, motor vehicle offenses, larceny, gun offenses and rape and sexual assault cases.  If you are charged with a crime, choosing the right criminal defense attorney is the most important decision you will make. If you need the support of an experienced and impassioned legal team, contact us today for a free consultation.

Immigration Law