team-member

Barbra Black

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Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Barbra I. Black has been practicing law for over twenty eight years and is a founding member and the managing partner of The Black Law Group, LLC. Attorney Black was a former partner at the Boston, MA law firm of Burns & Levinson, LLP, where she practiced for over eight years in the firm's Divorce and Family Law group. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for several years, focusing her practice in the area of domestic relations litigation.Attorney Black concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce & family law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Attorney Black has extensive litigation and trial experience and handles a variety of family law cases involving complex and diverse issues. Attorney Black's divorce & family law practice includes, but is not limited to, prenuptial & postnuptial agreements, joint petitions for divorce, contested divorce actions, same sex divorce actions, custody and or child support cases and modification and contempt cases. Ms. Black is a member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bar Associations and the Massachusetts Family and Probate Inns of Court. She is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and Brandeis University. Attorney Black has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" as published in Boston Magazine for the past several years.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

The Black Law Group, LLC400 TradeCenterSuite 6890Woburn, MA, 01801

Office: (855) 637-3187

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
July 15, 2021

Tough, (in the best way) responsive, sharp legal mind, and communicative. This divorce, as it is for most people, was one of the most difficult experiences of my life. I am so grateful for Barbra's legal expertise and tenacity in advocating for me. If it weren't for the circumstances under which we met, I'd want to have her as a friend!

anonymous
April 22, 2021

I hired Barbra in the middle of my divorce when two others did nothing to move my case forward. My second attorney insisted that only if I refinance the marital home, that was already paid off, will he be able to work on an agreement. From the very beginning Barbra explained how assets are divided, that I absolutely did not need to "refinance" the home. She was very responsive to emails and phone calls, and I always received an email copy of every single communication with the opposing counsel. Many times I wanted to give up and walk away as the stress and manipulation was so high from my ex. But Barbra was so patient and had my back through the whole process. She fought for my rights and called out on any unreasonable demands from OC. Wish I had hired her first. It would've saved me time, money and a whole lot of stress!

Liz
February 12, 2021

Barbra is truly an amazing person first, and also a great lawyer. I came to her during this pandemic and all our interactions were by phone and email but I never felt like my case wasn't important or that she didn't understand the situation. All replies were timely and showed great consideration for the stress of having legal issues during this time. Barbra has a great team behind her as well and since my case was originally in NH and I live in MA now , the amount of people on her team able to practice to in both states was great. I would recommend this team to anyone and everyone should they need legal representation in family court. I am only sorry I did not get to meet these amazing people in person and shake their hands. I cannot emphasize enough how much it means to have a strong and understanding lawyer through stressful situations! Priceless.

anonymous
January 24, 2021

Having never gone through a divorce before, I had no idea what to expect. Barbra gave me the education I needed and turned a very emotional and stressful life changing event into something tolerable. I always felt comfortable calling her for even the smallest detail and she was very responsive and managed to calm me down at the same time. She was tough and persistent and left no stone unturned and always protected my interests as if they were her own. Barbra gave me the confidence I needed to stand up for what I wanted and to go after it. My divorce was somewhat complex, no children but many properties in different states, a business and many investment accounts were involved. The outcome of my divorce was very fair and Barbra managed to get me the settlement I wanted. Choosing the right attorney makes all the difference in the world and I would absolutely recommend Barbra if you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney. I feel very fortunate to have found her. Now that my divorce is over, I think I will actually miss her.......well, maybe not!!

Mark
June 30, 2020

I hired Barbra to represent me in a contempt case. I was very nervous about it based on my previous experiences in court. She assured me that I had a good case and that there wouldn't be any problems. She did win the settlement and it happened exactly as she told me it would. Barbra was very professional. She was always on time for appointments and would make them on short notice if need be. She was also flexible in that we met most of the time over the phone. She was very reassuring through the entire process and very tenacious when dealing with the opposing attorney which definitely drove to a speedy and positive outcome. Apart from her law knowledge and skills, I felt I was treated very fairly and respectful from her and the entire office staff. Barbra was very generous with her time. So often I felt like I was being overcharged by previous attorneys with no result to show. I didn't get that impression at all from Barbra. In fact, it seemed she spent more time on the case than I was charged. It was satisfying knowing that I was not being nickeled and dimed to death. My only regret is that I didn't know of Barbra and hire her for my divorce. I highly recommend her and would hire Barbra again if need be.

Laura
March 1, 2020

I will be forever grateful to Barbra Black. She was recently hired to resolve a highly contentious divorce. I highly recommend her and urge anyone looking for a divorce attorney to choose her as your first choice. It will be worth every penny spent. She settled the case when another attorney could not. She made sure that the case progressed in a timely manner and I felt I could call her at any time throughout the process. She and her team are responsive, professional and walked me through my case step-by-step. She was able to work well with my ex husband's attorney to solve the case when another attorney I hired failed. Thanks to Barbra's guidance and expertise I enjoy living in my home today. Thank you Barbra for your hard work! It is appreciated.

anonymous
January 27, 2020

Barbra Black represented me throughout a 19 month long divorce process. Barbra responded to each and every question or concern I had along the way within 24hrs ..... even while she was on vacation. Barbra provided sound advice and I felt she paid particular attention to my many areas of concern and anxiety. There were more than a few “twists and turns” along the path, and Barbra managed them all with calm and informed confidence.....and also succeeded in comforting me personally when I was at my wits end. Barbra accompanied me to court and was fiercely determined to assure my best interests were her only priority. Although this is a process I hope to never encounter again .... I would reach out to Barbra without hesitation for her experienced, prudent, and kind representation

Heather
September 9, 2019

I hired The Black Law Group after spending a considerable amount of time and money with another lawyer that I had hired to handle my divorce. I was not happy and decided to switch lawyers about halfway through my case. I could not be happier that I did. The difference was night and day. I worked primarily with Barbara and Ivanna and I found both to be responsive, knowledgeable and professional at all times. I found them to be a perfect combination of behind the scenes prepared and also sharp and court room ready when necessary. You will not regret hiring the Black Law Group. My only regret is that I did not retain them initially.

Jonathan
August 7, 2019

exceptional, top notch. My only regret is that I did not find out about the Black law group sooner. From Barbra on down Sara and Samantha are a pleasure to call with questions and or concerns. Up front and honest a rare find these days. would strongly recommend this practice

anonymous
August 4, 2018

After 3 months of working with a big Boston divorce attorney and several trips to court and thousands of dollars later, my old Boston divorce attorney DIDN'T get me anywhere but thrown out of the marital home. I knew it was time to find a new divorce lawyer. Someone who was going to be in control and fight for me. Luckily, I was referred to Attorney Black by an attorney I worked with. During this very difficult time in my life, I knew attorney black was finally going to handle my contested case properly and I knew I was in good hands. Her strategy was absolutely rock solid. Thank you for your dedication, patience and all the hard work you did during this emotional rollercoasterride. AR

anonymous
July 15, 2021

Tough, (in the best way) responsive, sharp legal mind, and communicative. This divorce, as it is for most people, was one of the most difficult experiences of my life. I am so grateful for Barbra's legal expertise and tenacity in advocating for me. If it weren't for the circumstances under which we met, I'd want to have her as a friend!

anonymous
April 22, 2021

I hired Barbra in the middle of my divorce when two others did nothing to move my case forward. My second attorney insisted that only if I refinance the marital home, that was already paid off, will he be able to work on an agreement. From the very beginning Barbra explained how assets are divided, that I absolutely did not need to "refinance" the home. She was very responsive to emails and phone calls, and I always received an email copy of every single communication with the opposing counsel. Many times I wanted to give up and walk away as the stress and manipulation was so high from my ex. But Barbra was so patient and had my back through the whole process. She fought for my rights and called out on any unreasonable demands from OC. Wish I had hired her first. It would've saved me time, money and a whole lot of stress!

Liz
February 12, 2021

Barbra is truly an amazing person first, and also a great lawyer. I came to her during this pandemic and all our interactions were by phone and email but I never felt like my case wasn't important or that she didn't understand the situation. All replies were timely and showed great consideration for the stress of having legal issues during this time. Barbra has a great team behind her as well and since my case was originally in NH and I live in MA now , the amount of people on her team able to practice to in both states was great. I would recommend this team to anyone and everyone should they need legal representation in family court. I am only sorry I did not get to meet these amazing people in person and shake their hands. I cannot emphasize enough how much it means to have a strong and understanding lawyer through stressful situations! Priceless.

anonymous
January 24, 2021

Having never gone through a divorce before, I had no idea what to expect. Barbra gave me the education I needed and turned a very emotional and stressful life changing event into something tolerable. I always felt comfortable calling her for even the smallest detail and she was very responsive and managed to calm me down at the same time. She was tough and persistent and left no stone unturned and always protected my interests as if they were her own. Barbra gave me the confidence I needed to stand up for what I wanted and to go after it. My divorce was somewhat complex, no children but many properties in different states, a business and many investment accounts were involved. The outcome of my divorce was very fair and Barbra managed to get me the settlement I wanted. Choosing the right attorney makes all the difference in the world and I would absolutely recommend Barbra if you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney. I feel very fortunate to have found her. Now that my divorce is over, I think I will actually miss her.......well, maybe not!!

Mark
June 30, 2020

I hired Barbra to represent me in a contempt case. I was very nervous about it based on my previous experiences in court. She assured me that I had a good case and that there wouldn't be any problems. She did win the settlement and it happened exactly as she told me it would. Barbra was very professional. She was always on time for appointments and would make them on short notice if need be. She was also flexible in that we met most of the time over the phone. She was very reassuring through the entire process and very tenacious when dealing with the opposing attorney which definitely drove to a speedy and positive outcome. Apart from her law knowledge and skills, I felt I was treated very fairly and respectful from her and the entire office staff. Barbra was very generous with her time. So often I felt like I was being overcharged by previous attorneys with no result to show. I didn't get that impression at all from Barbra. In fact, it seemed she spent more time on the case than I was charged. It was satisfying knowing that I was not being nickeled and dimed to death. My only regret is that I didn't know of Barbra and hire her for my divorce. I highly recommend her and would hire Barbra again if need be.

Laura
March 1, 2020

I will be forever grateful to Barbra Black. She was recently hired to resolve a highly contentious divorce. I highly recommend her and urge anyone looking for a divorce attorney to choose her as your first choice. It will be worth every penny spent. She settled the case when another attorney could not. She made sure that the case progressed in a timely manner and I felt I could call her at any time throughout the process. She and her team are responsive, professional and walked me through my case step-by-step. She was able to work well with my ex husband's attorney to solve the case when another attorney I hired failed. Thanks to Barbra's guidance and expertise I enjoy living in my home today. Thank you Barbra for your hard work! It is appreciated.

anonymous
January 27, 2020

Barbra Black represented me throughout a 19 month long divorce process. Barbra responded to each and every question or concern I had along the way within 24hrs ..... even while she was on vacation. Barbra provided sound advice and I felt she paid particular attention to my many areas of concern and anxiety. There were more than a few “twists and turns” along the path, and Barbra managed them all with calm and informed confidence.....and also succeeded in comforting me personally when I was at my wits end. Barbra accompanied me to court and was fiercely determined to assure my best interests were her only priority. Although this is a process I hope to never encounter again .... I would reach out to Barbra without hesitation for her experienced, prudent, and kind representation

Heather
September 9, 2019

I hired The Black Law Group after spending a considerable amount of time and money with another lawyer that I had hired to handle my divorce. I was not happy and decided to switch lawyers about halfway through my case. I could not be happier that I did. The difference was night and day. I worked primarily with Barbara and Ivanna and I found both to be responsive, knowledgeable and professional at all times. I found them to be a perfect combination of behind the scenes prepared and also sharp and court room ready when necessary. You will not regret hiring the Black Law Group. My only regret is that I did not retain them initially.

Jonathan
August 7, 2019

exceptional, top notch. My only regret is that I did not find out about the Black law group sooner. From Barbra on down Sara and Samantha are a pleasure to call with questions and or concerns. Up front and honest a rare find these days. would strongly recommend this practice

anonymous
August 4, 2018

After 3 months of working with a big Boston divorce attorney and several trips to court and thousands of dollars later, my old Boston divorce attorney DIDN'T get me anywhere but thrown out of the marital home. I knew it was time to find a new divorce lawyer. Someone who was going to be in control and fight for me. Luckily, I was referred to Attorney Black by an attorney I worked with. During this very difficult time in my life, I knew attorney black was finally going to handle my contested case properly and I knew I was in good hands. Her strategy was absolutely rock solid. Thank you for your dedication, patience and all the hard work you did during this emotional rollercoasterride. AR

anonymous
July 15, 2021

Tough, (in the best way) responsive, sharp legal mind, and communicative. This divorce, as it is for most people, was one of the most difficult experiences of my life. I am so grateful for Barbra's legal expertise and tenacity in advocating for me. If it weren't for the circumstances under which we met, I'd want to have her as a friend!

anonymous
April 22, 2021

I hired Barbra in the middle of my divorce when two others did nothing to move my case forward. My second attorney insisted that only if I refinance the marital home, that was already paid off, will he be able to work on an agreement. From the very beginning Barbra explained how assets are divided, that I absolutely did not need to "refinance" the home. She was very responsive to emails and phone calls, and I always received an email copy of every single communication with the opposing counsel. Many times I wanted to give up and walk away as the stress and manipulation was so high from my ex. But Barbra was so patient and had my back through the whole process. She fought for my rights and called out on any unreasonable demands from OC. Wish I had hired her first. It would've saved me time, money and a whole lot of stress!

Liz
February 12, 2021

Barbra is truly an amazing person first, and also a great lawyer. I came to her during this pandemic and all our interactions were by phone and email but I never felt like my case wasn't important or that she didn't understand the situation. All replies were timely and showed great consideration for the stress of having legal issues during this time. Barbra has a great team behind her as well and since my case was originally in NH and I live in MA now , the amount of people on her team able to practice to in both states was great. I would recommend this team to anyone and everyone should they need legal representation in family court. I am only sorry I did not get to meet these amazing people in person and shake their hands. I cannot emphasize enough how much it means to have a strong and understanding lawyer through stressful situations! Priceless.

anonymous
January 24, 2021

Having never gone through a divorce before, I had no idea what to expect. Barbra gave me the education I needed and turned a very emotional and stressful life changing event into something tolerable. I always felt comfortable calling her for even the smallest detail and she was very responsive and managed to calm me down at the same time. She was tough and persistent and left no stone unturned and always protected my interests as if they were her own. Barbra gave me the confidence I needed to stand up for what I wanted and to go after it. My divorce was somewhat complex, no children but many properties in different states, a business and many investment accounts were involved. The outcome of my divorce was very fair and Barbra managed to get me the settlement I wanted. Choosing the right attorney makes all the difference in the world and I would absolutely recommend Barbra if you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney. I feel very fortunate to have found her. Now that my divorce is over, I think I will actually miss her.......well, maybe not!!

Mark
June 30, 2020

I hired Barbra to represent me in a contempt case. I was very nervous about it based on my previous experiences in court. She assured me that I had a good case and that there wouldn't be any problems. She did win the settlement and it happened exactly as she told me it would. Barbra was very professional. She was always on time for appointments and would make them on short notice if need be. She was also flexible in that we met most of the time over the phone. She was very reassuring through the entire process and very tenacious when dealing with the opposing attorney which definitely drove to a speedy and positive outcome. Apart from her law knowledge and skills, I felt I was treated very fairly and respectful from her and the entire office staff. Barbra was very generous with her time. So often I felt like I was being overcharged by previous attorneys with no result to show. I didn't get that impression at all from Barbra. In fact, it seemed she spent more time on the case than I was charged. It was satisfying knowing that I was not being nickeled and dimed to death. My only regret is that I didn't know of Barbra and hire her for my divorce. I highly recommend her and would hire Barbra again if need be.

Laura
March 1, 2020

I will be forever grateful to Barbra Black. She was recently hired to resolve a highly contentious divorce. I highly recommend her and urge anyone looking for a divorce attorney to choose her as your first choice. It will be worth every penny spent. She settled the case when another attorney could not. She made sure that the case progressed in a timely manner and I felt I could call her at any time throughout the process. She and her team are responsive, professional and walked me through my case step-by-step. She was able to work well with my ex husband's attorney to solve the case when another attorney I hired failed. Thanks to Barbra's guidance and expertise I enjoy living in my home today. Thank you Barbra for your hard work! It is appreciated.

anonymous
January 27, 2020

Barbra Black represented me throughout a 19 month long divorce process. Barbra responded to each and every question or concern I had along the way within 24hrs ..... even while she was on vacation. Barbra provided sound advice and I felt she paid particular attention to my many areas of concern and anxiety. There were more than a few “twists and turns” along the path, and Barbra managed them all with calm and informed confidence.....and also succeeded in comforting me personally when I was at my wits end. Barbra accompanied me to court and was fiercely determined to assure my best interests were her only priority. Although this is a process I hope to never encounter again .... I would reach out to Barbra without hesitation for her experienced, prudent, and kind representation

Heather
September 9, 2019

I hired The Black Law Group after spending a considerable amount of time and money with another lawyer that I had hired to handle my divorce. I was not happy and decided to switch lawyers about halfway through my case. I could not be happier that I did. The difference was night and day. I worked primarily with Barbara and Ivanna and I found both to be responsive, knowledgeable and professional at all times. I found them to be a perfect combination of behind the scenes prepared and also sharp and court room ready when necessary. You will not regret hiring the Black Law Group. My only regret is that I did not retain them initially.

Jonathan
August 7, 2019

exceptional, top notch. My only regret is that I did not find out about the Black law group sooner. From Barbra on down Sara and Samantha are a pleasure to call with questions and or concerns. Up front and honest a rare find these days. would strongly recommend this practice

anonymous
August 4, 2018

After 3 months of working with a big Boston divorce attorney and several trips to court and thousands of dollars later, my old Boston divorce attorney DIDN'T get me anywhere but thrown out of the marital home. I knew it was time to find a new divorce lawyer. Someone who was going to be in control and fight for me. Luckily, I was referred to Attorney Black by an attorney I worked with. During this very difficult time in my life, I knew attorney black was finally going to handle my contested case properly and I knew I was in good hands. Her strategy was absolutely rock solid. Thank you for your dedication, patience and all the hard work you did during this emotional rollercoasterride. AR