James Richards
Boston, MA
Licensed for 22 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Mr. Richards represents clients in divorces involving complex asset valuation, alimony, child support, child custody and marital agreements. He also handles criminal and civil matters related to family disputes in addition to complex trust and estate litigation matters. He has successfully settled and tried many complex matters in the Probate and Family Court as well as civil and criminal proceedings in jury and non-jury matters in the District and Superior Courts. He drafted the first post nuptial agreement that was held valid by the Supreme Judicial Court in Ansin v. Craven-Ansin, 457 Mass. 283 (2010). Mr. Richards lectures on divorce and related litigation issues at colleges, law schools and continuing education programs for lawyers. He currently serves on the Probate and Family Court Bench/Bar Committee, and previously served on the Worcester County Bar Association’s Executive Committee Suffolk University Law School’s adjunct faculty. Prior to joining Lee & Rivers LLP, Mr. Richards was a partner at Bowditch & Dewey, LLP and a name partner of Murray, Murray & Richards, LLP, where he also practiced family law. While attending law school, Mr. Richards worked at Esdaile, Barrett & Esdaile in Boston. After law school, he served as a Law Clerk to the Justices of the Probate and Family Court for two years in the Counties of Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk and he also served as a law clerk to former Chief Justice Sean P. Dunphy.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Probate
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
After paying another attorney from Worcester over $10,000.00 over a period of 8 months to amend my divorce decree and getting nowhere, I hired Jim to handle my case . He was easy to work with , quick on his feet, and expertly negotiated a fair agreement in no time at all . He was just plain fantastic. I would give 10 stars if it were allowed. Cant say enough good things. Wish I had met him the first time!
Jim was willing and capable of negotiating a settlement between myself, my now ex- wife, and her attorney. Jim steered me away from personal actions and communications that may have hurt the chances for a negotiated settlement. My particular situation could have been lucrative for him to litigate as it was complex and there was much discovery that would have accompanied a court battle. However he kept my best interest in mind , avoided litigation, protected my interest as well as possible, and treated my ex - wife with respect. He was bright and really understood the issues which really helped my case. We were able to settle in an very short time compared to stories I have heard from others. I also believe that negotiation saved both my ex-wife and myself considerable costs. Most importantly it was easier emotionally for the entire family, including our adult children.
After paying another attorney from Worcester over $10,000.00 over a period of 8 months to amend my divorce decree and getting nowhere, I hired Jim to handle my case . He was easy to work with , quick on his feet, and expertly negotiated a fair agreement in no time at all . He was just plain fantastic. I would give 10 stars if it were allowed. Cant say enough good things. Wish I had met him the first time!
Jim was willing and capable of negotiating a settlement between myself, my now ex- wife, and her attorney. Jim steered me away from personal actions and communications that may have hurt the chances for a negotiated settlement. My particular situation could have been lucrative for him to litigate as it was complex and there was much discovery that would have accompanied a court battle. However he kept my best interest in mind , avoided litigation, protected my interest as well as possible, and treated my ex - wife with respect. He was bright and really understood the issues which really helped my case. We were able to settle in an very short time compared to stories I have heard from others. I also believe that negotiation saved both my ex-wife and myself considerable costs. Most importantly it was easier emotionally for the entire family, including our adult children.
After paying another attorney from Worcester over $10,000.00 over a period of 8 months to amend my divorce decree and getting nowhere, I hired Jim to handle my case . He was easy to work with , quick on his feet, and expertly negotiated a fair agreement in no time at all . He was just plain fantastic. I would give 10 stars if it were allowed. Cant say enough good things. Wish I had met him the first time!
Jim was willing and capable of negotiating a settlement between myself, my now ex- wife, and her attorney. Jim steered me away from personal actions and communications that may have hurt the chances for a negotiated settlement. My particular situation could have been lucrative for him to litigate as it was complex and there was much discovery that would have accompanied a court battle. However he kept my best interest in mind , avoided litigation, protected my interest as well as possible, and treated my ex - wife with respect. He was bright and really understood the issues which really helped my case. We were able to settle in an very short time compared to stories I have heard from others. I also believe that negotiation saved both my ex-wife and myself considerable costs. Most importantly it was easier emotionally for the entire family, including our adult children.