Our Worcester law firm areas focus on providing practical, results-oriented legal services for individuals and families across Worcester County and throughout Massachusetts. At Reeves Lavallee, PC, we tailor our representation to your situation, timeline, and budget. If you are unsure whether your matter fits one of the categories below, contact us and we will help you determine the right next step.
When a matter falls outside our scope, we can often refer you to a trusted attorney who concentrates on that specific area of law.
Family Law
We help clients navigate major life transitions with clear strategy and steady support. Because family matters move quickly and often involve high emotional and financial stakes, we prioritize timely communication and realistic guidance. Our team handles both negotiated resolutions and litigation when necessary.
Our family law services include:
- Divorce
- Child custody and parenting time
- Child support
- Alimony
- Contempt and enforcement actions
- Modifications of existing orders
- Paternity
- Restraining orders
- Adoptions
- Grandparent petitions
- Guardianships of minors
- Removal of children from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts permanently
- Same-sex relationships and dissolution
- Prenuptial agreements
- Name changes
Probate and Estate Administration
Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when it follows the loss of a loved one. We help clients understand the probate process, meet court deadlines, and move matters forward with care and efficiency while protecting the interests of the estate and beneficiaries.
Services include:
- Probating an estate after the death of a party
Estate Planning
Thoughtful planning protects your family and reduces uncertainty. We build estate plans that reflect your goals and explain each document in plain language. As circumstances change, we also help update plans to ensure continued protection.
Estate planning services include:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Durable powers of attorney
- Health care proxies
Real Estate
Real estate matters require both legal precision and practical judgment. We represent buyers and sellers in residential transactions and help resolve disputes involving ownership, boundaries, and title-related issues. Our goal is to support clean closings and strong outcomes when conflicts arise.
Real estate services include:
- Residential conveyance for buyers and sellers
- Easement issues
- Return or allocation of escrow deposits
- Petitions for partition
- Option to purchase breaches
- Tax taking matters
- Condominium disputes
- Foreclosures
- Boundary disputes
- Adverse possession
- Encroachment
Landlord and Tenant
Housing issues can escalate quickly, so we focus on clear advice and decisive action. We represent both landlords and tenants in residential matters and help clients understand their rights and obligations. When court involvement becomes necessary, we prepare thoroughly and keep cases moving.
Landlord and tenant services include:
- Residential landlord and tenant matters
- Housing Court representation
Civil Litigation and Business Matters
When disputes cannot be resolved informally, we help clients enforce their rights and pursue fair outcomes. We emphasize strong documentation, clear strategy, and direct communication throughout each case. In addition, we assist businesses with essential corporate governance needs.
Services include:
- Civil litigation, including breach of contract and breach of warranty
- Unfair and deceptive trade practices (Chapter 93A demands, when damages exceed $6,000)
- Corporate formation, annual updates, meetings, and dissolution
Traffic Law
Traffic issues can affect your license, employment, insurance, and peace of mind. We help clients respond properly to citations and suspension issues to avoid unnecessary consequences.
Traffic law services include:
- Speeding tickets
- Suspended licenses
- General traffic tickets
Matters We Do Not Handle
Some matters fall outside our practice scope. When possible, we may refer you to an attorney who focuses on these areas.
These include:
- Cases involving government agencies (such as DCF, courts, or police)
- Bankruptcy
- Civil rights
- Criminal matters
- Defamation
- Discrimination
- Immigration
- Juvenile matters
- Legal or medical malpractice
- Personal injury
- Variances
- Zoning laws
Contact Us
If you need legal guidance and want to understand how our Worcester law firm areas may apply to your situation, contact Reeves Lavallee, PC. We will confirm whether we handle the matter, explain next steps, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.