​ERIN M. SHAPIRO, Partner

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ERIN M. SHAPIRO graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 1994 and graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1997. She is a partner with Atwood & Cherny, concentrating in the practice of family law exclusively.  Erin has been involved in various complex matrimonial matters and custody disputes on both the trial and appellate levels for over twenty-five years.  She is regularly appointed as a Discovery Master, Guardian ad Litem, and Conciliator by Justices of the Probate Court in domestic relations matters.  Erin engages in pro bono work under the Worcester Probate & Family Courts Attorney Representing Children Program.  She is a member of multiple bar associations in addition to the Massachusetts Association of Guardian Ad Litems. She has published and lectured countless times on family law issues. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Family Law since 2013 and she has been named in Massachusetts Super Lawyers since 2015. Erin is also the Managing Partner of the satellite office of Atwood & Cherny in Northborough, Massachusetts.

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Boston Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Worcester Bar Association
• Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court
• Massachusetts Association of Guardian Ad Litems

RECOGNITIONS

• The Best Lawyers in America© in Family Law, 2013 – present 
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2015 – present
• Boston Magazine’s “Top Women Attorneys" - Massachusetts 2015
• Boston Magazine’s “Top Women Attorneys-Massachusetts’ Outstanding Young Lawyers”, 2013 
• Lexis/Nexis Martindale Hubbell BV Distinguished Rating

NOTABLE CASES

• Sbrogna v. Sbrogna, 92 Mass. App. Ct. 639 (2017) 
• Scwartz v. Schwartz, 89 Mass. App. Ct. 1134 (2016) 
• Young v. Young, 478 Mass. 1 (2017)
• Van Arsdale v. Van Arsdale, 477 Mass. 218 (2017)
• ​Austin v. Austin, 445 Mass. 601 (2005)
• Austin v. Austin, 62 Mass. App. Ct. 719 (2004)
• Braun v. Braun, 68 Mass. App. Ct, 846 (2007)
• Hennessey v. Sarkis, 54 Mass. App. Ct, 152 (2002)

EDUCATION

• Suffolk University Law School - J. D. 1997 (cum laude)
•  University of Massachusetts (Amherst) - B.A. 1994 (cum laude)

V-CARD >

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AWARD WINNING DIVORCE ATTORNEYS PRACTICING IN MASSACHUSETTS & NEW HAMPSHIRE

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Divorce Litigation, Family Law Related Appeals, Paternity Matters, Mediation, Modification of Prior Judgments & Orders, Child Support, Enforcement (Contempt) of Prior Judgments & Orders, Alimony & Spousal Support, Custody & Parenting Disputes, Removal, Parental Kidnapping & Hague Convention Matters, Drafting, Negotiation & Enforcement of Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements, Marital/Postnuptial Agreements, Name Changes, Restraining Orders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse & Harassment Orders, Guardian Ad Litem Investigations, Court Appointed Masters, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Conciliation, Collaborative Law, Arbitration.