Skilled counsel.

Trusted by families, businesses, and healthcare providers across New England.

Swift action.

We act quickly, communicate clearly, and bring precision to every matter for every client.

Built on Focus, Follow-Through, and Clarity

Cohen Cleary is a full-service law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and healthcare providers throughout Massachusetts and beyond. With over two dozen attorneys and growing, we deliver legal solutions with urgency, strategy, and attention to detail. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes dispute or planning ahead, from first call to final outcome, our team brings the clarity, responsiveness, and skill you deserve.

Meet Our Attorneys

Service Spotlight

Healthcare & Nursing Home Law

We serve long-term care providers with expertise in collections, Medicaid navigation, guardianship, and regulatory compliance — delivering legal solutions that support care delivery.

Bankruptcy Law

We guide individuals and businesses through Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and complex restructuring with clarity and speed — helping you regain control and move forward with confidence.

Business Law

From formation to dispute resolution, our business attorneys deliver reliable, strategic legal support tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and corporations alike.

Civil Litigation

We represent individuals and businesses in complex civil disputes from pre-litigation legal services through to litigation, trial, and appeal. Our litigators combine disciplined preparation with decisive advocacy to resolve matters efficiently, whether through negotiation, dispute resolution, or courtroom litigation.

Conservatorship & Guardianship

We help families, fiduciaries, and facilities navigate adult and minor guardianships, conservatorships, and disputes with the care and precision these sensitive matters demand.

Consumer Protection Law

We represent individuals facing fraud, unfair practices, and deceit. Protecting your consumer rights with swift and experienced legal action is our top priority.

Criminal Defense

Whether facing an OUI, misdemeanor, or serious felony, we provide aggressive, experienced defense — helping you navigate criminal charges with clarity, discretion, and control.

Debt Collection

We represent creditors in recovering what they’re owed — from judgment enforcement to multi-jurisdiction collections — with disciplined process, precise filings, and strong results.

Education Law

We advocate for students and families in matters involving discipline, discrimination, special education plans (IEP/504), and due process — protecting educational access and legal rights.

Employment & Labor Law

We represent employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage claims, and harassment matters — delivering strong, strategic employment advocacy at every stage.

Estate Planning

Our estate planning team builds custom wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies that reflect your wishes and secure your legacy — no matter your stage of life.

Family Law

We guide families through divorce, custody, support, and adoption with clarity, compassion, and strength — ensuring your legal path forward reflects your values and goals.

Law Enforcement Defense

We defend law enforcement officers in §1983 actions, civil service hearings, criminal investigations, and employment disputes in Massachusetts and federal court.

Mediation

We offer skilled, neutral mediation for resolving disputes in family law, estate conflicts, and civil matters — preserving relationships while reaching timely and enforceable agreements.

Medicaid and Medicare

We counsel individuals, families, and care facilities through Medicaid, MassHealth, and other state programs regarding eligibility, long-term care planning, applications, and appeals. Our focused Medicaid practice helps protect assets, secure benefits, and resolve denials with precision and urgency.

Personal Injury

We represent individuals injured by negligence — in car accidents, slip-and-falls, or dog bites — and fight for the compensation they deserve. No fee unless we recover for you.

Probate, Trust & Estate Administration

We assist personal representatives, trustees, and families with all aspects of estate and trust administration, litigation, and settlement — honoring wishes and resolving disputes.

Real Estate Law

We represent buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, and developers in residential and commercial real estate transactions and disputes. From evictions and lease agreements to purchase and sale agreements, closings, and title matters, we deliver steady counsel and seamless execution.

What Our Clients Say

“Tom was attentive and clear throughout our legal journey—patient with our many questions, always timely, and never dismissive. Though we knew he had many cases, he made us feel ours was his highest priority. Perhaps most impressive was the integrity with which he treated us. Even when it required real sacrifices, Tom and the firm made client-centered choices that went well beyond what we expected.”

Clement P.

"The whole team at Cohen Cleary was knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. I needed to have some complicated documents refreshed and was stunned at how quickly and accurately they were completed."

Mike M.

"An organization I am president of, procured the services of this law firm to perform research and provide advice. I am very impressed with their expertise, diligence and professionalism. I would highly recommend this firm for any legal representation required."

Jim S.

"Our business has utilized Cohen Cleary on numerous occasions over the years and we remain extremely satisfied with their services. Their attorneys are responsive and knowledgeable; Jill, Kellie, Jake, Tom, Chris and many others are a top-notch team."

Josh R.

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