Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys: Jennifer M. Breen; and Kyle G. Christensen. Attorney Breen comes to the firm after 13 years as a successful solo practitioner. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and...
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ATTORNEY DODIG AWARDED MASSACHUSETTS BAR ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
On October 14, 2020, Attorney Chris S. Dodig received the 2020 Massachusetts Bar Association Community Service Award. The award recognizes an attorney who has performed outstanding public service within their community. Since his arrival in Berkshire County in 1990,...
Making it through a divorce, at home and at work
Going through a divorce may be the hardest thing that many couples in Massachusetts ever have to do. The emotional toll of a divorce is compounded by the fact that life’s other obligations do not stop while someone is going through a hard time. Though it is a...
Secret asset trusts the focus in billionaire divorce dispute
Some people in Massachusetts who get a divorce may find that a spouse has been hiding assets. This was the case for a Texas woman who thought she would get half of the marital property, estimated to be worth around $2 billion, in her divorce. However, her husband had...
Parenting time plans and employment
In Massachusetts and across the country, employment schedules can factor into creating a parenting time schedule that's best for the children. On the one hand, state law recognizes the rights and needs of the parents to work during parenting time. A parent isn't...
Understanding Medicare’s Hospice Benefit
Medicare's hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare's most comprehensive benefits and can be extremely helpful to both a terminally ill individual and his or her family, but it...
Donovan & O’Connor Attorney Appointed Trustee at MCLA
Attorney Buffy D. Lord was appointed as a trustee of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by Governor Deval Patrick. Trustees serve 5 year terms and are eligible for one reappointment. Attorney Lord is an alumna MCLA located in North Adams, Massachusetts. Being an...
Donovan & O’Connor Attorney Appointed Trustee at MCLA
Attorney Buffy D. Lord was appointed as a trustee of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by Governor Deval Patrick. Trustees serve 5 year terms and are eligible for one reappointment. Attorney Lord is an alumna MCLA located in North Adams, Massachusetts. Being an...
Donovan & O Connor Reaches 100 Year Milestone!
Founded in 1913 by Walter J. Donovan, Donovan & O'Connor is celebrating 100 years of serving our community. Atty. Donovan, a Berkshire County native, returned to the area after graduating from Cornell Law School in 1912, working at General Electric until he was...
Donovan & O Connor Reaches 100 Year Milestone!
Founded in 1913 by Walter J. Donovan, Donovan & O'Connor is celebrating 100 years of serving our community. Atty. Donovan, a Berkshire County native, returned to the area after graduating from Cornell Law School in 1912, working at General Electric until he was...