Business Details
34 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Sudbury, MA
Graff & Dawson Law has been dedicated to family law practice since 1992, previously operating as the Law Offices of Lisa J. Graff, LLC. Our attorneys, Lisa Graff and Amy Dawson, have collaborated since 1997, with Jennifer Sarro joining in 2014. We specialize in complex family law matters, including high-net-worth cases with intricate financial considerations. Our approach emphasizes creative solutions to expand opportunities while prioritizing clients' unique needs and children's best interests. We offer both traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration, to resolve cases efficiently and cost-effectively. With over 50 years of combined experience, we maintain a client-centered philosophy that balances legal expertise with compassionate support.Our team includes seasoned negotiators, trial lawyers, and financial analysts who provide tailored guidance through divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, and other family law challenges. We serve Eastern Massachusetts with a commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and achieving equitable outcomes. Our attorneys hold leadership roles in professional organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and have received recognition as Super Lawyers. We believe in empowering clients through informed decision-making while minimizing conflict and emotional strain during life's most difficult transitions.
Services
Divorce Representation
Custody and Support
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years combined experience in Massachusetts family law
- Specialize in high-net-worth cases with complex financial considerations
- Offer mediation, arbitration, and collaborative dispute resolution options
- Attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers and AAML members
- Serve Eastern Massachusetts counties including Middlesex, Worcester, and Norfolk
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Efficient work
Knowledgeable attorneys
Creative solutions
Compassionate support
Excellent professional advice
Services
Family Law Representation
We provide comprehensive legal representation for complex family law matters including divorce, custody disputes, and high-net-worth cases. Our attorneys combine litigation expertise with strategic negotiation skills to protect client interests while minimizing conflict. With decades of combined experience, we handle intricate financial divisions and child custody arrangements across Eastern Massachusetts.
Mediation Services
Our trained mediators facilitate cooperative solutions for divorce and family law disputes outside courtroom settings. This process empowers parties to maintain control over outcomes while reducing emotional stress and legal costs. Both attorneys are certified mediators with extensive experience guiding clients through amicable separations and custody agreements.
Arbitration Services
We offer binding arbitration services as efficient alternatives to traditional litigation. Certified arbitrator Lisa Graff provides impartial decisions in family law matters, creating customized processes that balance fairness with cost-effectiveness. This private process maintains confidentiality while delivering legally enforceable resolutions for complex domestic relations cases.
Conciliation Services
Our conciliation process combines neutral guidance with practical recommendations to resolve family law disputes. Attorneys Graff and Dawson help parties find common ground through structured negotiations, offering expert opinions on fair outcomes while maintaining impartiality throughout the resolution process.
Parenting Coordination
We provide specialized parenting coordination to help high-conflict parents implement custody arrangements. This service focuses on reducing conflict through structured communication plans and decision-making frameworks, always prioritizing children's well-being while helping parents develop effective co-parenting strategies.
People
Lisa J. Graff
Attorney
Practicing family law since 1988, Lisa Graff is President of the Massachusetts AAML chapter and a Super Lawyer. She specializes in complex divorce cases and serves as a mediator and arbitrator with decades of experience in Middlesex and Norfolk counties.
Amy Dawson
Attorney
With 30+ years of family law experience, Amy Dawson focuses on litigation and mediation. A trained mediator and former Waltham private practice attorney, she serves Middlesex and Norfolk counties with expertise in high-conflict divorce cases.
Jennifer Sarro
Attorney
Joining in 2014, Jennifer Sarro guides clients through divorce processes from initial filings to finalization. She supports case management and financial documentation with Massachusetts Bar admission since 2006.
Robin Rines
Paralegal
As paralegal and office manager since 2020, Robin Rines provides client support with prior experience at Boston law firms. She serves as primary contact for office communications and case management.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, mediation, arbitration, and complex financial matters in family law cases.
Do you provide alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we offer mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and parenting coordination to resolve family law disputes outside court.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Eastern Massachusetts including Middlesex, Worcester, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Plymouth, and Bristol Counties.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (978) 443.4422 or visit our Sudbury office for a confidential consultation with our family law attorneys.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 50 combined years of experience, with recognitions from Super Lawyers and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
