Legal Services & Lawyers

Attorney William Kickham has more than 20 years of legal practice from diverse positions in law and media, providing counsel on a wide range of legal and trial issues, in both the civil and criminal arenas. Mr. Kickham presently practices law in his own firm in Westwood, Massachusetts, and until recently was the Executive Producer and host of his own TV talk show, At The Bar, previously broadcast on the Comcast network in the suburban Boston market, discussing a variety of legal and litigation issues within Massachusetts and nationally.

In his diverse legal roles, Mr. Kickham has served as the New England Regional Manager for the Insurance Information Institute, a nationwide trade association of liability insurance companies. In this capacity, Mr. Kickham acted as the Institute’s chief spokesperson to all media, industry and opposition groups having an interest in the industry’s legal and litigation issues. Within his role, Mr. Kickham worked with and appeared in all major print, radio and television media throughout New England, as well as in national publications such as USA Today, The National Law Journal, Lawyers Weekly USA, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Prior to his association with the Institute, Mr. Kickham served as Public Affairs Counsel for the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), in Boston. MATA is a specialty bar association, and is the state chapter of the American Association for Justice, (for many years formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). Mr. Kickham was responsible for media relations on all legal and trial issues, insurance liability, tort reform and civil justice issues. He directed all media coverage and commentary for the association, and served as Editor-In-Chief of all news operations. He regularly appeared in major print and broadcast media, regionally and nationally.

While attending Suffolk University Law School, Mr. Kickham also served on the House Judiciary Committee within the Massachusetts House, where he was Communications Coordinator for legal and legislative matters before the Committee. Prior to entering Suffolk Law School, Mr. Kickham directed media relations and communications strategy within a statewide coalition to reform auto insurance in Massachusetts, where he communicated complex legislative issues to a wide variety of media. Mr. Kickham is a former Special Assistant District Attorney for Norfolk County in Massachusetts, and has tried numerous criminal cases, as both prosecutor and defense counsel.

Mr. Kickham holds a degree in Economics from Boston College, and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars, was a 1982 award recipient from the Outstanding Young Men of America, and a scholarship recipient from Suffolk University Law School. In addition to serving as the host of his own talk show, At The Bar from1995 to 2005, Mr. Kickham has appeared as legal analyst and commentator on Court TV, and appeared as spokesperson and legal commentator in The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, WBZ-AM Radio, WCVB-TV, WBZ-TV, WHDH-TV, and New England Cable News, discussing a wide variety of legal issues and organizations. In addition, he has worked with such national news organizations as USA Today and 60 Minutes, in briefing researchers and producers on legal issues.

Mr. Kickham resides with his wife Debbi in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Jay Marshall Wolman is a Senior Associate Attorney with the law firm of D'Angelo & Hashem, LLC. At D'Angelo & Hashem, Mr. Wolman has concentrated his practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis on labor and employment matters. Mr. Wolman regularly handles cases involving claims for unemployment benefits, wrongful termination, racial discrimination, rights of individuals with disabilities, sexual harassment, and workplace safety. He practices before the Municipal, District, and Superior Courts of Massachusetts, the Division of Unemployment Assistance, the Department of Industrial Accidents, and the Commission Against Discrimination, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Social Security Administration.

Prior to joining D'Angelo & Hashem, Mr. Wolman worked for the D.C. firm of ADR Associates/ADR Partners. There, he learned and honed skills in conflict management and dispute resolution. He participated in the implementation of the largest class-action settlement with the U.S. government, the landmark civil rights matter of Pigford v. Glickman (the Black Farmers Settlement), serving as counsel to the Office of the Arbitrator. Mr. Wolman has arbitrated or mediated hundreds of cases on behalf of private entities, non-profit organizations and government entities. He was also appointed an Instructor of Alternative Dispute Resolution at Georgetown University Law Center.

I am an attorney licensed to practice in Massachusetts and before its state and federal courts.
My specialties are; litigation, labor and employment law, collective bargaining, personal injury, automobile accidents, premises liability, real estate law including foreclosure defense, land use and zoning, administrative law, business law and corporate & LLC formation, wills, trusts & estates and municipal law.
My practice includes serving in the roles of mediator and arbitrator.
I also provide Courtroom Appearance Services for law-firms.

Lowell, MA lawyer, Attorney Eric Schutzbank has over eleven years of experience practicing family and criminal law. He represents individual clients, is trained for mediation, and also practices Collaborative Law. Eric is also admitted to practice in New Hampshire, where his sole area of practice is in domestic relations matters. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1992 and his law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1995.

Website: http://www.Berid-Schutzbank.com

Former partner with civil litigation firm Blais & Parent, Attorney Chappell developed CHAPPELL LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION, P.C., in order to incorporate collaboration and mediation to the practice of litigation. In this way, Attorney Chappell is able to offer clients several options for resolving their disputes. While Attorney Chappell continues to practice civil litigation, she is also certified in Collaborative Practice and trained in Mediation.

Ed has been practicing law over 30 years. He received his law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1978. Ed is admitted to practice before all the courts of the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Ed is also certified as an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy. Ed has completed the Brain Injury Association Trial Lawyers Conference. One of Edâs cases was reported in Trial Magazine, a magazine published by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, reporting on the fact that Ed was able to introduce into evidence, for the first time in United States legal history, objective test confirming the diagnosis of PTSD. Ed has argued a case in front of the Supreme Court for the state of New Hampshire.

Ed is also a qualified mediator having completed the mandatory course in Mediation through Mediation Works Inc. In addition, he has, for almost a decade, sat as a conciliator in the Superior Courts of Massachusetts. Please visit Edâs mediation website TheMediationLawyers.com.

Ed has participated in the AITLAmerica Advanced Combat Training: How to Win Big in the Tough Trucking Case in Atlanta, Georgia. He is now a member of the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA) and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Elisha L. Morris is an experienced attorney focusing on family law, immigration law and personal injury. Ms. Morris has successfully handled cases involving divorce, custody, child support, and visitation. She is aware that each case requires special attention and is ready to pursue either the amicable settlement or the aggressive court battle. Furthermore, Ms. Morris understands that family law issues are personal and emotional. She has the compassion and understanding to work hard to minimize the financial and emotional impact which such cases have upon her clients. She is a member of the Rhode Island Family Court Bench Bar as well as the Family Law Inns of Court.

Ms. Morris represents clients in various immigration matters including deportation defense, adjustment applications, petitions to remove the conditions on residence and naturalization applications. She represents clients in the Providence Immigration Office and the Boston Immigration Court. Ms. Morris has obtained outstanding results in the Boston Immigration Court including termination of proceedings and cancellation of removal.

Ms. Morris represents clients who suffer personal injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering as a result of automobile accidents. She recognizes the effect an automobile accident or other personal injury may have upon an individual and their family. Ms. Morris will obtain the maximize recovery in the shortest time possible.

Among educational achievements, Ms. Morris graduated as valedictorian of her high school class and then summa cum laude from Providence College Liberal Arts Honors Program. She went on to attend Roger Williams University School of Law, where she graduated in the top quarter of her class and won best oral advocate as part of the school's moot court competition. Throughout the years, Ms. Morris interned with several firms in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts where she gained experience in criminal, civil, and family court matters. While in law school, she participated in an internship as a clerk for Chief Justice Williams of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, which enabled her to focus on legal research, writing, and appellate advocacy. Ms. Morris is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts of Rhode Island.