Anthony C. Adamopoulos

Anthony C. Adamopoulos

"I help nice people through a nasty time!"
  • Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family Law
  • Massachusetts
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"HIS PERSEVERANCE IN WORKING TOWARD A SETTLEMENT, EVEN WHEN IT INITIALLY APPEARED THAT THERE COULD BE NO RESOLUTION, PAID OFF FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. MY CLIENT WAS VERY PLEASED"—R. P., Esq., Attorney for plaintiff.

As a Divorce Mediator, Anthony uses his experience and training to help you and your spouse identify primary interests, then resolve issues around the primary interests.
Anthony’s formal training includes graduating from two prestigious programs - the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers Mediation and Negotiation Workshops and the Advanced Training at the Center for Dispute Settlement in Washington, D.C.
In 2018, he was invited to participate and serve as a Negotiator in the Judge Abber Counsel Assisted Negotiation Program of The Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court.
His mediation practice and his teaching of mediation help him achieve a high divorce settlement rate.
Anthony serves Essex County including Topsfield, North Andover, Gloucester and Salem areas.

Education
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training Institute
Arbitration Training
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Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and American Arbitration Association
International Arbitration Training Course
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Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers
Mediation and Negotiation Workshops
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Suffolk University Law School
J.D. (1972) | Law
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United States Army (1968-1970) Recipient: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Certificate of Achievement.
Honors: Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Estate Planning Award
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Susquehanna University
B.A. (1967)
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Honors: Elected Pi Gamma Mu National Social Sciences Honor Society,Washington Semester Program at American University, Washington, D.C., Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
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Center for Dispute Settlement
Advanced Mediation Training
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Professional Experience
Certified Conciliator of Divorce Disputes
Essex County Probate and Family Court Conciliation Program
Current
A court appointed conciliator assists parties to settle a case by clarifying the issues and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each side of the case, and, if the case is not settled, explores the steps which remain to prepare the case for trial.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Court date way-off into the future? It's time to think about divorce arbitration.
Anthony C. Adamopoulos' Divorce Mediation & Divorce Resolution Services
Wait. There Are Different Ways to Get Divorced? The major divorce process choices explained: demystifying your options.
Anthony C. Adamopoulos' Divorce Mediation & Divorce Resolution Services
IT’S TIME TO GET THE DIVORCE BEHIND YOU
Anthony C. Adamopoulos' Divorce Mediation & Divorce Resolution Services
For How Long Will Alimony Run?
Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney
What is Collaborative Divorce
Why Choose Collaborative Divorce?
IF WE GO TO COURT, WILL OUR PROPERTY BE DIVIDED DOWN THE MIDDLE?
Facing Divorce? Here are Some Basics.
How to Save Real Money in Divorce
DivorcingOptions' Blog
NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES BRING CHANGE TO PAYING FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES
DivorcingOptions' Blog
Speaking Engagements
, “Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce”, Danvers (Peabody Institute) Library, Danvers, Massachusetts 9:30-11:30 am
North Shore Collaborative Divorce
On September 14th at The Danvers Library (Peabody Institute) in Danvers (9:30-11:30), I will be appearing with other professionals in a free educational program, “Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce” addressing how Collaborative Divorce may be a better way to divorce. The program will review the basic legal, emotional and financial issues commonly encountered during the divorce process. Collaborative Divorce takes a team approach to divorce negotiations. The “team” consists of both parties, their respective attorneys, a neutral facilitator to address emotional and communication challenges which may arise and a neutral financial professional to help gather and understand financial information. All of the professionals have been Collaboratively Certified. Only attorneys who are certified are qualified to practice Collaborative Divorce. The North Shore professionals will explain how Collaborative Divorce differs from divorce mediation and divorce litigation. They will also describe the Collaborative benefit of confidentiality of negotiations and the sensitive and informal approach that allows the parties to control the agenda and pace of the process.
Using Deadlock Arbitration to Resolve Divorce Issues, Monthly Meeting, Chelmsford, MA
Tri-River Collaborative Law Practice Group
Using Deadlock Arbitration to Resolve Divorce Issues, Monthly Meeting, Woburn, MA
Boston Chapter, Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP
Using Deadlock Arbitration to Resolve Divorce Issues, Monthly Meeting, Peabody, MA
North Shore Women Lawyers Association
Legal Issues In The Divorce Process, The Divorce Center Divorce, Danvers, Massachusets
The Divorce Center
The Divorce Center Divorce Matters for You Workshop 3 Workshops on March 11, May 13, September 9, 2017
Legal Issues In The Divorce Process, The Divorce Center Divorce, Danvers, Massachusets
The Divorce Center
The Divorce Center Divorce Matters for You Workshop 3 Workshops on March 11, May 13, September 9, 2017
Legal Issues In The Divorce Process, The Divorce Center Divorce, Danvers, Massachusets
The Divorce Center
The Divorce Center Divorce Matters for You Workshop 3 Workshops on March 11, May 13, September 9, 2017
Senior Trainer, The Negotiation Skills Company, http://www.negotiationskills.com/staff.php
Anthony has trained negotiation skills in Europe, Canada and the United States. The same skills are used in the mediation of divorce disputes.
Certifications
Mediation and Negotiation Workshops
Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers
Certified Conciliator
Essex County Bar Association
Certificate of Attendance
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training
Certificate of Attendance
American Arbitration Association - Chartered Institute for Arbitrators Arbitration Training Program
Senior Negotiation Trainer
The Negotiation Skills Company
Certified Conciliator
Essex County Probate and Family Court Conciliation Program
Awards
CHOSEN TO RECEIVE “TOP 10 ATTORNEY AWARD”
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys has informed Anthony C. Adamopoulos, of Anthony C. Adamopoulos’ Divorce Mediation and Divorce Resolution Services, that he has been chosen to receive its Top 10 Attorney Award for Massachusetts. The Academy said he was chosen …”because of the hard work and dedication … shown in representing …[his] family law clients.”
Massachusetts Super Lawyers List 2020-2022 Top Rated Family Law Attorney
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers annually rates outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyer selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Ten Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Service-Massachusetts
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Nominated for membership
Premier Lawyers of America
Professional Associations
Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court
Former member.
Current
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Massachusetts Bar Association
Family Law Section
Current
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Massachusetts Bar Foundation
Fellow
Current
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Essex County Bar Association
Family Law Section, Former Director
Current
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North Shore Women Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Northshore Collaborative Divorce
Co-Founder and Member
Current
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American Civil Liberties Union
Member
Current
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Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
Former Member and Speaker
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Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
Co-Founder
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
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U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We believe all parties going through divorce should be represented. If you cannot afford our fee, we will refer you to an attorney with a different fee structure.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Family Law
Prenups & Marital Agreements
Additional Practice Areas
  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Mediation of Divorce Issues
  • Divorce Mediator
  • Collaborative Divorce Representation
  • Attorney Representation before Divorce Mediator
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. What is the fastest way to divorce
A: I recommend that the two of you retain a divorce mediator who will prepare a first draft separation agreement. Then you need to have a final draft prepared and filed, with other documents, at the Family Court. Your mediator can explain how you do this.
Q. How do I get help writing a proper pre-trial memorandum & a lawyer to attend a scheduled pre-trial date with me?
A: Use an LAR attorney. Below is a full explanation of how it works. It gives you an opportunity to hire an attorney for just one or two things. Check it out at:

https://divorcingoptions.com/Handouts/Limited_Representation_PDF_Handout_Version.pdf
Q. Does a lawyer have to file a notice of appearance before a court date?
A: Yes.
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Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
DivorcingOptions.com
Blog
DivorcingOptions Blog of Anthony C. Adamopoulos
Contact & Map
Topsfield
Anthony C. Adamopoulos' Divorce Mediation & Divorce Resolution Services
Serving Essex County including Salem, Gloucester, Lynnfield and Topsfield areas
458 Boston Street
Suite 2 - 6
Topsfield , MA 01983-1261
Toll-Free: (978) 744-9591