Practice Areas
Injury, Defense and Family Lawyers in Essex County, Massachusetts
At the full-service law firm Wight & Roche, located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, two experienced, caring attorneys are available to deal with your case personally and efficiently. We have a versatile practice covering three major areas that can impact almost anyone:
If a car accident, injury at work, or other catastrophic event makes it necessary to fight for fair compensation, we know how. When you must face or consider divorce, we can help you get through it with key aspects of your life intact. When you or a family member is facing criminal charges, we provide strong defense.
Honest, Straight-Talking Legal Help for All Kinds of People
We frequently represent doctors, executives and other professionals in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We represent craftspeople, laborers and students with the same determination. You can count on our honesty and high ethical standards as we help you through a legal challenge in any of these areas:
- Obtaining compensation for injuries suffered in a car accident or other vehicle wreck
- Taking action to recover damages after a slip and fall or dog bite, or other event enabling a premises liability claim
- Pursuing your valid workers' compensation claim, or your claim for Social Security Disability (SSDI or SSI) benefits — even after an initial denial
- Protecting your rights in a divorce, no matter how straightforward or complex
- Asserting and defending your parental rights in a child custody matter, including those involving interstate removal
- Advocating for you in matters of child support or alimony
We are also strong negotiators and trial lawyers who will fight for acquittal, dismissal, or minimized consequences when you face criminal charges such as:
Sound, Dependable Counsel from Straight-Talking Attorneys
We will not pressure you to pursue a personal injury case that will not succeed, fight a criminal charge if you do not have a case, or dispute a family law outcome if the law is not on your side.
What we will do is explain the law in language you can understand and work with you to make a good, workable plan. We will then put that plan into action seeking the outcome you want. To discuss your case, please contact us today.
