Sahady Associates, P.C. - Fall River, MA

Four Decades of Legal Leadership in South Eastern Massachusetts

For more than forty years, Sahady Associates, P.C. has served as a pillar of legal counsel and courtroom advocacy for individuals, families, and businesses across Fall River and South Eastern Massachusetts. Founded by former District and Superior Court Judge Michael S. Sahady, the firm brings an invaluable and unique perspective to every legal matter: the view from the bench. Having presided over extensive personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, and complex dispute trials, Judge Sahady established a firm tradition grounded in meticulous case preparation, judicial insight, and fierce community dedication. Today, partners John Michael Sahady and Paul Michael Sahady continue this proud legacy, functioning as a cohesive legal team and family dedicated to protecting clients facing pivotal life events.

Comprehensive Practice Across Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law

Rather than treating legal matters like an assembly line, Sahady Associates delivers individualized, strategic representation tailored to the precise facts of each client case. If you need an attorney urgently to navigate a sudden legal crisis, the firm provides deep trial knowledge across multiple key practice areas:

• Accident and injury lawyers: Representing victims of negligence in motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian collisions, slip and fall incidents, and catastrophic injuries, fighting tirelessly against stubborn insurance carriers.
• Workers compensation lawyers: Assisting injured industrial, mill, and trade workers throughout Bristol County in securing lawful wage benefits, medical treatment coverage, and third-party injury settlements.
• Medical malpractice lawyers: Holding medical professionals and healthcare systems liable for misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth trauma, and negligent hospital care.
• Criminal defense lawyers: Led by attorney Paul M. Sahady, defending individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI defense, drug crime defense, violent crime defense, firearms violations, and theft and burglary charges in District, Superior, and Federal courts.
• Divorce and family law lawyers: Providing compassionate yet assertive representation in divorce lawyers services, child custody disputes, child support enforcement, spousal maintenance, paternity determinations, and domestic violence restraining orders.
• Wrongful death lawyers: Assisting grieving families in pursuing justice, financial compensation, and closure after fatal workplace or roadway tragedies.

A Personalized, Family-Centered Approach to the Law

Clients who choose to hire an attorney at Sahady Associates work directly with experienced trial lawyers who prioritize substance over case volume. The firm avoids impersonal case handling, instead ensuring that each client benefits from honest communication, transparent expectations, and the combined legal acumen of all three partners. Whether negotiating a fair out-of-court resolution or presenting evidence before a judge and jury, the firm approaches each matter with the diligence and care reserved for their own family. Their deep roots and exceptional peer standing have earned them honors including the First Justices Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence.

Accessible Fall River Office with Portuguese Language Services

Conveniently located at 399 North Main Street in Fall River, Sahady Associates is proud of its strong ties to the local community. Recognizing the diverse cultural fabric of the region, the practice proudly offers bilingual representation in English and Portuguese, ensuring that Portuguese-speaking clients receive clear, confident guidance without linguistic barriers. If you are seeking to find a lawyer who will prioritize your rights and deliver honest guidance, contact the Fall River office today to schedule your initial consultation.