Laurie P Mullen Law Offices - Fall River, MA

Trusted Family and Civil Representation in Fall River, Massachusetts

When legal challenges arise within a household or following an unexpected accident, having seasoned guidance is crucial to safeguarding your rights and future. Laurie P. Mullen, Attorney at Law, delivers reliable, compassionate, and results-focused counsel to individuals and families throughout Bristol County and Plymouth County. Attorney Laurie Phillips Mullen graduated magna cum laude from the New England School of Law in 1989, gaining admission to both the Massachusetts and Rhode Island bars. After beginning her career with a prominent regional practice, she established her private practice in 1992 and has dedicated over three decades to advocating for South Coast residents in negotiation, mediation, and trial courts.

Comprehensive Divorce and Family Law Services

Family legal proceedings often represent emotionally trying transitions. The firm offers empathetic counsel and practical solutions designed to help clients navigate marital dissolution and parental responsibility issues with confidence:

• Divorce and separation: Resolving contested and uncontested divorce matters, ensuring fair equitable division of marital assets and liabilities under Massachusetts law.
• Child custody and visitation: Crafting sound parenting schedules that prioritize the best interests of minor children while securing parental rights.
• Child support and alimony: Calculating support obligations in accordance with state guidelines, representing clients in initial determinations, modifications, and enforcement through the Department of Revenue.
• Divorce mediation: Serving as a neutral mediator to help couples resolve property, financial, and custody disputes cooperatively outside of court.
• Adoptions and paternity: Formalizing legal parent-child relationships and establishing paternity to protect parental rights and secure child welfare.

Dedicated Personal Injury Representation

In addition to domestic relations, Laurie P. Mullen represents accident victims seeking financial compensation for harm caused by negligent parties. Whether injured in a car crash, truck collision, motorcycle accident, pedestrian strike, dog bite, or premises slip and fall, victims often face substantial medical bills, lost wages, and pain. When you need to hire an attorney after an accident, the firm handles injury claims on a contingency basis, meaning clients owe no legal fees unless compensation is successfully recovered.

Wills and Basic Estate Planning

Preparing for tomorrow is essential for family protection. The firm assists clients with foundational estate planning documents, including drafting last wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies. These instruments ensure that your personal directives are honored and your assets are passed along according to your wishes, reducing future probate complications.

Client-Focused Advocacy with Bilingual Support

The firm has earned honors including the Avvo Clients' Choice Award and recognition from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for client satisfaction. Recognizing the diversity of the Fall River community, the office proudly provides bilingual legal assistance in English and Portuguese (Nós falamos Português). Conveniently situated on Lindsey Street in Fall River with an additional location in Rehoboth, the firm is prepared to help you find a lawyer who truly listens. Contact the office today to schedule a confidential appointment.