Van Dam Law LLP - Newton, MA

Comprehensive Debt Relief, Litigation, and Family Legal Counsel in Newton, MA

Facing pressing debt obligations, complex commercial disagreements, or emotionally charged domestic disputes requires legal advocates with a proven track record. Located at 233 Needham Street in Newton Upper Falls, Van Dam Law LLP brings together over seventy years of combined attorney experience. Whether you need an attorney to stop wage garnishment through bankruptcy or seek an experienced business litigation lawyer to handle real estate disputes, the firm delivers large-firm capability combined with the dedicated, accessible attention of a boutique practice.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Debt Relief

Financial challenges can arise unexpectedly due to medical emergencies, job loss, or market downturns. Attorney Michael Van Dam is among the most seasoned bankruptcy practitioners in Massachusetts, having filed more than 1,600 cases across the Commonwealth. Practice services in debt relief include:

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy representation: Assisting individuals and small businesses to eliminate unsecured credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, triggering the automatic stay to stop creditor harassment immediately.
• Chapter 13 debt restructuring: Crafting manageable court-supervised repayment plans that prevent home foreclosure, stop vehicle repossessions, and protect essential assets.
• Debt relief lawyers guidance: Negotiating out-of-court workouts, advising creditors and debtors in insolvency proceedings, and providing alternatives to formal bankruptcy filings.

Family Law, Divorce, and Domestic Representation

Van Dam Law LLP provides compassionate and assertive advocacy for individuals facing life-changing family transitions. Attorney Gerald Van Dam guides clients through domestic disputes with pragmatic counsel focused on securing stable futures:

• Divorce lawyers advocacy: Handling contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, division of marital assets, and post-divorce enforcement or modifications.
• Child custody lawyers services: Establishing fair parenting arrangements, legal custody terms, and visitation schedules centered on child well-being.
• Child support and alimony: Calculating support obligations in accordance with Massachusetts guidelines and litigating modifications when financial conditions change.
• Prenuptial agreement lawyers counsel: Drafting enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to safeguard premarital wealth and business equity.

Business Litigation, Employment Law, and Real Estate

The firm also maintains active transactional and dispute resolution practices spanning commercial enterprise and property matters:

• Business litigation lawyers support: Resolving commercial controversies, partnership dissolutions, construction disputes, and breach of contract conflicts.
• Employment and labor lawyers services: Representing both employees and employers across Massachusetts in severance negotiations, wage and hour claims, and workplace issues.
• Real estate conveyancing: Guiding buyers, sellers, and property developers through commercial and residential closings, title examinations, easements, and zoning variances.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Van Dam Law LLP

Clients choose Van Dam Law LLP because they receive direct, honest communication from senior counsel rather than inexperienced associates. If you urgently need a lawyer to halt creditor collections, navigate a divorce, or defend a business dispute, contact Van Dam Law LLP today. The firm offers a free consultation to evaluate your circumstances and outline a clear, cost-effective path forward.