Andrea M. Wells, Esq.
Experienced Mediator Concentrating in Family Law Matters.
Practice Details
I have been mediating family law disputes for twenty, including divorce, custody, visitation, parenting plans, alimony, child support, property division, paternity, guardianships, removal/relocation of children, and post-divorce modifications. I also have thirty years of experience as a family law attorney and am able to use my knowledge and familiarity with the Courts to assist mediation clients in fashioning their agreements.
Collaborative law practice
Court-appointed guardian ad litem
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Degrees and Experience
J.D. Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, MA
B.A. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts since 1996 and Texas since 2001
Family law attorney, former Law Clerk to the Honorable Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
Trained mediator and collaborative law practitioner
Professional Memberships
Board of Directors, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, Chair of Court-Connected Committee and Co-Chair of Membership Committee
Trial Court Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution
Massachusetts Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Council Member
Greater Newburyport Bar Association
Massachusetts Women's Bar Association
Massachusetts Association of Guardians Ad Litem
Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
Former Member Board of Directors, Western New England University School of Law Alumni Association, Chair of Nominations Commitee
Regional Information
I will work with clients from any county, but primarily my clients are from Middlesex, Essex, and Worcester counties. Mediation sessions occur in my office or virtually.
Fee Information
My hourly rate is $500.00. A typical retainer for Mediation clients is $1,500, which is replenished as needed and returned at the completion of services.
