About Our Firm
Next Phase Legal & Dispute Resolution LLC (NPL) is a Massachusetts family law and estate planning law firm located at 65 Holbrook Street, Suite 270, in Norfolk, MA. Much of the firm’s divorce and family law work focuses on dispute resolution instead of expensive litigation. We’re pleased to offer mediation, conciliation, parenting coordination, and settlement counsel services as efficient and less-adversarial options to litigation. 
For clients residing a greater distance from our Norfolk County location, much of work can be completed through video-conferencing. This option allows us to serve individuals and families throughout Massachusetts in most instances.
We believe that family law conflict is best resolved through a respectful process focused on problem-solving, and that important decisions should only be made after thoughtful consideration of the facts and financial information that will impact the days ahead.
Divorce and Family Law Services
- Massachusetts Divorce Mediation
- Collaborative Divorce & Dispute Resolution
- Child Support
- Child Custody and Parenting
- Alimony
- Division of Marital Property
- Prenuptial and Marital Agreements
- Issues related to assisted reproductive technology
- Restraining Orders / Domestic Violence
- Paternity
- Modification and Contempt Actions
Our Approach:
- Structured Negotiations
- Mediation
- Mediation / Arbitration Combination
- Arbitration
- Conciliation
- Case Evaluation
- Collaborative / Cooperative Law
- Settlement Counsel – working with clients involved in mediation or arbitration outside our firm
- Lawyer /Coach for parties handling most of their matter by themselves
- Limited Assistance Representation – helping clients with specific portions of their case, such as drafting and reviewing documents, developing strategy, preparing for a hearing, etc.
Our Combination of Modern Technology and Personal Service
Next Phase Legal leverages technology to provide clients added convenience. Each client has access to their own secure Client Portal as well as a custom app for your smartphone where he or she may securely download and upload documents, communicate with us through secure messaging, review and pay invoices, and view upcoming appointments and court dates. Clients can schedule meetings with us directly through our website, avoiding back and forth emails and phone tag. Nothing replaces excellent customer service, of course. We understand how stressful it is when your lawyer won’t call you back. We experience that ourselves sometimes when we are trying to get in touch with opposing counsel. If your lawyer doesn’t respond to you, maybe it is time for a change?
About our Website and Blog
Please make sure to read our Terms of Service and Privacy & Communications Policy. The links to this information are at the bottom of the page. In a nutshell, every legal situation is different and the details make a big difference. Do not take any information on our website and assume it is legal advice because it is not legal advice, but just general information. Thus, you should not act based upon anything you read on our website, as your situation may differ.
If you think we might be a good fit for your needs, call us at (508) 359-4043 for more information or to schedule a consultation.