- Guardianship
- Criminal DefenseWith a record of success, Dow Law Group has represented hundreds of clients throughout the criminal courts of Massachusetts over numerous years of practice. Our firm is dedicated and devoted in obtaining the best possible outcome for your unique case. We are committed to educate and deliver the best representation throughout the criminal process in a punctual matter. Our firm will investigate all the facts, review the evidence and produce a strong legal defense for your case. We also strive to educate our clients on the Massachusetts criminal justice process and dedicated to getting you the best possible outcome.
- Wrongful DeathHave you lost a love one due to negligence? The death of a loved one is never easy and may also cause financial burden and come with unexpected financial challenges to those surviving. Pursuing a civil wrongful death lawsuit will allow you to seek financial compensation for your loss and take action against the negligence.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesALREADY OWN A BUISNESS? We also handle various kinds of legal disputes that your business may be involved with. These range from contract disputes or employment matters. We can also help you avoid legal disputes by drafting vendor contracts and negotiating leases/contracts on behalf of your business. Preventative maintenance when it comes to business can help to avoid future problems from arising.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Employment ContractDrafting of operating agreements, shareholder votes, buy-sell agreements, non-compete agreements, employment agreements, proxies, corporate by-laws, and various other contractual agreements.
- Non-compete Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationJohn Ferris Dow, founder of the practice, has been a licensed attorney since 1986. John grew up in West Roxbury and is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and New England School of Law. He also has his Real Estate License in the State of Massachusetts. John was a former Procedure Clerk at the Massachusetts Land Court, where he reviewed titles, pleadings, and notice requirements that were presented to the Land Court Judges. Prior to his admission to the Massachusetts Bar, he worked in the landscaping, iron fabricating, and construction industries. These varied life experiences have greatly enhanced his ability to understand legal problems that relate to other industries such as sales, labor, and construction. John focuses his practice on real estate litigation, civil litigation, business formation, and criminal law. John resides in Concord with his wife Miranda, their triplets, Helen, Harrison and Emil, and their dog Nutmeg.
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsIf you have been injured and need to sue the responsible party, if you have been arrested and need criminal defense representation, if you need assistance with a real estate transaction, if you have already had a trial and need to file an appeal, or if you need help with probating the estate of a loved one or protecting your inheritance, the attorneys at Dow Law Group can skillfully represent you in court.
- Eminent Domain
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Property DamageIf you are a victim of someone else’s negligence, it may be possible for you to collect compensation for your medical treatment, rehabilitative care, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost wages, and future lost wages. We handle a full-range of personal injury and negligence matters, including but not limited to...
- Personal InjuryOne of the most traumatic events in one’s life can be an injury caused by another person’s negligence. These events happen without warning, and take you by surprise. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury and negligence law, we understand the emotional trauma that you may be suffering, and we work with you to ensure that you are adequately compensated for your injuries. We undertake all of our personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis, meaning that you are not responsible for Attorney's fees unless we win your case and get you the compensation you deserve.
- Medical MalpracticeHave you been affected by medical malpractice? While we hold our medical professionals to a high standard, healthcare professionals make mistakes. From a misdiagnosis to death, you may be able to seek compensation for their negligence. Our team of experienced attorney are here to evaluate your claim and assist you in receiving in compensation for your damages.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningWhat is Estate Planning ? Too many people see or hear the phrase mentioned and immediately go down an ominous road. But it doesn’t have to be that way, nor should it. Estate Planning is creating a road map for your loved ones so they don’t have to wander about without directions during an already upsetting time. Estate Planning is creating ways to retain the wealth you’ve worked so hard to create along your own journey so that you can share the fruits of your labor with those who matter most. Estate Planning is building a safety net to catch you when you may need it most and when you least expect it.
- TrustsIn an Irrevocable Trust, the property is permanently transferred into the trust and cannot be altered. These types of trusts can be used to protect assets from creditors and avoid the taxes that are involved in other probate matters as well as aid in carrying out carefully crafted long term plans.
- Power of AttorneyA power of attorney is a legal document that enables you to appoint an agent, a family member, friends, etc., legal authority to handle payment of your finances and handling personal affairs in the event you become incapacitated. A health care proxy is similar, but specifically grants legal authority to a trusted person to make medical and health decisions if you are unable to do so on your own.
- Probate
- Tax Law