Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  When it comes to family law matters and children, there is much more to consider than just where a child lives and how much child support will cost one parent. Even when families split and parents go from being married to being co-parents who no longer share a home, there is still a magnitude of decisions to be made together. While the bulk of these decisions and responsibilities pertaining to where a child lives are handled efficiently and without dispute, some decisions and conflict about residential responsibilities may not be so easily handled. When there is a snag or dispute pertaining to decisions regarding the child, family law attorney George C. Malonis can be your best option for a favorable resolution for everyone involved.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Paternity and parental rights are extremely important matters and you need an advocate in your corner who you can trust to fight diligently for your rights. There may be issues pertaining to the quest to terminate parental rights, establish parental rights, removal of a child from one household, or even disputes over specific areas of custody. Typical child custody issues that lead to dispute that may require the intervention of the courts and the representation of a skilled parental rights and disputes expert can include...
• Premarital Agreement
  Prenuptial agreements are put in place at some point before a couple becomes legally married. A prenuptial agreement typically outlines the allocation of funds, support, or the division of assets in the event of a divorce. A couple may want to establish a set amount for a lump sum settlement based on the number of years married. Some agreements may also detail which assets are to remain separate, such as family business or family land that one party wants to keep from becoming marital property. Even if both parties are not considered wealthy, there may be the expectation that one spouse will be worth considerably more than the other during the marriage. A prenuptial agreement can also be arranged to determine how expected wealth or success will be split. A gap in ages between spouses may also prompt the need for a prenuptial agreement. If one party already anticipates being a stay-at-home parent during the marriage, a prenuptial agreement can take what they are essentially giving up financially into consideration.
• Spousal Support
  Aside from residency posing a problem for same sex couple seeking a divorce, there may be additional complications related to property division and alimony. Property division is largely based on what is determined to be marital property and separate property. If a couple has been together in every way, household and otherwise, for many years but only legally married for a 2 years, the issue of what constitutes marital property can be debatable. The length of a marriage is a factor in how alimony is determined also. When time living together as a family far outweighs the time spent legally married, there may be an arguable difference in what is considered a fair amount of alimony. Assets such as pensions and federal retirement benefits are now recognized as part of same sex assets that are subject to division also, which can further complicate property division and alimony.

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  There is nothing more tragic than the unexpected loss of a loved one. While losing someone under any circumstances can be devastating and life-altering, losing a loved one due to the negligence or recklessness of another can be beyond words. The repercussions to any family can be immeasurable both financially and emotionally. While there is nothing anyone can do to bring that person back, there may be compensation due to the victim’s family, compensation that could help alleviate the financial costs and some of the emotional costs of the wrongful death that has affected their family. With compassion and an unwavering dedication to helping those who need it most, the Massachusetts wrongful death attorney at the law firm of George C. Malonis can help ease some of the burden that has been wrongfully placed on the family left behind.
• Restraining Order
  When a 209A restraining order has been issued, there are a number of circumstances and requirements that must be fulfilled and abided by. Some of the most basic laws pertaining to the issuance and enforcement of a 209A restraining order include...
• Hit and Run

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Corporate law disputes, either with employees or other corporate entities may certainly require expert negotiating and litigating skills. Investigative skills may also be needed as a case progresses and certain aspects become more complex. The sheer volume of research and knowledge specific to Massachusetts and New Hampshire corporate law makes experience more than an asset. It is a must. With the vast skill set and expertise of the Massachusetts corporate law attorney George C. Malonis in your corner, you can count on comprehensive and thorough representation. George C. Malonis will prepare your corporate law case documents and research every detail of your case before a hearing or trial begins. With full preparedness and a dedication to the needs of your corporation or business, George C. Malonis will do all it takes to bring your case to a favorable resolution.
• Business Disputes
  If you have recently started a business, are in the process of trying to create a business, or you have just acquired a family business, you are in need of a Massachusetts or New Hampshire business lawyer. The law firm of George C. Malonis is your local source for any and all of your business law needs. Attorney Malonis has helped client in the Middlesex, Essex and Hillsboro NH counties.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  There are over 8 million slip and fall accidents in the United States each year. The injuries from a slip and fall incident can be significant, especially for the elderly or handicapped who are already dealing health issues. A slip and fall injury can result in lacerations, sprains, fractures, broken bones, back and head & neck injuries, concussions, or even paralysis. The consequences can be massive medical bills, lost wages, or even permanent disability. Anyone who has been the victim of a slip and fall injury on someone else’s property such as a business has rights. A person who is not insured and has serious slip and fall injury at the workplace can lead to workers compensation claims and heavy medical bills. The first step toward protecting your rights and ensuring you get what you deserve is to contact the law firm of George C. Malonis.
• Wrongful Termination
  Massachusetts is an “at-will” state. This simply means that an employer can terminate someone “at-will” and also an employee is free to quit a job “at-will’. However, despite that fact, there are laws and regulations that protect workers from being wrongfully terminated. While wrongful termination can be difficult to prove, when it has occurred, having a skilled and experienced Massachusetts wrongful termination attorney in your corner can make all the difference in the world.  There may be times when a wrongful termination case comes down to one person’s word against another. Or, you may have a gut feeling about why you were terminated but your employer cites another reason, making your case more difficult to prove. If you feel you have been the victim of wrongful termination, George C. Malonis may be able to help cut through the reasons given or help prove that your rights have been violated.
• Employment Litigation
  Corporate law cases can range from purchase and sales agreements, disputes with shareholders employment disputes, legal representation when it comes to commercial real estate transactions, tax problems, and many other legal scenarios. You may need the assistance of a corporate law attorney for one specific matter or you may need on-going representation to guide your enterprise or business throughout its existence. Because of what all can be at stake with a corporate law case, there must be complete faith and trust in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire corporate law attorney who helps you navigate any case that comes about.
• Sexual Harassment
  Dealing with sexual harassment can be a particularly challenging, emotional, and distressing time in anyone’s life. One thing anyone who has been the victim of sexual harassment should know is that it is simply unlawful and unacceptable. If you feel you have been the victim of sexual harassment, you have rights and you deserve justice. George C. Malonis is an experienced employment law attorney who can get you the justice you deserve and help you move on from a sexual harassment suit with the most favorable resolution possible.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Commercial real estate transactions and matters can encompass a wide variety of issues and scenarios. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, commercial real estate can entail shopping centers, retail space, large scale investment opportunities and any other non-residential property. Whether you are an individual entrepreneur or you are part of an investment team, you should have expert and knowledgeable representation for any and all legal matters related to your Massachusetts or New Hampshire commercial real estate dealings and holdings. The law firm of George C. Malonis is your local source for the most skilled and comprehensive commercial real estate law services.
• Real Estate Transactions
  For all you expect it to be and everything it can actually entail, let the law firm of George C. Malonis help you navigate any residential real estate transaction you have. Our comprehensive residential real estate representation can help ensure a fair, equitable, and positive resolution to any real estate transaction.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The very nature of a spinal cord injury can make it more serious situation than other personal injury cases. If you have been the victim of a spinal cord injury due to the negligence or recklessness of another, you have rights and you need legal counsel to help protect those rights. At the Law Firm of George C. Malonis, our highly trained and experienced injury attorneys can help ensure you get the resolution you want and the settlement you need to deal with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury.
• Dog Bites
  Massachusetts dog bite injury attorney help guide you through negotiations and also help advise you on the progression of your case and potential settlement is essential. The law firm of George C. Malonis will investigate the scene, interview witnesses, gather evidence proving the extent of your injuries, line up medical witnesses and expertly litigate your case if need be. Most cases involving personal injury such as dog bites are settled out of court because insurance companies know that when victims are represented by a Massachusetts dog bite attorney, they know their rights and expect due process. Don’t let insurance companies settle your case before you even know the full scope of your injuries or what the damages could cost you in the long run. Contact George C. Malonis as soon as possible after the dog bite incident so you get the compensation you need and deserve.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their property and either keep it free from hazards that can lead to slip and fall, or else they must properly warn visitors or customers of those hazards. If property owners fail to meet these obligations and a slip and fall injury occurs, they can be held liable.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  When the time to comes to begin thinking about estate planning, it is advised that you incorporate a health care proxy. As part of the estate planning from the law firm of George C. Malonis, we can put together a comprehensive legal health care proxy so you can protect your rights, your wishes, and safeguard everyone from disputes or confusion if the time comes where someone needs to make very important decisions for you.
• Wills
  Massachusetts and New Hampshire probate law is essentially the legal means of giving authority to a party to distribute assets, pay taxes, and pay debts related to the estate of a loved one. When someone dies, even if there is a will, the probate courts appoint a personal representative. If you have been appointed personal representative for the estate of a loved one, having a Massachusetts probate lawyer by your side is advisable. The law firm of George C. Malonis is your source for any and all probate matters. Attorney Malonis is highly experienced in wills, living wills, health care proxy & trust laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
• Probate
  When you have the assistance and guidance of a skilled and knowledgeable Massachusetts and New Hampshire probate lawyer from the law firm of George C. Malonis in your corner, the entire probate process can be streamlined and handled as efficiently as possible. Whether there is a will in place or not, families left behind have many decisions and responsibilities ahead of them before the estate can be considered settled and family members can move on. Because of the nature of the situation, it can also be a very overwhelming and emotional process, even with all of the legal processes involved. When you turn to George C. Malonis to support and advise you through the entire Massachusetts and New Hampshire probate law process, you can count on comprehensive and timely representation to resolve all of your probate law needs.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Chapter 7 bankruptcy is essentially the legal process of discharging debt, and getting back on track financially. No one ever wants to file bankruptcy as there is a stigma attached that leaves many hardworking people with the feeling that have somehow failed. However, bankruptcy can happen to anyone and is not a sign of failure. It is a sign of the economic reality that many struggle with. Filing bankruptcy in NH or MA can be overwhelming, stressful, and even an exhausting endeavor for the average