Family Law

• Divorce
  Family Law encompasses all the legalities concerning whom we live with and how we raise our children. At Eden Rafferty, our family law attorneys have the experience and skill to advocate aggressively on your behalf in all areas of family law. If you have a family law issue, please contact our law firm today to speak to an experienced family law attorney.
• Child Support
  Cases involving the valuation of residential and commercial real estate; family owned and operated businesses, the treatment of inherited property, attribution of income, enforceability of prenuptial agreements; and all aspects of alimony and child support;
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support
• Legal Separation
• Child Abuse
  Handling high conflict custody disputes, child removal actions, and incidents and allegations of spousal and child abuse and alienation;

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Attorney Padraic Rafferty heads both the Criminal Division and Real Estate Division at Eden Rafferty.  Attorney Rafferty concentrates his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, Real Estate Conveyance, and General Litigation.  Attorney Rafferty zealously represents his clients in both the District Court and Superior Court, having tried over 100 trials to verdict. He brings passion, commitment, and significant trial experience, with no fear to relentlessly fight for his clients to yield the best possible outcome.  Outside the courtroom, Attorney Rafferty has an extended network to assist his client with their Real Estate needs, including, realtors, mortgage brokers, and insurance agents.   Attorney Rafferty additionally has been a licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Broker since 2017.
• DUI/DWI
  OUI/DUI cases are extremely time-sensitive. The sooner we learn the facts of your case, the sooner we can maximize the benefits afforded to you under the law. You need an experienced attorney to guide you through the legal process!
• Wrongful Death
  Our civil litigation attorneys, led by founding partner and 20-year veteran lawyer Richard Rafferty, are prepared to pursue your best interests by all legal means. We handle auto accident cases involving wrongful death and the most severe injuries as well as those that are less catastrophic but still take a serious personal and financial toll. Our experience extends to...
• Traffic Violations
  Negligent driving can include everything from speeding to driving under the influence of drugs. If you have been charged with driving in a way that endangered the safety of others on the road, you can be charged with negligence.
• Sex Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  If you were driving and inadvertently cause another’s death, you could be charged with felony or misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide. Let us help you fight your case!
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Murder
  Homicide, murder, and manslaughter are never clear-cut cases. They are complex and are often greatly affected by subjective influences and human error. It is nearly impossible to successfully defend yourself on a homicide or murder case. The experienced lawyers at Eden Rafferty can help you defend yourself and your public image to make sure you are accurately represented in both the court and the media.
• Probation Violation
• Homicide
  Driving is something we do every day, and it can be easy to forget how dangerous it is. The fact of the matter is that one wrong decision while driving a car can lead to someone’s tragic death.
• Restraining Order
• Manslaughter
  If you caused the death of another person while driving, you could be incarcerated for up to 20 years. You need an attorney who’s skilled and experienced with these types of charges.
• Hit and Run

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Our offices are centrally located in downtown Worcester, on the bus line and within a few blocks of both the courthouse and workers' compensation board facilities. Parking close by is readily available. If you cannot travel due to your serious injuries or disability, please let us know and we will strive to accommodate your specific needs in every way possible.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  We have helped numerous people sue for damages because of premises liability. If you were injured in these or other ways, call today...
• Property Damage
  When you have been injured because someone else was careless, reckless, or negligent, you may have a legal right to recover financial compensation for your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  CASE STUDY: Eden Rafferty Wins $85,000 Settlement for Client Hit by Underinsured Driver Posted In: Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
  At Eden Rafferty, our lawyers assist individuals who have been injured through the negligence of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in the Worcester area. Whether you have suffered surgical errors, your baby has suffered a birth injury or a loved one was neglected in a nursing home, we can assist you.Contact our lawyers at our Massachusetts medical malpractice law firm for a free initial consultation. We will explain all of your options and give you honest feedback on the strength of your claims.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  While this was going on, Eden Rafferty also advised the employee to file a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) and assisted him with his SSDI application and ongoing paperwork to support his claim.
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Probate