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Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri, P.C. - Wellesley, MA

27 Mica LaneSuite 101 Wellesley, MA 02481

Updated: 03/25/2021

Wellesley Divorce Law Firm

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For almost twenty years, Lisa has specialized in all areas of family law. Lisa Ruggieri is a well-known and respected family law attorney in Wellesley, Massachusetts...

For almost twenty years, Lisa has specialized in all areas of family law. Lisa Ruggieri is a well-known and respected family law attorney in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She is a highly skilled negotiator and has extensive experience in all aspects of domestic relations practice, including contested divorces, uncontested divorces, same sex divorces, custody and removal actions, co-parenting plans, paternity actions, Father's rights, Child Support, Alimony, Property Division, Modifications, Contempt actions. She also has experience in alternative divorce dispute resolutions such as mediation, conciliation and arbitration.

Whether in negotiations or at trial, Lisa pays particular attention to accurate analysis and valuation of the myriad of assets and financial interests often at stake in a divorce, whether they are business interests, various investments, stock options, or pension and profit sharing plans, and considers the tax consequences both of dividing assets and establishing support obligations. Lisa has developed a network of professionals with whom she works closely who provide specialized assistance in these areas. When issues relating to children arise, Lisa recommends her clients work closely with parent coordinators, Guardian Ad Litems and/or other professionals to assist the parties in developing co-parenting plans that serve the best interests of the children.

Lisa’s zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients had led her to numerous awards and recognition from her fellow professionals. She is recognized as a “Superb” rated attorney by Avvo and Lead Council Rated. Attorney Ruggieri has contributed numerous articles on divorce and other family law topics as well as co-authored a book on Family Law Advocacy at the MCLE. Lisa also served as an officer and past President of the South Middlesex Bar Association. Lisa has argued in both the Appeals Court and The Supreme Judicial Court.

About Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri, P.C.

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  • Divorce
  • Family Law

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27 Mica LaneSuite 101 Wellesley, MA 02481

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  • 781-239-8986

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By Jessica M. on Jan. 23, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Lisa Ruggieri for your divorce representation. When my divorce was less than amicable, Lisa?s professionalism and direct style led the way to protect the best interest of myself and my children. Her extensive experience and knowledge of the law paired wonderfully with her passion and attention to detail. I would have been lost without her as my emotions were on constant guard. She worked quickly and thoughtfully and I never felt alone. Post divorce, Lisa continues to provide legal support and I will continue to use her services. Anyone filing for divorce will want Lisa Ruggieri on their side.

By Jeff t. on May. 06, 2023
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is the lawyer you want in your corner. She is persistent and strong and will protect and fight for her client to the fullest! She helped me so much and I am completely satisfied with the outcome thank you Lisa!!!

By Anonymous on Mar. 27, 2023
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is exactly the attorney you need and want to represent you. She is so experienced, professional, insightful and quick thinking. She represented me through a very challenging divorce with lots of different elements. She handled each part of the separation cautiously, carefully and thoughtfully. I really felt like my divorce was in the best possible hands and I was in the passenger seat during a difficult time. She also has this incredible ability to make you feel at ease in the court room. I am so grateful I found Lisa and will continue to use her. I can't say enough about her & her team.

By Avery S. on Aug. 01, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa Ruggieri is extremely responsive, which I have never experienced before with an attorney. She often responds to emails within seconds. She is reasonable, efficient, and accessible.

By Anonymous on Jul. 12, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I engaged Lisa's services to assist me with the legalities of a divorce. In my experience, Lisa is knowledgeable in her field, reliable, and professional. I would recommend her services.

By Reema M. on Jan. 19, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa Ruggieri is an incredibly dedicated attorney who helped me through one of the most trying and difficult times of my life. She supported me in and out of court and was quick to respond to all inquiries and helped to get the best settlement. Her knowledge of the legal system and professionalism is excellent. She even took time out from her busy schedule to be by my side during a domestic violence case against my ex. She went above and beyond to help in every way possible. Even after my divorce was finalized, she has continued to provide legal support and assistance whenever I have needed it. If I could, I would give her 10 stars! She is the best!

By Anonymous on Aug. 02, 2021
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa Ruggieri assisted me with my divorce and estate planning and was exactly what I needed during a time of unexpected uncertainty. Lisa is an extremely reliable, knowledgeable, effective and trustworthy attorney who always responded to my questions/concerns in a timely manner. Lisa truly goes above and beyond for her clients and I highly recommend her without reservation!

By Anonymous on Jun. 08, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I employed the services of the Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri, P.C. for divorce representation. I highly recommend her office and found Lisa and her office to be extremely diligent, helpful and proactive. I received email updates of all developments and each important notification was followed up by a phone call to make sure I received the information and understood it. I also worked closely with her paralegal Anthony and he made it very easy to upload documentation electronically and to provide electronic signatures when permitted. We conducted the entire process during the pandemic but Lisa was always on top of things, much more than opposing counsel. She was firm and clear in her positions defending my interests and I feel that our judge deemed her arguments were stronger and more convincing than the opposition. Lisa was also insistent that we complete the process quickly in order to save not just time and aggravation but also legal expenses on my end. I greatly appreciated the level of professionalism and dedication to my case and would recommend her legal services to anyone.

By Anonymous on Jun. 02, 2021
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone who needs representation going through family dispute litigations. I have worked with her for a few years on what should have been a minimal case. She is straight to the point and very knowledgeable in her field. She has been extremely responsive with any questions I have had and has worked vigorously to come to a reasonable agreement. Anthony, her paralegal was also extremely responsive and prompt in answering any questions, reviewing paperwork, and explaining processes. Ultimately, we have avoided trial, avoided incurring additional fees, and will have a judgment that makes sense for both parties.

By Anonymous on Dec. 29, 2019
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa Ruggieri is an outstanding divorce attorney. She handled my complex and extremely challenging case with endless energy and vigor. She is the type of no nonsense attorney that makes things happen while also being very empathetic and caring. As an highly seasoned attorney, I found her to be very responsive, honest and extremely straightforward. She laid out the facts, the possible scenarios and kept me informed of all of the developments of my case. Her experience and knowledge of the law, specifically with contested cases of asset division and child custody, was invaluable. My outcome was exactly what I wanted and it was because of her enthusiasm and passion of the law.

By Anonymous on Nov. 24, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

By the time I had my first interaction with Lisa I had already expended a fair amount of effort setting up consultations and having introductory discussions with several lawyers. Lisa distinguish herself immediately with her accessibility, willingness to dive in, direct communication approach, and focus on asking the most critical questions. I was clear, serious, and determined to move forward and Lisa was instantly ready to do the same. I remember that day when we began our client-attorney relationship and the relief that I felt with Lisa on my case. Lisa was always sober in her assessments, managed my expectations, and explained the complex considerations and risks. She demonstrated a flexibility and readiness to pivot swifty through all the dynamics of the divorce process. Lisa's style was no nonsense, authoritative, decisive, and fast paced. Lisa's responsiveness was amazing. I was also impressed by Lisa how conscientious was about the financial implications activity would have on my legal bill. On this day when my divorce is officially finalized I am very thankful for the legal services I received from Lisa Ruggieri.

By Anonymous on Jul. 26, 2021

4.5 out of 5 stars

After being divorced for 9 years, Lisa represented me in an alimony modification and I was pleased with our results. Lisa's legal expertise and advice helped streamline the process which was straightforward and relatively quick. Lisa was always available to answer my questions, quick to respond, had great strategy and is passionate about the law. I appreciated her support and could not have asked for better representation.

By Anonymous on Mar. 07, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend working with Lisa Ruggieri- she was thorough, accessible, and a fierce advocate for me and my children. Though the process is difficult, Lisa and Anthony made it seamless. Having Lisa in my corner was the best decision I could have made.

By Anonymous on Jan. 20, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Attorney Ruggieri and her staff took great care with a sensitive legal issue that took over two years to resolve. She was direct in her approach and protected my interests well.

By Anonymous on Jan. 15, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is not only a rigorous scholar of the Law, she is a tough street fighter. This is such an emotional heartbreaking thing to go through and Lisa gets to the details quickly and removes that pit in your stomach, but helps you understand the facts related to your case. When you need the very best, please talk to Lisa.

By Anonymous on Dec. 21, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars

After over 30 years of marriage, I found myself in need of a divorce attorney. Lisa skillfully negotiated my case in spite of the ongoing pandemic. I am thankful that I am able to retire without the stress of alimony payments as Lisa successfully negotiated a past, present and future waiver of alimony. Lisa provided timely advice and guidance to me throughout the process, and achieved a swift and amicable resolution to my case. I am very pleased with her representation and highly recommend the Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri, P.C. for anyone going through a divorce.

By George R. on Jun. 22, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars

I consulted with several attorneys and read voluminous reviews prior to retaining Attorney Ruggieri. I knew the moment I met her, I wanted her to represent me in my my divorce. Now that I have been working with her, the reviews are all true. She is a straight shooter and keeps you focused on the issues. Divorce - particularly after 20+ years is very emotional. Attorney Ruggieri has taught me that you cannot let your emotions control the divorce process. Staying rational is critical to making good decisions. I feel comfortable and confident with Attorney Ruggieri. She is extremely knowledgeable and a very skilled negotiator. I highly recommend Law Offices of Lisa A Ruggieri for anyone seeking a divorce.

By Anonymous on Mar. 20, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars

First, This process is tough enough, even in the best of situations. Lisa Ruggieri is the person you want in your corner. She is beyond intelligent and experienced, and more importantly she has the ability to deal with any situation. My experience with her was incredibly positive, even during difficult conversations. She was able to be firm, fair, and helped foster an agreement that was mutually agreeable. I would recommend her to anyone in any situation. Don't let her work for someone else, get her on your team.

By Anonymous on Mar. 20, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars

Although my divorce was not contentious, I greatly benefited from Lisa's experience, especially her understanding of what the Court would expect. By identifying deficiencies in documents prepared by my former spouse's attorney, we were able to avoid objections that a cautious judge might have raised, leading to additional work by everyone. She got everyone to the desired result as efficiently as possible in a divorce.

By Anonymous on May. 19, 2021

0.5 out of 5 stars

This was the most demeaning person I?ve ever talked to! Yes she gives it to you straight but if you are a woman only expect her to tell you you?re lucky. Zero compassion. Her first ($500 consultation fee) reply to me was ? I don?t need to hear background ? then went on to cut me off on every sentence and say I?m lucky for what I?m getting. Any woman looking for another woman to represent you should stay away. I feel she would ask you if you were a battered woman what you did to cause it.

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