Lawyers in Quincy, MA

Finding a lawyer in Quincy

Quincy is the seat of Norfolk County and sits just south of Boston on the South Shore, close enough that many residents work in the city while their legal matters are handled locally. Known as the birthplace of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the city today has its own legal market built around Norfolk County's courts, covering the same range of family, criminal, real estate and business practice found across the Boston metro area.

This page lists Quincy law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see contact details and confirm the attorney's status before reaching out.

Legal issues people in Quincy bring to lawyers

• Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and support matters handled by the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court.
• Real Estate — condominium matters, closings and landlord-tenant disputes in a dense coastal housing market.
• Criminal Defense — representation in Quincy's district court, from arraignment through trial.
• Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence.
• Employment — discrimination, wrongful termination and wage claims under state and federal law.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts, health-care proxies and estate administration.

Choosing a law firm in Quincy

Confirm the attorney's status through the Massachusetts court system's public attorney lookup, which shows whether the lawyer is currently registered to practice and lists any public discipline; Massachusetts does not require mandatory bar association membership, so this registration check is the reliable first step.

Ask how often the firm appears in Norfolk County's courts for cases like yours, and who on the team will actually handle your file. Settle billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and get the agreement in writing.

Free and low-cost help

Greater Boston Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of the Quincy area in housing, family and benefits matters. The Massachusetts Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that arranges a reduced-fee first meeting, and law schools in the Boston area operate clinics staffed by supervised students. Anyone charged with a crime who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to appointed counsel through the Committee for Public Counsel Services.

For a closer look, see family lawyers in Quincy or real estate lawyers in Quincy. See also lawyers in Boston, the larger market just to the north.

Lawyers in Massachusetts

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Massachusetts attorney about your situation.