Experienced Legal Assistance: Somerset, Massachusetts
Family Law Attorney • Employment Lawyer • Consumer Protection Law Firm
Miguel Law Offices provide clients with experienced, skilled legal services at a reasonable price. Unlike some other law firms, our practice is focused in the areas of family law, employment law and consumer protection. This means that we can offer you knowledgeable and experienced legal services in these areas without being bogged down in the details of areas that are of no need to you.
While there are numerous reasons to retain our services, two of the biggest reasons are attorney Jennifer Smith Miguel and paralegal Jennifer Lyn LaFrance. To learn more about our skilled staff, please read their brief bios below:
Attorney Jennifer Smith Miguel
Attorney Miguel has more than a decade of experience in the practice of law. She was a partner at Casey and Thompson, P.C. when she decided that her skills could be put to better use in a smaller firm. She wanted to create an environment where she could dedicate the time and effort needed to provide her clients with excellent legal representation at an affordable price.
By concentrating her practice to family law, employment law and consumer protection, Ms. Miguel is able to stay current with the changes in the law and able to utilize her superior negotiation and advocacy skills. Clients and peers have commented on her ability to anticipate the needs of her clients. She has a proven track record of success and has earned the respect of judges, peers and clients alike.
Profile:
Bar Admissions:
Massachusetts, 1997
Education:
New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1997 J.D.
Honors:
cum laude
Graduated Top 10% of Class
New Eng Scholar 1996, 1997 (Superior Academic Achievement)
Dean's List 1996 & 1997
CALI Award Conflicts of Law
CALI Award Trial Practice
Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 1992 B.S.
Honors:
cum laude
Phi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Dean's List 1992
Honorable Shea Scholarship Award
Major: Political Science
Bristol Community College, Fall River, Massachusetts, 1989 A.A.
Honors:
With Honors
Dean's List
Major: Business
Representative Cases:
Roland Rogers v. Town of Plainville, 1999 MASS App. Div. 210 (District CT 1999)
Peter Gariepy vs. Department of Corrections, Massachusetts Civil Service Commission docket no: D-04-361
Honors and Awards:
New Center for Legal Advocacy - Child Guardian Ad Litem Program Court of Appeals, 2003
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Massachusetts Bar Association, 1997 - Present
Member
Bristol County Bar Association, 1997 - Present
Member
Fall River Bar Association, 2006 - Present
Member
Past Employment Positions:
Casey and Thompson, P.C., Partner, 1996 - 2006
Suffolk County House of Corrections, Student Attorney, 1996
Paralegal Jennifer Lyn LaFrance
Ms. LaFrance is the Senior paralegal at Miguel Law Offices, and she is an integral part of the firm’s success over the years. Although not a lawyer, she has a deep understanding of many legal issues and the legal process and ensures that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Jennifer LaFrance graduated with honors from Roger Williams University, earning her Paralegal Certificate. She is a member of the Paralegal National Honor Society. Ms. LaFrance is also a graduate of Bridgewater State College where she received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 1993. Prior to working at Miguel Law Offices, Ms. LaFrance worked in the field of public safety.
Ms. LaFrance has a background in social work and civil service, where she earned a reputation for keeping a level head in crises. She has extensive experience handling emergencies, using her sizable skills to help identify options and then plan for the future even in the face of chaos.
Teamwork is our forte
When you come to Miguel Law Offices, you receive the benefit of our professional team, working in tandem, to provide you with the best possible service and legal representation. To schedule your confidential consultation, please call us at 508.402.7095 or contact us online. Put a winning team in your corner.
