Kevin Ryan Heffernan, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Norwood, MA with 12 reviews
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Kevin Ryan Heffernan

839 Washington Street, Norwood, MA

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Alexis

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28 Apr, 2023
I had a great experience with Kevin Heffernan's law office. I connected with Kevin over a rental housing issue (I was the tenant) and he took the time to explain to me what my options were. We started with a flat fee formal letter to my landlord. When the landlord was unresponsive, Kevin laid out all the options and made clear arguments for why I might want to move forward - and was equally clear on the reasons why I might not want to move forward with filing a suit. In other words, he wasn't the least bit pushy and he felt more like a trusted advisor than a lawyer trying to maximize his bill. Kevin was clear, helpful, and to the point. In the end I decided to file and was able to get a very favorable settlement. My living situation was a pretty miserable experience and I'm very grateful that Kevin helped me feel legally protected as I was getting out of it, and helped me get compensated for my trouble.
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Anonymous

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17 Jun, 2021
Hired him outside of AVVO but relied on this to for guidance and this attorney did not have the wherewithal to carry out a case, classic pushover. Had to file complaints against this attorney for failure of meeting specific guidelines to meeting his duties as an attorney.
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced in landlord-tenant law
“Attorney Heffernan's advice was thoughtful and practical. He remained respectful and considerate of the other party despite the fact that the other party lied to him and to the court.”
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Provides clear and helpful guidance to clients
“Kevin was clear, helpful, and to the point. In the end I decided to file and was able to get a very favorable settlement.”
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Responsive and available to clients
“Kevin was available via email and phone calls for consultation and responded to my messages quickly even when he was in court.”
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Professional and ethical conduct
“He always advocates taking the high road and maintains integrity at all times.”
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Helps clients achieve favorable outcomes
“In the end all I ever needed to do was just stay calm, stay the course, and trust him to represent my interests to the best possible outcome.”
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May not be an aggressive litigator for some clients
“Hired him outside of AVVO but relied on this to for guidance and this attorney did not have the wherewithal to carry out a case, classic pushover.”
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May take a practical approach rather than maximum client demands
“He did not make promises or give guarantees. He did what he told us he would do and got the outcome he believed would be the end result.”

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