Salem, Massachusetts Lawyer
At the office of Jon T. Skerry, Attorney at Law, we bring over 30 years of experience to people throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore. We have built our successful practice on a commitment to provide expedient, efficient and cost-effective counsel. Contact our office online or call us at 978-607-0098 (toll-free at 888-332-1469) to set up a free initial consultation.
Divorce
We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, including:
- Child support
- Child custody and visitation
- Alimony or spousal support
- Equitable distribution of marital property
We represent men and women at all stages of divorce, from the initial filing to post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement of existing divorce orders. For more, see our divorce page.
Post-Judgment Modifications of Divorce Decrees
If your divorce is final, but there has been a material change in your circumstances, we can help you petition the court to modify:
- Child support
- Child custody and visitation
- Alimony agreements
For additional information, go to our page on modification of divorce judgments.
Personal Injury
We aggressively protect the rights of people who have been injured because of the careless or negligent behavior of others, focusing our personal injury practice on cases involving motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall injuries. We will help you get full and fair compensation for all your losses, including:
- Wages or income
- Medical expenses
- Physical pain and suffering
See our personal injury page to learn more.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
We represent residential and commercial landlords, protecting your rights when any controversy may arise with a tenant, including eviction proceedings. We handle cases involving:
- Non-payment of rent
- Nuisance actions
- Destruction of rental property
We will also help you take steps to proactively avoid tenant problems. For more information, see our landlord-tenant page.
Estate Planning and Probate
We handle all matters related to estate planning, helping you decide the best approach for ensuring the orderly distribution or your assets at death. We prepare all the documents necessary to put your estate plan in place, including:
- Wills and trusts
- Financial powers of attorney and healthcare proxies
- Establishing a guardianship
- When a loved one has passed away, we will assist you in the probating of his or her estate
We work with executors, administrators and personal representatives, helping you complete the steps required to settle the estate of a loved one in the probate court.
Contact the Office of Attorney Jon T. Skerry
To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or call us at 978-607-0098 (toll-free at 888-332-1469). Our office is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Evening and weekend meetings can be arranged upon request. We are conveniently located near all the courthouses in downtown Salem. We will set up home and office visits by appointment.