Areas Of Practice
Land Use and Real Property Issues
Abutter Disputes: Our law firm advocates for zoning variances to protect property owners’ rights, providing skilled representation in both Superior Court and Land Court to effectively counter objections from neighboring property owners and safeguard your personal investment and development goals.
Property Rights Defense: Claims involving adverse possession and easement by implication, prescription, or necessity.
Boundary Disputes: Investigate the history of the property lines, analyze survey data, and interpret legal descriptions in deeds.
Petitions for Partition: Litigate actions involving petitions to partition property in Land Court.
Construction Disputes: Disagreements between builders and homeowners, developers and contractors, or among various parties involved in a construction project.
Zoning
Accessory Dwelling Units: Our law firm guides clients through every stage of advising and permitting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for both owner-occupied and investment properties, helping you navigate the new statewide regulations to create more affordable housing units in the Commonwealth. We provide comprehensive legal counsel on ADU eligibility, compliance with local and state requirements, and streamlined permitting processes, empowering property owners to add value, generate supplemental income, and contribute to addressing Massachusetts’ housing shortage through the development of high-quality, affordable living spaces.
Zoning Compliance and Review
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Certification of Occupancy
"As of Right" Zoning
Relief Zoning - Zoning research, building history, code interpretation and analysis, work with ISD, zoning board meeting preparation, strategy and representation.
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Permit Applications
"As is Zoning"
Relief Zoning - Zoning research, building history, code interpretation and analysis, variance permit application, zoning board meeting preparation, strategy and representation.
Zoning Appeal Representation
Children and Family Law Trail Panel of Community for Public Counsel Services
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Representation in Legal Proceedings:
Represent children and parents in care and protection cases, termination of parental rights cases, and child requiring assistance (CRA) cases.
Handle contested guardianship cases and extraordinary medical treatment hearings.
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Advocacy for Client Goals:
Advocate for clients’ legal and life goals, including reunification of families or ensuring children remain with their parents when possible.
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Case Preparation and Litigation:
Prepare legal documents such as motions and objections.
Develop trial strategies, conduct hearings, and represent clients in post-judgment matters.
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Collaboration with Agencies:
Work with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to ensure compliance with legal obligations and advocate for appropriate services for clients.
Education Law
Special Education Law: Representation of students with disabilities and their families to advocate for appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. This includes navigating the processes for evaluations, developing IEPs, resolving disputes with school districts through mediation or due process hearings, and litigating cases when necessary.
Student Discipline: Representation students facing suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary actions, ensuring that due process rights are upheld and that any disciplinary action is fair and appropriate.
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Anti-Bullying Cases: Advocating for the student's safety and well-being while ensuring the school district follows appropriate procedures and laws. Work includes investigation of bullying, negotiations with the school, filing grievances and complaints with the district, state education agency, mediation, and due process hearings.
Example of types of cases:Verbal Harassment
Physical Bullying
Cyberbullying
Social Exclusion/ Isolation
Racial, Religious, or Sexual Harassment
Property, Family, and Education Law Lawyer
About Anchor Legal Team PLLC
Anchor Legal Team provides comprehensive legal services in property. family, and education law throughout Massachusetts.
Our property expertise encompasses land use disputes and litigation, zoning and permitting, property and boundary disputes, and construction litigation. Additionally, we specialize in leading clients through the ADU process as well as expertly navigate zoning regulations.
As part of the CAFL trial panel, Alyssa Vachon Daigneault is a specially trained, certified private attorney who provides critical legal representation to children and parents in complex family law cases, ensuring that the rights of vulnerable individuals are protected in proceedings that can have profound and lasting impacts on family integrity and child welfare.
In education law, we champion students' rights, specializing in special education advocacy, student discipline cases, and anti-bullying litigation.
We are dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients through personalized attention and strategic legal counsel. Our commitment is to provide zealous advocacy and achieve positive results in both practice areas.
CORE VALUES of ANCHOR LEGAL TEAM
“YOUR STORY MATTERS”
Client-Centered Empathy: We prioritize understanding each client's unique family situation, acknowledging the crucial nature of protecting their property, parental, and educational rights, and advocating with genuine compassion and tailored approaches that address both the legal and emotional aspects of their challenges.“YOUR VOICE, OUR TEAM”
Transparent Collaboration and Empowerment: We build a foundation of trust through open and honest communication, ensuring clients are informed and actively involved in every step of their case. We explain legal complexities clearly and encourage questions to foster true partnership.“ADAPTING, SOLVING, SUCCEEDING”
Resourceful Problem-Solving: We are committed to finding the most effective solutions for our clients' legal issues by diligently exploring all available avenues and resources, thinking creatively, and adapting to unique circumstances. We don't give up easily and are dedicated to positive outcomes.“TRUST BUILT ON INTEGRITY”
Integrity and Professionalism: We adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our interactions, ensuring fairness, respect, and confidentiality for everyone we serve. We deliver quality legal services with unwavering integrity and professionalism.“PROTECTING RIGHTS, UPLIFTING COMMUNITIES”
Community Focus and Impact: We aim to make a tangible difference in our community by actively protecting family rights and advocating for policies that strengthen working families. We see our work as part of a larger effort to support community well-being and social justice.
Property, Family, and Education Law Legal Team
Meet the team
Anchor Legal Team is run by Alyssa Vachon Daigneault out of Winthrop, Ma.