Cynthia M Sullivan Atty

Cynthia M. Sullivan, a graduate of Boston College Law School and Wellesley College, is a North Shore divorce attorney dedicated primarily to the practice of Family Law. With over 30 years of diverse experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice, which focuses on matters relating to family law and litigation. Cynthia is licensed to practice before the state and federal courts of both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, although she is no longer actively accepting New Hampshire cases.

At the heart of Cynthia's practice is a commitment to providing compassionate and knowledgeable representation to her clients. She understands that family law matters can be emotionally challenging and complex, and she strives to make the process as stress-free as possible for her clients. Cynthia is trained in both mediation and collaborative law, emphasizing these methods over litigation whenever possible to help her clients maintain control over the outcome of their case.

In addition to her work as an advocate, Cynthia has completed 40 hours of mediation training and has been an active mediator since 2001. She is also trained in collaborative law, which is a non-adversarial approach to resolving disputes. Cynthia's professional memberships include the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Essex County Bar Associations, as well as the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. She has served in a number of leadership positions within the Massachusetts Bar Association, including the House of Delegates, chair of the Legal Fee Arbitration Committee, Family Law Council, Chair of the Family Law Section Bench/Bar Committee, and editor of the Family Law Section newsletter.

Cynthia is a member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire chapters of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, a professional association committed to enhancing the legal profession through financial education. She was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Services Offered

Cynthia Sullivan offers a wide range of services related to family law, including:

• Divorce: Cynthia has extensive experience in handling all aspects of divorce, including property division, alimony, and custody disputes. She emphasizes divorce mediation and collaborative divorce over litigation to help her clients maintain control over the outcome of their case.
• Child custody & support: Cynthia understands the importance of ensuring the best interests of the child are met in custody and support disputes. She works closely with her clients to develop a parenting plan that is in the best interests of the child, while also ensuring that child support is fair and equitable.
• Estate related family disputes: Cynthia has experience in handling estate related family disputes, including will contests, trust disputes, and probate litigation. She works with her clients to resolve these disputes in a way that is fair and equitable for all parties involved.

Cynthia is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of representation, while also being sensitive to the emotional and financial toll of family law disputes. She takes a collaborative approach to resolving disputes, working closely with her clients to develop a strategy that meets their unique needs and goals.

In summary, Cynthia M. Sullivan is a highly experienced and skilled family law attorney who is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective representation to her clients. She offers a wide range of services related to family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and estate related family disputes. With a commitment to collaboration, mediation, and finding the best outcome for her clients, Cynthia is a trusted advisor and advocate for those experiencing family law issues.