Our attorneys are frequently quoted and interviewed in the news media. These are some recent pieces.
Firm News
Attorneys Sheryl Dennis and Hugh Ferguson quoted in Newsweek
Jonathan Fields was featured in the fiftyplus advocate article “Gray divorce on the rise as gender equity, life expectancy increases”
The fiftyplus advocate featured Attorney Jonathan Fields on navigating divorce issues. Attorney Fields discussed some of the specific legal issues that are unique to gray divorce that must be considered when assessing financial matters, including mental competency concerns such as dementia. “From a lawyer’s perspective, a big concern is whether and to what extent each party is competent to represent their own intentions,” he stated.
While the 35-to 50-year-old cohort remains his practice’s largest divorce demographic, Fields suspect he has seen more gray divorce clients compared to 10 years ago, particularly between ages 60 and 65. “It is a growing area for sure,” he affirmed. Please see the article on gray divorce if you would like more information.
Attorney Vicki L. Shemin has been appointed to serve on the Family Law Section Council of the Massachusetts Bar Association effective Sept. 1, 2021.
The Family Law Section is designed to improve the Probate and Family Court’s accessibility and efficiency to benefit lawyers, judges, staff and the public by offering educational seminars, providing updates on legislative activity, and facilitating bench/bar networking opportunities. “I am pleased and proud to be serving on the MBA’s Family Law Section Council during a pivotal time for families and family law in Massachusetts, especially as the community continues to adjust to the unprecedented challenges wrought by COVID.”
Sheryl Dennis interviewed by Citybiz
4 Ways Divorced Parents Can Make the Holidays Joyful for Their Children written by Vicki L. Shemin J.D., LICSW, ACSW and published in Divorcemag.com (November 25, 2022)
Sheryl J. Dennis was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s April 22, 2022 article “Partition action dismissed after death of joint tenant”
Vicki L. Shemin joined panel “What Have We Learned? Parenting Coordination Developments Since the Issuance of Standing Order 1-17,” Along with Chief Justice Casey and the Honorable Judge Giordano, Vicki L. Shemin co-presented with other family law practitioners on the topic, “What Have We Learned? Parenting Coordination Developments Since the Issuance of Standing Order 1-17,” sponsored by the BBA’s Family Law Section.
Inspired lawyer proposes Bench-Bar Civility Honor Roll written by Vicki L. Shemin, J.D., LICSW, ACSW and published in Mass Lawyers Weekly (March 11, 2021)
Millennials Embrace Prenups—but Through a Very Different Lens Than in the Past, Attorney Jonathan E. Fields Quoted in Wall Street Journal (Jan. 21, 2021)
A Diamond is Forever, But the Engagement Ring May Be Ne’er written by Vicki L. Shemin, J.D., LICSW, ACSW and published in Citybizlist on January 25, 2021
“Snap Judgments: Lawyers predict issue that will dominate legal landscape in 2021” – December 31, 2020 (subscription required) (Jonathan Fields quoted)
WHAT YOUR DIVORCE LAWYER WANTS YOU TO KNOW BUT WOULD NEVER TELL YOU TO YOUR FACE – Vicki L. Shemin polled 7 of Boston’s top divorce lawyers and asked them a simple question: “What would you like to be able to say to your clients but never would”? Thrive Global
Andrea E. DeLaney, Esq. chatted with Host Cece Shatz on Going Solo with Cece Show about Compassion and Guidance Through the Attorney’s Eyes
Jonathan Fields featured in Citybizlist for his Insight from a Divorce Attorney – An Interview with Jonathan Fields, Esq., Fields & Dennis
Jonathan Fields selected as a Super Lawyer for 2021 for his work in Family Law
Sheryl Dennis quoted in Lawyers Weekly article on Firm leaders draw business lessons from COVID crisis (September 2020)
Vicki L. Shemin, J.D., LICSW, ACSW, author of Lawyers Weekly article Not burning out while staying in: a survival guide (April 2020)
Jonathan Fields featured in Boston Citybizlist as one of Top 100 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts
Vicki L. Shemin, J.D., LICSW, ACSW, co-author of chapter 3 GOODBYE PROSPECT, HELLO CLIENT: INITIAL HOMEWORK AND THE NEXT STEPS (with Patricia O’Connell and Donald Tye) in the book TRYING DIVORCE CASES IN MASSACHUSETTS (MCLE, 2020)
Sheryl Dennis Interviewed Mass Lawyers Weekly on Paycheck Protection Program (April 2020)
STAYING IN WHILE NOT BURNING OUT! Vicki L. Shemin shares her survival tips for attorneys working from home during the pandemic. Mass Lawyers Weekly
Revocable Living Trusts Can Help Your Heirs Avoid Probate. Here’s How They Work Sheryl Dennis quoted in Barron’s article (February 22, 2020)
The Real Story Behind “Marriage Story” – Divorce Magazine
https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/the-real-story-behind-marriage-story
Navigating Informed Consent To The Road That Ought To Be More Traveled by Vicki Shemin, J.D., LICSW, ACSW
http://nebula.wsimg.com/92d58fb19741c899e6d684518fcf48ce?AccessKeyId=4F5C1A0739CD7D867B6D&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
“Fields and Dennis Hosts Event to Benefit K-9’s for Warriors,” citybizlist.com (2019)
“Prenuptial agreements: What is a Prenup and Should I Get One?” Nicole Spector, NBCnews.com (Vicki Shemin quoted) (2019)
“Assets of Divorce-created Trust Subject to Personal Injury Claim,” Pat Murphy, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Sheryl Dennis quoted) (2018)
“Meet Jonathan Fields of Fields and Dennis in Wellesley,” Boston Voyager (Jonathan Fields interviewed) (2018)
“Boston’s Supply of Lawyers Falls Far Short of Firm’s Heavy Demand,“ Greg Ryan, Boston Business Journal (Sheryl Dennis quoted) (2018)
“Bitcoin Bitterness Starts to Make Messy Divorces Even Worse,” Hannah George, Bloomberg News (Jonathan Fields quoted) (2018)
“Immigration Fears Lead to Sped-Up Weddings – And Prenups,” Katie Johnston, Boston Globe (Vicki Shemin quoted) (2017)
This Is the Most Popular Age to Get Divorced, Jen Glantz, BravoTV.com (Jonathan Fields quoted)
“Divorce Lawyer Fends Off ‘Negotiating Malpractice’ Suit,” Pat Murphy, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jonathan Fields quoted) (2017)
“Spiraling Expenses a Focus of Child Support Guidelines,” Kris Olson, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jonathan Fields quoted) (2017)
“Legal Tender: Insights and Tips from Legal Professionals,” Ellen M. Keiley, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Interview with Jonathan Fields) (2016)
Television
Interview with Jonathan Fields about “Grey Divorce,” That’s the Law!, NewTV (2018)
Interview with Hugh Ferguson on Guardianships, O’Reilly Factor, Fox News Channel
Podcast
David Yaz of The Boston Podcast interviewed Attorney Jonathan Crafts on COVID Crimes and Pandemic Lawyering https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/e/covid-crimes-pandemic-lawyering-with-jonathan-crafts?eid=INZdCY3mZsdCkTim
Jonathan Crafts sat down with Jeffrey Davis, host of Radio Entrepreneurs for an In depth discussion of his practice in the areas of White Collar Crime, Corporate Litigation, & Fraud
Interview with Jonathan Fields (by Eric Parker, Esq.), Inter Alia (to be released early Summer 2018) (Here’s a picture of Jon from the broadcast)
Interview with Vicki Shemin, “Prenups – Postnups – And How to Get Closure on your Divorce,“ OverDivorce.com
Interview with Vicki Shemin, “Prenups, Postnups, and Letters to Exes,” Family Matters with Virginia L. Colin, Ph.D
Radio
Attorney Jonathan E. Fields Interviewed about Divorce on Mix 104.1
“Interview with Sheryl Dennis: Crazy Prenup Provisions,” Matty in the Morning, KISS-108 FM