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Marilynne R. Ryan

Marilynne Ryan

Ryan & Faenza Attorneys at Law
825 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081

Walpole

Massachusetts (MA)

Contact Contact Marilynne R. Ryan
T: 508-668-9112
F: 508-668-1285

Visit: www.ryanfaenza.com
Practice Areas: Family Law (100%)

Family Law

Profile

Marilynne R. Ryan is the founding partner of Ryan & Faenza and has been a practicing attorney for 25 years with over 38 years of experience in family law.  Certified in collaborative law and mediation.  AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.  Co-Author of "Massachusetts Domestic Relations", 1st through 4th Editions, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., 1985-2006.  Appointed to the Massachusetts Court Management Advisory Board of the Supreme Judicial Court, 2010.  Former member and Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force, 2006-2008.  Former Chair, Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Committee, Massachusetts Bar Association, 2001-2007.  Former Chair, Family Law Council, Massachusetts Bar Association, 1998-2000.  Member of the Family Law Council, Massachusetts Bar Association, 1995-present.  Member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee, Massachusetts Bar Association, 1998-present.  Hearing officer, Board of Bar Overseers, 1995-1998.  Former member of the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct, 2008-2009.  Author and frequent lecturer on various aspects of family law for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Massachusetts Bar Association, Suffolk Law School, Norfolk County Bar Association, Bristol County Bar Association, Plymouth County Bar Association and other organizations.  Private and court appointed master, special discovery master, conciliator, and arbitrator.  WBZ News Radio guest, 2008 and 2011; and Fox 25 television interview, 2010.  Massachusetts Super Lawyer 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.  

Selected To

Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2011
Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2010
Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2009
Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2008

About Marilynne Ryan

Admitted: 1986, Massachusetts

Professional Webpage: www.greaterbostonattorney.com/index.php/our-people/marilynne...

Honors and Awards:

  • Massachusetts Super Lawyer 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
  • AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Certified in Collaborative Law and Mediation

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Massachusetts Bar Association:  Vice Chair, Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force, 2006-2008; Chair, Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Committee, 2001-2007; Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluation, 2004-2005; Family Law Council, 1995-present; Chair, Family Law Council, 1998-2000; Member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1998-present; MBA Nominating Council Committee for the ABA, 1995-present; Former member of the Executive Committee and Board of Delegates.  American Bar Association:  Law Practice Section.  Norfolk County Bar Association:  Norfolk County Bench Bar Committee.  Appointed to the Court Management Advisory Board of the Supreme Judicial Court, 2010.  Former member of the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct, 2008-2009.  Member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2009-present.  Hearing officer, Board of Bar Overseers, 1995-1998. 

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Co-Author of "Massachusetts Domestic Relations", 1st through 4th Editions, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., 1985-2006; Co-Author, "For Your Notebook Series", Massachusetts Bar Association Personal and Probate Section Newsletter; Author, "Domestic Relations Initial Interview Questionnaire", Massachusetts Divorce Practice and Procedure, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education/New England Institute; Co-Author, "Antenuptial Agreements - Resolving Division of Assets Upon Divorce", Boston Bar Journal; Co-Author, "Cost of Living Adjustments: Property Settlement Agreements", Negotiation and Drafting of Separation Agreements - From Whereas to Whereof, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education/New England Law Institute; Author, "Outline of Preparing Property Settlement Agreements in Massachusetts", Massachusetts Bar Association Personal and Probate Section Newsletter
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