Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate and Family Law Attorneys in Woburn, MA
Our firm has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions since 1982, specializing in real estate law, family law, and probate. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys prioritize client needs while navigating complex legal matters. We represent buyers, sellers, families, and businesses, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in every case. Our team maintains deep ties to the Woburn community, offering personalized counsel rooted in local expertise.Founding partner Robert F. Matson continues the legacy established with John D. McElhiney, who served as Woburn's city solicitor before his passing in 2011. We handle loan closings, estate planning, and business law matters with equal proficiency, maintaining a reputation for integrity and results-driven representation. Our practice philosophy emphasizes staying current with evolving legal precedents while preserving the personalized service that distinguishes our firm.
Services
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Estate Planning
Loan Closings
Probate
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in real estate and family law
- Our team includes founding partners with deep local expertise
- We provide free initial legal consultations for all practice areas
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in state bar associations
- We combine personalized service with comprehensive legal knowledge
What people say
Exceptional legal guidance
Personalized attention
Successful case outcomes
Deep local knowledge
Professional expertise
Services
Real Estate Law
Representing buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, we ensure compliance with legal procedures during property acquisition or sales. Our attorneys handle title examinations, contract negotiations, and closing documentation. With extensive experience in Massachusetts real estate law, we protect client interests in residential and commercial transactions.
Family Law
Assisting individuals with family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and prenuptial agreements. We handle sensitive cases involving child support, alimony, and paternity determinations. Our attorneys prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Estate Planning
Creating comprehensive estate plans through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets and ensure proper distribution. We specialize in elder planning and probate administration, helping clients establish legal frameworks for healthcare directives and financial management during life transitions.
Loan Closings
Facilitating smooth real estate transactions by handling lender-financed property closings. Our team coordinates financial documentation review, title transfers, and legal compliance verification. We represent both buyers and lending institutions to ensure accurate execution of closing procedures.
Probate
Guiding executors and beneficiaries through probate processes to settle estates according to legal requirements. We assist with asset inventory, debt settlement, and property distribution while navigating Massachusetts probate court procedures for estates with or without valid wills.
People
Robert F. Matson
Founding Partner
Robert F. Matson co-founded the firm in 1982 after graduating from Suffolk Law in 1980. He specializes in real estate and probate law, maintaining active memberships in the Massachusetts Bar Association and U.S. District Court (MA) bar.
Samuel F. Matson
Attorney
Samuel F. Matson joined the firm after earning his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2017. He focuses on real estate transactions and business law matters, contributing to the firm's core practice areas while building on family legal traditions.
Questions
What areas of law does McElhiney and Matson specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, family law, probate, estate planning, loan closings, and business law matters.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial legal consultations for all our practice areas.
How long has the firm been in business?
Our firm has provided legal services in Woburn since 1982, with over 30 years of continuous operation.
What makes your real estate attorneys different?
Our attorneys combine decades of experience with local expertise in Massachusetts real estate transactions and title examination.
Can you help with estate planning documents?
Yes, we create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
