- DivorceOur attorneys handle all matters surrounding family law and divorce, including divorce modifications, property division, child support, child custody, spousal support, child visitation, and more.
- Child Support
- Child Custody and VisitationSince joining the firm, Attorney Vigliotti has applied his considerable litigation skill and experience to a broad range of practice areas emphasizing those talents and that considerable background. Attorney Vigliotti, as an attorney associated with the Massachusetts Police Association Legal Defense Fund, has represented and defended members of law enforcement in criminal, civil and administrative matters in federal and state courts, in appointing authority hearings and before arbitrators and Civil Service commissioners. Attorney Vigliotti’s litigation practice also has seen him achieve great successes in representing individuals in criminal matters, in unemployment hearings and in domestic relations cases involving issues of divorce, child custody and child or spousal support. Individuals who have been injured in car accidents or who otherwise have been damaged by the conduct of others, as well as employees who have been subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination and hostile work environments, also have enjoyed the benefits of Attorney Vigliotti’s good advice, valuable legal guidance and experienced representation.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal Defense
- Wrongful DeathMalpractice can occur in any field of medicine, including dentistry. If a dental professional acts negligently, you have the right to bring a claim. Both dentists and dental hygienists have an obligation to provide a standard level of care. If they fail to meet this standard, damages from dental malpractice can include payment of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death. While Read More »
- Hit and RunAnother reason UIM coverage is so important is that it can protect you in the event of a hit-and-run accident. In Massachusetts, hit-and-run accidents are a common problem, and they can be especially difficult to deal with if the other driver is not identified. In such cases, UIM coverage can help to cover your damages, even if the other driver is never found.
- Business DisputesOur business lawyers provide the legal guidance to help entrepreneurs and small businesses prosper. We also serve as corporate counsel to many local companies and corporations handling a wide variety of business law matters.
- Workers CompensationWe are experienced personal injury lawyers and have helped injured people throughout Worcester County in all types of injury claims including car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and workers compensation matters.
- Wrongful TerminationThe employment lawyers, and particularly firm partner Michael Akerson, are widely recognized for their work on behalf of employees who have suffered financial losses and emotional abuse due to workplace misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination.
- Employment DiscriminationAustin Joyce is the most senior member of the firm, joining the firm in 1983. He has over forty years of trial and litigation experience, having successfully tried cases in all the federal district courts in the Commonwealth, in many of the state’s trial courts, and in front of numerous administrative agencies and appointing authorities. He has also represented clients during the appellate process in the federal and state courts. His practice emphasis has been on personal injury, police misconduct and employment discrimination matter. Austin has also worked on residential real estate, probate, criminal and business organization matters during his years with the firm.
- Employment Contract
- Severance AgreementBecause Massachusetts is an at-will employment state, meaning that either you or your employer can end your relationship at any time, wrongful termination cases succeed on limited grounds. However, clients have been successful in wrongful termination claims involving breach of contract or public policy issues such as severance pay, whistle-blower, executive compensation, and similar matters.
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationBeyond his litigation work, Attorney Vigliotti has assisted individuals in real estate matters and in the preparation of wills and other documents making provision for present and future health care and financial needs, such as powers of attorney and health care proxies.
- Premises LiabilityWhen an injury occurs at a short-term rental property (e.g. Airbnb), can the injured party recover damages from the property owner, the rental app/service, or both? Who’s to Blame When an Airbnb Goes Awry? Premises Liability and Short-Term Rentals While you may be able to take a vacation, gravity never does. If you slip and fall on the freshly mopped floor of a hotel lobby, Read More »
- Personal InjuryThe Worcester, Massachusetts law firm of Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. announces that attorneys Austin Joyce, John Vigliotti and Andy Gambaccini again have been selected as Super Lawyers for 2021 by Super Lawyers Magazine. Austin Joyce receives the honor for the third time. Joyce was recognized for his excellence in the area of personal injury litigation. John Vigliotti receives the award for the seventh time, Read More »
- Medical MalpracticeWhether you’ve received a misdiagnosis, a delay in treatment, or experienced adverse drug reactions, you have the right to file a claim for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice suits can be tricky to navigate, so check the answers to frequently asked questions below. What Is Medical Malpractice? Patients have the right to expect a consistent standard level of care to be administered by their health care Read More »
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Disability DiscriminationIn this case, the complainant, a female dispatcher with the City of Waltham, filed a lengthy charge of discrimination with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“the MCAD”) alleging that she was the victim of sexual harassment and a sexually hostile work environment, and also that she was subjected to gender discrimination, disability discrimination (arising out of severe chemical sensitivities) and illegal retaliation by a police Read More »
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- ForeclosureOur attorneys serve as corporate counsel on a wide variety of business law matters, including contract law, legal and financial transactions, concerns regarding the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), banking law, and foreclosures.