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At Graeber, Davis & Cantwell we encourge and are proud of the contribution of our attorneys and staff to the legal profession and our community. Our team of professionals and support staff participate in various organizations and continuing education programs for the legal community and are involved in our communities at home. Some of those ongoing commitments are highlighted in the Announcements, Newsletter Articles and Our Community links listed below.
Legal MattersMay 13, 2009Read our weekly newsletter for insights to common legal issues and questions people have.
Jim Cantwell Becomes Member of Massachusetts House of RepresentativesJanuary 7, 2009Partner Jim Cantwell is sworn in as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 4th Plymouth District.
Staff, family and friends of Graeber, Davis and Cantwell gather with hockey legend Ray BourqueOctober 30, 2008Staff, family and friends of Graeber, Davis and Cantwell gather with hockey legend Ray Bourque
Jay Davis Elected Councillor for Ward 4May 5, 2005Attorney Jay Davis was elected to the Quincy City Council to represent Ward 4 which includes west and south Quincy. He is one of nine city councillors.
At a Glance: A CPA to Count OnMay 4, 2005If you ask Arthur Davis how he achieves success, he will tell you that he does so when his clients achieve success.
Three New Attorneys Come OnboardMay 3, 2005The staff at Graeber, Davis & Cantwell, P.C. is pleased to welcome three new attorneys. ?Of Counsel? are Hugh J. Crossland, Carrie Morgan Crossland, and joining the firm is Robert Winer.
How to Handle an Auto AccidentMay 2, 2005Each year thousands of Massachusetts residents are involved in automobile accidents. In some instances, drivers, passengers and pedestrians are injured. If you are involved in an automobile accident, do you know how to insure that you are compensated for your injuries or damage sustained to your vehicle?
Buying and Selling a HomeMay 1, 2005The purchase or sale of a home is a major milestone in one?s life, giving rise to a variety of emotions ranging from initial excitement to last-minute stress. A basic understanding of the conveyancing process can help ease the stress and leave room for the excitement.
Homestead ActMay 7, 2004A Homestead is a statutory protection for owners of real property that limits the ability of creditors to reach one?s home. The Homestead protects against attachment, levy, execution or sale by unsecured creditors of an individual?s real property up to three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00).
Do You Have a WillMay 6, 2004A Will is a written instrument by which an individual can control the disposition of his or her assets at the time of death. One must be of legal age to execute a Will and of reasonably sound mind.
Client Corner: Lopez the FloristMay 5, 2004Donald Lopez, the current owner of Lopez, The Florist (www.lopeztheflorist.com), is the proud owner of a four-generation flower shop based in Dorchester.
Employee Spotlight: Debbie FinleyMay 4, 2004One of the first employees to join the law firm, Graeber Davis & Cantwell (GDC), Deborah Finley began working for partner Jay Davis in 1996. That year Debbie relocated to Plymouth, Massachussetts after having spent several years in Louisiana.
Three New Associates Come OnboardMay 3, 2004The attorneys at Graeber, Davis & Cantwell, P.C. welcome three new associates. Joining the firm are Brian P. Ward, Karen M. LaFond, and Dominic Pang.
Premises LiabilityMay 1, 2004Each year plaintiffs collect millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdict awards in premises liability cases. In fact, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly reported more than twenty (20) premises liability cases that resulted in settlements and/or jury verdicts exceeding $200,000 in 2002, one of which resulted in a jury verdict totaling$2.1 million.