Attorney Demetra Pontisakos

 Experience. I am a solo practitioner in Topsfield, MA, concentrating my practice in divorce and family law. I have over 35 years of experience serving clients in all areas of family law. I have practiced in the Massachusetts courts since 1986 and in the New Hampshire courts since 2004. My practice areas include divorce, division of assets, alimony, child support, child custody matters, guardianship matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and interstate jurisdictional conflicts.  I have practiced law in both the public sector and the private sector. I have had the privilege and opportunity to represent individuals from all walks of life, with varying cultural and economic backgrounds, and with a broad range of legal and financial concerns. My legal experience in both the public and private sectors has  given me a broad perspective in practice.

Certifications. I offer a variety of approaches toward the resolution of family law conflicts, including traditional client representation, litigation, collaborative law practice, mediation and arbitration. I have satisfied the requirements of Massachusetts General Law c. 233, section 23C https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleII/Chapter233/Section23C to ensure the confidentiality of your mediation process.  I am trained as a family law arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. 

Professional Affiliations. I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York.  My affiliations include the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy  of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Essex County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association, the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, and the Greater Newburyport Bar Association.