Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Brookline, MA
Maher + Spang is a dedicated legal practice committed to delivering experienced, knowledgeable, and capable representation across a range of legal disciplines. Since our founding in 2005, we have specialized in Real Estate, Probate and Estates, Contracts, and Personal Injury law, serving clients with a focus on clear communication and personalized service. Our team prioritizes maintaining constant contact with clients through office visits, phone calls, and emails, ensuring transparency remains central to our practice. We handle both straightforward and complex legal matters, offering competitive rates without compromising on quality. Our attorneys are well-versed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island law, with expertise in TRID compliance, condominium conversions, zoning issues, and litigation from small claims to federal court cases.We pride ourselves on guiding clients through intricate legal processes while minimizing delays and costs, particularly in probate matters under the Uniform Probate Code. Our estate planning services are tailored to individual client needs, preserving wealth and providing control over asset distribution. In personal injury cases, we advocate aggressively to secure fair compensation for clients injured by negligence. With a commitment to both traditional legal excellence and modern client accessibility, we welcome new clients and remain available to address legal concerns promptly.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Guidance
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Business Transactions
Condominium Law
Land Use Zoning
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined legal experience across real estate, probate, and personal injury law.
- Our attorneys maintain TRID compliance for seamless real estate transaction management.
- We provide personalized client communication through office, phone, and email access.
- Our team specializes in Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code navigation to minimize estate delays.
- Competitive fee structures maintain quality while reducing unnecessary overhead costs.
What people say
Smooth transactions
No surprises
Personalized service
Competent representation
Timely communication
Services
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate matters including purchase/sale negotiations, title issues, condominium conversions, zoning, and TRID-compliant closings. Our attorneys represent buyers, sellers, and lenders across Massachusetts, ensuring efficient transactions with competitive pricing. With extensive experience in private financing and development projects, we minimize delays while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Estate Planning
Our customized estate plans protect client assets through wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We help families establish basic plans or implement complex trust structures to control asset distribution. By focusing on long-term wealth preservation, we help clients avoid future probate complications while addressing unique family and financial circumstances with confidential, strategic counsel.
Probate Guidance
We assist personal representatives through Massachusetts probate processes under the Uniform Probate Code. Our services include filing documentation, providing legal notices, and navigating estate tax implications. We help clients minimize administrative costs while ensuring proper distribution of assets to beneficiaries and resolution of creditor claims through efficient court compliance.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in automobile accidents, construction incidents, and slip-and-fall cases across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and pursue litigation when necessary to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We maintain direct client communication throughout each case's lifecycle.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation practice spans small claims to complex federal court cases, with particular focus on real estate disputes and business conflicts. We employ alternative dispute resolution methods where practical while maintaining aggressive representation in trial settings. Our attorneys handle contract disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and commercial litigation with strategic, results-oriented approaches.
People
James M. Maher
Senior Partner
Founder of Maher + Spang with 15+ years of experience in real estate transactions and estate planning. Specializes in commercial property law and small business counsel, previously practicing at Boston law firms before establishing the firm in 2005.
Matthew C. Spang
Partner
Licensed attorney since 2010 with expertise in residential real estate, condominium law, and estate planning. Joined the firm in 2011 and became partner in 2014. Holds law degree from Suffolk University and economics background from Tufts University.
Andrew J. Clavette
Attorney
Litigation specialist admitted in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and federal courts. Focuses on personal injury cases and real estate disputes. Joined the firm after toxic tort litigation experience, with law degree from Suffolk University and undergraduate degree from Connecticut College.
Questions
What areas of law does Maher + Spang specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, probate administration, personal injury claims, and civil litigation across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Are your attorneys experienced with Massachusetts probate courts?
Yes, our team has extensive experience navigating Massachusetts probate courts under the Uniform Probate Code since its adoption.
Do you handle TRID-compliant real estate transactions?
Yes, we maintain full TRID compliance and have successfully closed numerous purchase and refinance transactions under the regulations.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine personalized client communication with competitive pricing and specialized expertise in key legal areas affecting Massachusetts residents and businesses.
