Pete is a partner at Hastings, Jamieson & Lipschutz Family Law Group LLP and specializes in all aspects of domestic relations and represents clients in Eastern Massachusetts, particularly in Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, and Norfolk Counties, as well as Worcester and Nantucket Counties. Pete has worked in various fields of Massachusetts family law for nearly fifteen years. Prior to joining HJL, Pete worked for a legal services organization, providing divorce services for victims of domestic violence. Pete went on to serve as a Law Clerk to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court assisting the justices of the court in a vast array of family law issues before joining HJL Family Law Group.
Pete is a dedicated advocate for his clients in all phases of a family law case including litigation, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and trials. Pete’s practice focuses on the following different practice areas:
- Divorce
- Custody and Parenting Plans
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Paternity
- Asset Division
- Business Valuation
- Inheritances
- Antenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Modification actions
- Contempt actions
- Mediation
- Conciliation
Honors
- Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® Rising Star edition (multiple years)
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers
Professional Activity:
- Memberships:
- Boston Bar Association Family Law Steering Committee
- Essex County Bar Association
- Lawrence Bar Association,
- The Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court – Founding member
- Selected Speaking Engagements:
- Contempt Practice Tips and Strategies & The Interplay Between Child Support, Property Division and College Expenses – Maximizing Your Client’s Position, Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Conference
- Defending 209A Abuse Prevention Cases, Boston Bar Association
- The Existence of Parental Alienation, The Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court
- Selected Publications:
- LexisNexis Practice Guide: Massachusetts Family Law (contributing author)
- Modifications Under the New Alimony Reform Act, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (contributing author)
- Court Certified Conciliator
- Court Appointed Discovery Master
“Hopefully you won’t have to hire an attorney for this reason, but if you do, don’t look any further. Hardworking, smart, funny, compassionate, and committed. That’s Pete.”
– Robert, Former Client
Where You Can Find Us
Primary Office – North Andover
859 Turnpike Street
Suite 232
North Andover, MA 01845
T: 978-681-5665
F: 978-681-1211
Toll Free: 866-681-5665
