Fields and Dennis LLP

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About Fields and Dennis LLP

From the firm’s website

Attorneys

• Sheryl J. Dennis — Partner
• Jonathan Fields — Partner
• S. Robert Fish — Partner
• Hugh F. Ferguson — Partner
• James E. O'Connell — Partner
• Kelly N. Griffin — Partner
• Jonathan Crafts — Partner
• David M. Lipshutz — Partner
• Molly Cochran — Partner
• Susan J. Kay — Partner
• Regina Snow Mandl — Special Counsel
• Shanna Giora-Gorfajn — Associate

Services listed

Family Law, Divorce, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Parent Coordinator, Arbitration, Estate Planning & Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate

Founded

2004

Consultations

Consultations are charged

Offices

• 80 William Street — Suite 210 Wellesley, MA 02481 USA

Awards & recognition

• Best Lawyers in America
• SuperLawyers

Source: fieldsdennis.com · checked October 12, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday

9 am–5 pm

Tuesday

9 am–5 pm

Wednesday

9 am–5 pm

Thursday

9 am–5 pm

Friday

9 am–5 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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• S D· via Google

  I really cannot stand this firm. I was the defendant in the case they filed against me. They sent a process server to the door of my house while I was living there alone with the dog, and took months to respond to my attorney. They also charged my husband thousands of dollars on a case which should have just been mediated. The divorce cost more than the wedding. Disgraceful.

  2 years ago
• Eric Weiss· via Google

  Jon Fields is a terrible Attorney. Does not review any documents prior to meeting and has no recollection of the children that the case is about. Also, bills for hours not worked. Check your bill!! Stay away! There are other family mediators that are better/honest! OHHH and I Was a client. Don't be fooled

  Edited 4 years ago
• Kara Drinkwater· via Google

  Jonathan Fields and Vicki Shemin represented me for a simple divorce. It was a short-term marriage with no children. No discovery was done and we only appeared in Court twice, once for a motion hearing and again to present a full settlement agreement. The emergency motion was filed by my ex-husband and only necessary due to Attorney Shemim's advice for me to change the locks to our former marital home. This was an action I wouldn't have taken otherwise, ultimately escalated the amount of animosity in the case and the judge disapprovingly viewed as a form of self-help. Somehow this all amounted to attorney's fees exceeding $82,000, the last $19,000 or so I am being repeatedly hounded for while several requests to discuss my billing continue to be ignored. Their paralegal has an hourly rate comparable to what many firms charge for a mid-level associate, and over billed for simple administrative tasks (i.e. two hours to divide the numbers on my biweekly paycheck in half). This was not a high-net worth case, there were no unusual or extraordinary issues to be dealt with, and the total amount billed for a matter that was resolved in less than a year actually exceeded the amount I received as a settlement. I would have ended up in a better position financially if I didn't have counsel at all. I ended up negotiating the final terms of the settlement directly with my ex anyway. Perhaps this firm is great for those who are extremely wealthy where the total amount of legal fees is of no concern, but for everyone else, expect to pay top-notch prices while consistently being treated as low-priority. My ex hired an attorney at Conn Kavanaugh with much less experience than Vicki & Jon… and his total fees did not amount to even a quarter of mine. There are certainly better options out there. UPDATE: I filed a petition for legal fee arbitration in June 2023 per the contract, and since they would not discuss my concerns with me. We had an arbitration hearing in November 2023. The

  Edited 2 years ago
• Paul Donovan· via Google

  Lax, unprofessional, inept and over-priced is how I would describe the representation provided by Sheryl Dennis. I retained her to handle a family matter and for months she failed to accomplish anything while billing me handsomely and ignoring phone calls, emails and agreed upon deadlines. During that time she appeared to not understand the legal issues involved or the relevant facts. I finally fired her after she agreed to draft a demand letter within a few days (based on parameters I had to provide to her) and instead allowed several weeks to pass with no communication or response to emails and phone calls. I have retained other attorneys in various matters and have never before experienced someone as unprofessional and disinterested in providing representation in the matter for which she was retained.

  3 years ago
• Jason Boccia· via Google

  I had an employment contract issue and needed legal advice. I worked with James O'Connell, whose advice and counsel was priceless. The work was done in a timely manner, I felt heard and seen, and above all I felt as though I was being represented fairly and professionally. Although my issue is now resolved, I feel comfortable knowing if something else arises, I can turn to this Firm again for assistance.

  2 years ago
• Thaddeus Jackson· via Google

  Attorney Vicki Shemin and Fields and Dennis were an absolute delight to work with during my unique divorce situation. From start to finish, I felt my case was handled professionally, delicately and with utmost attention and concern. Their broad legal experience and expertise shined brightly when constructing my global agreement and my long-term interests are most certainly protected. My experience assured me that I made the absolute right choice in hiring Fields and Dennis.

  5 years ago
• Julia· via Google

  Over the past year we have had an issue with our neighbor. We needed legal help very badly, and found Fields and Dennis through a friend. Although our case is still in dispute, they have meticulously gone over the vast amount of documents and presented our complaint to the court in a professional and substantive manner. The team at Fields and Dennis has been transparent throughout the process and kept us informed each step of the way. Helping us to prepare for this is a big task and they have helped tremendously. The office is beautiful and the staff is attentive and helpful.

  2 years ago
• Paul Cincotta· via Google

  I used Fields and Dennis for a real estate transaction and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly and professionally they responded.

  4 months ago