Michael G. Xavier

Michael is a successful and experienced trial lawyer. He has more than 20 years of experience working with families in distress caused by divorce, custody, child removal, modification, guardianship, will contests, and related issues in all of the Probate and Family Courts in Massachusetts. Michael’s practice includes the representation of clients in matters involving complex asset division and high conflict parenting disputes.

Michael zealously represents his clients in all aspects of a family law matter, including negotiating difficult cases and bringing matters to trial if and when necessary.

He is often appointed by the Courts as a Discovery Master, a Guardian ad litem, and as a Attorney for children.

Michael makes it a priority to stay up-to-the-minute on the complex and ever-changing laws by participating in a wide range of professional seminars, conferences, and training programs. He has presented and spoke at numerous conferences on topics involving child support, high conflict parenting matters, complex asset matters, and evidentiary issues in trying cases. As a result, his clients benefit from knowing that their attorney is on top of the latest laws, trends, decisions, claims, challenges, and precedents.