Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newton, MA
Van Dam Law has been providing expert legal advice to clients across Massachusetts for over 37 years. Our firm combines the comprehensive service and expertise of a large law firm with the personalized attention of a small practice. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, we represent clients throughout the Greater Boston area in Bankruptcy, Employment, Family, and Real Estate law matters. Our attorneys are committed to maintaining direct client contact, ensuring successful case outcomes through personalized legal strategies. With over 1,600 successful cases resolved, we offer compassionate representation while leveraging decades of combined legal experience to protect client interests. 
Services
Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 37 years of combined legal experience in Massachusetts courts
- Our attorneys provide personalized service with large-firm expertise
- We have successfully resolved 1,600+ cases for Massachusetts clients
- We maintain direct client communication throughout all legal proceedings
- Our team handles complex bankruptcy, family law, and real estate matters
What people say
Knowledgeable, quick, and efficient
Treated with kindness and dignity
Provided great comfort during difficult times
Handled estate matters professionally
Successfully stopped foreclosure proceedings
Services
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses end creditor harassment through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. We guide clients through debt repayment options, stop foreclosure proceedings, and create manageable payment plans. With extensive experience in Massachusetts bankruptcy courts, we ensure clients receive full protection under federal and state laws while working toward financial recovery.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys also assist with probate matters, estate administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. We provide compassionate representation while protecting client interests in emotionally sensitive legal matters.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, including property closings, title searches, zoning issues, and boundary disputes. We represent clients in real estate litigation, easement conflicts, and commercial lease negotiations. Our attorneys ensure proper legal documentation and compliance with Massachusetts property laws for all real estate matters.
Employment Law
We represent both employees and employers in workplace law matters across Massachusetts. Our services include employment contract review, wage dispute resolution, discrimination claims, and compliance guidance. We provide balanced legal perspectives to resolve workplace conflicts while protecting client rights under state and federal employment regulations.
People
Michael Van Dam
Attorney
Michael Van Dam specializes in insolvency matters with over 10 years of bankruptcy court experience. He represents debtors, creditors, and lenders in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts while maintaining additional expertise in real estate litigation and personal injury cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Van Dam Law practice?
We specialize in Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and 13), Family Law, Real Estate Law, and Employment Law matters across Massachusetts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and potential case strategies.
How long has Van Dam Law been in business?
Our attorneys have provided legal services across Massachusetts for over 37 years with 1,600+ successful case resolutions.
What makes Van Dam Law different from other firms?
We combine large-firm expertise with small-firm personalization, maintaining direct client communication throughout all legal proceedings.
Do you serve clients outside Newton, MA?
Yes, we represent clients throughout the Greater Boston area and across Massachusetts state courts.
