Rebecca Neale

Litigator, Mediator, Collaborative Attorney, Advisor: helping professionals navigate the challenges of divorce and estate planning.

Rebecca G. Neale is an experienced attorney and the owner of Bedford Family Lawyer, PLLC, located in Bedford, Massachusetts. With a legal career spanning over 20 years, she specializes in family law and estate planning, advocating for clients in various legal matters including divorce, child custody, and estate management.

Professional Background

Education: Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester and a Juris Doctor from UC Law San Francisco (formerly known as Hastings College of the Law). While at law school, she served as Co-Editor in Chief of the UC Law SF Journal on Gender and Justice.2 5
Legal Experience: Prior to establishing her firm, she worked as a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of Northeastern New York, where she represented over 300 clients in housing proceedings and Social Security appeals. She has also clerked for high-level courts in New York and California and participated in significant class action lawsuits against banks.1 2 3

Areas of Practice

Rebecca Neale focuses on:

Family Law: This includes divorce proceedings, child support, custody arrangements, and domestic violence cases. She is adept at creating parenting plans and negotiating financial support agreements.2 3
Estate Planning: She provides tailored estate planning services that address the unique needs of families, including trusts, power of attorney documents, and end-of-life considerations.2 3
Mediation Services: In addition to litigation, Rebecca offers mediation to help clients resolve disputes amicably.4

Community Engagement

Before her legal career, Rebecca was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan and worked as a community health educator in Marin County, California. This background informs her compassionate approach to client advocacy.1 2

Recognition

Rebecca Neale has been recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by Lawyer's Weekly and Boston Magazine for her contributions to family law and estate planning.2 She is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and New York.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can reach out through her firm's website or contact her directly via email at rebecca@bedfordfamilylawyer.com.