David Burgess
Wellesley Hills, MA

David Burgess

Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP

Family Law

David Burgess is a Massachusetts family law attorney and trial lawyer who focuses his practice on divorce litigation and family law, as well as business and employment disputes and criminal defense. He began his career at Foley Hoag LLP, fo…

30 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

David Burgess is a Massachusetts family law attorney and trial lawyer who focuses his practice on divorce litigation and family law, as well as business and employment disputes and criminal defense. He began his career at Foley Hoag LLP, followed by six years at a boutique law firm and 16 years in solo practice before joining Wilchins Cosentino & Novins. He earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1989, graduating first in a class of 213 students, and also holds an LL.B. from the University of Birmingham and a diploma in French law from the Université de Limoges. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
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Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts

Education

  • J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1989
  • LL.B., University of Birmingham
  • Diplômée des Etudes Juridiques Françaises, Université de Limoges, France

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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