FARIAS FAMILY LAW - Key Persons


Kendall Kapitzke

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Kendall is an Attorney for Farias Family Law. She was just as awesome in law school as she is at our practice, graduating Magna Cum Laude from UMass Law. Before attending law school, Kendall earned a degree in Legal Studies. Kendall's competitive nature gives her an advantage in the legal space. While in college, she played four years of Division 1 softball. As a top-performing athlete and student, Kendall developed the resilience, determination, and ability to stay calm under pressure that makes it easy for her to effectively guide clients through difficult times. Kendall also has unique insight into child-related issues. She came to us with experience working in the Juvenile Court where she developed a passion for helping children and families working through mental health, substance abuse, and financial issues. In addition, she volunteered at Veterans Legal Services where she was able to give back to our veterans and their families.

Kylee Salva

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Kylee is a dedicated Paralegal at Farias Family Law, with over six years of valuable experience in divorce and custody work. After completing undergrad, Kylee found herself working for a law firm that serviced family law clients. Her passion for divorce and custody work blossomed and she made her way through the positions of receptionist and legal assistant before becoming a paralegal. Kylee has a strong work ethic, ambition, and a genuine desire to help people. She thrives on establishing close relationships with clients, ensuring they stay informed and supported throughout their legal process. Serving as the main point of contact, Kylee consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service and guidance. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to providing exceptional service makes her an asset to Farias Family Law and a trusted advocate for her clients. Outside of her work at Farias Family Law, Kylee is also an accomplished entrepreneur. She manages two e-commerce businesses specializing in custom drinkware, accessories and apparel. She uses her experience in network marketing to utilize social media platforms to expand her network and help other business owners grow organically. Her experience in running these ventures has helped develop her skills in communication, organization, and delivering elite customer service. In her free time, Kylee enjoys crafting, creating social media content, practicing yoga, and cherishing moments with her family and loved ones. Her multifaceted background and diverse interests make her a well-rounded professional who brings creativity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping others.

Lucia Gomez Vargas

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
Lucia is a Legal Assistant for Farias Family Law. She serves as our Onboarding Specialist and helps new clients complete documents, so we have the necessary information for our filings. She also helps support our team's operations to help us work as efficiently as possible. Lucia graduated from Marista University in Mexico with a degree in Business Administration. She has several years of experience in administrative positions in a variety of capacities, so she has a diverse background of education and skills that make her a great asset to our team. She has worked in accounting, trained new staff on company policies and procedures, and she was also in charge of finance and budget management. Our team has realized a significant boost in productivity and efficiency since Lucia joined us, and our clients experience a smoother process. We're grateful to have her. Lucia loves spending time with her dog, Marley, and with her friends and family. She enjoys hosting dinner parties, cooking for her guests, and fine-tuning her culinary skills. She also enjoys learning about web3 and crypto. Lucia practices mediation daily. No wonder she's so calm and cool under pressure!

Meg Kerrigan

Job Titles:
  • Client Service Specialist
Meg is a Client Service Specialist" for Farias Family Law. She's a first point of contact for our clients. Her top priority is helping people feel understood, and helping them take a step in the direction of making the changes they want and need. She does this with a perfect blend of listening, compassion, empathy, and her outgoing personality. Meg graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Legal Studies. She took a special interest in family law when she realized she could combine her interest in law with her passion for helping people through difficult times. Meg has been providing elite customer service for over a decade. She previously worked in the restaurant industry, where connecting with people and providing elite service were her main responsibilities. Meg's favorite things in life are spending time with family, including her husband Ben, hiking, snowboarding, being in the mountains, and listening to live music. Part of what helps Meg effectively connect with people is her dedication to mental health: she enjoys practicing mindfulness through walking, yoga, meditation and journaling. Meg's dream vacation is a cross-country road trip to all the National Parks. Meg is a true difference-maker in client service and we're lucky to have her on our team!

Meghann Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Meghann is a Paralegal for Farias Family Law. She's the ultimate combination of experience, skill, and compassion. She provides clients with top-notch service and support throughout the legal process. She keeps clients educated, informed and updated on their cases, and ensures the process runs as smoothly as possible. Meghann first began working in the legal field in 2008. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Portland State University, where she created her own major to combine two of her passions - legal studies and psychology. Between her education and her vast legal experience, she's become versed in family dynamics, mental health, and helping people gain the resiliency they need to effectively navigate divorce and parenting issues. Meghann enjoys spending time with her husband, Brenden and three children, Ellie, Cameron, and Connor. They can turn any mundane activity into an adventure. Meghann also enjoys chalk art, party planning, embroidery, mindfulness, and listening to

Phyllis Cook

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Phyllis is an attorney for Farias Family Law. She brings over 15 years of family law experience to the firm. She is a thoughtful, client-focused attorney who takes a practical approach to family law matters. She is a zealous and passionate advocate and litigator when necessary, but also utilizes cooperative litigation strategies when it helps her client's interests. Phyllis received her law degree from Roger Williams School of Law, and is also a graduate of Boston University where she received her bachelor's degree in paralegal studies.