O'ROURKE & HAWK - Key Persons
Edward E. Kelly is "of counsel" to the firm and concentrates in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. With over 35 years experience devoted to advocating for the victims of serious personal injuries, Mr. Kelly has successfully tackled the most complex and challenging cases. He also represents medical professionals as "personal counsel" in issues involving the protection of personal assets that may arise during a suit.
Attorney Kelly speaks on medical malpractice issues for the Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) and the Association of the Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). He has been designated as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in the area of litigation. Mr. Kelly has also been bestowed the highest rating, AV, by the Martindale-Hubbell* registry of lawyers, and has been awarded the Avvo rating of "superb."
Education
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D. - 1976
No matter the difficulty of what you are going through, we will meet your needs with compassion and skill. Together, we can overcome your legal challenge and build a solid future.
Renée Hawk is a Boston-area family law attorney. She helps people in all areas affecting families, including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, division of marital assets and personal property, alimony, paternity, adoption, restraining orders, domestic abuse, contempt matters, modification of judgments, and complaints for removal of children from Massachusetts.
Attorney Hawk works closely with her clients, guiding them through the various stages of sensitive and challenging family law issues. Often, anxieties about issues pertaining to children and finances can seem overwhelming, as such, Ms. Hawk provides her clients with as much information as possible to help them make informed decisions, including understanding the legal process. She makes it her goal to arrive at a solution that is right for the client and his or her family. She balances her compassion for you with zealous advocacy on your behalf, especially when communicating with opposing counsel or with a judge in the courtroom, if the need arises.
Education
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D. - 2002
Shawn O'Rourke has extensive trial experience in Superior, District, Probate, and Housing Courts. He has successfully settled, mediated, arbitrated, or brought to trial numerous complex cases. Mr. O'Rourke's areas of practice include personal injury litigation, wrongful death cases, construction litigation, medical and professional malpractice, real estate litigation, business litigation, probate litigation, landlord/tenant litigation (evictions), mediation and arbitration. Mr. O'Rourke is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is fluent in Spanish.
Education
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D. - 1992