Ryder & Phelps, P.C.

At Ryder & Phelps P.C., we know that tax issues can sneak up on business owners—and we’re here to help spot them before they become problems. That’s why some of our team joined Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)'s webinar, Business Tax Law Basics, led by Matt Canapari along with Thomas Shevlin and Kip Cawley covering everything from startup considerations to tax pitfalls in major transactions. We’re not tax lawyers (and don’t plan to be!), but understanding these issues helps us guide our clients more effectively and flag anything that needs a deeper dive.

A new step in the direction of growth for Ryder & Phelps as our office will be relocating to the Town of Burlington, MA in the coming months! We’re grateful for the continued support of our clients, colleagues, and community — and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new office in Spring 2025! A big thank you to Brian Dolan, MBA and Nadine Ezzie for helping our business team with the lease process. An additional thanks to Ian Pickrell at R.J. Kelly Co for his support as well!

Some of the team at Ryder & Phelps, P.C. recently attended the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England) Webcast: How to Divide Complex Compensation Structures in Divorce, led by Marc Bello, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, MST and Michael I. Flores Understanding the intricacies of executive compensation, stock options, and other complex financial structures along with tax implications is crucial in ensuring fair and equitable outcomes for our clients. We’re appreciative of MCLE webcasts like this one to stay at the forefront of evolving legal and financial considerations in family law to provide the best possible representation. A big thank you to MCLE New England and the presenters for an insightful session! #FamilyLaw #DivorceLaw #MCLE #LegalEducation #RyderPhelps #ContinuousLearning

Ryder & Phelps, P.C. welcomes Natalia Turley as our Client Support Specialist. Natalia plays an integral role in maintaining the efficiency of our front of house operations and ensuring our clients receive exceptional service. Since joining our practice in September, Natalia has excelled in overseeing our key administrative functions. Her professionalism and dedication are essential to supporting our team and delivering a seamless client experience. Welcome to the team, Natalia!

Ryder & Phelps, P.C. welcomes Attorney Lauren Harvey, Esq. as an Associate Attorney. She will play an important role in supporting our clients in their family law matters. Attorney Harvey originally joined Ryder & Phelps as a Law Clerk in September this year. She has recently transitioned into the role of Associate Attorney after successfully passing the Uniform Bar Examination and being sworn into the MA Bar. Welcome to the team, Attorney Harvey!

Ryder & Phelps, P.C. is excited to announce that Attorney Kathleen Ryder, Esq. has been named to Boston Magazine's 2024 Top Lawyers List in Family Law! Attorney Ryder’s inclusion on this list reflects her dedication to guiding families through complex legal matters with compassion and professionalism. Congratulations! #TopLawyers2024

Ryder & Phelps, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Kathleen Ryder, Esq. has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer for the sixth consecutive year, and Attorney Jordan Phelps, Esq. has been recognized as a 2024 Rising Star for the fourth year in a row by Massachusetts Super Lawyers!

Ryder & Phelps, P.C. is excited to announce that Attorney Morgan Bruno, Esq. has officially passed the Uniform Bar Exam and has been sworn into the New Hampshire Bar! Morgan first joined Ryder & Phelps, P.C. as a Legal Intern in 2022. Her commitment to our clients and ability to support our team quickly stood out, leading her to return as a Law Clerk. As of November 2024, she’ll be stepping into the role of Associate Attorney. Congratulations, Morgan, on this professional milestone! We look forward to seeing your continued impact at Ryder & Phelps, P.C.

Divorce and child custody matters are particularly emotional and life altering by nature. During the Probate & Family Court litigation process, it is not uncommon for our clients to seek or defend a restraining order. Read about the effect 209A Orders have on families, in our most recent blog post. #restrainingorders #209A #divorce #childcustody #familylaw

Our office frequently deals with complex asset divisions during divorce. Here is an insightful summary about a recent Massachusetts Appeals case that delves into the issue of "double-dipping," where assets being divided, are also used to generate income for support. #maritalestate #maritalproperty #divorce #divorcelawyers #familylaw