Firm Overview
A Massachusetts Multi-Practice Law Firm
Serving the greater Boston area for nearly 30 years
Harvey Alford and Donald J. Bertrand established the Watertown law firm of Alford & Bertrand in 1979. Today the firm has additional offices in Mattapan, Lynn and Quincy to conveniently serve our clients. We offer legal services with an emphasis on personal injury, including medical malpractice, bankruptcy, discrimination, immigration, domestic relations and landlord/tenant law.
A licensed, experienced attorney handles each case from start to finish. We do not use paralegals. With five attorneys and a support staff of four, the size of our office allows us to get to know our clients and tailor our services to their individual needs. When you seek our help, you will work directly with your attorney. A receptionist or an attorney personally takes every phone message and your call will be returned within 24 hours, if your attorney is not available at the time of your call.
The high number or referrals our firm receives is a mark of the respect we have we have earned from satisfied clients, our peer and the local judiciary.
At Alford & Bertrand, LLC, our attorneys have been recognized for service and ongoing dedication to local communities where we live and work. Attorney Donald Bertrand is on the Board of Directors of the Mattapan Board of Trade.
Some of our community service awards include:
- Radio Concorde Certificate of Appreciation for Educational Contributions (1995)
- Louis D. Brown Social Development Corporation (1995, 1996)
- Caribbean Connection International, Inc. Community Recognition Award (1998)
- Official Citation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for
Outstanding Contribution to the Caribbean Community (1998) - Church of God Valley of Blessings Humanitarian Award (2003)
If you have questions about our law firm or the legal services we offer, please contact our office at (800) 698-2889.
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