271 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 
Family Law Attorneys in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Our Gloucester office serves Cape Ann and the surrounding Essex County communities, with Anthony Porcello leading probate and civil litigation matters here as a seasoned trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience. He is also a certified conciliator, so Gloucester clients working toward a negotiated resolution, not just a courtroom fight, have that option from the start.
Family law matters are also available through this office, and we can connect you with the right attorney regardless of which Porcello Law Offices location you call first. We also offer phone and video consultations for clients who cannot easily travel to us.
Schedule your free case evaluation: call 978-224-5262 or request a case evaluation online. There is no cost and no obligation to find out where your case stands.
Gloucester Office Information
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
24/7 Intake Available
Legal Services We Handle in Gloucester
Our Gloucester office concentrates on probate and civil litigation, with family law and estate planning also available:
- Probate Litigation: will and trust contests, fiduciary disputes, and beneficiary disputes.
- Civil Litigation: business, contract, real estate, and personal injury matters handled by a trial-ready team.
- Estate Planning: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for your family’s future.
- Divorce: available through this office for Cape Ann clients.
- Child Custody: legal and physical custody arrangements for your children.
- Child Support: calculating, enforcing, or modifying support orders.
Serving Gloucester and Cape Ann
Gloucester is the hub for Essex County’s Cape Ann communities, and clients regularly travel to this office from Rockport and Manchester, along with Gloucester itself. Clients from elsewhere in Essex County are also welcome. Our
Essex County page has the full community list and court information for the whole county.
Family law, probate, and civil matters based in the Gloucester area are generally heard at the Essex Probate and Family Court, 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970. Our attorneys travel to Salem for these matters regularly, and the process works the same way it would if the case originated there.
Why Gloucester Clients Trust Porcello Law Offices
A trial attorney who also knows how to settle. Anthony Porcello has more than 35 years of civil litigation experience and is a certified conciliator, so Gloucester clients get both a courtroom-ready advocate and someone experienced in resolving matters through mediation and arbitration when that serves the client better.
The first call is not a sales pitch. We listen to what is actually happening in your matter before talking about next steps, and we ask the questions that matter for a Gloucester or Cape Ann case, not a generic intake script.
Honest case assessment. The firm’s approach includes recommending another attorney when Porcello Law Offices does not believe it is the right fit for a specific matter, an honesty-and-fit standard that carries through Gloucester’s probate and civil litigation work.
Second-generation continuity. Porcello Law Offices was founded in 1976, and the firm’s Gloucester presence continues under Anthony Porcello, one of the founder’s children now running the practice alongside the rest of our attorneys.
Preparation, not promises. Massachusetts law does not allow us to promise a particular result. What we commit to is thorough preparation, clear communication, and representation ready for negotiation, mediation, or trial.
Ready to talk? Call 978-224-5262 or schedule a free case evaluation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening in plain terms. We will ask the questions that matter for your situation.
- We explain what Massachusetts law says. In plain English, without scare tactics or pressure to decide on the spot.
- We map the next step. You will leave the case evaluation with a clear sense of what comes next, whether that is filing, responding, gathering records, or simply taking time to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is the Gloucester office located? |
Our Gloucester office is at 324 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. |
| Does the Gloucester office handle family law, or only probate and civil litigation? |
Gloucester is our primary probate and civil litigation location, led by Anthony Porcello. Family law and estate planning matters are also available through this office; we will connect you with the right attorney regardless of which practice area brings you in. |
| Can I meet with an attorney by phone or video instead of coming into the Gloucester office? |
Many matters can be handled partly or entirely by phone or video. We will let you know early on whether your specific case benefits from an in-person meeting. |
| Where will my probate or family law case be filed if I live near Gloucester? |
Most Gloucester-area probate and family law matters are filed at the Essex Probate and Family Court, 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970, even though the office itself is in Gloucester. |
| What does it cost to get started? |
We offer a free case evaluation so you can find out where you stand before committing to anything. Costs beyond that depend on the type of matter and how contested it becomes. |
Talk to a Gloucester Attorney
Our Gloucester office has represented Cape Ann and Essex County clients as part of Porcello Law Offices in probate and civil matters for decades, and Anthony Porcello’s trial and mediation experience means your case is prepared for negotiation or court from the start.
Call 978-224-5262 or schedule a consultation online. You can also visit our Salem office page if that location is more convenient.