Marissa Elkins is a proven litigator, comfortable in any courtroom environment. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court or six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, Attorney Elkins has the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity.
With experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth, she is an attorney that commands respect for her clients and works to get them favorable results at every stage of litigation.
Since 2007
Since 2005
2009 - 2012
Allison, Angier, Bartmon, Elkins, & Fernald, LLP
2006 - 2009
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Northampton Superior Court Office
2002 - 2005
J.D. | Law
Honors: Dean's Scholar; LexisNexis Law Publishing Award, Highest Second Year GPA; CALI Award, Civil Appellate Litigation Clinic; Best Oral Advocate & Second Best Brief, National Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition, 2004. Champion, UConn Loiselle Moot Court Competition, 2003
1999 - 2002
M.A. | Theater
1993 - 1997
B.A. | History/Communication Arts
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes