Murphy Akashian Law is a general practice law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and property owners throughout Lowell, Chelmsford, Dracut, Greater Lowell, and Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Our attorneys provide experienced legal representation in real estate law, estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, family law, divorce, child custody, zoning and licensing, municipal law, and personal injury matters.

For more than 42 years, Murphy Akashian Law has provided trusted legal representation to clients throughout Massachusetts. Our attorneys combine extensive legal experience with personalized attention to help clients understand their options and develop practical strategies tailored to their specific needs.

Many legal issues involve complex laws, deadlines, paperwork, and negotiations. Whether you are buying property, planning your estate, facing a family law matter, dealing with a zoning issue, or pursuing compensation after an injury, an experienced attorney can help protect your rights and guide you through the process.

Murphy Akashian Law proudly serves clients throughout Lowell, Chelmsford, Dracut, Greater Lowell, and Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as well as surrounding communities.

A will allows you to determine how your assets and personal property should be distributed after your passing. Without a properly prepared will, Massachusetts intestacy laws determine how your estate is handled, which may not align with your wishes.

An estate planning attorney helps individuals and families create legal documents designed to protect assets, provide for beneficiaries, and prepare for future decisions. Estate planning may include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and asset protection strategies.

A will provides instructions for distributing assets after death, while a trust can provide additional control over how and when assets are managed and distributed. The right option depends on your personal goals, family situation, and financial circumstances.

Probate is the legal process used to validate a will, identify estate assets, address debts, and distribute property to beneficiaries. The process may involve court filings, legal deadlines, and administrative responsibilities.

Probate can become complicated depending on the size of the estate, disputes between beneficiaries, creditor issues, or questions involving the will. An experienced probate attorney can help ensure the estate is handled properly and efficiently.

A divorce involves important decisions regarding property division, finances, child custody, support, and future responsibilities. A divorce attorney can help protect your interests and guide you through the legal process.

An uncontested divorce occurs when spouses agree on important issues such as property division, custody, and support. A contested divorce occurs when spouses cannot reach an agreement and require negotiation or court intervention.

Massachusetts courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. Factors may include each parent's ability to provide care, the child's relationship with each parent, and the overall family situation.

Yes. When circumstances change, parents may request modifications to existing child custody, parenting, or child support orders. An attorney can help determine whether a modification request may be appropriate.

Yes. Murphy Akashian Law assists clients with preparing and reviewing prenuptial agreements designed to address financial responsibilities and protect individual assets before marriage.

A real estate attorney can help review contracts, identify potential legal issues, prepare documents, and protect your interests throughout the transaction. Real estate transactions often involve significant financial decisions, making experienced legal guidance valuable.

A real estate attorney can assist with property transactions, purchase and sale agreements, contract review, title issues, property disputes, and other legal matters involving residential and commercial real estate.

Yes. Murphy Akashian Law assists clients with real estate disputes involving ownership issues, contract disagreements, boundary concerns, and other property-related conflicts.

A qualified real estate attorney should understand Massachusetts property laws, review agreements carefully, identify potential issues, and provide guidance throughout the transaction or dispute.

A zoning attorney helps property owners, developers, and businesses navigate local zoning regulations, permitting requirements, land use restrictions, and approval processes.

A zoning attorney can help determine whether your project complies with local regulations, assist with permit applications, and represent you before zoning boards and municipal agencies when needed.

A zoning variance allows a property owner to request relief from certain zoning requirements when specific legal standards are met. An attorney can help prepare and present a variance application.

Yes. Murphy Akashian Law assists businesses with licensing matters, including applications, renewals, compliance issues, and representation before local licensing authorities.

Our attorneys assist with zoning approvals, land use matters, special permits, licensing issues, municipal regulations, and other local government matters throughout Middlesex County.

You should consider contacting an attorney if you have suffered injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, or difficulties dealing with an insurance company after an accident.

Murphy Akashian Law represents clients in personal injury matters involving auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, premises liability, and other negligence-related injuries.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses.

Before accepting a settlement, it is important to understand the full value of your claim and your legal rights. Insurance companies may attempt to resolve claims quickly, sometimes before the full impact of an injury is known.

Massachusetts law establishes deadlines for personal injury claims. The applicable timeframe depends on the type of claim and specific circumstances, so speaking with an attorney as soon as possible is recommended.