Family Law
Family Law
Renée Hawk is solely focused on family law, and therefore offers her clients a deep level of experience and knowledge in the often complex field of domestic relations. She works closely with clients in areas such as separation, divorce, alimony, child support, and determination of child custody. Ms. Hawk has made communication a key component of her practice, ensuring that her clients are kept abreast of developments in their cases and that they understand the legal process and their options.
Ms. Hawk has been recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in the area of family law.
Attorney Hawk has compiled a list of answers to Frequently Asked Divorce Questions, which you may find informative.
O’Rourke & Hawk provides counsel in:
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In addition to representing clients in court and throughout the litigation process, O’Rourke & Hawk also offers alternative dispute resolution options, such as collaborative divorce agreements through mediation.
Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Shawn O’Rourke and Ted Kelly have unparalleled experience representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and medical negligence injuries. They have been advocating for personal injury survivors for over 55 years combined and have tackled even the most complex and difficult cases. Both attorneys have been recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers in the area of litigation and have lectured and written articles on the subject.
Select Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Settlements
| $6,600,000 | settlement for negligence in administering anesthesia, resulting in coma |
| $4,000,000 | settlement for emergency room misdiagnosis resulting in spinal cord injury |
| $2,500,000 | settlement for negligent circumcision |
| $1,900,000 | settlement in a construction negligence case |
| $1,500,000 | settlement in medical malpractice case involving misdiagnosed infection |
| $1,500,000 | settlement for foot amputation due to medical negligence |
| $1,100,000 | settlement for trauma to retarded child resulting in spinal cord injury |
| $1,000,000 | settlement for podiatrist negligence |
| $1,200,000 | settlement in premises liability case resulting in loss of limb |
| $975,000 | settlement for back injury in car accident |
| $990,000 | settlement in premises liability case for wrongful death of 90-year old woman |
| $750,000 | settlement in medical malpractice case where over sedation caused wrongful death in a stroke patient |
We work with clients with all types of personal injury matters, including:
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If you have a case you would like to discuss, please contact Shawn O’Rourke at (617) 337-3191 or so@orourkehawk.com today. There is no charge for the consultation, and our fee is contingent upon recovering compensation for you.
Business Litigation
Business Litigation
Business disputes are sometimes inevitable, and an agreeable resolution often requires the skills of an experienced attorney. Shawn O’Rourke has extensive experience litigating, arbitrating, mediating, and resolving all types of commercial disputes on behalf of businesses, real estate owners, developers, financial institutions, and individual clients. O’Rourke & Hawk LLP provides aggressive representation and knowledgeable, practical advice in a cost-effective manner.
The types of commercial disputes we handle include the following areas:
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Construction Litigation
Construction Litigation
O’Rourke & Hawk LLP provides experienced and practical advice to owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, builders, developers, and banks in litigating and resolving construction disputes in a practical, cost-effective manner.
Due to the prevalent use of AIA form contracts in the construction industry, mediation and arbitration are often required. Our attorneys have substantial experience in the mediation and arbitration process. Through our attorneys’ years of experience in dealing with construction matters, we have a comprehensive understanding of the underlying construction issues, the use of the appropriate experts, and the applicable industry standards.
We effectively advocate for our clients in the following areas:
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