Gabrielle brings a strategic, results-driven approach to family law—shaped by an unexpected path that began with a passion for political science and evolved into a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate some of the most complex and emotionally charged moments of their lives.
Originally intending to pursue a career in consulting, Gabrielle discovered family law through a chance referral and quickly recognized it as a field where she could make a meaningful impact. That path led her to serve as a Judicial Fellow for the Honorable Judge Kagan in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court—an experience that cemented her focus on divorce and custody litigation.
Today, Gabrielle is a trusted advisor to private clients in high-stakes divorce matters involving significant assets, business interests, and complex custody issues. Her practice is distinguished by its focus on resolving disputes through negotiation whenever possible, with the understanding that settlement—while often challenging—is almost always preferable to trial. Gabrielle is known for her ability to bring even the most contentious parties to the table, helping clients avoid the cost, uncertainty, and emotional toll of litigation.
She frequently represents clients facing “gray divorces” and cases in which high earners maintain lifestyles out of sync with their net worth—scenarios that demand both financial acumen and careful judgment. Gabrielle also collaborates with corporate counsel in cases involving business ownership, while always maintaining her exclusive representation of the individual client.
One of the most critical elements of Gabrielle’s work is financial disclosure. She emphasizes the importance of precision in financial statements, knowing that even minor omissions can have lasting consequences in family court proceedings.
Secured Sole Legal Custody and Significant Financial Recovery in Post-Divorce Modification
Following a six-year litigation that included a two-and-a-half-year trial phase spanning eight days, Gabrielle successfully secured sole legal custody for her client in a contested post-divorce modification proceeding. She also obtained a substantial increase in child support, including more than $300,000 in retroactive payments, and was awarded $180,000 in attorney’s fees due to the opposing party’s discovery violations and pursuit of meritless claims. The outcome enhanced the client’s custodial rights and delivered significant financial justice following years of litigation.
Protected Client’s Full Ownership in High-Value Business Divorce
In a high-conflict divorce involving a privately held, highly lucrative business, Gabrielle achieved a settlement that allowed her client to retain 100% ownership of the company—avoiding what could have been a multi-million-dollar buyout. She also negotiated a surviving waiver of alimony in exchange for a modest lump sum, which represented approximately 10% of the client’s potential long-term alimony exposure. The result protected the client’s financial future and ensured the continuity of the business.
Preserved Majority of Estate and Equity Interests Through Pre-Filing Resolution
Gabrielle represented a client in a financially complex matter involving equity compensation and substantial marital assets. She negotiated a settlement in which her client retained 80% of the marital estate, 100% of the marital portion of her RSUs, and a favorable child support agreement. The settlement was reached prior to the filing of any divorce complaint, allowing the parties to proceed by Joint Petition and saving the client from the cost, stress, and time associated with protracted litigation.
Education
- JD, Suffolk University Law School, 2013
- MA, Syracuse University, Political Science, 2010
- BA, cum laude, Mount Holyoke College, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New York
Experience recognized
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2026
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration & Mediation, 2025-2026
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Star Family Law, 2016-2024
- Buy Low, Sell High | Marry High, Sell Low — Navigating Property Division and Alimony in the Volatile Market of 2025, Social Law Library (October 2025, Speaker)
- Reunification and Parent Child Therapy, Massachusetts Bar Association (September 2025, Speaker)
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section Council
- Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts
- American Bar Association