If you are visiting our website because you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury as the result of an accident, we understand how stressful and confusing this experience can be. Personal injuries may result from the negligence, recklessness, or even intentional conduct of others. These accidents usually occur without warning, and almost always cause an upheaval in your life and threaten your financial well-being. Attorney Jeffrey Sankey has handled personal injury cases for nineteen years and is an experienced trial lawyer. He provides one-on-one service and will not hand your case off to an inexperienced lawyer or paralegal. He understands what it takes get you the compensation you deserve, whether by negotiation with an insurance company or by trying a case to a jury. Whether an injury results from a car accident, truck accident, construction defect, dog bite, or an injury involving a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, catastrophic personal injury, or wrongful death, Sankey, Meinelt & Fisher, LLP stand ready to help you.

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When adults or juveniles find themselves facing criminal charges involving drunk driving, drug possession, domestic violence, or any other criminal defense law offense, they can count on Sankey, Meinelt & Fisher, LLP to provide the experienced and aggressive criminal defense legal representation they need. We have extensive experience appearing in local district courts and at magistrate’s hearings for many years. In fact, our law firm founder, Jeff Sankey, was previously a military defense attorney and a judge in the Marine Corps. This experience has proven valuable for clients who are facing criminal matters in Massachusetts. To speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Massachusetts, contact Sankey, Meinelt & Fisher, LLP. With offices in Braintree, Canton and Plymouth, we are equipped to serve clients throughout Bristol County, Plymouth County and Norfolk County, including Attleboro, Taunton, Wrentham, and surrounding areas.

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Our Massachusetts employment lawyers represent both employers and employees in all types of employment matters. If a client needs to enforce an existing non-compete agreement or draft a handbook for the human resources department, we can help. If a client has been harmed because of discrimination or sexual harassment, we can help. Discrimination in the workplace still occurs, even though state and federal laws prohibit it. The attorneys at Sankey, Meinelt & Fisher, LLP represent employees who have suffered the effects of discriminatory actions in the course of their employment. Appearing in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts, our employment lawyers in Massachusetts work hard to develop strong claims based on the facts. If you have experienced discrimination at work, please contact our office to discuss your legal options with an experienced employment attorney. We also counsel employers about avoiding discrimination claims, helping them review their policies and procedures, and comply with legal requirements. We attend hearings before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) as well as state and federal court proceedings on behalf of employers and employees. We also help soldiers who have lost their civilian jobs upon deployment, which violates the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

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Children with disabilities are entitled to special education services under both federal and state laws. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) is a federal law that requires states and public agencies to provide early intervention, special education and related services to children with disabilities. Massachusetts has enacted its own statutes which govern the rights of disabled children in this state. Under these laws, children ages three through twenty-one who have not attained a high school diploma are potentially eligible to receive special education services. Understanding all of the special education terms and procedures under federal and state law can be overwhelming. If you have questions for our education law office in Massachusetts, about your child’s rights to special education services, please contact us. The attorneys at Sankey, Meinelt & Fisher, LLP, a special education law office in Massachusetts, understand the steps necessary to get your child the free appropriate public education he or she is legally entitled to receive and would be delighted to assist you.

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