Julie R. Hess

Julie R. Hess is the founding member of Hess Law Group, PLLC and is barred in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. HLG serves clients in every aspect of family law litigation or mediation, whichever avenue best serves the client’s needs in both MA and NH. 

Practicing for more than 20 years, Attorney Hess concentrates her practice in family law, including the representation of individuals involved in some of the most difficult of life's transitions, including divorce, paternity actions, modification of judgments, custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, enforcement proceedings, and restraining orders. Attorney Hess also performs appellate work for family law cases and has a record of success either challenging or defending judgments in the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

Ryan C. Leonard

Ryan C. Leonard is a Senior Attorney at Hess Law Group, PLLC and is barred in Massachusetts. Ryan brings 17 years of experience representing family law clients in every aspect of divorce or mediation, including high-conflict divorces, complex financial issues, amicable divorces, domestic violence and restraining order cases, modifications of judgments and orders, contempt of court actions, custody disputes, paternity actions and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Attorney Leonard also represents clients needing estate planning documents including Last Will and Testaments, Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies, along with estate administration, including formal and informal probate matters, guardianships, and conservatorships.

Attorney Leonard brings a client-centric approach to his representation from his many years of solo and small firm work. Using a mix of honest communication, compassion, zealous advocacy and strategic thinking, Ryan seeks to accomplish his clients’ goals in every matter. Ryan is admitted to practice in all courts and jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ryan is also a notary public.

When not representing clients, Ryan enjoys spending time with his thirteen year-old daughter and eight year-old son, along with Fenway, his fifteen year-old Maltese.

You can reach Attorney Leonard at rleonard@hesslawgrp.com.

Andrew R. Silverman

Andrew R. Silverman is an Associate Attorney at Hess Law Group, PLLC and is barred in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for Massachusetts. Attorney Silverman is experienced in representing clients in all aspects of domestic matters, such as contested divorce, including those involving complex financial and custody issues, amicable divorces, child custody and visitation, guardianship and conservatorship matters, domestic violence, restraining orders. Attorney Silverman is also able to assist with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Attorney Silverman is also readily available to create wills, proxies, or estate planning.

Attorney Silverman is also significantly experienced in employment and commercial litigation and represents both business owners and employees needing assistance with numerous matters including wrongful termination, review, drafting and negotiating hiring and severance agreements, and contract suits. 

When not representing clients, Andrew enjoys spending time with his son, Micah and wife, Emily. He is a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and dedicated “Dead-head”.

You can reach Attorney Silverman at ASilverman@hesslawgrp.com

Samantha Medeiros

Samantha M. Medeiros is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Suffolk University Law School. Throughout her undergraduate work, Attorney Medeiros was a County Intern for the Juvenile Justice Bureau in Chicago, IL, where she worked alongside state prosecutors to ensure that fair and just sanctions were implemented on juvenile offenders. During law school, Attorney Medeiros was a Legal Intern for MetroWest Legal Services, where she gained experience in advocating for special education services for children and drafting health care proxies and wills. Following graduation from law school, Attorney Medeiros clerked for two successful and highly skilled family law firms in Newton, MA. Once admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Attorney Medeiros’ career in family law litigation continued; she practiced in a highly skilled environment as an associate to senior attorneys litigating in complex divorce actions, custody, and adoption matters. Attorney Medeiros can be reached via email at associate@hesslawgrp.com or by calling our office at 857-250-2084.

Raven L. Mello

Attorney Mello is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law. Her passion for family law began when she interned for a firm specializing in Child Welfare and Family Defense. There, Attorney Mello gained experience in custody litigation in Care & Protection cases, defending parents and guardians in cases involving the Department of Children and Families. Attorney Mello has been with Hess Law Group continuously since working as a summer intern starting in May of 2023. Prior to law school, Attorney Mello completed her B.A. with dual majors in Psychology and Law & Society and with a minor in Women’s Studies at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the only free-standing honors college in the United States. During her undergraduate studies, Attorney Mello first gained experience working with legal clients by working as an Investigator for the Public Defender of West Palm Beach and as a Manager at a psychology office that specialized in parenting evaluations and children’s psychological evaluations for family law cases. As a result of Attorney Mello’s outstanding academic performance, she attended both the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and the Northeastern University School of Law on full scholarships. During law school, Attorney Mello has served as the Chair of the Women’s Law Caucus at NUSL and the Chair of the American Constitution Society NUSL Chapter; she has also served as the Massachusetts State Chapter Student Representative for the National Lawyers Guild in 2022. Attorney Mello is involved with the Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court, and is a member in good standing of the Junior League of Boston and of the Ray Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta. Attorney Mello is a dedicated member of the HLG legal team, handling every case with efficiency, dedication, and compassion. She can be reached via email at associate3@hesslawgrp.com or by calling our office at 857-250-2084.

Juliet L. Miechkowski

Juliet L. Miechkowski is a graduate of Clemson University, where she earned her degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies and she actively participated in the Criminal Justice Club. Her interest in the legal field began at a prominent family law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, where her commitment to client service and justice blossomed. Inspired by her experiences, she furthered her legal passion by working at a reputable trust and estates law firm in Greenville, South Carolina. There, Ms. Miechkowski deepened her understanding of family related legal matters. Her educational and professional journey reflects her unwavering dedication to serving clients with grace and proficiency. She can be reached via email at  admin@hesslawgrp.com or by calling our office

at 857-250-2084."