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Lisa M. Cukier

Lisa M. Cukier

Partner

Office Phone: 617.345.3471
Location: Boston, MA
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Massachusetts

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Ms. Cukier concentrates her practice in all aspects of probate litigation, fiduciary litigation, planning & litigation for blended families, same-sex couples, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health law, elder law and domestic relations.

Prior to joining Burns & Levinson in 2002, Ms. Cukier served as Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Mental Health and as Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Mental Retardation. She prosecutes and investigates disabled persons abuse cases, and elder abuse cases, and represents Guardians, Trustees and Executors in petitions for fiduciary license to sell real estate, and estate plan petitions. Ms. Cukier also currently serves as an Executive Committee member of Burns & Levinson.

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Quotes:

  • 6/27/2010, The Boston Globe - Boston executives on issues of diversity
    Lisa Cukier was quoted in this article.
  • 7/13/2009, WBZ News Radio - Commonwealth Suing Federal Government Over Gay Marriage
    Lisa Cukier discusses equal rights for gay marriages.
  • 8/10/2008, Sacramento Bee - Gay divorce has raised many tricky questions
    Peter Zupcofska was featured in this article by Rob Hotakainen. Lisa Cukier was mentioned in this article.
  • 10/19/2007, Boston Business Journal - Goodridge ruling doesn't simplify estate planning
    Lisa Cukier was quoted extensively in this article by Chris Mahoney.

Recent Articles and Publications:

Get To Know Us...
Boston Spirit Magazine, Seasonal People Issue, May/June 2010

Rebuilding and Renewal - In Business and the Community: An Interview with Scott Moskol
Boston Spirit Magazine, January/February 2010

The Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Forms
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE), 2009
Co-editors: Phyllis E. Federico, Peter F. Zupcofska, et al. Other Burns & Levinson contributing authors: Brian Bixby, Lisa Cukier & Jeffrey Soilson.

Introducing Deborah Peckham: From Archaeology to E-Commerce (... and “still gay”)
Boston Spirit Magazine, November / December 2009

Speaking Engagements:

"Wills, Trusts & Probate Litigation" for Newton Community Education, 10.13.2010
Location: Newton, MA
Role: Faculty Member
Topic: Estate Planning and Estate Litigation

"Wills, Trusts & Probate Litigation" for Newton Community Education, 10.6.2010
Location: Newton, MA
Role: Faculty Member
Topic: Estate Planning and Estate Litigation

"Divorce: Trouble with the IRS" for MCLE, 7.15.2010
Location: MCLE Conference Center, Boston MA
Role: Faculty Member
Topic: Tax Issues in Same-Sex Marriages

Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples, 10.22.2009
Location: Boston Estate Planning Council
Role: Presenter