Stephen A. Burns, Jr., Principal Attorney
Attorney Stephen A. Burns, Jr., “Steve,” began his legal career working in the Probate and Family Court Department of the Massachusetts Trial Court. During his fourteen (14) year career in the Trial Court, Steve conducted thousands of dispute interventions on contested cases before the court. These legal disputes would either be resolved through a written agreement mediated by Steve or result in Steve presenting an oral brief of the case to the presiding Judge. As a result, Steve became an exceptionally experienced mediator and orator of legal issues and arguments. Most importantly of all, Steve became attuned to the persuasive legal arguments and realistic expectations regarding how a Judge would rule on a myriad of legal topics. Steve brings his experience and wealth of practical knowledge to his clients to help formulate the best legal plan for each individual client.
After leaving the Trial Court and before opening Burns Law Office, Steve practiced law with another metro west law firm that specialized in family law. During his years of practice, Steve became an experienced trial lawyer and handled complex litigation. Burns Law Office, P.C. opened its doors and began servicing clients in year 2018 and has quickly become recognized as one of the premier family law firms in Worcester, Middlesex and Norfolk counties.
Nicholas Holahan, Associate Attorney
Nicholas Holahan has worked for over thirty years as an advocate for parents, families and children. After graduating from Connecticut College in 1990, Nicholas began working with children in clinical settings. He earned his MSW from Boston College in 2003, while working full-time as an Adolescent Specialist for the Department of Children and Families (DCF). He earned recognition for the quality of his work, receiving the Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance as well as the Future Builder’s Award. Nicholas was promoted to Supervisor, supporting a team of social workers in one of the most challenging DCF Boston area offices. While working full-time as a Supervisor, Nicholas obtained his JD at Suffolk University Law School. From there, Nicholas accepted an opportunity to serve as a DCF Hearings Officer and served in that role for eight years. In this role, Nicholas presided over hearings that allowed parents and caregivers to appeal DCF decisions. In 2021, he was promoted to DCF Area Program Manager. With a desire to use his vast experience as an advocate in the courtroom, Nicholas pivoted back to the law and joined Burns Law Office, P.C. in October of 2023.
As an Attorney, Nicholas draws upon his extensive clinical, legal and professional experience to help clients navigate their family law matters. Nicholas’ perspective on family systems, children and families in crisis informs his work in domestic relations law.