About Us
For more than 20 years, people facing divorce and other pivotal family law challenges have been turning to The Law Office Of Moira E. Tierney for trustworthy counsel and focused, effective representation. Many call initially based on another lawyer’s referral or a friend’s experience with us. They know they have made an excellent choice once we begin working collaboratively to accomplish their important goals.
The name Tierney evokes strength and leadership with integrity for many in our region. Led by firm founder Moira E. Tierney, our cohesive legal team strives to extend and sustain that legacy. We spare no effort in pursuing optimal results for our clients, whether that means working to prevail in court or negotiating a favorable settlement.
The firm possesses the expertise and skills to handle complex divorces. Moira Tierney is a seasoned litigator, having tried cases in Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. Attorney Moira Bersani McLane has knowledge of complex financial considerations in divorce, developed during her time with a prominent Boston law firm. Our firm, with two younger associate attorneys, welcomes ALL types of family law matters.
Negotiations, Mediation, And Litigation Specific Strengths In High-Asset Divorce
Practicing since 1992, Moira Tierney is a respected litigator often sought out for the most nuanced and intensely contested family law disputes. Although Moira is a seasoned litigator, we know that an alternative to litigation may be more advantageous to you. We are sensitive to the legal issues of high-net-worth families and our lawyers are skilled at handling complicated cases in a discrete and confidential manner. Attorneys Moira Tierney, Moira McLane, and Alixandra Marinero all engage in mediation as well. In certain situations, mediation may be the right answer to resolve issues to everyone’s advantage.
For more on each of our lawyers’ backgrounds and accomplishments, please follow the links below to their individual profiles.
Our Team
Areas Of Practice
Moira E. Tierney
Moira E. Tierney
Areas Of Practice
Moira E. Tierney
Owner
Moira E. Tierney opened her firm in 1992 and focuses her practice almost exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She is recognized as a preeminent practitioner in the area and a highly sought-after trial attorney.
Moira's practice is concentrated in complex matrimonial matters and custody disputes. Her areas of expertise i
Owner
Moira E. Tierney opened her firm in 1992 and focuses her practice almost exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She is recognized as a preeminent practitioner in the area and a highly sought-after trial attorney.
Moira's practice is concentrated in complex matrimonial matters and custody disputes. Her areas of expertise include divorce, separation, custody, visitation/parenting plans, child support, college expenses, alimony, income attribution, asset division, complex property division, parental relocation, paternity, grandparent rights, guardianships, contempt proceedings, and mediation.
Prior to entering private practice, Moira worked as an Assistant Treasurer for NSTAR and an Assistant Vice President at Fleet in Commercial Banking. Her strong background in financial planning is essential in assisting her clients with their own complex financial matters and property divisions. Attorney Tierney has broad reaching contacts in the community and works closely with other professionals in areas including real estate, retirement benefits, financial planning, tax implications, and business valuations, to ensure that each of clients is provided comprehensive representation in his or her unique case.
Moira received her education at Smith College and Suffolk University Law School. After receiving her education, there was never any doubt that Attorney Tierney would return to the area to provide legal services as she has very strong familial ties to the community. Moira's mother, Rosemary Tierney, was the Mayor of New Bedford from 1992- 1998; and the first female elected to the prestigious position. Moira's father, The Honorable John A. Tierney, was the District Attorney for Bristol County from 1975-1979, the City Solicitor of the City of New Bedford from 1983-1984, and an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1990 until his retirement in 2002.
As a certified mediator, Moira is a skilled negotiator who understands the value of reaching agreements outside of court when possible and in respecting the preference for discretion. However, when it is necessary, Attorney Tierney does not hesitate to aggressively represent her clients at hearings and at trial. She has successfully tried cases in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth Counties. Moira is also a Court Appointed Conciliator and has served as a Guardian Ad Litum at the request of Judges in Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.
Moira is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the New Bedford Bar Association, the Bristol Bar Association, and is a Founder of the South Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Inns of Courts.
Areas Of Practice
Areas Of Practice
Areas Of Practice
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Custody
- Visitation
- Alimony
- Complex Property Division
- Parental Relocation
- Paternity
- Grandparent Rights
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1990
Education
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1990
- Smith College, Northhampton, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 1979
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Massachusetts
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Custody
- Visitation
- Alimony
- Complex Property Division
- Parental Relocation
- Paternity
- Grandparent Rights
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1990
Education
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1990
- Smith College, Northhampton, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 1979
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, 1990 to 2015
- Bristol Bar Association, Member, 1990 to 2015
Alixandra S. Marinero
Alixandra S. Marinero
Alixandra S. Marinero
Alixandra S. Marinero
Alixandra S. Marinero
Associate
Alixandra S. Marinero joined the Law Office of Moira Tierney in 2014. Prior to joining, Alixandra litigated Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Claims; and has appeared before Administrative Law Judges on over 500 disability claims.
Attorney Marinero brings her experience to the Law Office of Moira Tierney where sh
Associate
Alixandra S. Marinero joined the Law Office of Moira Tierney in 2014. Prior to joining, Alixandra litigated Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Claims; and has appeared before Administrative Law Judges on over 500 disability claims.
Attorney Marinero brings her experience to the Law Office of Moira Tierney where she focuses her practice on areas of matrimonial law including: divorce, custody, alimony, parenting plans, removal cases, child support, and modifications.
Alixandra graduated with Honors from St. Bonaventure University (2007) and Roger Williams University School of Law (2010). While at St. Bonaventure University, Alixandra, a Political Science Major with a concentration in Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, worked on The Acorn, a peer-reviewed Journal of Gandhi-King Society and became a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.
In Law School, Alixandra continued to pursue a passion for alternative dispute resolution and worked as a Court Appointed Mediator in the Rhode Island Court System, including Newport District Court, Newport Family Court, and Providence Family Court. Attorney Marinero has over 300 hours of training and mediations performed.
Attorney Marinero is steadfastly committed to her pro bono work. In 2010, Rhode Island Senator Donna Nesslebush, invited Alixandra to join the Rhode Island Bar Association's Social Security Sub- Committee, where she remains an active member today. She is a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary; and in 2011 she was appointed Vice President of the Board of Directors for The Venture Forthe Foundation. The Venture Forthe Foundation's mission is to support veterans who return from combat with a traumatic brain injury and is affiliated with Venture Forthe, Inc., one of leading health care agencies in New York State. As her father was a Green Beret in the during the Vietnam War, Alixandra understands the unique impact that divorce litigation has on active and retired Veterans, as it pertains to their pension benefits, disability benefits, and travel requirements. She is in an exceptional position to assist members of the military in the process.
Attorney Marinero is a member of the Family Law Section of the Massachusetts Bar Association and a member of both the New Bedford and Bristol County Bar Associations. Her experience both in litigation and in mediation is an asset to the Firm's clients.
Areas Of Practice
Alixandra S. Marinero
Areas Of Practice
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Custody
- Alimony
- Parenting Plans
- Contempt Complaints
- Removal Cases
- Social Security Disability
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 2010
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
- J.D. - 2010
- St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York
- B.A. - 2007
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Political Science
Professional Association
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Custody
- Alimony
- Parenting Plans
- Contempt Complaints
- Removal Cases
- Social Security Disability
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 2010
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
- J.D. - 2010
- St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York
- B.A. - 2007
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, 2010
- NOSSCR, Member, 2010
Fraternities
/Sororities
- Pi Sigma Alpha
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The Law Office of Moira E. Tierney offers an array of services in the area of family law for our clients in Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.
Whether you believe your divorce, custody matter or other concerns can be resolved out of court, or you suspect that litigation may be necessary, the time to prepare and plan is now!