Attorney Catherine Becker Good
After over 30 years of hands-on experience working in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attorney Catherine Becker Good has developed a trusting and personal approach to interacting with her clients that makes them feel safe, supported, and heard during a vulnerable time. Catherine fully understands
that the Probate Court experience can be overwhelming and confusing. She is committed to easing the anxiety and stress that all too often accompanies the probate court process by standing with you and for you as she advocates on your behalf.
Catherine has appeared before most judges in the Probate Courts across the state. This exposure to various courts and the particular practices of each judge has provided Catherine with the necessary insight to navigate through the individual nuances of various judges and court personnel. She will work with you to strategize a legal course of action that best benefits you.
The majority of Catherine's practice is devoted to family law, but Catherine also defends clients in criminal cases in various district courts across the state. She has
been a zealous advocate for her criminal clients, and handles all types of district court cases, including: operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, domestic violence, larceny and motor vehicle offenses.
Additionally, Catherine represents clients in filing for chapter 7 petitions. Catherine will walk her clients through the often confusing bankruptcy process, from preparing the petition to appearing before the Court for the meeting of creditors. All of Catherine's clients have successfully filed for and have been granted discharges under chapter 7.
As a skilled negotiator and mediator, Catherine remains focused and calm during highly contentious situations, which helps her clients do the same. With the innate ability to sense when to litigate and when to compromise, Catherine has developed a solid reputation with both clients and court officials built on her impeccable professionalism and legal knowledge.
Education
Suffolk University Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1988
Jurisprudence Award in Professional Responsibility
Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration, 1985 Magna Cum Laude
Hutchinson Memorial Award: Outstanding Marketing Student
Denison University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 1982
Admitted
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1988
U.S. District Court, First Circuit, 1990
Awards & Recognition
"Super Lawyers" - 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Boston Top Lawyers - 2022
Top 100 Registry - 2019 and 2020
AVVO - 10.0 Superb Rating
Alignable - Highly Recommended - 2020
Top 10 Attorneys - Family Law Attorney and Practice Magazine - 2019
Associations
Norfolk County Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Women's Business Network of Norwood - Member
Boston Business Women - Member
BNI 128 Network - Member
Charley's Angels Pet Initiative - Board Member
She Breathes Collaborative Network - Board Member
International Legal Honor Society of Phi DeltaPhi