Anthony Puopolo
Anthony G. Puopolo, Esq. — Founder
Law Offices of Anthony G. Puopolo
Summa cum laude, Suffolk University Law School. MBA with high honors. Twenty years of business experience — from multinational real estate transactions to high-net-worth family law. Built to handle what most attorneys avoid.
Tony Puopolo founded this firm on a straightforward conviction: the people navigating the hardest moments of their lives deserve an attorney who takes their case seriously and tells them the truth. That standard has shaped every aspect of how we practice, from the way we handle a contested divorce to the way we defend against a criminal charge that could follow someone for the rest of their life.
What sets Tony apart from most family law and criminal defense attorneys is not just his legal training — it is the two decades of business experience he brings to every case he handles. Before founding this firm, Tony worked with high-net-worth individuals at a major financial institution, served as counsel on real estate transactions for some of the largest corporations in the United States, worked on litigation involving foreign governments, managed international real estate deals, and structured multimillion-dollar corporate financing. When a high-net-worth divorce involves complex assets, a family business, or layered financial structures, Tony has seen those structures from the inside.
He chose to leave that world deliberately. His passion was in working directly with members of the community — not multinational corporations — and in 2018 he founded the Law Offices of Anthony G. Puopolo to do exactly that.
Education and Credentials
Tony graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, one of the most competitive regional law programs in New England, with a focus on business law and taxation. He also holds a Master of Business Administration with high honors from Suffolk University — a combination of legal and business training that directly informs how he approaches high-net-worth divorce, complex asset division, and civil litigation involving contract disputes and real estate.
That academic record reflects something more than a GPA. It reflects a discipline and attention to detail that carries directly into how he prepares a case, reads a statute, and anticipates opposing arguments.
He is admitted to practice in:
- Massachusetts state courts
- New Hampshire state courts
- United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
- United States District Court, District of New Hampshire
Twenty Years of Business Experience Before the Courtroom
Tony's path to founding this firm ran through corporate finance, real estate law, and high-net-worth client work at a scale most attorneys never encounter. After graduating from law school, he worked as counsel on real estate transactions for some of the country's largest corporations — managing domestic and international deals, handling litigation with foreign governments, and structuring multimillion-dollar corporate financing arrangements.
Before law school, Tony developed his interest in the law while working at a major financial institution with high-net-worth individuals — a role that gave him firsthand insight into how wealthy families build, manage, and protect their assets. It was that experience, combined with the economic downturn of the late 2000s, that led him to Suffolk University Law School and ultimately to founding a practice built around serving individuals and families directly.
That background is not incidental to the work he does today. When a client is navigating a high-net-worth divorce involving a family business, deferred compensation, or complex real estate holdings, Tony understands the financial architecture behind those assets — not just the legal framework for dividing them.
FAMILY LAW
High-Conflict Cases and High-Stakes Outcomes
Tony's family law practice is built around the cases that require more than paperwork. High-conflict divorce, contested child custody, parental relocation disputes, high-net-worth asset division — these are situations where the outcome matters enormously and where the wrong move can cost a client years of their life or access to their children.
His business background extends naturally into probate litigation as well. The same experience that informed his work with high-net-worth families in a corporate context now gives him a deep understanding of the probate process and the financial complexity that often accompanies it.
He represents clients across Essex and Middlesex County, with offices in Lowell and North Andover and regular courtroom presence at both the Middlesex County and Essex County family courts. Whether a case is headed toward negotiation or litigation, Tony prepares it to go the distance.
Criminal Defense
OUI, Drug Charges, and Gun Cases
On the criminal defense side, Tony represents clients facing charges that carry serious consequences — OUI, drug crimes, gun charges, domestic violence allegations, and 209A restraining order proceedings. He approaches criminal defense the same way he approaches family law: with a thorough command of the facts, a clear understanding of the law, and a strategy built around the client's specific situation rather than a generic playbook.
For clients dealing with both a restraining order and a divorce proceeding simultaneously, Tony's dual practice in family law and criminal defense is a direct advantage. He understands how these cases affect each other and can coordinate strategy across both.
Civil Litigation
Contract Disputes, Real Estate, and Complex Business Matters
Tony's civil litigation practice grew naturally out of his business background. Contract disputes, real estate transactions, and complex civil matters are areas where his two decades of corporate experience give him a command of the underlying subject matter that generalist litigators rarely bring to the table. Where other attorneys learn about a client's industry during the case, Tony often already understands it.
Serving Clients Across Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Tony represents clients throughout the greater Lowell area, across Essex County and Middlesex County, and into southern New Hampshire. If your case involves courts in Lowell, North Andover, Salem, Woburn, Lawrence, or Marlborough — or a family law matter that crosses into New Hampshire — you are working with an attorney who knows those courtrooms and the judges in them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Attorney Anthony Puopolo
Where did Anthony Puopolo go to law school?
Tony graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in Boston with a focus on business law and taxation, and also holds a Master of Business Administration with high honors from Suffolk University. That combination of legal and business training is central to how he approaches high-net-worth divorce, civil litigation, and complex asset matters.
Is Anthony Puopolo licensed in New Hampshire?
Yes. Tony is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including in federal district courts in both states. This is particularly valuable for clients in the greater Lowell area or southern New Hampshire who have family law or criminal matters that involve both states.
What types of cases does Anthony Puopolo handle?
Tony's practice covers family law — including high-conflict divorce, child custody and support, prenuptial agreements, and parental relocation — criminal defense, including OUI, drug charges, gun charges, domestic violence allegations, and 209A restraining order cases, and civil litigation including contract disputes, real estate matters, and probate litigation. He regularly handles matters where multiple practice areas intersect.
Where are the Law Offices of Anthony G. Puopolo located?
The firm has two office locations: one in Lowell and one in North Andover. Tony appears regularly in courts throughout Essex and Middlesex County, as well as in New Hampshire courts for family law matters.
How do I schedule a consultation with Anthony Puopolo?
You can call the firm directly at 978-403-0006 or reach out through the contact form on our website. Consultations are available for family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation matters.
Ready When You Are
Ready to Talk Through Your Case?
If you are facing a divorce, a custody dispute, a criminal charge, or a civil matter in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, the earlier you speak with an attorney, the more options you have. Tony is available for consultations at either office location or by phone.