How much does it cost to hire Cathleen for a contracts case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Cathleen offer a free consultation?

Cathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cathleen's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Cathleen's current terms during booking.

How long do contracts cases in Massachusetts typically take?

Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Cathleen take my case if I'm outside Boston?

Cathleen is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cathleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Cathleen?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Cathleen accepting new contracts clients right now?

Cathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Cathleen Augusto, Contracts Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Contracts, Criminal Defense, and Employment

Associate

Boston, MA

Practicing contracts in Boston since 2016.

10+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Cathleen Augusto is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Contracts, Criminal Defense, and Employment. Cathleen has over 10 years of legal experience.

Based in: Boston, MA
Experience: over 10 years
Known for: Contracts · Criminal Defense · Employment

Handles Contracts, Criminal Defense, and Employment matters from Boston, MA.
Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Cathleen takes on

Cathleen concentrates on contracts, criminal defense, employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Contracts cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Cathleen takes contracts matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cathleen agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Cathleen takes criminal defense matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cathleen agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Cathleen takes employment matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cathleen agrees to represent you.

General cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Cathleen takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cathleen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Cathleen takes litigation matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cathleen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Cathleen Augusto — contracts lawyer in Boston

Cathleen Augusto is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Contracts, Criminal Defense, and Employment. Cathleen has over 10 years of legal experience.

Recognized as a “Rising Star” in Massachusetts by Super Lawyers magazine in 2019 and 2020, Cathleen prioritizes client advocacy and handles every stage of the litigation process with exceptional care. She has successfully mediated, settled and tried legal malpractice and commercial disputes as well as personal injury and medical malpractice cases on behalf of clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries.

An active member of the Boston Bar Association, Cathleen has taken on multiple leadership roles with the organization. She was named to BBA’s 2021 Public Interest Leadership Program, a selective program dedicated to promoting civic engagement and public service by advancing the leadership role of lawyers in service to their community, their profession, and the Commonwealth. She also served as co-chair of BBA’s New Lawyers Advisory Forum and BBA’s Casino Night Committee, an annual fundraising event to benefit youth programming through the Boston Bar Foundation. Cathleen is a also member of the Women’s Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Proud to be a double Eagle, Cathleen attended Boston College and Boston College Law School. As an undergrad, she earned her B.A. in economics and served as president of both the undergraduate law society and a human rights group on campus. While at BC Law School, Cathleen was selected to a National Moot Court team and was a teaching assistant for the first-year course, Legal Reasoning, Research and Writing. Cathleen also provided pro bono legal services to low-income clients in housing and family matters at the Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau.

Notable Cases

• Won a $5,000,000 settlement in a personal injury matter on behalf of a 55-year-old woman who sustained life threatening injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, and who will require lifelong medical care.

• Achieved a victory at the summary judgment stage on behalf of a Massachusetts municipality in an employment discrimination matter.

Honors and Awards

• Selected to Boston Bar Association’s 2021 Public Interest Leadership Program

• 2020 Rising Star for Civil Litigation, Super Lawyers

• 2019 Rising Star for Civil Litigation, Super Lawyers

Publications and Lectures

• Speaker, Summer Associate Program Series, Boston Bar Association, 2020

• Speaker, Leadership Retreat, Boston Bar Association, 2020

• Speaker, Practicing with Professionalism, Boston Bar Association, 2019-2020

• Presenter, Law Day in the Schools program, Boston Bar Association, 2018-2019

Civic Engagement

• Volunteer and mentor, Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, 2011 – present.

Professional Activities and Organizations

Member, Boston Bar Association, 2017-present

Co-chair, New Lawyers Advisory Forum, 2020-2021

Co-chair, Casino Night Committee, 2019

Member, Women’s Bar Association, 2017-present

Member, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2019-present

Working with Cathleen on a contracts matter

Cathleen Augusto’s diverse practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters in the areas of professional malpractice, employment, and business disputes. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters arising in both state and federal court. Recognized as a “Rising Star” in Massachusetts by Super Lawyers magazine in 2019 and 2020, Cathleen prioritizes client advocacy and…

Clients Cathleen works with

Cathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for contracts, criminal defense, and employment matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Boston College Law School J.D.
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Boston College B.A.
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Jurisdictions

Cathleen's state bar admissions

Massachusetts United
2016 · ACTIVE

Cathleen studied at — in Boston College Law School J.D. and — in Boston College B.A..

Law school and academic background

Cathleen completed — in Boston College Law School J.D. and — in Boston College B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cathleen runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Cathleen Augusto's office in Boston

Cathleen's primary office is at One Bowdoin Square, Suite 300, Boston, MA, 02114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

One Bowdoin Square, Suite 300

Boston, MA 02114

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cathleen Augusto — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cathleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cathleen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cathleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a contracts attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many contracts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cathleen

Cathleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every contracts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cathleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cathleen Augusto

How much does it cost to hire Cathleen for a contracts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cathleen offer a free consultation?
Cathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cathleen's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Cathleen's current terms during booking.
How long do contracts cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cathleen take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Cathleen is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cathleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cathleen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cathleen accepting new contracts clients right now?
Cathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Contracts attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

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