Gary D. Finley

Gary D. Finley, Education Attorney in Andover, Massachusetts

Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Education, Employment, and Litigation

CounselatSchwartz Hannum PC

Andover, MA

Practicing education in Andover since 2012.

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Gary D. Finley is a counsel based in Andover, MA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Litigation. Gary has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schwartz Hannum PC.

Based in
Andover, MA
Experience
over 14 years
Known for
Education · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Education, Employment, and Litigation matters from Andover, MA.
  • Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Gary D. Finley: Gary D. Finley is a counsel based in Andover, MA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Litigation. Gary has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schwartz Hannum PC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Gary D. Finley

Gary concentrates on education, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Education cases in Andover, Massachusetts

Gary takes education matters in Andover, 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 Gary agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Andover, Massachusetts

Gary takes employment matters in Andover, 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 Gary agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Andover, Massachusetts

Gary takes litigation matters in Andover, 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 Gary agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Gary D. Finley — Over 14 years of Massachusetts education experience

Gary D. Finley is a counsel based in Andover, MA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Litigation. Gary has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schwartz Hannum PC.

Gary D. Finley is an attorney at Schwartz Hannum PC. Prior to joining the Firm, Gary was a litigation associate at Choate, Hall & Stewart in Boston.Gary has experience assisting clients with commercial and employment litigation matters in state and federal court, including complex commercial transactions, employment disputes, government investigations, insurance and reinsurance disputes, intellectual property, and bankruptcy.As a member of the Firm’s Education Practice Group, Gary has assisted clients in negotiating vendor contracts and Head of School agreements and in drafting other employment- and enrollment-related documents. He has worked with schools on counseling matters concerning management training, student discipline, and employment issues and has assisted in conducting internal investigations.Gary received his Juris Doctor degree from Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY and his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. While in law school, Gary was an Honors Fellow in Cornell’s Lawyering program, served as a peer tutor, and worked as a research assistant. In 2011, he published the article Langdell and the Leviathan: Improving the First Year Law School Curriculum by Incorporating Moby Dick in the Cornell Law Review.Before law school, Gary taught English at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover, NH for 13 years. He also served as the school’s Admissions Director.

Gary's approach to education cases

Gary D. Finley is an attorney at Schwartz Hannum PC. Prior to joining the Firm, Gary was a litigation associate at Choate, Hall & Stewart in Boston.Gary has experience assisting clients with commercial and employment litigation matters in state and federal court, including complex commercial transactions, employment disputes, government investigations, insurance and reinsurance disputes,…

The kind of cases Gary takes

Gary reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education, employment, and litigation matters in Andover and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Gary D. Finley's legal education and bar admissions

  • Cornell Law School

    J.D. · 2012

  • St. Anselm College

    B.A. · 1996

Jurisdictions

Gary's state bar admissions

  • Massachusetts

    2012 · ACTIVE

Gary studied at J.D. in Cornell Law School and B.A. in St. Anselm College.

Law school and academic background

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

Affiliations

Gary's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Boston Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Gary D. Finley's office in Andover

Gary's primary office is at 11 Chestnut Street, Andover, MA, 01810-3744. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Schwartz Hannum PC

11 Chestnut Street

Andover, MA 01810-3744

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Hiring guide

How to hire Gary D. Finley — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Gary charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gary'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; Gary will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a education attorney in Andover, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many education 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 Gary

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every education 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. Gary confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gary D. Finley

  • How much does it cost to hire Gary for a education case?

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

  • Does Gary offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do education cases in Massachusetts typically take?

    Simple education 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. Gary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Gary take my case if I'm outside Andover?

    Gary 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 — Gary 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 Gary?

    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. Gary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Gary accepting new education clients right now?

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

Areas served

Education attorneys serving Andover, Boston and Cambridge in Massachusetts

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