Nancy Baskin

Attorney Nancy Baskin brings over 35 years of experience in family law at Baskin Kershner & Thorp, LLC, Newton, Massachusetts, to her clients' cases. She practices law across the state, concentrating on all aspects of family law.

Ms. Baskin graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1981. She gained invaluable experience working for the United States Senate before attending New York University (NYU) School of Law, where she earned her J.D. in 1985. During her time at NYU, she contributed to the New York University Law Review as both a member of the editorial staff and as an editor.

After practicing commercial real estate law in Manhattan, Ms. Baskin shifted her focus to domestic relations law in 1988. She honed her skills at the renowned Manhattan firm before relocating to Boston in 1993. There, she continued to build her reputation at a respected domestic relations firm. In 2001, she opened her own practice in Boston, which has since expanded to include four attorneys dedicated to family law. She is highly regarded in her field and has been appointed by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court as a discovery master and guardian ad litem.

Ms. Baskin is committed to community service, volunteering for the Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day program. She is trained in collaborative law, and adept in both litigation and mediation, often serving as a mediator and conciliator in divorce cases. She has been peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell and rated “Excellent” on Avvo.

Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut, Ms. Baskin's professional journey reflects a dedication to family law and a commitment to providing her clients with compassionate and effective legal representation. Her professional affiliations include memberships in the Women's Bar Association and the Family Law Sections of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.