Overview
Alex J. Harrington assists clients on fiduciary litigation matters, including the representation of individuals and professional fiduciaries in complex estate and trust matters and guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. His practice focuses on probate, trust, and equity disputes.
His work requires extensive communication and understanding, and Alex gets to know clients and connects with them on a personal level to better tailor their goals to the needs of their cases. He is known for his timeliness and accessibility, two factors that are invaluable in the field of fiduciary law and litigation.
Outside of work, Alex resides in Beverly, Massachusetts with his wife, Colleen, and two young sons and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf in Beverly.
Education and Credentials
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 2015
- Elon University, B.A., 2011
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Massachusetts
Affiliations
- Boston Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Selected to The Best Lawyers in America list of Ones to Watch (Woodward/White, Inc.) for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2025; Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2025
Community Involvement
Children Center for Communications/Beverly School for the Deaf, Board of Trustees
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
- Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) , June 7, 2024
In The Media
Publications
- Conservatorship Questions Raised by Britney Spears Case, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, August 2021
Speaking Engagements
- Blended Family Strife: Adult Children versus Stepparent, September 2022