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Mediators in Chelsea, MA: 2026 rankings

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Chelsea: MetroWest Mediation Services, Inc., LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.

  2. 19

    Most-reviewed: Callahan | Inman, 232 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #19.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

97 Chelsea mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 97 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Mediators in South Boston ranking. See Mediators in South Boston

Top 10 mediators in Chelsea at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 mediators in Chelsea at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1MetroWest Mediation Services, Inc.644.9★ (109)Natick, 18 mi away—Top score
2MWI644.9★ (31)Boston, 3 mi away——
3Comeiro Mediation Services635.0★ (7)Woburn, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4MA Divorce Mediation Group624.8★ (28)Attleboro, 36 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Centre For Mediation & Dispute Resolution614.6★ (28)Wellesley, 12 mi away——
6Baron Law & Mediation, LLP614.9★ (56)North Andover, 19 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Tracy Fischer Mediation605.0★ (8)Brookline, 6 mi away——
8Skylark Law & Mediation, PC594.7★ (12)Ashland, 26 mi awaySat—
9Marlene Shiner, esq. Family Law + Mediation593.9★ (21)Newton, 13 mi away——
10The Mediation Group584.3★ (7)Waltham, 12 mi away——

All 97 mediators in Chelsea, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 MWI

    Based in Boston, 3 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Court St 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
    View profile for MWI(617) 973-9739

  4. #4 MA Divorce Mediation Group

    Based in Attleboro, 36 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    609 Newport Ave, Attleboro, MA 02703
    View profile for MA Divorce Mediation Group(781) 236-2082

  10. #10 The Mediation Group

    Based in Waltham, 12 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 South St #190, Waltham, MA 02453
    View profile for The Mediation Group(617) 277-9232

  12. #12 Mediation Saves: Time, Money, Relationships and Children

    Based in Newton, 9 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 Crafts St #420, Newton, MA 02458
    View profile for Mediation Saves: Time, Money, Relationships and Children(617) 515-2436

  16. #16 Murphy Law Group LLC

    Based in North Andover, 19 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    565 Turnpike St Ste 72A, North Andover, MA 01845
    View profile for Murphy Law Group LLC(978) 686-3200

  17. #17 Merrimack Mediation

    Based in Chelmsford, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    227 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Merrimack Mediation(978) 250-4980

  19. #19 Callahan | Inman

    Based in Shrewsbury, 29 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, the most in Chelsea.

    • 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1700 W Park Dr #200, Westborough, MA 01581
    View profile for Callahan | Inman(508) 372-1200

  21. #21 Anthony C. Adamopoulos' Divorce Mediation & Divorce Resolution Services

    Based in Beverly Cove, 19 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    458 Boston St # 2-6, Topsfield, MA 01983
    View profile for Anthony C. Adamopoulos' Divorce Mediation & Divorce Resolution Services(978) 744-9591

  23. #23 Dalton Divorce Mediation

    Based in Chelmsford, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9 Fletcher St, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Dalton Divorce Mediation(978) 319-0575

  24. #24 Summers Family Law

    Based in Needham, 11 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 2nd Ave #605, Needham, MA 02494
    View profile for Summers Family Law(617) 795-3000

How we ranked Chelsea mediators

We scored 97 Chelsea mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chelsea data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a mediator

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
  • How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Mediators in Chelsea: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Chelsea?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Chelsea, MA is MetroWest Mediation Services, Inc. with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews. MWI (#2) and Comeiro Mediation Services (#3) follow. We ranked 97 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which mediators in Chelsea are open 24/7?

1 ranked mediator in Chelsea posts 24/7 hours. Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Chelsea work on weekends?

12 of 97 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comeiro Mediation Services (#3), MA Divorce Mediation Group (#4) and Baron Law & Mediation, LLP (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Chelsea mediators have?

The median Google rating among 97 rated mediators in Chelsea is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Callahan | Inman has the most, 232 reviews, and ranks #19. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?

Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do mediators outside Chelsea count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Chelsea city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do mediators in Chelsea, MA charge?

Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?

Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of mediators in Chelsea, MA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Chelsea?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Chelsea

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 97 mediators serving Chelsea.

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