Press Release: Elizabeth Crowley Named a Go To Family Law Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

July 1, 2025

Boston, Framingham, Plymouth and Worcester, MA – July 1, 2025 – Elizabeth G. Crowley, partner at Bowditch & Dewey, has been named a Go To Family Law Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.  

The publication honors Crowley as an experienced attorney and zealous advocate with a strong record of success in her cases and practice. Inside and outside the courtroom, Crowley has a proven track record of being a dedicated and hands-on advisor to her clients: accessible, measured, practical and results driven. 

“Elizabeth’s recognition as a Go To Family Law Lawyer is a testament to her deep knowledge, tireless advocacy, and unwavering commitment to her clients,” said Kristin Shirahama, Practice Area Leader, Private Client Group. “Since joining the firm, she has brought exceptional insight and leadership to our team. We are proud to see her honored for the outstanding work and dedication she brings to every client matter.” 

Crowley handles all aspects of divorce and family law, including divorce, paternity, removal, modification and contempt actions, high-conflict child custody disputes, and alimony and child support actions. She has substantial experience representing clients with complex financial holdings and managing related disputes. She also routinely drafts and negotiates prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. 

In her fiduciary, estate, and trust litigation practice, Crowley handles all aspects of probate and trust law, including will contests, trust disputes, accounting actions, breach of fiduciary duty actions, guardianships, and conservatorships. She has skillfully handled numerous high-conflict family and non-family disputes over family businesses, inheritances, and control over and rights to trust benefits. 

“I’m truly honored to be recognized as a Go To Family Law Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly,” said Crowley.  “It’s incredibly meaningful to be included among such accomplished peers in the field. I’m grateful to my clients for their trust, to my colleagues for their support, and to Bowditch for providing a collaborative environment where I can continue to serve my valued clients and grow my practice.” 

Crowley is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court, Fiduciary Inn of Courts, Boston Estate Planning Council, Trial Law Institute, Diversity Law Institute, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and Women’s Bar Association. She is a fellow at the Litigation Counsel of America. She serves as a long-time board member for Horizons for Homeless Children and is a founding member of Horizons P.L.A.Y. Network.  

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