Atty. Peter J. Kajko
Mr. Kajko is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in the litigation of complex domestic relations, custody, civil and criminal cases in all trial courts of the Commonwealth including the Probate and Family Court, Superior Court and District Court.
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Peter J. Kajko is a family law attorney based in Lexington, Massachusetts, practicing at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988). Educated at Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Tufts University (—, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer, New England's Super Lawyer/Boston Magazine 2013, 2014, 2015 (2026). Serands clients in Lexington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Kajko is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in the litigation of complex domestic relations, custody, civil and criminal cases in all trial courts of the Commonwealth including the Probate and Family Court, Superior Court and District Court
- He has handled divorce cases with marital estates valued over seventy million dollars
- Mr. Kajko also represents clients in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- He represents business executives in employment matters including the negotiation of severance packages and exit strategies
- Attorney Kajko has tried over 100 jury and non-jury cases to completion in various courts of the Commonwealth including a seven week trial in Middlesex Superior Court which resulted in a collected multi-million dollar judgment for the firm's client
- Mr. Kajko has been appointed as a Special Master, Parenting Coordinator, Guardian ad Litem, and Real Estate Commissioner by various Justices of the Probate and Family Court
- Attorney Kajko has also served as a Conciliator and Mediator
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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