Marilynne R. Mal Ryan

Family Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Walpole, Massachusetts

39+ years experience

Ryan Faenza Carey

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

508-668-9112

https://rfclegal.com/attorneys/marilynne-mal-r-ryan/

825 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081

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Bio

Marilynne R. Ryan (Mal) is a partner at Ryan Faenza Carey and has been a practicing attorney since 1986 concentrating exclusively in divorce and family law. Attorney Ryan is a seasoned practitioner and represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law. She is certified in conciliation, mediation and collaborative law. Her vast experience and knowledge in the field of divorce and family law, coupled with her non-nonsense approach, qualify her as a worthy advocate for clients who desire a strong attorney with a sensitive approach. Attorney Ryan is an experienced trial attorney with a high rate of success in settling cases. Her CV can be found on our website https://www.rfclegal.com Marilynne R. Ryan (Mal) is a partner at Ryan Faenza Carey and has been a practicing attorney since 1986 concentrating exclusively in divorce and family law. Attorney Ryan is a seasoned practitioner and represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law. Her CV can be found on our website https://www.rfclegal.com

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Family Law
Practice Area: Collaborative Law: Family Law
Practice Area: Family Law Mediation
AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2014, 2015
Boston's Top Rated Lawyers in Family Law-Legal Leaders, 2014, 2015
Top Women in Law Award-Lawyer Monthy 2014
Top 10 Attorney Award for excellence in the field of Family Law 2014, 2015
Boston Magazine Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts 2013
Top Lawyers of Boston - Recognized for excellend and achievemens by the legal community, 2013, 2015
Top Women of Law Award- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2016
Designated a Massachusetts Super Lawyer from 2008 to 2016
Top 100 Family Lawyers in Massachusetts-American Society of Legal Advocates 2014-2017
Accredited with A+rating by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Best Lawyers in America - Family Law 2016 -2017

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

New England Law | Boston, Juris Doctor, graduated 1986
Stonehill College, BA, graduated 1981

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Reviews

Benjamin Reyes

2 weeks ago

A compassionate and formidable advocate in a difficult divorce

Navigating my high-conflict divorce after a 22-year marriage was one of the most daunting experiences of my life. From our first consultation, Marilynne Ryan’s nearly four decades of exclusive focus on family law in Massachusetts was immediately apparent. She didn't just recite statutes; she explained the nuanced realities of asset division, spousal support, and parenting plans with a clarity that cut through my anxiety. Her background in collaborative law and mediation was a strategic asset, allowing her to pursue reasonable settlements forcefully while always being prepared for litigation when my ex’s counsel became unreasonable. The recognition she has received in family law is well-deserved. Marilynne and her team at Ryan Faenza Carey managed a complex financial discovery process involving a family business with meticulous precision. Her guidance was both professionally sharp and personally supportive, never losing sight of my children’s well-being amidst the legal strife. The final outcome protected my financial future and established a stable co-parenting framework. I cannot recommend her expertise highly enough.