Mental Health Litigation Division Appeals Unit

The MHLD Appeals Unit provides representation on appeals for civil commitment, involuntary medication orders, and guardianship matters throughout the state of Massachusetts.

  • Are you interested in joining our Appellate Panel? Please click here for info about applying to our Spring 2025 Appellate Panel Training.


OUR TEAM


Director

Karen Own Talley
144 Main Street, 4th Floor
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel. 508-583-0560
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Appeals Staff Counsel II

Devorah Vester
109 Main St., Ste. 201
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 355- 5200
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Appeals Attorneys

Ilana Hollenberg
120 Front Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 443-5400
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Ronald Cody
109 Main St., Ste. 201
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 355- 5200
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Administrative Assistant

Denise Tetrault
109 Main St., Ste. 201
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 355- 5200
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