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Leonard and John Ullian collaborated on two very informative books specifically for consumers - In Debt? Help Is On The Way (1991) and Divorce: A Hand-holding Consumer's Guide To The Divorce Process (1999). John Ullian also authored the text, Legal Issues Of Public School Administrators in Massachusetts (2006).

To obtain copies of any of their publications please contact Amy DeCristofaro, office manager, at The Law Office of Ullian & Associates, Inc., tel. 781-848-5980 or e-mail info@ullianlaw.com. For further information on these publications please read further.

In Debt? Help Is On The Way

This 1991 book by Massachusetts attorneys Leonard and John Ullian was specifically written for individuals with financial problems. The book helps you understand, in laypersons terms, the potential benefits of personal bankruptcy. It also clearly explains the differences between Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The book has not been updated since 1995, but if Leonard and John can find the time, they hope to eventually write an updated version of the book. The book is 159 pages and was very well received by consumers upon its publication. There were approximately 8,000 copies of the book printed, which have all been sold or distributed except for a few remaining copies.

Some reviews:

"I suggest you read [this book]. . . informative and fascinating."
— Dick Sinnot, The South Boston Tribune

"The Ullians straightforwardly cover the fundamentals of bankruptcy. . . basic terminology, . . . misconceptions, re-established credit, hypothetical situations and more."
— Judy Bass, The Boston Herald

"[In Debt? Help Is On The Way] includes all the information necessary for readers to understand how they can get immediate relief from various creditor actions. . . ."
— RSVP Magazine

Divorce: A Hand-holding Consumer's Guide To The Divorce Process

Attorneys Leonard and John Ullian help eliminate surprise from the divorce process with their second book for consumers, Divorce: A Hand-holding Consumer's Guide To The Divorce Process. This 1999 publication covers all facets of the divorce process. The Ullians apply their skills and expertise in writing about a legal subject (divorce) with this book that is concise, informative and easy to read. The book is 135 pages and may be a great benefit to:

Anyone who is getting divorced
Anyone who has been divorced
Anyone who is contemplating divorce
Marriage counselors
Divorce mediators
New attorneys to the divorce practice
Support groups or organizations assisting people who are getting divorced

Legal Issues Of Public School Administrators In Massachusetts

John Ullian wrote his dissertation, Legal Issues Of Public School Administrators In Massachusetts, in order, "to create a single text for Massachusetts public school administrators that addresses the major legal issues, laws and court rulings that apply to their daily decisions and actions. . . . It is intended to be reader-friendly, and therefore the legal jargon is kept to a minimum" (Ullian, 2006, pp. ix-x). The book is 267 pages and is ideal for any public school administrator or teacher in Massachusetts.

The Table of Contents includes:

Chapter 1 - Times Have Changed
Chapter 2 - The Legal System
Chapter 3 - Teachers: Hiring, Firing And Suspensions
Chapter 4 - Student Misconduct
Chapter 5 - Students' Exercise Of Constitutional Rights
Chapter 6 - Notification Of Abuse, Student Records And Individual Liability
Chapter 7 - Important Resources