News from​ kat​es & Barlow

The attorneys at Kates & Barlow are active in the greater Boston community beyond the conference room and the courtroom. They are frequent speakers at legal conferences and local law schools, and regularly present insights on various aspects of family law. Kates & Barlow is also proud to support the ongoing work of local charitable organizations.

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Kates & Barlow, PC named Top Women Led Law Firms for the 3rd Year

Kates & Barlow, PC is honored to be named to the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Top Women Led Law Firms for the 3rd Year!

https://masslawyersweekly.com/files/2026/09/MLW_ITL_WomenLed_092826_web-2.pdf

Amanda L. Vanderhorst named to the Board of Directors of the AFCC

Amanda L. Vanderhorst has been named to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts.  Massachusetts Chapter AFCC – Association of Family & Conciliation Courts

2 Lawyers Listed in 2027 editions of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Kates & Barlow, PC is proud to have Amanda L. Vanderhorst recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Mackenzie N. Kravitz named in Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch™ in America.  Best Lawyers | Top-Rated Attorneys Near Me | Purely Peer Reviewed® Lawyer Rankings

5 Lawyers Selected for 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

The following attorneys have been selected for the Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list for 2026.  The 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers are: Peter M. Barlow, Kevin M. Corr and Amanda L. Vanderhorst.  The 2026 Massachusetts Rising Stars are Mackenzie N. Kravitz and Hope A. Simas.  2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Best Buddies 2026

On May 30, 2026 Peter Barlow will ride his bike 100 miles from Boston to Cape Cod for the 27th Best Buddies Challenge.  Peter rides for Team Susan G. named for our Best Buddie Susan Goddard that passed away.  Please consider contributing to this special cause by using the link below.

Team Susan G

Amanda Vanderhorst speaking at MCLE on March 23, 2026

MCLE 25 Critical Cases Every Family Lawyer Should Know

Attorney Amanda L. Vanderhorst is chairing the panel at the MCLE event 25 Criticle Cases Every Family Lawyer Should Know 

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer-review and awarded to Kates & Barlow
Peter Barlow and Amanda Vanderhorst have each received their designations as a Certified Financial Litigators.
Kates & Barlow has had a Tier 1 ranking since the firm's inception in US News Best Law Firms in Boston for Family Law.
Kates & Barlow has had a Tier 1 ranking since the firm's inception in US News Best Law Firms in Boston for Family Law.
Peter Barlow has been cycling in the Best Buddies Hyannisport Challenge since its’ first year, to raise money and awareness.
Peter Barlow serves as MCLE's Family Law Advisory Panel in addition to being a frequent lecturer.