Virtuosa Legal, PC

About Ariela Gragg, Esq.

Attorney Gragg is an experienced civil litigation lawyer, with a primary area of practice in family law. She has represented hundreds of clients in family and probate courts throughout eastern Massachusetts, before the Massachusetts Superior Court, several Massachusetts district courts, housing court, and land court.

Attorney Gragg was raised in Los Angeles, CA, and moved to Providence, RI where she attended Classical High School.

Attorney Gragg obtained her BA from Brandeis University where she majored in History with a focus on the home front during World War II.

After six years in sales and two years as a mortgage processor, Attorney Gragg enrolled in UMASS Boston’s Women in Politics and Public Policy Program where she received a graduate certificate. Her thesis focused on the Federal regulations and recommendations regarding mercury in tuna fish and the government’s failures at alerting pregnant women and the parents of young children to potential risks of exposure.

In 2008, Attorney Gragg enrolled in a joint JD/MPH program through Northeastern and Tufts. She received her Juris Doctorate from Northeastern University School of Law and her Masters in Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2012. Attorney Gragg’s thesis addressed the various ways in which food manufacturers circumvent the Delaney clause which requires the FDA to ban any food additive which has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. During law school, Attorney Gragg worked as a co-op student for Ret. Honorable R. Mark Kantrowitz of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Attorney General’s Office, the City of Boston Inspectional Services Division, and Bubalo Rotman & Heistand which litigated mass torts.

After taking the bar, Attorney Gragg served as a co-field organizer in Greater Lowell for Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey’s successful Senate campaigns.

When the campaigns were completed, Attorney Gragg traveled throughout the United States as counsel for the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) advising NACA members of the resources available to them through their state when facing foreclosure or fraudulent foreclosure rescue scams.

In October 2015, Attorney Gragg joined a small law firm in Lynn where she practiced family law and general civil litigation. Attorney Gragg was a partner and practiced family law and estate planning in a small firm in Lowell, MA from 2018-2025.

Attorney Gragg enjoys opera, ballet, and researching Post War Europe.

Education

B.A., History – Brandeis University

Master’s Certificate, Women in Politics and Public Policy- University of Massachusetts, Boston

Juris Doctor- Northeastern University School of Law

Master of Public Health- Tufts University School of Medicine

BAR Admissions

Massachusetts State Bar, June 2012

What Our Clients Say

Sean S. 
Sean S. 
"Highest recommendations for Ariela and all of the members of this firm. Have been using her services for numerous issues for over 4 years and am very grateful for their continued consistent professionalism, communication and sound advice. In this world, legal issues may arise at anytime in multiple areas, it has proven invaluable to be able to trust that no matter what the need, I can move forward with the utmost confidence that I and my business are well supported. Thank you!"
Sharon G.
Sharon G.
"My divorce case is being handled by Attorney Gragg and is still ongoing but thru her attention to detail, dedication, professionalism, integrity and commitment to representing me; I find comfort moving forward with her and the firm. My case has some turning points , highs and lows but she manages to navigate me thru the process while keeping me focused. I not only feel well represented ; I feel heard, and protected by Attorney Gragg. I think the firm is very fortunate to have her! Attorney Gragg is a rock star in the courtroom, knowledgeable with the law but speaks humble words for that everyone can understand and fast to respond with the facts of your case; All the while showed me encouragement ,positivity and reminded me that I was doing great. I highly recommend Attorney Gragg and her firm!!"
Anonymous
Anonymous
"She Helped Me Find My Voice Again. Before selecting my legal representative, I had to do a lot of research. From my very first consultation, I felt that Ariela was what I was looking for—even without fully understanding how tedious the divorce process can be. I knew I needed more than just representation; I needed support, guidance, and someone with the patience and tact to explain so many things I didn’t know. I am a very deep person. Communication and clarity mean everything to me. Ariela was all of that and much more. She was a guide and a teacher, helping me understand the rights I had that I wasn’t even aware of. She taught me how to find my voice again—not by telling me what to do, but simply by teaching and guiding me through every step. Anyone can have knowledge of the law, but not everyone has the ability to do their work with such dedication and commitment that, by the end of the case, you are transformed for the better. I will always be grateful to God for putting Ariela in my path. Thank you—forever grateful."
Steph
Steph
"Ariela was great! She went above and beyond during a divorce case. Ariela worked on my case for almost 2 years and she fought for what was right. Hopefully I won’t have to, BUT if I do I will certainly hire her again. Thanks Ariela!"
Jane J. 
Jane J. 
"Ariella is a very smart attorney. But more importantly, she displays sincere empathy. She has a big heart and cares about her clients. She’s well prepared for court. She’s definitely an attorney you want standing at your side. If I had to describe her, I would say she’s smart, patient, very kind, and a very hard worker."
Andrea M.
Andrea M.
"Ariala Gragg. Esq was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the laws concerning case."
Steve B. 
Steve B. 
"Ariela is an amazing lead - empathetic yet unafraid to hit you over the head (figuratively) with logic and realty when needed-EXACTLY what I was looking for."
Megan S.
Megan S.
"I would highly recommend Ariela Gragg for anyone needing help in a custody case. I loved working with her and always highly valued her advice. She never tried to cloud my judgement just to take the easiest path and truly gave me a voice in my court case."
Dotty G. 
Dotty G. 
"I am overjoyed with the outcome of my case handeled by Ariella... Her handling of my interrogatories and the aggressive manner in which she handeled my case was very impressive... I would highly recommend this law firm."

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