Thomas J. Cavanagh

Attorney Thomas J. Cavanagh joined Kellem Baird Cavanagh LLC as a new partner in January of 2026. Prior to joining KBC, Tom was the principal attorney at Cavanagh Law Group, LLC in Quincy, MA, for 16 years. 

Tom started his career, in the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office in 2003, as an administrator in the Juvenile Court Division, while attending Law School at night. Tom served as an Assistant District Attorney in the District Courts, where he tried numerous trials, argued motions, and was a member of the District Court Gang Unit and Drug Control Unit. 

Since 2010, Tom has focused his practice on all thing’s residential real estate. He has extensive experience representing buyers, sellers, and lenders on transactions across Massachusetts. Tom prides himself on his being thorough in his work and being a client-focused in his transactions. 

Tom lives in his hometown of Scituate with his wife and three children. As a family they enjoy traveling, attending concerts, and Boston sporting events. Tom is a past member of the Town of Scituate Zoning Board and Scituate Youth Center. He has been a board member of both the Scituate Little League and Scituate Education Foundation, since 2017. 

Tom loves to cook and ski the moguls.

EDUCATION

Westfield State College, B.S. in Criminal Justice (2002)

New England School of Law, J.D. (2008)

ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Admitted 2008, Massachusetts 

Admitted 2010, United States District Court, District of Massachusetts

Member and past President (2017), Quincy Bar Association

Member Norfolk County Bar Association

CONTACT

thomas@kbclawllc.com

Cell: 781-664-8064

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  • We had a recent closing with KBC and had a quick and enjoyable encounter. Steve and his team are the ultimate professionals. They work closely with mortgage companies, real estate agents, banks, buyers and sellers to deliver a satisfying, seamless, no-pressure experience. We appreciate their knowledge and professionalism and would refer them to anybody in need of their services. Thanks for everything!

  • I just want to thank all of you. I felt I had an exceptional team supporting me in the sale of this house. It was complicated every step of the way, but I had sound advice and excellent resources. I could not have sold this house without you, especially working remotely. Thank you for fielding my last few questions. I should have known that you had already thought through and addressed my random concerns. It’s been a pleasure working with you all. All of you have my utmost respect.

    - Signe

  • When the team at KBC is handling a closing for Jack Conway & Company and Conway Financial Services, we know the process will go smoothly. Their expertise, caring and quick turnaround provides both our sales professionals and our buyers and sellers with complete confidence and peace of mind. Huge thanks goes to everyone at Kellem. Working with you for the past 25 (Steve -maybe more?) years has been like working with family!

    - Carol Conway Bulman, President/CEO, Jack Conway & Company

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    - Robin and CJ

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    - Shawn Moloney

  • Dear Steve, Jill and Team, Thank you so much for all of your efforts during our home buying process. It was a pleasure to work with you all!

    - Danielle R and Tom D

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