Diane Byrnes joins the Fowler Law Firm PC having enjoyed a career as both a police officer and beginning in 1997 as a licensed attorney. She began her legal career with the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services in the Children and Family Law Division where she represented children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases. In 2000, Ms. Byrnes delved into labor law where she zealously represented Law Enforcement Officers before local authorities and administrative state agencies. She has represented Officers in contract negotiations, Internal Affairs Investigations, pre-termination hearings, mediations, grievances, and arbitrations. She has also served on Critical Incident Teams (shootings, death in custody, etc.) which required immediate response 24/7.