The head of Norris McLaughlin’s matrimonial and family law practice is spinning off her practice to form a new firm, with four other Norris McLaughlin attorneys.

Jeralyn Lawrence is planning to leave Norris McLaughlin at the end of the year to form Lawrence Law LLC. Joining the new firm are Rita Aquilio, who had also been a member at the Bridgewater-based firm, as well as Daniel Burton, Kristyl Berckes and Ashley Edwards, who are associates at Norris McLaughlin. Lawrence’s paralegal and legal assistant are also making the move.