Sturbridge Estate Planning Lawyers

I represent clients in complex civil litigation and serious tort matters, bringing strategic insight and advocacy to each stage of litigation—from early negotiations to high-stakes disputes. I also have experience defending insurers in a wide range of insurance-related claims. I am known for my discipline, motivation, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am quick to adapt to challenges. My strong passion for the law, combined with my litigation experience and problem-solving ability, allows me to effectively navigate difficult legal issues and deliver the best possible results. I am a lifelong Massachusetts native, born and raised just outside...

Attorney Dougherty has been actively practicing law since 1995. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2001 Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in 1994 after Honorably Serving in the United States Navy from 1983-1987. As a trial lawyer he has extensive trial experience in the Housing Courts, District Courts, Probate and Family Courts and Superior Courts from Cape Cod to the Berkshires and from Fall River to Salem over the last twenty-eight years. He has successfully defended criminal cases in multiple District and...

When you are in need of legal services, there’s nothing more important than having a knowledgeable attorney you can count on. Attorney James M. Sears has been practicing law, serving the North Shore and Metropolitan Boston Areas since 1989. He is experienced and well-versed in the laws of the Commonwealth and its municipalities and dedicated to the needs of his clients.

As a tax attorney, James M. Sears brings his knowledge and skills to all areas of his practice. Attorney Sears ensures all of his clients are informed and receive thorough expert legal services, which is why Attorney James M. Sears...

Former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General and Essex County (NJ) Assistant Prosecutor,

Cannabis Regulatory expertise.

Practicing before the MA Cannabis Control Commission representing clients at Suitability Hearings and with Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Issues and as Senior Counsel and Ethics Liaison to the NJ Office of the Child Advocate, drafting legislation and regulations.

Carah Kiley is an estate planning and probate attorney with KLG Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys. Carah works with both individuals and families throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire to create and implement estate plans to meet their specific goals and needs to help secure the financial futures of their families and legacies.

Carah began her legal career with a New Hampshire title company and law firm, and has handled thousands of real estate transactions throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Through her work in these transactions including legal document preparation, complex title defect resolution and review of trust documents, she developed a...

With the founding of Kiley Law Group, Tom Jr. joined his father, attorney Tom Kiley Sr., as a partner in the firm. Demonstrating the same enthusiasm and commitment to the law as his father and his grandfather, Daniel P. Kiley, Jr., Tom has already established his own record, including six- and seven-figure results on behalf of his clients.

Crediting his father with teaching him that everyone deserves a fighting chance, Tom Jr. has devoted the majority of his practice to doing everything within his power to ensure that big insurance companies play by the same rules that the rest of us...

Ross J. Fodera, Esq. is the esteemed founder and sole practitioner of the Fodera Law Firm, where he diligently specializes in a broad spectrum of legal practices, including but not limited to employment law, small business legal services, estate planning, contract negotiations, and real estate transactions. Since his admission to the bar, Mr. Fodera has expertly navigated numerous complex legal challenges, participating in significant six-figure settlement negotiations that underscore his adeptness in securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His experience extends to handling diverse matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and conducting investigations by the National Labor Relations Board...

The difference between a job and a career is passion. Not only I do have the skills to be a lawyer, but 30+ years tell me I was born to do the following jobs: Estate Planning (simple & sophisticated) Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Special Needs and Qualified Domestic Trusts VA Aid and Attendance Benefits Residential Real Estate Transactions Probate and Administration of Estates Fiduciary Litigation & Will Contests Personal Injury litigation Let me tell you why. First I have always enjoyed helping people. I find myself energized when I can help someone navigate the legal...

Robert "Drew" Lane joined the firm in 1993 immediately after serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. Attorney Lane prosecuted cases for the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office in both the Quincy and Stoughton Massachusetts District Courts. Attorney Lane graduated from St. Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire in 1989, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Arts Degree mastering in Political Science and Suffolk University Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. Attorney Lane is admitted to all Massachusetts Trial Courts and the United States District Court for Massachusetts. Attorney Lane is...

Blanca G. Silvestrini, Esq. works on Puerto Rican Law. She received her law degree (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude, at the University of Puerto Rico and holds an advanced degree in law from Stanford University (J.S.M.). She was accepted to the Puerto Rican Bar in 1988 and since then has practiced as a counselor-at- law and consultant attorney in cases related to family law and inheritance law (probate). Attorney Silvestrini has taught law courses at Stanford Law School, the University of Puerto Rico and the Law School of the University of Connecticut. She also has served in the board of several...

Timothy F. Robertson is the Principal and Managing attorney of T FRANK LAW, PLLC, an estate planning and probate law office located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Tim is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, as well as the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association's Solo & Small Firm Steering Committee, in addition to the probate, business, and taxation law sections of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Tim has served as an ombudsman for the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and also served on the City of Somerville's Human Rights Commission. He is...

Attorney Eric L. Hargraves is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Hargraves is also a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

Prior to founding the Law Office of Eric L. Hargraves, Attorney Hargraves worked in the Consumer Protection Division of the Rhode Island Attorney General drafting advisory opinions and reviewing settlement and transfer agreements, as well as cases of potential consumer fraud...

Attorney Roderick S. Oreste is the principal attorney of Oreste Law. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Before founding his law firm, Rod spent over 12 years working for New England's beloved baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. During his tenure there, he held several management positions in the Public Affairs department and acted as the Red Sox alumni liaison. He dealt with all issues concerning former Red Sox players and coaches...

Attorney Seccareccio is a partner of Manzi & Seccareccio, P.C. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover Massachusetts in 1994. He practices in all areas of criminal and civil litigation. Attorney Seccareccio has zealously represented his clients in over one thousand criminal and civil litigation matters. He has litigated cases in the Massachusetts Superior Courts, District Courts, Land Court, Housing Courts, and has appeared before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the Appellate Division of the District Court. He has also represented clients before local city and town boards and commissions as...

Baker Law Group, PC with offices in Hingham, Plymouth, Holliston, and Brockton specializes in estate planning, elder law, asset protection and business law services, tailor-made to a client's particular needs and wishes. Our legal counsel is essential - whether you have a growing family, are planning to retire, are investing in property, or are starting or exiting a business - to protect your assets today and efficiently transfer your wealth tomorrow.

Nancy A. Morency an attorney at Gallant & Ervin, LLC in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. She specializes in all aspects of family law and litigation throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Whether you are in just the initial stages of a divorce and need some questions answered or need an attorney to see you through to the end, Attorney Morency can assist you. With her knowledge, experience and compassion, Attorney Morency can effectively represent you in your divorce to help ease this difficult process. She also assists clients with custody and parenting time for unwed parents, child support/spousal support, as well as...

Nick concentrates his practice in the fields of business and estate planning; counseling business owners and other individuals in a variety of matters including structuring business transactions, generational transfer of business interests, contract disputes and environmental matters. His practice provides counseling and representation at the highest level of sophistication and effectiveness, at affordable rates.

I am the principal of the Law Office of Brian C. Snell located in Marblehead and also work as a REALTOR with The Agency Marblehead. My legal practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Elder Law. I hold degrees from the University of Massachusetts and Suffolk University Law School. Having recently moved to Marblehead, I have engaged with the community by volunteering with Marblehead Arts during the July 4th Celebrations. Additionally, I transferred my Rotary membership to the Marblehead Rotary Club. Since 2023, I have been serving on the Board of Directors and was also a member...

Mason Law Firm was founded in 1996 as a general litigator providing Boston with accessible expertise across a wide range of legal areas. When you're facing circumstances requiring an expert handling of the law, we deliver candid guidance. From estate planning to business contracts, personal injury, and medical proxies, we leverage our experience to give our clients total peace of mind. Legal protection is essential when it comes to the most pivotal times in your life, whether it's accident or injury, end of life, or real estate transactions. Trust your case to a lawyer dedicated to serving the needs of...

George Panas began his legal career in downtown Lowell as an associate for a solo practitioner in 1998. The Law Offices of Panas and Panas were founded in 2000. Prior to working as an attorney George Panas worked as an investigator, law clerk, and paralegal for a fast paced felony defense office. George has lived his entire life in the Greater Lowell area. After graduating from Austin Preparatory School in Reading Massachusetts he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He then attended the night program at Suffolk University Law School while working full...

I practice elder law, family law, business law and do general practice work in both Wakefield, Massachusetts and Salem, Massachusetts.

Attorney James D. Cormier is a partner at Cormier & Cormier, LLP, a small firm in Lowell, Massachusetts specializing in criminal defense, family law (divorce, paternity, support, alimony, etc.), civil litigation, and estate planning. Attorney Cormier is a former Middlesex County trial prosecutor who now focuses his experience on aggressively defending clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Attorney Brian W. Leahey is an experienced attorney who provides his clients with a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate advocate. Attorney Leahey is thorough and efficient in representing their interests in a pragmatic, cost-effective, manner. Over the past twenty (20) years, he has handled a range of sophisticated legal matters including trying complex civil lawsuits, resolving government procurement issues, addressing voting concerns, dealing with labor relations and collective bargaining disputes, drafting and negotiating intricate contracts, conducting internal employment investigations, and identifying and preparing remediation plans for organizational deficiencies. For more information, please visit leaheypc.com

Attorney Martin joined the firm in 2015. She was born in Lowell and resides in Chelmsford. She was recruited to the law firm with experience in Human Resources and State and Federal Government Program Administration. Her five years of experience in Section 8 Voucher administration as a Leased Housing Coordinator at the Somerville Housing Authority has helped her to develop an appreciation of Landlord - Tenant issues, as well as a strong understanding of Federal and State Housing laws. This immersion has positioned her to support clients in all aspects of housing and real estate law. Further, her experiences...

I am a civil litigation attorney with over thirty years of experience, educated at Dartmouth College and Boston College Law School, serving Cape Cod and the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. My competitive drive combined with my outstanding argumentative and writing skills enable me to provide superior results for my clients.

Civil practice only. By appointment only. Located in East Boston District, Boston, MA 1968-2011

Attorney Keith McManus, JD is recognized as a leading estate planning attorney and educator in Massachusetts. In addition to his 24+ years of experience as an attorney, he is the founder of the law offices of McManus Estate Planning, LLC with offices on Cape Cod and Plymouth.
McManus Estate Planning, LLC has extensive experience, from simple to very complex estates. We have helped thousands of families and individuals successfully plan the transfer of wealth to the next generation.
A talented attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families make the best legal decisions, Keith has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1996. He...

Michael Gerstein’s practice encompasses Estate Planning, Business Organizations, Tax Law, Real Estate Conveyancing and Development, Family Law, Divorce Law, Personal Injury, Business and Civil litigation and Mediation and Conciliation Services. With a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation, Mr. Gerstein utilizes his tax expertise to assist individuals and businesses in areas of planning and operations. He has been engaged in business dealings with international companies doing business in the New England area and will set up entities that will best serve his clients’ interests. From an individual basis, Michael Gerstein will meet with a client to determine how a plan...

See my website at www.halelaw.net

The Law Office of Deirdre Keefe is a sole proprietorship located in Hingham Massachusetts. After graduating from Suffolk Law School Attorney Keefe has been successfully advocating for her clients on the South Shore and Cape Cod for over 25 years. As a sole practitioner Attorney Keefe will handle all your needs directly, meaning nothing will be missed. An experienced courtroom litigator she will also seek to resolve issues before they go to trail, and gain the most advantageous outcome for the families and businesses that she represents. Please call and set a time that is convenient for...

As a former professor of social justice and communication, I am passionate about affecting positive changes in the lives of others by helping them find legal solutions to their real-world problems - involving their family, their property, and their estate.

Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Mr. Durden has represented numerous clients in both civil and criminal matters in trial courts throughout Massachusetts. He has successfully argued motions to suppress and dismiss and has tried numerous cases successfully before judges and juries. In his criminal law practice, he has handled hundreds of cases involving drug possession, drug distribution, school zone violations, 209A violations, larceny, and insurance fraud and has won many acquittals for his clients. ...